Run-Time error '13' Type Mismatch

[doubleducks]

Microsoft Windows XP, Professional, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.

I cannot run malwarebytes, get the above message posted in the title to this post.

Tried suggestions in posts on this site, but with no change.

Cannot delete malwarebytes program either.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I do have an autoruns file (compressed) if that would help.

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello and welcome to Malwarebytes

In almost every case I've seen this error it was due to a rootkit. Can't promise that is the issue but it fits the pattern I've seen.

I would suggest following the advice from the topic here Available Assistance for Possibly Infected Computers and having one of the Experts assist you with looking into your issue.

After going through that forum if you're still having an issue let us know, but I'm pretty sure they can get you fixed up.

Thanks

[doubleducks]

Thanks very much, and for the prompt reply too. I'll give it a try.

[AdvancedSetup]

Sounds good - I'll go ahead and close your topic here and they should be able to get you going over in the other forum.

[AdvancedSetup]

Yep, the log confirms it. The computer is infected. They'll get you fixed up where you posted in the HJT forum.

LSP: mswsock.dll