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I have read the threads from this past fall on this issue and have done the following:

 

1.  Ran the mbam-clean routine

2.  Downloaded and installed v. 2.0.4.1028 of the MBAM software

3.  Activated it using the saved license information

 

When I launch the program, it all looks great for about two seconds and then I get the dreaded "Malicious Website Protection Disable" message.

 

If I try to go into the Settings-Detection and Protection settings and try to enable the "Malicious Website Protection", it immediately goes back to 'Disable'

 

I have attached the log files obtained by using the FRST and MBAM-check programs.

 

Rebooting and turning the program on and off again did nothing to fix the problem.

 

Thank you for your prompt attention to getting this fixed as obviously it is an ongoing issue.

 

 

Addition.txt

CheckResults.txt

FRST.txt

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Hello and Welcome to Malwarebytes

The computer shows signs of being infected with the Zero Access rootkit.

 

One or more of the identified infections is related to a nasty rootkit component which is difficult to remove. Rootkits and backdoor Trojans are very dangerous because they use advanced techniques (backdoors) as a means of accessing a computer system that bypasses security mechanisms and steal sensitive information which they send back to the hacker. Many rootkits can hook into the Windows 32-bit kernel, and patch several APIs to hide new registry keys and files they install. Remote attackers use backdoor Trojans and rootkits as part of an exploit to gain unauthorized access to a computer and take control of it without your knowledge.

If your computer was used for online banking, has credit card information or other sensitive data on it, you should immediately disconnect from the Internet until your system is cleaned. All passwords should be changed immediately to include those used for banking, email, eBay, paypal and online forums from a CLEAN COMPUTER. You should consider them to be compromised. You should change each password by using a different computer and not the infected one. If not, an attacker may get the new passwords and transaction information. If using a router, you need to reset it with a strong logon/password so the malware cannot gain control before connecting again. Banking and credit card institutions should be notified of the possible security breach. Because your computer was compromised please read How Do I Handle Possible Identify Theft, Internet Fraud and CC Fraud?

Although the rootkit has been identified and may be removed, your PC has likely been compromised and there is no way to be sure the computer can ever be trusted again. It is dangerous and incorrect to assume that because this malware has been removed the computer is now secure. In some instances an infection may have caused so much damage to your system that it cannot be completely cleaned or repaired. The malware may leave so many remnants behind that security tools cannot find them. Many experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of malware, the best course of action is to wipe the drive clean, delete the partition, reformat and reinstall the OS.

Please read:

Should you decide not to follow this advice, we will do our best to help clean the computer of any infections but we cannot guarantee it to be trustworthy or that the removal will be successful. If you wish to proceed, disinfection will require more time and more advanced tools.

If you would like to proceed to try and clean the computer please follow the advice from the link below.

 

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.

Message borrowed from quietman7 with minor wording and link changes

Thank you

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