Error code: 732 (12007, 0)

[opie]

I got a Facebook virus (the one that counts down time to type two words) and was able to clean it with MBAM. However, there must be some remnants because I cannot update MBAM, AVG, or Windows Update. I get the Error code: 732 (12007, 0). What should I do next? I tried CCleaner as well and rebooted and still cannot update any of these programs. Help!

[opie]

I also checked the "automatic detect" box and that doesn't make any difference for me.

[AdvancedSetup]

Step 1: Verify Internet Connectivity of Internet Explorer:

Backup the Registry:

Modifying the Registry can create unforeseen problems, so it always wise to create a backup before doing so.

• Please download ERUNT from here
  
• ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.
  
• Double click on erunt-setup.exe to Install ERUNT by following the prompts.
  
• Use the default install settings but say NO to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the Start-Up folder. You can enable this option later if you wish.
  
• Start ERUNT either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup process.
  
• Choose a location for the backup.
  
  • Note: the default location is C:\Windows\ERDNT which is acceptable.
    

  [*]Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are selected.

  [*]Click on OK

  [*]Then click on YES to create the folder.

Note: if it is necessary to restore the registry, open the backup folder and start ERDNT.exe

Once you've completed backing up your Registry, please do the following:

• Click on Start and select Run
  
• In the Run box copy and paste the text in the following code box exactly as written and press Enter or click on OK:

  REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v GlobalUserOffline /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

  
  

• Try updating again and if it does not work then please proceed to Step 2
  

Step 2: Verify Your Internet Connection Settings:

• Open Internet Explorer
  
  • Note: It MUST be Internet Explorer, not Firefox, Opera, Chrome or any other internet browser
    

  [*]Click on Tools at the top and select Internet Options

  • Note: If you do not see Tools, press the Alt key on your keyboard and it will show up
    

  [*]Click on the Connections tab

  [*]Click on the LAN settings button

  [*]Under Automatic configuration make sure that the box next to Automatically detect settings is checked, if it is not, then click the box next to it to check it

  [*]Under Proxy server make sure that the box next to Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections). is not checked and if it is, click the box next to it to uncheck it

  [*]Click on the OK button to close the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window

  [*]Click on the OK button to close the Internet Options window

  [*]Try updating Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware again to see if it now works correctly

Now try updating Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware once more and if it does not work then please proceed to Step 3

Step 3: Exclude Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware's Files and Folders From Other Active Security Programs:

For Windows XP:

• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\zlib.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamext.dll
  
• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
  

For Windows Vista or Windows 7:

• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\zlib.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamext.dll
  
• C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
  

For 64 bit versions of Windows Vista or Windows 7:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\zlib.dll
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.dll
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamext.dll
  
• C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
  
• C:\Windows\SysWoW64\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
  

Note: If using a software firewall besides the built in Windows Firewall you'll need to exclude MBAM.EXE from it as well

Step 4: Ping the Content Delivery Network

For Windows XP:

Click on START - RUN and type in or Copy/Paste the following and verify that you get a response

CMD.EXE /K PING mbam-cdn.malwarebytes.org

For Windows Vista or Windows 7:

Click on START and in the search line type in CMD and press the Enter key

Then in the DOS console window type in the following and press the Enter key and verify that you get a response

PING mbam-cdn.malwarebytes.org

The FAQ contains examples of setting file exclusions for some known AV products.

[opie]

Thanks for your response. Went through the whole list and no luck. "Ping request could not fidn host..."

I'm pretty sure at this point that I have a virus that I cannot remove. I am unable to connect to sites like these (I have to use my laptop) and I can only browse to non-virus checker sites. I cannot update Windows, Avast, or MBAM. What next?

[noknojon]

Hi opie -

First - Can you access any sites on the problem computer - There could be a Modem or internet connection problem -

Thank You -

EDIT - If there is any way that you can connect to the net can you read the details below -

As we don't work on detailed Malware removal or diagnostics in the general forums please read the following item -

Please print out, read, and follow the directions here, skipping any steps you are unable to complete. Then post a NEW topic here.

One of the expert helpers there will give you one-on-one assistance when one becomes available.

After posting your new post make sure under options that you select Track this topic and choose one of the Email options so that you're alerted when someone has replied to your post - Please be patient as the experts are very busy at the moment -

Alternatively, as a paying customer, you can contact the help desk at support@malwarebytes.org

[opie]

Yes, I can access non-antivirus sites. I will follow your instructions and post a new thread in the other forums. Thank you.

[phsilver]

No way.... it

[AdvancedSetup]

In many cases it is due to not being able to connect to one of the update servers. The issue there is that there are many reasons that can cause that. The canned message above attempts to show the most common reasons found for this.

Malware infections can prevent it

DNS changes can prevent it

Having Internet Explorer set to Offline or use a Proxy Server can prevent it

Firewall can prevent it

Anti-Virus can block and prevent it as well

If you reformatted your drive without working with us to assist you then I'd highly suggest not doing that again and simply allow us to assist you and walk through it and see what the issue it.