Ad-Aware definitions update?

Brynn · October 05, 2006, 05:23:45 PM

Hi Friends,
So when I start Ad-Aware (SE Personal), it says my definitions are 16 days old and would I like to check for new ones. So I click Yes, then Connect, but then I get a message that no newer definitions are available. Well, this first happened last week (when defs were 9 days old), but I thought, ok, maybe there just aren't any new updates. But now it's 16 days old, I'm still getting the same message that no newer defs are available, and I'm starting to wonder if there's a problem "somewhere". Today, a couple of times the update started, but aborted at 5%. Now, I'm thinking surely there's a problem, but I don't know where to look for it.

Have there been any reports of problems with updates from Lavasoft? Have there REALLY been no new updates for 16 days? Do the aborts indicate any possible source for a problem? Thanks for any comments

winchester73 · October 05, 2006, 05:51:39 PM

SE1R125 05.10.2006 was released a few hours ago ...

My copy of A-A hangs at 5% also ... so there is some problem with their servers. I'll try again tomorrow.

hayc59 · October 06, 2006, 02:31:58 AM

Got this when I first opened Ad-aware to check for update
and then removed .def file as recommended and hangs also at 5%
and forum is also down and out
*See image

hayc59 · October 06, 2006, 02:33:25 AM

and now getting this?? when opening the proggie

Corrine · October 06, 2006, 11:10:30 AM

Fix one problem, have another. Reported at BBR that Safer Networking's FileAlyser is being detected.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17025387~days=9999~start=40#17036885

Hayc, dump the Authenticity Checker. Its beta and hasn't been worked on after the roar died down about the false counting & compromised defs.

babyoh · October 06, 2006, 11:34:58 AM

ditto for me, wondering why there haven't been any new ad-aware updates lately...
got the 16 DAYS NOTICE...
but, i just keep getting "No new updates" after i connect - no hangs etc.
(the LAST time ad-aware went this long without updating, i found out it was because they'd moved to ad-aware SE - i didn't know they'd stopped supporting the version i HAD!)
* anyway, hope it all gets sorted out soon.

:gwave:

winchester73 · October 06, 2006, 02:28:58 PM

Discussion here: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17025387

Brynn · October 07, 2006, 05:59:26 PM

Hi Friends,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful info posted. Long story short -- I finally got my defs to download earlier today, with no further problem. Likewise with the scan. :gwave:

I'm rather surprised at the 16-day span between def releases, BUT SO relieved that the problem wasn't worse! Don't know if they'll ever see this, but THANKS to the folks who fixed it :flowers:

JOSEPH · October 21, 2006, 04:53:42 AM

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Quote1R125 05.10.2006 was released a few hours ago ...

My copy of A-A hangs at 5% also ... so there is some problem with their servers. I'll try again tomorrow.

Same on this end but seems the update eventually worked itself out enough to add to the Ad-Aware SE reference file database in the program finally.

Will wonders ever cease or should that be confusion? :thumbsup:

fryertuck · November 07, 2006, 02:53:44 AM

are you guys able to download via personal webupdate yet, I dont know if my dns cache is still out but i can only download via the pro version and im starting to wonder if its just me?

Chris

JOSEPH · November 07, 2006, 05:03:50 AM

Uhmmm well, it is a rather lost cause me thinks, for whatever version, since it :hysterical: continues to act as it is plagued with difficulties (So What's New?)

Well, there has to be some posts pointing to AAW SE for attentions sake i suppose, (Always Negative Of Course)because for the most part it is all but forgotten and history for the better INFORMED and CONCIENTIOUS pc end user these days. Top Security Forums point that out all the time.

Sorry, no need to reference links, simply check all around for yourselves.

Good-Day AVG-Anti-Spyware RULEZ!!! :gwave:

Corrine · November 07, 2006, 12:40:05 PM

Quote from: fryertuck on November 07, 2006, 02:53:44 AM
are you guys able to download via personal webupdate yet, I dont know if my dns cache is still out but i can only download via the pro version and im starting to wonder if its just me?

Chris

Hi, Chris.

I was able to get the webupdate the other day but as of last night there were still people having problems with that and from the website.

fryertuck · November 07, 2006, 04:30:43 PM

thanks corrine much appreciated, i guess it isnt just me then which is intresting...

Easter / JOSEPH:

thanks for sharing your views.... I see your point about doing your research on other forums first, maybe i should have looked around abit more first before asking but im confused by this:

QuoteSorry, no need to reference links, simply check all around for yourselves.

Assuming what you mean by that, I dont think you have done your research either otherwise you would be aware that I am not a member of "yourselves" anymore! :wink:

I am also running AVG and PC Tools spyware doc!

Chris

Corrine · November 07, 2006, 08:13:13 PM

Then the news is public, eh, Chris? You are now an *independent*! Now I know why the Def File email update notices have been messed up (not sent, sent twice and end up in the spam folder for many people).

fryertuck · November 07, 2006, 08:30:02 PM

lol im sure the current team will get things sorted out soon...

but nah when it comes to the current system situation :wasntme:

:Hammys pint: