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Can't run MBAM on infected laptop

MiM
MiM Posts: 661 Forumite
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Hi kind people. I'm trying to get Antimalware Doctor off a laptop to save a wedding next week!

I've tried to follow Browntoa's instructions by downloading Malwarebytes to a USB drive but when I try to run the programe, the virus puts up a dialogue box saying "Application cannot be executed. The file sas(filename) is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?"

How can I get round this? Thanks in advance.
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  • rdpro
    rdpro Posts: 607 Forumite
    tried booting into safe mode first? F8 at startup
    IT Field Service Engineer, 20 years with screwdriver and hammer :)
  • tomsolomon
    tomsolomon Posts: 3,613 Forumite
    edited 22 August 2010 at 6:49PM
    F8 into safe mode with networking, rename MBAM, run update and scan.......;)
    To travel at the speed of light, one must first become light.....
  • MiM
    MiM Posts: 661 Forumite
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    That's worked, great.

    I can't get on the net I don't think.

    I've just downloaded it, can I scan without checking for updates?

    Thanks
  • tomsolomon
    tomsolomon Posts: 3,613 Forumite
    MiM wrote: »
    That's worked, great.

    I can't get on the net I don't think.

    I've just downloaded it, can I scan without checking for updates?

    Thanks

    Ideally you need the latest definitions.
    To travel at the speed of light, one must first become light.....
  • MiM
    MiM Posts: 661 Forumite
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    I'm going to have to run it as it is and hope for the best - 61 threats detected so far!
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    MiM wrote: »
    I'm going to have to run it as it is and hope for the best - 61 threats detected so far!

    You should have chosen Safe Mode with Networking if you needed Internet connection, but you weren't to know.
  • MiM
    MiM Posts: 661 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    It seems better but still infected after removing those 61.

    I'm going to try booting in Safe Mode with Networking, updating the program then runnignscane again.

    Thanks all.
  • MiM
    MiM Posts: 661 Forumite
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    Wouldn't let me update anyway so I'm running it again as it is.
  • ddoris
    ddoris Posts: 392 Forumite
    Get combofix,from bleeping computer, save to desktop and run that.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    MiM wrote: »
    Wouldn't let me update anyway so I'm running it again as it is.

    Were you connected to the Internet via Ethernet cable? That would help.
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