Manual Updates?

[hayc59]

is there anywhere I can obtain the most recent updates

manually and add them to MBAM?

thanks,

I have a friend who's laptop had some major issues

and fixed them with MBAM and now defs are old[01.07.2010]

but dont have wi-fi by me...

[mountaintree16]

Please see Issue #4 here:

http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s...ost&p=49525

Hope that helps!

[hayc59]

Please see Issue #4 here:

http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s...ost&p=49525

Hope that helps!

mountaintree16, but this is a little whack...farther bak than 01.07.2010??

NOTE: This manual update will always be way behind in version level compared to updates from within the program

[mountaintree16]

Can you pull the rules.ref off of your machine or another clean machine that can update to the most recent definitions? That's what I would do in your situation if at all possible

[hayc59]

Can you pull the rules.ref off of your machine or another clean machine that can update to the most recent definitions? That's what I would do in your situation if at all possible

I just read that from the tut you posted and will do that and thanks Alot!!

[hayc59]

What is going on ..is I completeded all the tweaks after MBAM

cleaned a terrible problem from his laptop

and then drive a short distance to starbucks..for updating the new def files for MBAM

and the pop-up stated all up to date with that 01.07.2010 date?? darn gremlins!!

[mountaintree16]

You're welcome!

Wait, so I am confused... did transferring the rules.ref work or did it not?

[hayc59]

I cannot find this on his vista laptop

when I open CDrive from my computer?

◦Windows Vista and Windows 7:

◦C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref

[mountaintree16]

Er, what I had meant was, can you pull the rules.ref off (after updating Mbam to its most current definitions of course) off your computer, burn it to Cd or use a Flash drive to transfer the rules.ref?

Our database file is stored in the following locations:

* Windows XP and 2000

* C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref

* Windows Vista and Windows 7:

* C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref

[hayc59]

yes did that off my windows xp pro pc and have it on jump drive

now would like to add to his laptop and update his version of MBAM

to todats defs...but cannot locate that folder anywhere on his laptop

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

* C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref

[mountaintree16]

Oh! Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Try doing a search for rules.ref on his laptop. If its in a Malwarebytes folder, then you've found the right one and replace the old rules.ref with your new rules.ref file.

[hayc59]

did a search and they are no where to be found??

[hayc59]

also he is running the latest version of avast! 5.0

[mountaintree16]

Ah darn!

Hmm.

I wish I had access to a Vista or 7 right now.

Do a search for Malwarebytes and see what comes up, and see if you can find rules.ref in any of those.

If you can't, a clean install might be your best bet (if you don't think you'll have trouble re-installing Mbam on the infected machine).

To do a clean install:

If you are having any problems with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware protection please do the following.

1. Uninstall Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware using Add/Remove programs in the control panel.

2. Restart your computer (very important).

3. Download and run this utility.

4. It will ask to restart your computer (please allow it to).

5. After the computer restarts, install the latest version from here.

Note: You will need to reactivate the program using the license you were sent via e-mail.

[hayc59]

Did all that and th laptop is a clean as a whistle!!

just no rule.ref file anywhere

[mountaintree16]

Glad all is well now

What did you end up doing to be able to clean up the laptop?

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful with the rules.ref I've done it before (on XP though, not Vista/7) but I can't figure why its not where its supposed to be unless the location has changed since that help file was written on the link I gave you.

[exile360]

Greetings

To find the folder you'll need to do the following:

Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows Vista and Windows 7:

• Click on the Start button and select Computer
  
• Press the Alt key on your keyboard and click on Tools
  
• Select Folder Options
  
• Click the View tab and make sure that Show hidden files and folders is selected under Hidden files and folders
  
• Next, uncheck the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
  
• Then, uncheck the box next to Hide extensions for known filetypes
  
• Click Apply then click OK
  

[mountaintree16]

Thanks Exile,

I'll hang onto that for future reference

[YoKenny1]

I see rules.ref in C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Folder on my Windows 7 system.

[hayc59]

Thank guys and all finished!! you are all wonderful

[hayc59]

This should be added to this!! fo sho!

http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s...amp;#entry49525

Greetings

To find the folder you'll need to do the following:

Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows Vista and Windows 7:

• Click on the Start button and select Computer
  
• Press the Alt key on your keyboard and click on Tools
  
• Select Folder Options
  
• Click the View tab and make sure that Show hidden files and folders is selected under Hidden files and folders
  
• Next, uncheck the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
  
• Then, uncheck the box next to Hide extensions for known filetypes
  
• Click Apply then click OK
  

[mountaintree16]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help! I just wish I had been better help, but now I know where/how to find it for the future