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Computer Help and Support

Matilda

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7. I haven't tried yet -

Reply to Denzil_DC (Reply #6)

Sun Nov 5, 2017, 10:57 PM

Nov 2017

I always find them daunting - so many pages of questions, but your links may help.

I did hear back, finally, and they told me to clean again, and download the new upgrade again, which I did. Worked for about a week, then started switching off protection buttons again.

So now they'e given me to a link for the upgrade to the upgrade - I've done it, and it's okay for now, but this is day one, so we shall see. Meanwhile, I'll go through the forums and see what I can find.

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Warning about Malwarebytes [View all] Matilda Oct 2017 OP

I had a similar problem a number of months ago. eppur_se_muova Oct 2017 #1

Because Malwarebytes was uninstalled by their program, Matilda Oct 2017 #4

It's a string of characters that is supplied with many downloads for an integrity check. eppur_se_muova Oct 2017 #5

I use the free version of Malware Bytes True Dough Oct 2017 #2

I have that problem right now, but have found rebooting usually fixes it, at least for a while hlthe2b Oct 2017 #3

Try the Malwarebytes support forums if you haven't done so already: Denzil_DC Oct 2017 #6

I haven't tried yet - Matilda Nov 2017 #7

Oh well, at least you're ahead of where you were when you posted your OP! Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #8

I'm hoping, but sceptical. Matilda Nov 2017 #9

Microsoft term for a 2 year old PC: discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2017 #10