Spy Sweeper failed to update definitions

Hi... my Spy Sweeper antivirus software, version 6.1.0.145 has been failing to get program updates. I am using Windows XP professional and have my firewall turned off to see if it was blocking intranet access for the updates. But to now avail.

This has been going on for months now. Has anyone else had this problem? I'd really appreciate your help. Thank you.

 

Yes, sorry I am using Webroot anti spyware software. Thank you for the CCLean tip. I did run it. Next I unistalled my anti spyware software - Spy Sweeper. I inadvertently ended up purchasing a new version of Spy Sweeper on line - long story as to why ... but it was the right move. Now everything is working well. I am able to update my definitions successfully.

All Good except now I am continually now seeing notifications that Spy Sweeper is blocking access to bad websites such as 8AD.com, ZSearch.org, ADGate.info, MalWarebot.com, WalWareremovalbot.com ... it's on-going.

Do I need to take any additional steps or should I just let SpySweeper do it's thing?

Thank you so much for your assistance.

 

Hello,

Yes, I was reading that eventually the Spy Sweeper notifications dissipate. And of this morning they have settled down. Thank goodness.

I'm using Windows Firewall.

My home office is interconnected with a Broadband BPN Router w/Dir-130 DLink (3 Work Stations) As I understand it - this also provides some firewall protection. Is this true?

Our intranet access comes to 2 work stations via wireless connection from the main station which has an attached DLink DWL-2100 AP wireless access point to the main router.

Does this sound secure and good? Thanks a million for your help! Everything seems to be operating smoothly and normal today.

Do you suspect it was malware that was blocking my Spy Sweeper from getting updates at the end of the day? Curious?