Avast is blocking malwarebytes anti-malware download

system · 2015-04-22T00:13:34.000Z

I’m working on my dad’s laptop and trying to clean out the malware, viruses, etc. He hasn’t had any significant anti-anything on it ever. I’ve installed Avast and it has been having a ball blocking potential threats. However, I am now trying to download malwarebytes software and Avast is blocking it saying it is a potential threat. I need to get this on his machine so how do I go about having Avast allow the download?

jay21317 · 2015-04-22T04:20:10.000Z

disable the shields till reboot, right click on the task bar icon then avast shield control,

once disabled, download the file, then reboot the computer.

mchain · 2015-04-22T07:31:46.000Z

A safer way is to download this file on another system and transfer over.

You’ll need this program to prevent usb infections: http://www.mcshield.net/

Good idea to install this program on all systems you use.

HonzaZ · 2015-04-22T08:12:34.000Z

Hi,
I am able to download the installer without any problem. Can you post a printscreen of Avast detection, please?

system · 2015-04-25T14:54:08.000Z

Sorry for delays. I have been ill and just now able to get back to the computer. I am attempting to download the malwarebytes onto the flash drive and install onto my dad’s computer. I’m not sure if I can do a screen shot of the avast message as I am using my computer to search for solutions but I will try to get a shot of the message.

CraigB · 2015-04-25T15:00:40.000Z

Where are you downloading Malwarebytes from ??? it downloads fine for me, try this link https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/

system · 2015-04-25T19:18:07.000Z

I upgraded my MBAM to its latest version without problems last night. Sometimes malware blocks security programs, and do not allow them to be downloaded or installed.

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