Malwarebytes Anti-Malware does not start - what to do?
If Malwarebytes Anti-Malware no longer starts, this can be due to a small error or a virus. We'll show you how to get the program up and running again.
Reinstall Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in case of problems
If it is just a software error, it is sufficient to reinstall Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. To do this, proceed as follows:
- Open the Control Panel and select the "Uninstall a program" item under the "Programs" category.
- Search for "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" in the list of installed programs and click on the entry.
- The software is completely removed from your PC via the "Uninstall" button.
- Then download the current version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and install it on your computer.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: Solve startup problems
If the reinstallation doesn't fix the problem, there are other ways to address the problem:
- Safe mode: If the software is blocked by a process or a virus, start Windows in safe mode. Only the most necessary services and processes are started here. Then scan your computer for malware and delete all finds.
- Anti-Virus: Your anti-virus software can also cause the problem. The scanner may have been deactivated for security reasons. Briefly switch off the protection of other virus software and restart Malwarebytes.
- Malwarebytes Chamaleon: If a really persistent virus prevents the start of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, this software helps with the installation and the start of the program. To do this, download the exe file and start the security tool.
- Dr. Web CureIt: This is a free alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Install the software and run an extensive virus scan. You can then reinstall Malwarebytes.
If errors or problems continue to appear, we will show you further tips and tricks against viruses.