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Malwarebytes is a well-known antivirus program which offers advanced security tools and services to the users. You can install Malwarebytes antivirus on Windows, Mac as well as on your phone. Some Malwarebytes users reported that they are getting Malwarebytes error code 730 while running the scan. This antivirus error can occur due to various reasons.
Reasons behind Malwarebytes error code 730
Another program is conflicting with Malwarebytes
Sometimes other programs can also conflict with your Malwarebytes setup. Mostly third party programs or another antivirus program gets you into these issues.
Temporary files are conflicting with Malwarebytes
Temporary files can also conflict with your Malwarebytes antivirus. You should regularly delete temporary files and other junk from your device.
Device fails to fulfil resource requirements
Malwarebytes antivirus needs few resources of your device for proper installation and processing. But if your device is unable to fulfil the requirements then Malwarebytes antivirus will show you errors.
The device is running out of space
Malwarebytes need adequate space for running. If your device is running out of space then Malwarebytes will start showing errors.
Troubleshooting Malwarebytes error code 730
Check the resource requirement of Malwarebytes antivirus
If the error is appearing while installing or on your first scan then you should check for the resource requirements of
Malwarebytes antivirus. If your device is lacking somewhere then you have to upgrade it.
Fix broken registry files
If your Malwarebytes won’t open and show Malwarebytes error code 730 then you should check for the broken registry files. Registry files of your Windows get broken easily due to various reasons. Whenever you see any error, you should check the registry files. Registry files get damaged due to any malware or unnecessary change of settings. If you are a technical person then get a backup key for Malwarebytes and then repair the files. Follow the mentioned steps to create a backup key for Malwarebytes:
- Close the running programs
- Click on the start menu
- Go to the search bar
- Type command
- Hold and press ctrl and shift keys
- Press the Enter button
- You will see a permission prompt
- Click on Allow button
- Windows command screen will be displayed
- Type Regedit on the command screen
- Press the Enter button
Windows registry editor window will appear. Search for a Malwarebytes key and click the export button. Save the key with .reg extension and move it to the desktop. After creating a backup key for Malwarebytes, go to the corrupted registry files and edit them. Once complete, restart the Windows PC and run Malwarebytes antivirus.
Remove the conflicting programs
Using multiple antivirus programs will show you errors. While installing Malwarebytes antivirus, you should remove all other antivirus programs from the PC. If the Malwarebytes is conflicting with another program like third-party games or editing software then you should immediately uninstall them from the system. You can use the mentioned steps for uninstalling the program from Windows PC:
- Close the Malwarebytes error wizard
- Go to the Start menu
- Navigate to Apps
- Search for the program you want to uninstall
- Right-click on the program
- Choose Uninstall Malwarebytes option
Now you have to follow the on-screen commands. Restart the PC and check for the error.
Revert the changes
Sometimes users make unnecessary changes in the settings which lead to the error. If your Malwarebytes antivirus starts showing the error after making changes then you need to revert the changes. Undoing all the changes may fix the error. Go to the settings and undo all the changes one by one. Check which change is showing the error.
After reverting the changes, restart your device and check whether the error gets fixed or not. In case you don’t remember the changes then you should use the Windows restore tool. This tool will undo all the changes you have made on your device. Search for the system restore tool and follow the on-screen commands. Now you have to provide the restoring point. Once complete, try running Malwarebytes antivirus.
Check for the Windows files
If your Malwarebytes error is appearing due to the Windows files error then you have to fix all the files immediately. Windows offers you an inbuilt tool for restoring the files. You can easily restore all the corrupted files of Windows with the System Restore Tool. Follow the mentioned steps for using Restore tool:
- Close Malwarebytes dashboard
- Go to the Search bar
- Type command
- Hold and press shift and ctrl keys
- Press Enter button
- Permission wizard will appear
- Click on Yes button
- The command screen will be displayed
- Type sfc/scannow
- Press the Enter button
System Restore tool will start scanning for the corrupted files. This process may take some time. After restoring all the files, restart the device. If Malwarebytes antivirus is still showing error code 730 then you should ask for technical help.