Microsoft AntiSpyware by Unknown ? Virus ?

[Guest]

I've had three previous mysterious shutdowns of MS AntiSpyware which I've had
since it's debut, the fourths was today. (03-05-05) The 1st. three appeared
after restarting the PC after being shut down for the night. The icon
(bullseye) would be missing from the startup-bar (clock side) and the
antispyware was disabled. This would cont. until the program was removed and
then reinstalled.
Today was a new twist, the icons on the startup-bar & startup page were
present. When I tried to run a scan the antispyware would reach the point of
saying, "scan is processing" and then freeze at that point. I tried to use
the help features, those also were disabled. After trying several different
approaches (except removing & reinstalling) I callled MS Security helpline.
The helpful tech had me go into the safe mode, to no avail, the program was
corrupted. She spoke with her manager and found out this is a fairly new
issue. An outside source was indeed targeting the new program. After letting
them know of the problem I removed and then reinstalled the antispyware. For
now it's working, but tomorrow is another day. Has anyone else experienced
this problem? Our feedback might mean a speedier fix. Thanks, Harold

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Harold;
Feedback does indeed help bring speedier fixes.
But you should post to the Microsoft AntiSpyware newsgroups:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us

 

[Guest]

Thank you Jupiter, I appreciate your feedback. This is my first experience
with community messages. Have a great Sunday. ~Harold~ ps. I did as you
suggested :>)