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Spybot Question

15 years ago

Hi, my new computer has Spybot installed on it needs to be updated what site do you recommend? I saw several on the list some in the USA. some not . Thank You :)

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owbist
15 years ago
Surely if you have Spybot Search and Destroy you double click on the icon and then click to update?

Is this a new computer or new to you? I ask because I had not realised Spybot Search and Destroy came pre-installed on new computer.

Check out the Safer Spybot Search and Destroy site linked below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Spybot Search and Destroy
Ginge
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank You for the reply, when I double click . I get A list of sites to update from, some in the usa some not . Spybot was installed by the builder of the computer I am familiar with Malwarebytes but not spybot .. Thanks again :)
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owbist
15 years ago
I would select one that is in the US myself or other English speaking location.

You could always use Malwarebytes as well as Spybot if you prefer that program, neither use resources untill you click to activate the program. Both are good.
zep516
15 years ago
Pick a USA site, it really doesn't matter though. On a USA site the download / update might be faster, because you're choosing a server that's closer to you.
Ginge
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks to all for the info. Much appreciated . USA. site it is :)
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
The list is of perhaps a dozen mirror sites. When you activate the update utility the appearing window normally has one link highlighted. That link is "supposedly" the best connection at the time.

I have used the Safer Networking 2 link for as far back as this old brain can remember. Go ahead and use a USA site as it would be fine. Just remember SN2 if there is some type of connection concern with your chosen link.

DA
Ginge
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks DA I looked at that link but wanted to be sure it was ok to use .I am paranoid :) My old computer lasted 8 years with no bugs . I miss it, hope this one will last at least half as long . Gin

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