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Malware-bytes deleted itself?
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Mar 20, 2014 01:23 PM
So today I noticed something strange... I downloaded a trusted file (just stating that this can not be the source) and just for the lulz basically I was gonna virus-scan it with MalwareBytes. Then I noticed there was no "Scan with malware-bytes" button when I right clicked the file. Spoiler (Click to View) I then checked the "show hidden icon" thing down at the bottom right of the screen and I discovered that it wasn't even active. Spoiler (Click to View)
I then just searched "all programs" for it and I found it, but it had no icon image. Spoiler (Click to View)
Finally I tried to run the program and here is what the error message said...Spoiler (Click to View)

So now I basically want to know if this has happened to anybody else and/or if I should be worried and what I should do about it.

Thanks in advance!
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Mar 20, 2014 02:15 PM
This can sometimes be caused by a malware that have a feature to kill Malwarebytes and make it unusable to protect itself. Can you still launch it from it's folder in C:\Program Files (x86) ?
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Mar 20, 2014 02:19 PM (This post was last modified: Mar 20, 2014 02:23 PM by Kayoz.)
(Mar 20, 2014 02:15 PM)Aura Wrote:  This can sometimes be caused by a malware that have a feature to kill Malwarebytes and make it unusable to protect itself. Can you still launch it from it's folder in C:\Program Files (x86) ?

Well I deleted the some things and now it's unusable anyways (not sure if it was unusable before) but when I try to delete the folder with malwarebytes, this is what comes up: http://prntscr.com/32loar

Please help, I fucking hate being paranoid about everything.

EDIT: Also I have no fucking clue what this folder is, but it's protected aswell and seems shady. http://prntscr.com/32lpni
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Mar 20, 2014 02:22 PM
(Mar 20, 2014 02:19 PM)Kayoz Wrote:  Well I deleted the some things and now it's unusable anyways (not sure if it was unusable before) but when I try to delete the folder with malwarebytes, this is what comes up: http://prntscr.com/32loar

Please help, I fucking hate being paranoid about everything.

Try to uninstall it instead of deleting the folder and reinstall it.
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(Mar 20, 2014 02:22 PM)Aura Wrote:  Try to uninstall it instead of deleting the folder and reinstall it.

Can't seem to find where to uninstall it, I've tried through CCleaner but I can't find the program there...

Should I just try to install it again without uninstalling and then doing a full virus scan?
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Mar 20, 2014 02:28 PM
(Mar 20, 2014 02:26 PM)Kayoz Wrote:  Can't seem to find where to uninstall it, I've tried through CCleaner but I can't find the program there...

Should I just try to install it again without uninstalling and then doing a full virus scan?

Yes try it and let me know if you can't install it. No need to do a full scan, do a quick scan, it's faster and as efficient as a full scan.
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Mar 20, 2014 02:30 PM
(Mar 20, 2014 02:28 PM)Aura Wrote:  Yes try it and let me know if you can't install it. No need to do a full scan, do a quick scan, it's faster and as efficient as a full scan.

http://prntscr.com/32lsxu

That is what I got as error. Could THIS work?
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Mar 20, 2014 02:33 PM
(Mar 20, 2014 02:30 PM)Kayoz Wrote:  http://prntscr.com/32lsxu

That is what I got as error. Could THIS work?

Yes this is exactly the solution I was about to propose. Install the registry edit then take ownership of the Malwarebytes folder in ProgramData, delete it then click on "Retry".
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Mar 20, 2014 02:34 PM
If you want to take ownership of a file/folder follow my guide HERE
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(Mar 20, 2014 02:34 PM)Jagster™ Wrote:  If you want to take ownership of a file/folder follow my guide HERE

He's better of using the script Jagster. Sometimes this method doesn't even work on only the script is able to take ownership of the file/folder.
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(Mar 20, 2014 02:37 PM)Aura Wrote:  He's better of using the script Jagster. Sometimes this method doesn't even work on only the script is able to take ownership of the file/folder.

Its included in there on the bottom :)

I feel like using the script is cheating haha 😝
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Mar 20, 2014 02:51 PM (This post was last modified: Mar 20, 2014 02:54 PM by Kayoz.)
Well I had a bluescreen while trying to install malwarebytes but ill try again. Pretty sure avast interfered somehow. Also I noticed the boot time was fast as shit now compared to before so I got to be doing something right.

Edit: it bluescreened again.. Should I start in safe mode?
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Mar 20, 2014 02:52 PM
(Mar 20, 2014 02:51 PM)Kayoz Wrote:  Well I had a bluescreen while trying to install malwarebytes but ill try again. Pretty sure avast interfered somehow. Also I noticed the boot time was fast as shit now compared to before so I got to be doing something right.

You might have disabled a few startup programs that were taking up all your resources. If you ever need help reinstalling or troubleshooting your system, send me a PM, I can assist you via Teamviewer.
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Mar 20, 2014 02:59 PM
(Mar 20, 2014 02:52 PM)Aura Wrote:  You might have disabled a few startup programs that were taking up all your resources. If you ever need help reinstalling or troubleshooting your system, send me a PM, I can assist you via Teamviewer.

I'll download it but I have never used it before.
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