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Article ID: 31405
Last Reviewed: 5/3/2010 10:32:00 AM

Unable to install, Run or Update Malwarebytes on an infected computer

Problem

After being infected with a virus you are not able to run, install or update Malwarebytes.

Resolution

- Download Malwarebytes to an external drive or directly to your desktop
- Rename the mbaum.exe to  "somethingelse".exe , example: iurn45ho.exe and run it
- Run through setup as normal, from the desktop. 

After setup is complete, try running the software as normal. If nothing happens:

- Navigate to the folder "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware" and create a copy of the "mbam.exe" file and rename it to "somethinelse".exe"and double-click to run it.

Run it. The software should run fine. If you cannot update the software because a virus is blocking internet connection, restart in "Safe mode with networking" by hitting the F8 key during boot up

Run the file again, you should now be able to update.
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