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I can NOT remove the malwarebytes software from ADD/REMOVE in the control panel. I have been trying for MONTHS.

Today I did use "reredit" today and was able to remove all the files relating to malwarebytes. Still can not remove it from control panel.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much

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Hi:

If you just need to uninstall, please follow just the steps in the 2nd and 3rd bullet points listed below, to download and run the mbam-clean tool, with a reboot.

More info here: How to Uninstall

If you plan to reinstall, please follow all the steps listed below.

  • If you are running MBAM PRO, please be sure you have your license ID and key available (sent via email at the time of online purchase, or in the box).

You can also look up your ID and Key from the Registry and copy and paste it to a Notepad document before running the mbam-clean utility.

Location for Windows x86

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Location for Windows x64

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • -->>>Download and run mbam-clean.exe from HERE.
  • --->>>It will ask to restart your computer; please allow it to do so - this is very important!
  • After the computer restarts, download the latest version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from HERE, then temporarily disable your Anti-Virus and run the installer. (Ignore all 'Recommended' or 'Sponsored' software which are prominently displayed on the mirror sites -- they are ads and MBAM does not have any association with them.)
  • If you are using MBAM PRO, you will need to reactivate (register) the program using the license ID & key.
  • Launch the MBAM program and (if you are using MBAM PRO) set the Protection and Registration.
  • Then go to the UPDATE tab (if not done during installation) and check for updates.
  • Restart the computer again and verify that MBAM is in the system tray (if using the PRO version).
  • Now set up any file exclusions, as may be required in your Anti-Virus/Internet-Security/Firewall applications, and restart your Anti-Virus/Internet-Security applications. You may use the guides posted in the FAQs HERE, or ask and we'll explain how to do it.

Let us know if that resolves your issue.

Thanks!

daledoc1

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