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 Aug 1 2008, 02:32 PM
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I am a Windows ME user and am trying to manually update the definitions for Ad-Aware SE 1.06r1. Can someone please tell me step-by-step how to update this file? I've also seen the phrase "extract to" used. I'm not sure how to 'extract to' so I also need a step-by-step on that part also.
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Aug 1 2008, 04:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 30-December 07 Member No.: 44,147 |
Forget it! None of the definitions files have worked with 98/ME since the middle of May. If you unzip the file into the correct place and fire up AAW SE, it'll throw up an error. Your only option is to grab the final file to work with 98/ME (Gelert's the man to ask if you want it, and I think he's pretty legit
 ). But it's not a very wise idea as you'd be using a defintions file over two months out of date.Better to switch to a product from another company that still supports 98/ME such as:- There are a few more out there, but be careful as many are bogus. The above two were the favoured products amongst those of us still using a dinosaur OS!! This post has been edited by Jaheira: Aug 1 2008, 04:59 PM |
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Aug 6 2008, 07:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
I've been manually updating successfully from the link for SE.
Today it shows a new update (SE1R277) definition file available, but when I download that, the ZIP file actually contains an older (SE1R275) update from July 31st. That's actually older than my previous (SE1R276) definition file. What's up? Just slow replacing the file online there at the download link? (no, I can't change up from SE, it's not my computer, sigh) EDITED --- the update is now updated, shows 8/6 timestamp. Thank you. This post has been edited by hank: Aug 6 2008, 11:50 PM |
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Aug 11 2008, 06:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 11-August 08 Member No.: 61,204 |
I came to this forum today, and now I see why Ad-Aware SE does not find any updates!
I had expected Ad-Aware to inform me if I had to install a newer program version?! I never used the program on a regular basis, anyway. I think last time I tried to run it was around Easter time. Now I must download the new version.  |
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Aug 11 2008, 05:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
QUOTE(Percival @ Aug 11 2008, 06:01 AM)  ... Now I must download the new version. Yep. They quit doing it for us a few months back. But I'm very grateful they're still making the files available, for manual install. Is there a notice board anywhere, or email available, to warn that there's a new update for us stuck in SE yet? I don't always remember to check every day here. |
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Aug 11 2008, 08:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 11-August 08 Member No.: 61,228 |
heres weird my SE just updated the easy way.
when did they start having the update button work again? I thought we had to go to the download page and add the file to the folder manually. |
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Aug 11 2008, 08:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 11-August 08 Member No.: 61,228 |
SE is so much easier to use than the 2008 version. In fact I think 2008 is a step backwards with a non-userfriendly GUI.
I know they want to look pretty but man cant they just stick with what works.? I have had nothing but problems with 2008 and am going to uninstall it. |
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Aug 12 2008, 01:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 30-December 07 Member No.: 44,147 |
QUOTE(forwardthought @ Aug 11 2008, 08:36 PM) SE is so much easier to use than the 2008 version. In fact I think 2008 is a step backwards with a non-userfriendly GUI. I know they want to look pretty but man cant they just stick with what works.? I have had nothing but problems with 2008 and am going to uninstall it. But SE is two generations out of date and no longer supported, so therefore unable to deal with new/emerging spyware threats. Better to have an ugly product that can protect you than something pretty that doesn't! |
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Aug 12 2008, 05:48 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 21-July 07 From: Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK Member No.: 33,150 |
QUOTE(Jaheira @ Aug 12 2008, 01:13 PM) Better to have an ugly product that can protect you than something pretty that doesn't! Women, eh...  -------------------- XP Pro SP3; ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite v8.0.059; WinPatrol Plus v15.9.2008.5; SpywareBlaster v4.1;
Spybot S&D v1.6.0.31 (TeaTimer Disabled); Piriform CCleaner v2.15.815; MBSA x86 v2.1; WICU rubbish; Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe; AMD Athlon Newcastle 64 Processor 3500+; Sata RAID 1 (Mirror) 70Gb Raptors; Corsair XMS3200 2GB 2x1024MB DDR CAS2; Asus Probe II, and Cool n'Quiet enabled in BIOS. A little blue thing that goes "Whoop" on alternate Tuesdays. 43-byte ASCII input MD5 = 9e107d9d372bb6826bd81d3542a419d6 = "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" 05 August 2008: ex-SE Plus user; ex-AdAware 2008 Plus user. "So long, and thanks for all the fish...." |
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Aug 13 2008, 05:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 30-December 07 Member No.: 44,147 |
QUOTE(gelert @ Aug 12 2008, 05:48 PM) Women, eh... Well how are you Gelert, old bean!? Still got defs247.zip held closer to your chest than a poker player with a Royal Flush!?!?!
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Aug 13 2008, 05:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 21-July 07 From: Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK Member No.: 33,150 |
QUOTE(Jaheira @ Aug 13 2008, 05:54 AM) Well how are you Gelert, old bean!? Still got defs247.zip held closer to your chest than a poker player with a Royal Flush!?!?! Nah - I've moved on...
-------------------- XP Pro SP3; ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite v8.0.059; WinPatrol Plus v15.9.2008.5; SpywareBlaster v4.1;
Spybot S&D v1.6.0.31 (TeaTimer Disabled); Piriform CCleaner v2.15.815; MBSA x86 v2.1; WICU rubbish; Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe; AMD Athlon Newcastle 64 Processor 3500+; Sata RAID 1 (Mirror) 70Gb Raptors; Corsair XMS3200 2GB 2x1024MB DDR CAS2; Asus Probe II, and Cool n'Quiet enabled in BIOS. A little blue thing that goes "Whoop" on alternate Tuesdays. 43-byte ASCII input MD5 = 9e107d9d372bb6826bd81d3542a419d6 = "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" 05 August 2008: ex-SE Plus user; ex-AdAware 2008 Plus user. "So long, and thanks for all the fish...." |
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Aug 14 2008, 04:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
New SE definitions file SE1R278 12.08.2008
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Aug 14 2008, 06:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 14-August 08 From: USA Member No.: 61,316 |
QUOTE(Jaheira @ Aug 1 2008, 08:59 AM) Forget it! None of the definitions files have worked with 98/ME since the middle of May. If you unzip the file into the correct place and fire up AAW SE, it'll throw up an error. Your only option is to grab the final file to work with 98/ME (Gelert's the man to ask if you want it, and I think he's pretty legit ). But it's not a very wise idea as you'd be using a defintions file over two months out of date.Better to switch to a product from another company that still supports 98/ME such as:- There are a few more out there, but be careful as many are bogus. The above two were the favoured products amongst those of us still using a dinosaur OS!! Dear Jaheira: Many thanks for your reply and suggestions. I really appreciate your assistance. I very much liked your last paragraph, quote: The above two were the favoured products amongst those of us still using a DINOSAUR OS!!! unquote. I have some very close Canadian friends who still  prefer the "Dinosaur" operating systems! Sincerely, A. Avedissian, L.A., USA |
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Aug 19 2008, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
Ack, new definitions file supposedly available for SE now
should be SE1R280 19.08.2008 That's the timestamp on the ZIP file, but the content is the 14.08.2008 prior definition file. Tried it twice, same both times. Waiting .... |
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Aug 19 2008, 09:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
QUOTE(hank @ Aug 19 2008, 01:55 PM) ... Waiting .... Ahem. Waiting _patiently_ Still getting another copy of the same old the August 14th update, zipped inside what's supposed to be the August 18th update. |
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Aug 20 2008, 12:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
OK, the ZIP file now contains the latest update
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Aug 21 2008, 11:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
New again today for SE:
SE1R281 21.08.2008 |
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Aug 25 2008, 10:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 29-August 06 Member No.: 10,366 |
New again for SE 8/22
SE1R282 22.08.2008 |
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Aug 26 2008, 01:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 30-December 07 Member No.: 44,147 |
QUOTE(hank @ Aug 25 2008, 10:28 PM) New again for SE 8/22 SE1R282 22.08.2008 hank, have you ever though about taking a job as a human ticker tape?!!?
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Aug 26 2008, 04:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 21-July 07 From: Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK Member No.: 33,150 |
QUOTE(Jaheira @ Aug 26 2008, 01:09 PM) hank, have you ever though about taking a job as a human ticker tape?!!? Aw, ignore him Hank. Jaheira's only jealous 'cos he can't use SE any more... -------------------- XP Pro SP3; ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite v8.0.059; WinPatrol Plus v15.9.2008.5; SpywareBlaster v4.1;
Spybot S&D v1.6.0.31 (TeaTimer Disabled); Piriform CCleaner v2.15.815; MBSA x86 v2.1; WICU rubbish; Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe; AMD Athlon Newcastle 64 Processor 3500+; Sata RAID 1 (Mirror) 70Gb Raptors; Corsair XMS3200 2GB 2x1024MB DDR CAS2; Asus Probe II, and Cool n'Quiet enabled in BIOS. A little blue thing that goes "Whoop" on alternate Tuesdays. 43-byte ASCII input MD5 = 9e107d9d372bb6826bd81d3542a419d6 = "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" 05 August 2008: ex-SE Plus user; ex-AdAware 2008 Plus user. "So long, and thanks for all the fish...." |
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