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How to Update MalwareBytes to a PC without Internet Connection

MalwareByte’s Anti-Malware is well-known and have a high reputations in detection/cleaning rogue trojans/worms/spywares etc…
Now, i wanted to protect also my offline laptop for possible threats in the future (its better to be safe than sorry)…
The question is:
How can i update my MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware when i don’t have an internet connection to my PC/Laptop?
The answer is:
You’ll still need a PC/laptop that is connected to internet and download mbam-rules and run that on a pc/laptop without an internet connection via USB/Flash Drive to update your MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware…

NOTE: This manual update will always be way behind in version level compared to updates from within the program (Online updating)…

You can also update it by using this method (recommended):
Manually copy the database from a working computer connected to internet and updated it, using a flash drive or CD onto the infected PC.
Database file is stored in the following locations.
  • Windows XP and 2000
  • C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMalwarebytesMalwarebytes’ Anti-Malwarerules.ref
  • Windows Vista and Windows 7:
  • C:ProgramDataMalwarebytesMalwarebytes’ Anti-Malwarerules.ref
That’s it! Hope this helps you…

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