Malwarebytes Error Removing Vista 2012 Security Center

[jlc616]

A few weeks ago, my computer was infected with the Vista 2012 Security Center program. I did a few system restores, but it kept happening. Then I downloaded Malwarebytes and it appeared to remove it. Then last night I had to update Malwarebytes and did so successfully. Then this morning I woke up and for some reason, Vista 2012 Security Center was back. It kept me from using any programs and I couldn't use Malwarebytes. I thought Malwarebytes was supposed to remove and protect against this. Why did it fail?

So I had to do another system restore. That seemed to remove Vista 2012 Security Center, but then Malwarebytes stopped working. I keep getting this runtime 3 error. I plan on reinstalling it, but if I do so will I have to pay again? I still have my id and registration info from the first time I purchased the software. Will I have to do it again? I really can't afford spending money on something like this, especially when it failed to remove Vista 2012 Security Center. What can I do? How do I fix my system? Any help would be deeply appreciated.

[MrCharlie]

So I had to do another system restore. That seemed to remove Vista 2012 Security Center, but then Malwarebytes stopped working. I keep getting this runtime 3 error. I plan on reinstalling it, but if I do so will I have to pay again? I still have my id and registration info from the first time I purchased the software. Will I have to do it again? I really can't afford spending money on something like this, especially when it failed to remove Vista 2012 Security Center. What can I do? How do I fix my system? Any help would be deeply appreciated.

You don't have to pay again, your license is good for life, just make sure you keep a copy in a safe place, you would just have to enter the info again if you re-install.

If you have the latest version of MBAM, go to your start menu > Programs > Malwarebytes Anti-malware > Tools > Chameleon > there's 12 renamed files to run MBAM. Click Test Now on any one and it will start the process to block any malware > update itself and run.

If one doesn't work, try another file.

Let me know, MrC

[easy2putt]

I got this unfortuante virus also (Vista Security 2012) and managed to run one of those Chameleon programs and got Malaware to run (wow)..it's scanning right now..perhaps I'm jumping the gun..but will MBAM get rid of this "Vista Security 2012" virus from my computer?!?

[easy2putt]

OMG!! IT WORKED!!! You guys are awesome..opened up Chameleon and clicked the first program..computer went into the b/w configuration window..started to tell me that it is starting MBAM..then it found the virus..deleted it..got my computer back. I am so glad I got MBAM...love you guys!! :wub: :wub: :wub:

[easy2putt]

Thanks MrC!

[LDTate]

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