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  1. Knut, did you get your problem fixed? If not, this worked for me. Cheers!
  2. As many have found, when installing Malwarebytes on a Mac running High Sierra, I could not install system extensions that enable Real-Time Protection. I do understand it’s not a bug, it’s a feature on Apple’s part. After multiple searches here and elsewhere on the Interweb, no fixes worked for me. No matter how many times I tried to “Allow” in the Security System Preferences nothing would happen. Finally it dawned on me to try “allowing” in Safe Mode. Lo-and-behold, everything is loaded and I have Real-Time Protection switched on. So for the simple home user who is just trying to get a little protection for their Mac without wading into Console or Terminal mode or trying to adjust kernel permissions, here is what worked for me: Turn your Mac off, wait 10 sec (per Apple), then turn it back on while holding down the Shift key. Note: If you usually use a wireless keyboard, use the keyboard on your MacBook/MB Pro or a USB keyboard if you are not on a laptop. Wait for the computer to start up. It will take a longer than usual. Once the desktop is back, it should say “Safe Boot” up in or near the menu bar. Launch Malwarebytes. Try turning on Real-Time Protection. When you get to the point where you are asked to “Allow” system software installation, click “Allow” just like you have every time before. I immediately got another dialog box this time saying Restart was necessary to complete the installation. Restart, again, WITHOUT holding the Shift key. This time I was greeted by a cheerful congratulatory Malwarebytes window saying everything was installed and I had Real-Time Protection as promised with my Premium subscription. Sorry if this fix has already been posted elsewhere, but I never found it on my own searches. And apologies if this doesn’t work for others. I know how frustrating it can be.
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