Malwarebytes now hangs +

[BWP]

Hi,

Until a recent update (I'm on v1.33) my Malwarebytes ran perfectly. Now it hangs after running a scan, somtimes for a few mins other times maybe an hour or so. I've tried removing and re-installing but all to no avail. I have another problem that I'd very much appreciate your help with that may be linked. Around the same time, Microsoft ran an auto update on my Win XP Pro. Now, each time I open IE7, it goes to Microsoft and tries to sell me IE8. I've tried everything I know to remove this unwanted intrusion (my Homepage is still set to Google) and am now exhanging strong emails with Microsoft, who want to charge me to remove it !!! Can you help with either or both probs?

Thanks, Brian

[AdvancedSetup]

Well if what you say is true then it sounds like you may have some infection.

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