Spybot S&D - Problem

[Nariman]

Am using winXP Pro SP2.
Regularly run microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1, Spybot S&D 1.3 and Spyware Doctor.

Today whilst running Spybot S&D it reported the following one problem :

+ Windows.Explorer
HKEY_USERS\DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explore\NoClose=W=0
HKEY_USERS\5-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Polic ies\Explore\NoClose=W=0

On clicking Fix Problem it gives message 2 problems fixed with a ?

Runnin the program again the same result. Finds same problem and fixes problem with a question mark.

Please help me get rid of this entry which Spybot cannot and not reported by AntiSpyware Beta 1 and Spyware Doctor.

Should I delete this entry from the Registry ?

I look forward to hearing from you guys

Nariman

[shovik]

the registry entries for spybot has been corrupted in your case. this is a common affair with spybot. and also don't go with microsoft's anit-spyware solution as its still in the beta stage.
uninstall spybot and run a good registry cleaner such as registry mechanic and clean the left over debris. then install ad-aware or spyware doctor for a stable protection..
if you need more help feel free to contact me at <deb_shovik@yahoo.com>

regards,
Shovik.

[Vishal Gupta]

Why not manually remove those entries from Registry!
Simply fire regedit and goto following keys one by one:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\Policies\Explorer\
HKEY_USERS\5-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Polic ies\Explorer\

And remove the value NoClose

[selva1966]

Many people fear editing registry manually, including MYSELF.
It it better to utilise the services of System Mechanic or TuneUp utilities etc., if you have them.

[anandk]

update to spybot 1.4 and scan.
and then pls revert.

[__Virus__]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

Why not manually remove those entries from Registry!
Simply fire regedit and goto following keys one by one:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\Policies\Explorer\
HKEY_USERS\5-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Polic ies\Explorer\

And remove the value NoClose

one question which I always wanted to ask.. dono wtf is up with explorer policies or spybot.. that biyatch comes up again n again with same crap in the results

[Vishal Gupta]

U can simply add those entries in Ignored items!
So next time Spybot will not show them in the result...

[janitha]

I have been using Spybot for the last two years, updating it whenever new version is available and scanning using it at least once weekly. It never detected anything. BTW I surf the net for 1-2 hours everyday. Is it normal? (My XP is also always updated.)

[Vishal Gupta]

Very normal...
Don't worry!

[anandk]

Originally Posted by janitha

I have been using Spybot for the last two years, updating it whenever new version is available and scanning using it at least once weekly. It never detected anything. BTW I surf the net for 1-2 hours everyday. Is it normal? (My XP is also always updated.)

yep. dont worry. addtitionally install spywareblaster
from http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html