Newbie - XP - IE - Malwarebytes Problem

[DaedalusNJ]

Hi All,

I have been using the free version of Malwarebytes on my wife's system for some time. A couple of days ago she was infected by the ThinkPoint virus like thousands of others. I managed to get rid of that horrible pest and decided then and there I needed to support and register Malwarebytes. That was painless and she now has the registered, paid version on her laptop.

Now that Malwarebytes is running active protection we have an issue with IE. The problem is that IE may open ONCE if Protection is turned on but cannot reopen if IE has been closed. Task manager shows an instance of IEXPLORE.EXE is running for each time I try, but IE does not appear. If I end MBAMSERVICE.EXE all works correctly. I followed the process outlined in the Windows XP / IE sticky (both in Malwarebytes and MSE) , but still no good.

Any help would be appreciated.

[yardbird]

You can find the exceptions for Microsoft Security Essentials HERE EDIT that would be Section I

Did you do the above and let Malwarebytes trust MSE ?? regards...

[yardbird]

If you still find an issue with XP & IE then go to step 2 below please, will have the Malware Removal Team look you over:

step 2

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.
  
• After posting your new post, make sure under options, you select Track this topic and choose Immediate Email Notification, so that you're alerted when someone has replied to your post.
  
• 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.
  
• Note: You will need to reactivate the program using the license you were sent via email if using the Pro version
  

NOTE: Please DO NOT post back to (bump) your topic within the first 48 hours.

Replying to your own posts changes the post count and helpers are looking for topics with zero replies. If you reply to your own post helpers may think that you're already being helped and thus overlook your post.

• • If there is no reply from any experts after 48 hours, you can reply to the topic, asking for help again.
    Or
    
  • You may send a Private Message to a Moderator asking for assistance.
    

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

Please be patient, someone will assist you as soon as it is possible.

[DaedalusNJ]

If you still find an issue with XP & IE then go to step 2 below please, will have the Malware Removal Team look you over:

step 2

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.
  
• After posting your new post, make sure under options, you select Track this topic and choose Immediate Email Notification, so that you're alerted when someone has replied to your post.
  
• 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.
  
• Note: You will need to reactivate the program using the license you were sent via email if using the Pro version
  

NOTE: Please DO NOT post back to (bump) your topic within the first 48 hours.

Replying to your own posts changes the post count and helpers are looking for topics with zero replies. If you reply to your own post helpers may think that you're already being helped and thus overlook your post.

• • If there is no reply from any experts after 48 hours, you can reply to the topic, asking for help again.
    Or
    
  • You may send a Private Message to a Moderator asking for assistance.
    

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

Please be patient, someone will assist you as soon as it is possible.

Thanks, Yardbird, for the super-fast reply! I will embark on the advanced procedures and get back.

[yardbird]

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