How to Uninstall & Reinstall Malwarebytes
by Ed StanyerMalwarebytes is used to find and detect malware, spyware and viruses which can have a devastating effect on your computer. Some strings of malware target the Malwarebytes program and its related files to prevent it from running and removing the malware. In this case, a full uninstall and reinstall is required for Malwarebytes to be operational again.
Uninstall
Step 1
Click on "Start" and then "Control Panel".
Step 2
Click on the "Programs and Features" icon in the Control Panel.
Step 3
Scroll down to the "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware" listing and right click on it. Click the "Uninstall" option.
Step 4
Click "Yes" when asked "Are you sure you want to completely remove Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and all of its components?".
Click "Yes" when prompted to restart your computer.
Install
Step 1
Visit the Malwarebytes website and click on the "Download free version" link.
Step 2
Save the Malwarebytes installation to your desktop.
Step 3
Double-click the Malwarebytes installation file on your desktop.
Step 4
Select the installation language you require and click on "Ok".
Step 5
Click "Next" and then click the "I accept the agreement" option before clicking "Next" again.
Step 6
Click on "Next" and then "Next" again.
Step 7
Click on "Next" to leave the default start menu folder as it is. Tick the "Create a desktop icon" and "Create a quick launch icon" boxes if you went either a desktop icon, quick launch icon or both. Click "Next".
Click "Install" to begin the installation.