MBAM wont update.

[Asbath]

Disclaimer: I do not have the full, paid for version of MBAM, but will be paying for it as soon as this issue is sorted.

Ok, I'll start from the beggining, a few weeks ago I contracted a virus, it masquerades as an update to Firefox (though it doesn't ask for permission to update, just tells me that an update is being applied), it then stops several programs from connecting to the internet and stops me from using any web browser. So I can't update MBAM and even when doing a full scan it can't find whatever virus is there.

A system Restore seems to delay it, I can then use firefox again (no other web browser will work) at least but it looks as though it's been in my system for a while now, it keeps on coming back (I'm 95% sure I'm not just finding it again) and I still cannot update MBAM through use of the actual program. I tried reinstalling but I'm not sure it worked. My computer now has a tendancy to freeze if I put it through anything too strenuous.

When trying to update via the program it tries to load and then becomes unresponsive.

Is there any way to update MBAM in a more manual fashion or is this virus known of, with an easy fix?

[Asbath]

Oh, a quick explanation for why I'll be paying AFTER the issue is sorted. If I can't sort the issue out I'm probably going to do a complete system wipe and I'm unsure how easy it will be to get the full version back, or if I'll have to pay again.

[Strenalis]

Hi Asbath

It sounds like you still might be infected even after the system restore. If so, then that's probably why Malwarebytes Anti-Malware isn't able to update. To get your computer cleaned up, there are a few different options for you to choose from.

Please read the following so that you can begin the cleaning process:

Don't use any temporary file cleaners unless requested - this can cause data loss and make recovery difficult

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