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eppur_se_muova

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5. It's a string of characters that is supplied with many downloads for an integrity check.

Wed Oct 25, 2017, 10:13 AM

Oct 2017

MWB may not supply this by default; I seem to remember they don't, but you can double-check their Web page or email them.

Usually it's an "MD5" or SHAsum.

You will need to run a checksum program to find the checksum of your file after the d/l. The sender (or Web page) should supply an authentic checksum. If the two don't match, the data is corrupted.

BTW, I don't see why you can't reinstall, as long as you saved your registration code. Just download the installer for the free version and run it. First time you run MWB, it should ask if you want to upgrade to the full version. Just click Yes and provide your reg'n code. If it doesn't ask, look through the menus -- there's always a way to upgrade to the $$$ version within the free/trial version.

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Warning about Malwarebytes [View all] Matilda Oct 2017 OP

I had a similar problem a number of months ago. eppur_se_muova Oct 2017 #1

Because Malwarebytes was uninstalled by their program, Matilda Oct 2017 #4

It's a string of characters that is supplied with many downloads for an integrity check. eppur_se_muova Oct 2017 #5

I use the free version of Malware Bytes True Dough Oct 2017 #2

I have that problem right now, but have found rebooting usually fixes it, at least for a while hlthe2b Oct 2017 #3

Try the Malwarebytes support forums if you haven't done so already: Denzil_DC Oct 2017 #6

I haven't tried yet - Matilda Nov 2017 #7

Oh well, at least you're ahead of where you were when you posted your OP! Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #8

I'm hoping, but sceptical. Matilda Nov 2017 #9

Microsoft term for a 2 year old PC: discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2017 #10