Is this a complete Scan?

[fv42wid]

Hello,

I am using the free version of malwarebytes, and I just tried to do a full scan of my PC. The scan only took 15 seconds to complete, and only scanned 1649 objects. This does not sound correct to me. The log info is as follows:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300

www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 7929

Windows 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1

Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514

10/12/2011 12:13:55 PM

mbam-log-2011-10-12 (12-13-55).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)

Objects scanned: 1649

Time elapsed: 11 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0

Memory Modules Infected: 0

Registry Keys Infected: 0

Registry Values Infected: 0

Registry Data Items Infected: 0

Folders Infected: 0

Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Can anyone suggest anything to get a full scan to run?

[Firefox]

Hello and

It is not a full scan you have there. This is most likely due to not having items checked for scanning correctly. See my screenshot below and make sure your settings are the same.

[fv42wid]

Thanks for responding! Looks like I have the same scan settings as you:

[Firefox]

Not sure whats up then, but you can try a clean install of Malwarebytes. Using the steps below will take out any changes that may have been made to Malwarebytes. If you have the PRO version you will need to have your ID and Key handy to re-register the program.

Please do the following:

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• Download and run mbam-clean.exe from here
  
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  • Launch the program and set the Protection and Registration. Then go to the UPDATE tab if not done during installation and check for updates.
    Restart the computer again and verify that MBAM is in the task tray if using the Pro version. Now setup any file exclusions as may be required in your Anti-Virus/Internet-Security/Firewall applications and restart your Anti-Virus/Internet-Security applications. You may use the guides posted in the FAQ's here or ask and we'll explain how to do it.
    

[noknojon]

I am using the free version of malwarebytes, and I just tried to do a full scan of my PC. The scan only took 15 seconds to complete, and only scanned 1649 objects. This does not sound correct to me

If you have now reinstalled to Firefoxs' directions. Open the Main face of the program and click Scanner.

Next click Full Scan. Make sure there is a Dot in the Middle Dial (Perform full scan).

Often the program has not fully installed and requires a reinstall as per instructions above.

Please let us know if the problem is now solved, or we can offer more help -

Regards -

[fv42wid]

Hi noknojon,

I've uninstalled mwb using the mbam-clean.exe program, rebooted, de-activated my antivirus and reinstalled mwb. I still seem to be having the same problem.

I just ran a full scan that took 18 seconds and scanned 1871 objects. My suspicion is that I have an infection that is tricking mwb into not scanning all objects because I've been able to run several complete scans prior to experiencing this problem earlier this week. Do you have any suggestions?

I'm using the free version of mwb. Is there a limited number of scans you are able to run using the free version?

[Firefox]

Just to answer your question, No, there is no limitation on the free version on how many times you can run a scan on your computer. The Free version is fully functional, you just have to do manual updates and scans with the free version.

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