How to Fix Malwarebytes not Opening Windows 10?

Posted by mygeekshelp on January 22nd, 2020

Whenever we talk about antivirus with low system impact and good performance then Malwarebytes is the most recommendable product. If we compare this product with other antivirus programs; it uses less amount of memory and offers excellent security features. Malwarebytes provides reliable security and compatible with all popular Operating Systems. But some people reported that they are facing Malwarebytes Not Opening error. You can get this kind of error due to various reasons such as OS issues, device issues, error in registry files, deleted program files, etc. But most of the people reported Malwarebytes Not Working on Windows 10. You can get this error due to corrupted files, corrupted installation, or an incompatibility issue with Windows 10.

Fix Malwarebytes Won’t Open Windows 10 error:

Corrupt installation of Malwarebytes setup

Corrupt installation can occur due to various reasons such as incomplete download, mistakenly deleted program files, etc. The best way for fixing this error is by uninstalling Malwarebytes and then providing a fresh installation.

Follow the given steps for uninstalling Malwarebytes for the device:

  1. Go to program and features
  2. Search for Malwarebytes from the list
  3. Now click on uninstall button
  4. Wait for completing the Un-installation process.
  5. Restart your device
  6. Go to Malwarebytes and download Malwarebytes setup
  7. Wait for completing the downloading process
  8. Go to your downloads and double click on Malwarebytes setup
  9. Select the language
  10. Hit the next button
  11. Now, follow the given on-screen commands for completing the installation process
  12. Click on the Finish button
  13. Restart your device and check whether you are still getting Malwarebytes Not working in Safe Mode error.

Fresh Installation to fix Malwarebytes not Working

You are using an outdated version of Malwarebytes antivirus

You can also get this error if you are using an outdated version of Malwarebytes on Windows 10. If so, then you should update the Malwarebytes as soon as possible.

  1. Click on Malwarebytes icon
  2. Malwarebytes dashboard will appear on the screen
  3. Click on Settings
  4. Go to Application tab
  5. Hit the Application Update button
  6. A window will appear on your screen
  7. Hit the OK button
  8. Click on Yes button
  9. You will get User Account Control Window on the screen
  10. Hit the Yes button
  11. Choose the language from the drop-down menu
  12. Hit OK button
  13. Now click on Agree and Install button
  14. Wait for completing the installation process
  15. Hit the Finish button
  16. Now try to open Malwarebytes. If you are still facing

Malwarebytes Not Working after Update error then you should check for other solutions.

You have another antivirus installed on your device

It is possible that Malwarebytes is not Opening in the system because you have installed other security software there. Security software programs can conflict with each other. So, if you have installed any other antivirus program on your device then remove it before installing Malwarebytes. Make sure to remove all related files and folders. After removing other security software programs, install Malwarebytes on your system and provide a powerful scan to wash away all malware from your device.

Malwarebytes Customer Service

Malwarebytes is the free or premium antivirus software available for windows or mac operating systems. If you are facing any problem with Malwarebytes anti-malware like Malwarebytes not opening or Malwarebytes not working. Then you can contact the Malwarebytes tech support team. The team is available 24/7 to help the user. Once you contact the technical support team, then you can sit and relax because the technical support team will take care of your pc. They will diagnose the Pc for the problem and fix it for you.

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