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409816 2005-12-03 09:00:00 I've just installed Spybot v1.4 and when it tried to download/install updates, I repeatedly got a "bad checksum" message (for all update files). Has anyone else experienced this?

Whoops! I just did what I should have done first and checked the FAQ on their website and this appears to be a symptom of server overload. Just keep trying, I guess...
Tony (4941)
409817 2005-12-03 09:03:00 try another server from the dropdown list bartsdadhomer (80)
409818 2005-12-03 09:07:00 "Bad Checksum" problems can be overcome in most cases by changing the download server (site) as follows:

Do not click "Search for Updates" again.
Using the pull-down site selection menu (between the "Search for Updates" and "Download Updates" buttons) select another server.
After changing the download server click "Download Updates" again.
If you get another "Bad Checksum", repeated Steps 2 & 3 (using a 3rd or 4th server if necessary) until all updates are received.
Pancake (6359)
409819 2005-12-03 09:08:00 Your reply crossed with my edit. I did what you (and the FAQ) suggested, and eventually found a download site that worked. :thumbs: Tony (4941)
409820 2005-12-03 09:08:00 Bartsdadhomer is right, I had the 'bad checksum' message several times, now I automatically try another server from the drop down list.

Marnie
Marnie (4574)
409821 2005-12-04 05:33:00 Bartsdadhomer is right, I had the 'bad checksum' message several times, now I automatically try another server from the drop down list.

Marnie

The one that always seems to work for me..is SAFER NETWORKING #1 EUROPE.

It gets the downloads where the others seem to fail more. Maybe 'cause I'm closer to Europe that NZ is..or not!
SurferJoe46 (51)
409822 2005-12-04 07:10:00 Been wondering about the bad checksum - thanks for the info on how to overcome this. :thumbs: braindead (1685)
409823 2005-12-04 07:21:00 The one that always seems to work for me . . is SAFER NETWORKING #1 EUROPE .

It gets the downloads where the others seem to fail more . Maybe 'cause I'm closer to Europe that NZ is . . or not!

Interesting Joe, that's the site that seems to cause problems down here, whereas site#2 always seems ok .
Terry Porritt (14)
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