Can't run MBAM on infected laptop

MiM

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.

rdpro

tried booting into safe mode first? F8 at startup

tomsolomon

F8 into safe mode with networking, rename MBAM, run update and scan.......;)

MiM

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

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.

MiM

I'm going to have to run it as it is and hope for the best - 61 threats detected so far!

Donnie

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

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

Wouldn't let me update anyway so I'm running it again as it is.

ddoris

Get combofix,from bleeping computer, save to desktop and run that.

Donnie

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.