CounterSpy Always Wants to Install, Installs do no Take
No matter what I do (install, reboot) CounterSpy wants to reinstall. I don't know my registration and key. Can we just fix this or do have to uninstall.
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Inappropriate?Thank you for your post. We are going to need to remove your copy of Counterspy and install a clean copy. Please Save File to desktop/Run/Reboot from this link to remove your copy of Counterspy: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/suppo...&VClean.exe
Once this is done please re-install from the following link: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/suppo...
If you can not locate your key please send an email to us at Support@Sunbeltsoftware.com and we will send it to you.
I’m confident
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Hi Jacob, I am having trouble understanding the first step of this procedure. That link just goes to a knowledgebase website. What am I supposed to do there? Where do I get this file? What is the file named? Please be clear about the details of the first step. -
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Inappropriate?Thanks for posting sorry for any confusion.
It is called the Counterspy and Vipre Cleaner Tool.
First please click the link below to clean out any of the files that may be left behind from any previous installs of Counterspy.
Click Save File when prompted
From the Save As screen select Desktop from the drop-down menu
Click Save the program will download
When the download has completed you will get a pop-up window.
Click Run when prompted
There will be a window pop up to Reboot
Click OK to reboot the computer.
CS Cleaner Tool:
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/support/VC/CS&VClean.exe
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Now that the computer has rebooted please reinstall the program from the following directions
Downloading Counterspy 3:
1. Click on the following link to install Counterspy:
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/support/VC/CSC_EN.3.1.2710.exe
2. Your web browser will ask you “Do you want to run or save this file?” Please Click Save. Save this file to the desktop.
3. A box will appear that asks you where you want save. Look for the save in field and then click on it. Look for the desktop and then click on it. Then click save.
4. When it is done downloading, you will receive another box that asks “do you if you want to run this file?” Choose yes.
5. You will receive an internet explorer warning. It says “Do you want to run this software?” Click run.
6. Please wait while the install shield wizard loads.
Installation Wizard:
1. Welcome to the installation wizard for Sunbelt CounterSpy. Click next.
2. Click on the circle next to "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click next.
3. It will ask “Do you want to change the folder location of counterspy?” Just click next.
4. Next you will see a window that says ready to install the program. Click install.
5. When counterspy is done installing it will say Finished, Click finish.
6. Please double click on the counterspy icon on your desktop. It looks like an orange C with a grey S in the middle.
Getting started:
1. The first screen you will see is the Welcome to the Counterspy Setup Wizard window. Choose next.
2. Next you will receive a screen that says Internet Access and Proxy Servers. Please click next if you do not connect through a proxy server.
3. Next, you will receive a screen that says Update Now and Automatic Updates.
a. Update now. Click Check for Updates. Once the updates downloaded, please move on to b.
b. Automatic Internet Access. Please check Allow Automatic Internet Access and move on to c.
c. Automatic Updates. Check the box that says Automatically check for updates. Select every 2 hours.
4. Click next.
5. Next you will receive a screen that says Active Protection. Check Enable Active Protection, Select medium and click Next.
6. Next you will receive a pop up that tells you to look for any other real-time protection software running. Click OK
7. Next you will receive a screen that says ThreatNet Community. Please leave both box’s checked and click Next.
8. Next you will receive a screen that says Scan Schedule Check I want to review... , and leave Make up missed scans.... unchecked. Click Next.
9. Next, you will receive a screen that says Windows Integration.
a. Windows Security Center. Check Integrate Counterspy info Windows Security Center. Please move on to b.
b. Windows Defender. Please check Disable windows Defender if it is not grayed out. If it is grayed out, just hit Next.
10. Next, you will receive a screen that says Activate and Register Counterspy. Click, I want to activate...
11. Please enter your First and last name, along with your email address.
12. Next, you will receive a screen that says The Counterspy Setup Wizard is complete. Click Finish.
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Thanks Jacob, I appreciate the clarity. That did it.
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