Unable to download and install spybotsd14

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The user is experiencing difficulties installing Spybot on a laptop running Windows 98, encountering a timeout error while trying to download necessary files. They also mention having a desktop with Windows ME that cannot access the internet, limiting their ability to seek help. The user has previously reformatted the desktop but is unsure how to resolve the installation issue on the laptop, especially since they do not have a restore disk for it. The discussion highlights the challenges of using outdated operating systems and the complications that arise from limited internet access.
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I'm having all sorts of probs... now I can't get spybotsd14 to install on my laptop with win98

I downloaded spybot, but when setup tried to download file information for updallocater.php (1 of 1) connecting to 212.227.253.104 I get this error message:

error sending request
the operation timed out
 
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If your having so many problems with your computer you might as well format and reinstall.
 
this is my laptop with win 98
I don't have the restore disk for this computer
 
I have 2 computers:
comp 1: desktop pc with win ME
comp 2: dell laptop with win 98

I can't access the internet with comp 1 so am using comp 2 to get online for help

I have spybot on comp 1 but not on comp 2. when I tried to download spybot on comp 2 it wouldn't install

I have reformatted comp 1 before, guess I have to again now but that won't help me with the spybot installation prob on comp 2
 
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