Users’ experience has pointed out several useful methods which can resolve this problem and make Malwarebytes run properly once again. Check them out below and make sure you follow the instructions carefully in order to, hopefully, resolve the problem.
What Causes Malwarebytes Not Opening Problem on Windows?
There are several different reasons for why Malwarebytes might fail to open on your computer. The reasons range from serious to petty and it’s important to act immediately. Check out the list of possible causes we have prepared below and determine just the one which may suit your scenario:
Solution 1: Possible Infections
Malicious files often prevent you from running various anti-malware tools by simply blocking the launch of executables named exactly the same. This means that, in case you are actually infected, you are unable to open Malwarebytes because the name of its executable is blocked by malware. This can be circumvented simply by renaming the executable.
Solution 2: Perform a Clean Install of Malwarebytes
Plenty of users have said that reinstalling Malwarebytes from scratch fixed their issue permanently and that is something you should try as the most secure and the longest method. However, if you purchased the Premium version of the tool, you will need to find a way to retrieve your Activation ID and Key. Location for Windows x86 32-Bit Location for Windows x64 64-Bit After you have retrieved your ID and Key, you can proceed with the actual reinstallation process. Follow the instructions carefully if you want to continue with your Premium version after the uninstallation. If you are not using the Premium or Pro version of MBAM, simply follow the steps 3-6 and enjoy your updated version of MBAM with no errors.
Solution 3: Use a Different User Account
This problem often appears because of a corrupt user account you use to login into Windows. This problem can manifest itself in different ways while using other programs and it’s always better to simply create a new user account and simply continue using everything. Your user account is often only tied to your personal files which can be transferred rather easily.
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