Malwarebytes is a popular anti-malware software that helps protect your computer from various types of malware such as viruses, spyware, and adware. However, some users have reported that Malwarebytes is not working on their Windows 7 computers. If you are one of them, don't worry, as there are several solutions to fix this issue.

1. Update Malwarebytes to the Latest Version

The first thing you should do is check if you are running the latest version of Malwarebytes. If not, update it to the latest version as older versions may not work properly on Windows 7. To update Malwarebytes, follow these steps:

1. Open Malwarebytes on your computer.
2. Click on the "Settings" tab.
3. Select the "Application" tab.
4. Click on the "Install Application Updates" button.
5. Wait for the update to complete and then restart your computer.

2. Check for Conflicts with Other Software

It is possible that Malwarebytes is not working on your Windows 7 computer due to conflicts with other software installed on your computer. To check for conflicts, follow these steps:

1. Open Malwarebytes on your computer.
2. Click on the "Settings" tab.
3. Select the "Protection" tab.
4. Disable the "Enable self-protection module" option.
5. Restart your computer and check if Malwarebytes is working properly.

If Malwarebytes is working properly after disabling the self-protection module, then there is a conflict with another software on your computer. You can try uninstalling the conflicting software or contact Malwarebytes support for further assistance.

3. Run Malwarebytes in Compatibility Mode

If Malwarebytes is still not working on your Windows 7 computer, you can try running it in compatibility mode. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Malwarebytes icon on your desktop.
2. Select "Properties" from the context menu.
3. Click on the "Compatibility" tab.
4. Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" option and select "Windows Vista" from the drop-down menu.
5. Click on "Apply" and then "OK".
6. Try running Malwarebytes and see if it's working properly.

4. Uninstall and Reinstall Malwarebytes

If none of the above solutions work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling Malwarebytes on your Windows 7 computer. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press the "Windows" key and "R" key together to open the "Run" dialog box.
2. Type "appwiz.cpl" and press "Enter".
3. Select "Malwarebytes" from the list of installed programs.
4. Click on "Uninstall" and follow the instructions to uninstall Malwarebytes from your computer.
5. Download the latest version of Malwarebytes from the official website.
6. Install Malwarebytes on your computer and check if it's working properly.

These are some of the solutions that can help you fix the Malwarebytes not working issue on your Windows 7 computer. If none of these solutions work, you can contact Malwarebytes support for further assistance.

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