Also I heard I had to run MB in safe mode, but I can't get my computer to start up in safe mode (I tried to do the press and hold f8 thing while starting up) is that really nececary?
malwarebytes is not designed to be run in safe mode (all drivers are not loaded) so this option should only be used if there is a problem running it normal
Avast,Malwarebytes is the latest version (v2014.05.08.05)
this is the database version ..... program version should be 2.0.1
in the folder of 'Non malware protection' I have PUP and PUM as 'threat detection as malware'.
PUP = not virus / Possible Unwanted Program ....usually crapware that comes bundled with freeware downloads PUM = Possible Unwanted Modification ... eks mbam will see that your firewall is turned off. who did that, you or malware? mbam does not know so give you this warning and will resett to default setting