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[Stephanie]

Im using the new Malwarebytes and had no problems yet, did my first custom scan (all system drives)

 

[robinb9]

I'm back on 1.75... version,
2.0 froze after 2 hours I killed it in task manager,
Used system restore no joy had to use a extended download link to get the previous version back,
Not a great experience with 2.0 but lets here it for Extended download purchase

There have been reports with scans freezing when running a Custom full scan with rootkits enabled. Runs fine with rootkits disabled. Hyper and Threat scans work fine with rootkits enabled.

Jim

this is correct, I ran a regular scan no problems, I ran it with rootkits enabled on a custom scan and it just kept scanning and scanning, after 1 hour I end tasked it.

 

[richc46]

I had the rootkit problem too. I am sure they will send an update soon.

 

[robinb9]

btw, if you have Malwarebytes Pro now and upgrade to Premium, your lifetime license stays intact.
If you purchase it now it is only for 1 year and you have to renew after one year.
Malwarebytes is running a special now if you get it right now it is $19.99 and you can put it on 3 pcs but again it is only for one year.

 

[DavidE]

You can still find some 1 PC Lifetime licenses, but I would guess not too much longer.

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=145212

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

NewEgg has the download version of Pro with a lifetime license on sale again for $15. a person would have to be nutz not to stock up at this price. Don't let the fact it doesn't have a disk deter anyone. A disk would be out of date anyway and one would have to download the latest version.

 

[Layback Bear]

I had a problem on one compute when doing the rootkit and no problems on the other computer doing the same thing. I don't know why but I will try it again.
The stalling problem; their is a work around that worked for me.
When the scan sits for a long time doing nothing just tick the pause button and then start the scan up again. It stalled on some picture on my computer.

 

[richc46]

Mine stalled on a pic, too. Thanks for the heads up on the pause.

 

[richc46]

I am trying the work around now.I will let you know if it works for me too.


Edit
Apparently the pause workaround does not work every time.

 

[Layback Bear]

I run the scan on the trouble computer just a few minutes ago and it stopped on:
Windows\Web\Wall Paper Scenes\img29.jpg for 15 min.
It will probably be on your computer. It comes with Windows I think.
When you see the picture you will understand why it takes so long to scan it.
When the scan completed it found this.
Trojan: Boaxxe in file x86 asus aasp 1.01.02 pow nap.dll
I'm going to do more investagating. I scan the pictures and found no problem after removing the Trojan.

 

[richc46]

Wow
Yes that is where it stopped.

 

[richc46]

Tried to give you rep for that one, but I have to spread it around. I appreciate this information very much.

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm trying to remove the damn picture but Windows is arguing with me.

 

[richc46]

Doesn't malwarebytes remove the Trojan?

 

[jeepmann4x4]

I'm trying to remove the damn picture but Windows is arguing with me.

I tried to delete it...first time no, 2nd time I took Ownership deleted fine!
Take Ownership Shortcut - Windows 7 Help Forums:

 

[Layback Bear]

Malwarebytes found it using the complete scan which included rootkits and put it in Quarantine and I removed it from there.
Now I want to remove the picture so it don't take so long to do scans.
Remind me how to take ownership of the damn picture.
I have already remove it from the registry and it is still there.

 

[jeepmann4x4]

Malwarebytes found it using the complete scan which included rootkits and put it in Quarantine and I removed it from there.
Now I want to remove the picture so it don't take so long to do scans.
Remind me how to take ownership of the damn picture.
I have already remove it from the registry and it is still there.

I posted the the link in my last. (I use that, its easier than the manual way)

 

[Layback Bear]

Forgot all about that Tutorial. I took ownership and now I'm searching for it to make sure it's gone.
Then I will run another scan with Malwarebytes.
Then remove all restore points and make a new one.
Then I will wipe the free space just to make sure the Trojan stays gone.
I need a beer!

 

[Layback Bear]

Be advised their is two of them pictures in the system. You will have to remove both.

 

[richc46]

I have removed the pic and now scanning second time
Thank you so very much jeepmann and Layback for all the help
I repped where I could.