Using Malwarebytes to Remove Malware
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Using Malwarebytes to Remove Malware
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Guide Overview
This guide provides you instructions with screenshots on how to use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to remove virus/spyware/trojans/other malware and fake security softwares.
If infected, please follow these instructions to continue:
1. Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.

2. Install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by double clicking on mbam-setup.exe
3. Follow the prompts. Make sure that Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware are checked. Then click finish.
4. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will automatically update itself after the install, you can press the OK button to close that box and you will now be at the main program as shown below.
If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware with the latest database

5. Close ALL open Windows, Programs, File or Folders.
6. Make sure you are on the Scanner tab. Select Perform quick scan then click the Scan button as shown above.
7. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for infected files as shown below.

8. When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click Ok to continue.
9. Click Show Results.

10. You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections like shown below. Yours may look different depending on the infection you have.
11. Click on Remove seletced

12. When removing the files, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware may require you to restart the computer in order to do a complete removal. If it dȋsplay a message stating that it needs to restart, please allow it to do so.
13. After that you can close the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware window, your computer is now cleaned.
To protect your computer from future threats like this, you may want to consider purchasing the Pro version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware with real-time protection from this link.
If you are still experiencing problems or difficulties following this guide or require any assistance removing this software, please post your questions in our Virus, Spyware & Malware Removal forums for free help.
You have to be logged in to post questions. Registration is free. By registering you are privileged to other virus removal resources in future.
Guide Overview
This guide provides you instructions with screenshots on how to use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to remove virus/spyware/trojans/other malware and fake security softwares.
If infected, please follow these instructions to continue:
1. Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.

2. Install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by double clicking on mbam-setup.exe
3. Follow the prompts. Make sure that Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware are checked. Then click finish.
4. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will automatically update itself after the install, you can press the OK button to close that box and you will now be at the main program as shown below.
If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware with the latest database
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5. Close ALL open Windows, Programs, File or Folders.
6. Make sure you are on the Scanner tab. Select Perform quick scan then click the Scan button as shown above.
7. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for infected files as shown below.

8. When the scan is finished a message box will appear, click Ok to continue.
9. Click Show Results.

10. You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections like shown below. Yours may look different depending on the infection you have.
11. Click on Remove seletced

12. When removing the files, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware may require you to restart the computer in order to do a complete removal. If it dȋsplay a message stating that it needs to restart, please allow it to do so.
13. After that you can close the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware window, your computer is now cleaned.
To protect your computer from future threats like this, you may want to consider purchasing the Pro version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware with real-time protection from this link.
If you are still experiencing problems or difficulties following this guide or require any assistance removing this software, please post your questions in our Virus, Spyware & Malware Removal forums for free help.
You have to be logged in to post questions. Registration is free. By registering you are privileged to other virus removal resources in future.
Last edited by Doctor Inferno on Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:38 pm; edited 13 times in total (Reason for editing : Information Update)

Doctor Inferno
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Re: Using Malwarebytes to Remove Malware
Glad would could help you, ogei. 


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Re: Using Malwarebytes to Remove Malware
I downloaded in regular mode, then went to safe network mode to run the anti malware. It seems to be gone but I still have the zipped file icon...I feel much better though. Thank you so much!!! LdeM

LdeM
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malwarebytes usage tip
The Windows Security popup virus was so bad it kept me from running any spyware removal programs, but I was able to switch user from administrator to personal and run malwarebytes with no problems and it removed the virus.

dbesenfelder
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MBAM worked!!!!!
I ran the MBAM tool on my badly infected computer with the "YOUR SYSTEM IS INFECTED" wallpaper sign in red and all the disgusting pop up and automatic downloads. It worked so damn well, I just wanted to put a thank you note for the help and will definitely forward to GeekPolice.net for future help. Thanks guys the B***** is gone!!!!

wildcat27
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Re: Using Malwarebytes to Remove Malware
Hi, my computer received a virus yesterday and I ran Malwarebytes to clean it, but it's still not working. I did the exact same steps as shown in this forum, but it still says my computer is infected. Any ideas on what I should do next?
I also have a Symantec Ativirus detector and it detected one trojan, but it won't allow me to remove it. I would appreciate any help.
I also have a Symantec Ativirus detector and it detected one trojan, but it won't allow me to remove it. I would appreciate any help.

BadBoy36
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Re: Using Malwarebytes to Remove Malware
It worked like a charm. Spent hours trying to backtrace the source of infection, with marginal success. Malwarebytes cleared everything in about 10 minutes. Outstanding product! THANK YOU for making it available!!!

CKeniston
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locked out
how do i remove from a computer i am locked out of

cannon6532ye
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