Spy sweeper definitions problem

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by bandi, Jun 28, 2006.

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  1. bandi

    bandi Registered Member

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    In update section I noticed that the current spy sweeper update is v708 with 140,972 threat traces. Why mine is with only 140,966 ? I use the same program version 4.5.9 (Build 709). Thanks for helping me.
     
  2. siliconman01

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    You can always redownload the full update set by:

    1. Open Spy Sweeper to the HOME page.
    2. Hold down the Ctrl-Alt-Shift key on your keyboard.
    3. Double click on the SS icon at the top left of the HOME page.
    4. Select the download full definitions option.

    HTHs
     
  3. bandi

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    Thanks for your advice. I have tried it but it remains the same: my definitions are lower by six, where are this six threat that I am missing ?
    Thank you again
     
  4. siliconman01

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    Are you still off count after the 28-Jun update?

    Program Version 4.5.9 (Build 709)
    Spyware Definitions v709
    Definitions Last Updated: Wednesday, 28th, June 2006
    Protection against 141,077 known traces.
     
  5. bandi

    bandi Registered Member

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    Yes. I am now at 141,071 threats, still -6 o_O
     
  6. siliconman01

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    Is your version of SS V4.5.9.709? I see in your first post you say Build 708. Maybe you need to rev up to 709.
     
  7. bandi

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    My version is 4.5.9 (build 709) , the Spyware Definitions was 708, it is a little bit confusing 'cause it is almost the same number (with last update it's the same number: i mean build and spyware definitions number).:D
     
  8. siliconman01

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    I am using the V5.0 Beta 3 of Spy Sweeper which has more definitions than the V4.5. Therefore, I can't give you a compare from my system. I am suspecting that perhaps your number is correct and that others may need to redownload the full signature base again. Perhaps there is was a deletion that is not being handled correctly once those other 6 signatures got on a user's system. Odd...
     
  9. Chubb

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    The Build # is independently of the definition #. Version 4.5.9.709 was released some months ago. The definitions # will go up when more definitions were added.
     
  10. bandi

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    I know it. It was only funny the coincidence between build number and definition number: that's all.
     
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