Unable to move MB All Programs folder to another subfolder

[Farmboy7491]

Win Vista x64 Ult. - Trying to move MB All Programs folder to a subfolder within the User Start Menu - Program files. Message states I need permission to do this. I made sure that my user name is Sharing this partition but am unable to add my user name to the MB folder. This has got to be a user permissions issue but I haven't been able to solve it - I appreciate any feedback on this. Thanks

[David H. Lipman]

Once installed, it is contraindicated to move an application.

 

IFF you need software in an alternate location, it is best to uninstall the application and then reinstall the application choosing a "custom" installation  where you can indicate where you want that application to be installed.

 

NOTE:  I'll assume MB is not Milton Bradley.  The acronym for Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is MBAM.

[daledoc1]

Hi:

 

Dave is right about trying to move THOSE files/folders. Bad idea.

 

However, just to qualify a wee bit: If MBAM Self-Protection (SP) module is enabled, it will prevent the user from doing other, routine tasks, such as renaming/moving/removing the desktop shortcut icon, performing a clean uninstall of MBAM or installing certain other Malwarebytes software products.

This is explained in the FAQ.

 

Cheers,

[Farmboy7491]

Thanks David and Daeldoc1 - I unselected MBAM Self-Protection rebooted and was able to move the Shortcuts where I wanted them in another folder of Taskbar-All Programs. Since I don't use forums that much, I was unsure of the correct terminology but your comments got me on the right path. Thank you again for your help.