FileASSASSIN is free software that can delete locked files deposited by a malware infection. Whatever the reason for the file, FileASSASIN can remove it. Due to reasons, I need to remove Malwarebytes from approx. 30 computers, remotely. Unfortunately, I cant use the msi tool as they were all installed with.exe s. I would use wmic, but Malwarebytes does not show up in the list of installed programs that wmic can call on.
UAC could be an issue here. I was able to delete Astromenda from my PC using the free Revo Uninstaller; however, the 'Cut the Rope' shortcut icon on my desktop remained, although I was no longer having pop-up issues with Windows 7 IE or Google browsers.Several security scans for the icon revealed 'No Issues,' as if completely hidden and invisible.After surfing my PC (using tips from various postings on different sites), I was finally able to delete the shortcut icon.At issue was the required Administrator Permission to delete the icon. Here's how I was able to regain control and overcome this on my system (Windows 7).Right click the 'Cut The Rope' icon on your desktop.Click the General Tab.Find 'Location' and view exactly where the icon is embedded - this will tell you the administrator's name (e.g. System, Owner, etc.) - on my system, it was listed as 'C:UsersOwnerDesktopCut the Rope.url' - You may want to write down this information.Next, go to:My ComputerOS(C:)UsersOwnerDesktopFind 'Cut the Rope' among the list and right click it.PropertiesSecurityClick 'Advanced' - located below the 'Permissions for Owner' box.Click on the exact name that was listed in the icon's location information (the one I suggested you write down).Click on 'Change Permissions.'
Click on 'Edit.' At this point, I saw six (6) entries: three (3) listed as 'Allow' and three (3) listed as 'Deny.' You will need to modify the 'Deny' entries, one at a time.Click 'Allow' at the top of the box for each entry.
Make sure the 'Include inheritable permission from this object's parent' is NOT checked.The 'Deny' entries will disappear after you modify them to 'Allow' and hit OK.At this point, only the three (3) 'Allow' entries should remain in the box.Click OK and close the screen. You will immediately notice the desktop icon no longer present.Restart your system.and, hopefully, you'll be back on track without any issues.I hope this helps out. It worked for me.Disclaimer: By no means am I a techie, so I hope I have listed the process accurately, as I am running off memory.after being up all night figuring this out (it's 6:25 a.m as of this writing).Best of luck, everyone!Cheers! Check file permissions to see if Users have the needed permissions. I have had repeated issues with un-delete-able desktop shortcuts and when I examine the file permissions for the shortcut, I find that 'Users' is not even listed.
When this has been the case the following fix has worked for me without doing anything crazy to the system.Right-click on the shortcut and select the 'Security' tab. Select 'Edit' under the list of Group or Usernames.
In future if you face this annoying “you need permission to perform this action” error, just rightclick the file or folder and click Take Ownership. If you want to get rid of Take Ownership from rightclick menu, then double click RemoveTakeOwnership.reg file and this will remove the registry hack.
In the box labeled 'Enter the object names to select,' type in 'users.' Hit enter and it will take you back to the previous screen, where Users should now appear in the list. Click on 'Users' to highlight it and then select Full Control under the Allow column. Click OK and OK again in the next screen. It should now allow you to delete the shortcut.As far as I am aware this fix does absolutely nothing except alter the file permissions for the shortcut itself, not the program to which it points or anything else. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
Hi Basem actually you have only internet explorer with one internet explorer installer running?Since you own a windows x 64 whenever you install programs for windows x 64 it installs the 32 bit version with the x64 bit version.The reason for this is many web sites don't support the x 64 bit.So you'll see IE 11 in your start menu /programflesand in C drive in both programfiles=x64 bit and programfiles x 86. MereteThere was no installer in start up tab in msconfig Though there was 3 listings for IE.exe 32 in processes task manager. MWB is being a problem. I have activated it and ran updates and the scan several times and I keep getting this.your system is not fully protected.I click on fix now we are back to square one every time. On the detection protection tab on the left of settings when I click enable for malicious web sites protection it keep reverting back to disabled. I am not sure what is going on. Please tell me can I just right click on the installer IE in downloads folder and delete it.
How about if just run MSSE only on as needed basis not on schedule would that be ok? So it will not clash with webroots?? Also I have not ran the scan that you had mentioned in your previous email do I still need to do that would it hurt anything? Basem lets first establish what your problem is lol it's getting a bit confusing.To uninstall a program you go to uninstall programs in control panel, click on uninstall under programs it opens toControl PanelProgramsPrograms and Features will then list all installed programs.moving on as you have Malware Bytes installed now.,Did you pay for Malware Bytes Premium? And now have a full version of it?That's all you need then. Why do you have the other MSE and Web Roots as well?I'm not sure what your problem is with internet explorer but an educated guess when you attempted to run the installer.exe it failed with this error in reliability monitorIf you go back to your Reliability monitor the date on the Internet Explorer.exe? Was 11/5 / 2014 says it stopped responding?You should get that from windows updates.Now the fact you can open IE shows there is no problems there right?
Since in your taskmanagerthere was 3 listings for IE.exe 32 in processes task manager. MereteWebroots amd MWB are both paid versions.I uninstalled the MSSE from control panel no problems. I deleted the installer from the downloads folder. I need to know is having 2 IE listings in my computer is ok? The malicious web sites protection is message still showing up after MSSE uninstalled!! The webroots was put on and recommended by geek squad in best buy and they swear by it.Does the MWB offer the same benefits as webroots-AV,Firewall,spam, spyware.if so if the suggested fix you mentioned by touchdowns website does not fix it then I will go head and uninstall it as a final option.
Hi Basem, thankyou for your patience, If I may, one step at a time, so we don't do unnecessary things.What I wanted to know is if you have two fully functioning antivirus software on-board not if one is better than other. I just wanted to let you know what I have done so far.
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I uninstalled the MSSE. I tried the fix in the tech down article, however I could delete the file mentioned in this step'II. Navigate to C:ProgramDataMalwarebyte sMalwareb ytes Anti-Malware’ and delete ‘rules.ref’ file, restart your computer, MABM will now automatically update you to the latest database version, or click on ‘Update Now ‘button' I got a message saying permission needed?? Cancel or retry. I uninstalled the MB that is and I will try installing it one more time and see what happens. Thank you Merete and Jcimarron for your input. Ah great to hear basemkhawaja64You can Just delete that shortcut if you don't want to use it or you can drag it onto your taskbar and then delete this desktop one so your desktop is clear of clutter.This desktop shortcut is only a shortcut link from your MWB application and was created during install and links back to the MWB application in your programfiles x 86?
Or wherever it installed to.There is also one in start menu all programs MWB which links back to program files MWB application as well.Putting the shortcut link back into the MWB folders is an administrative action modifying the contents of the MWB folder and windows just acts as a safety net to prevent any damage to the programs host folder and the integrity of the contents of the files for this program. If you know what you're doing you can ignore it.Well done I am happy for you Basem and now you can have peace of mind.What was the turning point?Any ideas what caused the problem?Regards Merete. I am not really sure! But I was doing some research on my own as WELL I think it might have been the version or the self protection module, self protection module early start? Was checked under advanced settings, I unchecked them then restarted computer then was able to enable malicious web site protection, then I went back and rechecked both self protection module and underneath it self protection module early start. By the way what is self protection module because with default settings is not checked?? Thank you my friend Merete.
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Thank you very much for sharing that basemkhawaja64, as you know windows is plug and play, everything has a sequence with windows and anything installed should be completed, after all windows is just a programmed gui. UAC can interfere with our programs especially antivirus software.I allow mine through the firewall and rebooting helps to complete installs.In human language Web Root is the king it came first and when MBW was installed it stood up and said pick me pick me to windows, windows said no Webroots is king by the settings.When you took out the settings for both and reset then put MWB first windows saw it.