Malwarebytes Real Time Protection

[Moose]

I purchased a new copy of Malwarebytes anti-malware premium today.  It was suppose to include Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit and Anti-Ransomware.  When I went to load, it would not accept the activation code and key supplied.  So I loaded the current free version and applied my activation codes to it.  Everything was working good until I noticed a popup message stating that I was not protected.  I went into set-up and under the protection tab I selected all real time protection on.  But for some reason the web protection and malware protection only show started.  The only one to go on is the exploit protection.  The ransonware protection shows as unavailable yet my account shows I have a Premium edition?  How can I get my computer protected?  On another note I believe that my computer still has a virus.  Could be ransomware.  Reason is I can start in safe mode and all works fine.  Once I start in Normal mode my CPU goes to 100% and I do not have more then a few services running then in safe mode..

The version I loaded was mb3-setup-consumer-3.0.6.1469-1075.

Edited March 8, 2017 by Moose

[1PW]

Hello @Moose and 

1.)  Please use the locked/pinned topic in this sub-forum at Having problems using Malwarebytes? Please follow these steps: as a checklist to give devs/staffers a starting point for the help you require.  You may reply to your own topic with the attached zipped archive and the three (3) separate data files in text form.

2.)  Please consider selecting the "Follow" button, near the upper right-hand corner of your topic, to receive timely email notifications when a reply is made to your topic.

Thank you.

[ROBERTMX]

I have the same concern as Moose. . . as do others, I don't think everyone needs to start a topic.. will just watch the forums for a solution.

[1PW]

Hello @ROBERTMX and

Quote

"If you run across any issue while using Malwarebytes, please create a new topic in this forum (here) and provide the following detail to help us help you."

If your system is experiencing an issue, I strongly advise you start your own individual topic and supply the requested data as above.  It is highly appreciated by volunteer helpers and Malwarebytes' staffers alike if each user starts their own individual topic.  No two systems are ever alike.

Thank you always for your patience and understanding.

[Moose]

I solved my problem with web protection and malware protection not turning on.  I have a virus or malware taking over my machine.  So I was running it in Safemode.  Looks like the above protection will not turn on in safemode.  I tried it in normal mode and I got the three to turn on.  With the exception of Ransomware protection.  Still working on that one.  But in normal mode my CPU goes to 100% and makes my machine very slow.  I have run rkill, adwcleaner and JRT several times but they have not killed this virus which seems to be changing files on my computer.  Any help will be appreciated.  I will send a mb-check file a little later.

 

Edited March 8, 2017 by Moose

[Firefox]

@Moose

Since you say you have a virus it would be best to have one of the experts help you clean your computer first. So, for expert assistance, I suggest that you please follow the advice in this pinned topic: Available Assistance For Possibly Infected Computers.

It explains the options for free, expert help -->>AND<<-- the suggested, preliminary steps to expedite the process.
A malware analyst will assist you with looking into your issue.

Thank you

[Moose]

I will try that thanks Firefox.  I have attached the following file if it helps anyone out assess my problem.  I am currently trying Roguekiller as per my finding's in other posts.   MB-CheckResult.txt

Edited March 8, 2017 by Moose

[Firefox]

It could very well be the malware that is causing some if not all your issues, including issues with Malwarebytes.... this is why its best to get it cleaned first with assistance from one of the experts...

[Guest]

19 hours ago, Moose said:

The ransonware protection shows as unavailable yet my account shows I have a Premium edition? 

If you still run the OS Windows XP the ransomware protection included in MB3 is unavailable.inherently. For ransomware protection the minimum requirement is OS Windows Vista.