Using Malwarebyte Program for Infected Computer

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A neighbers Dell Laptop with Windows XP Pro (SP3) has some type of malware program that is sending spam to all of the people listed in her address book. I want to download the free Malwarebyte program and install/scan on this computer.

Question: Does the free Malwarebyte download have the latest malware updates or do I have to down load the update file? If so, what is the URL to obtain the update file?

Question: Can the Malwarebyte program be installed in Safe Mode?

Thanks for any help, Sam.

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When the Malwarebytes program gets installed, the installer file will install with an outdated definition database file so it will need to be updated. You can update it right after the install as it gives you the option to update it.

If the update fails you can follow the instructions for a manual update from Section A Item 4 located RIGHT HERE

Although Malwarebytes can be installed and run in Safe Mode, the preferred method and most successful method is to run it in Normal Mode as it will do a better job with detecting and cleaning the computer.

Should you have problems doing the items listed above or are still infected please follow the instructions below:

Please read the following so that you can begin the cleaning process:

As we don't deal with malware removal in the General Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Forum, you need to start a topic in the Malware Removal forum so a qualified helper can help you fix any malware related problems/infections you may have.

• Please read and follow the directions here, skipping any steps you are unable to complete. Then post a NEW topic here.
  
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• One of the expert helpers there will give you one-on-one assistance when one becomes available.
  
• Please refrain from making any further changes to your computer (Install/Uninstall programs, use special fix tools, delete files, edit the registry, etc...) unless advised by a malware removal helper. Doing so can result in system changes which may hinder the attempts by a helper to clean your machine.
  

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