Malwarebytes is one of the most popular utility programs, but recently some users have reported Malwarebytes showing Error Code 403 while trying to re-activate after a new Windows installation. There could be various reasons behind this error so far. Here is the quick guide mentioned below.
How do I fix Error Code 403 with Malwarebytes?
It is one of the most common errors users have faced when activating the Malwarebytes license. However, first, you need to check whether the Malwarebytes license exceeds support for multiple devices. So here is the guide to fix Error Code 403 in MalwareByte without further ado. Let’s check this out.
Update Malwarebytes to the latest version.
This problem could occur because of a glitch, so updating to the latest version could potentially fix the error. As MalwareByte releases the patch update to resolve this issue, follow the steps to update MalwareByte to the latest version.
- Open Control Panel and you can search for Control Panel in Windows Search.
- Then, click on Programme and Features.
- There you will find various installed programs, and then simply uninstall the program.
- That’s it.
After this,
- Make a fresh installation by downloading MalwareByte and installing the latest version on your system.
- Therefore, follow the on-screen instructions from the wizard to complete the installation.
- Once you have done that, try to reactivate with your MalwareByte Licence key.
Check with your MalwareByte license.
The license comes with a restriction on a limited number of devices. Check for Login with your MalwareByte account.
- Open https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039023753 and then log in with your credentials.
- Then, click on Subscription and the next activated plan.
- There you have a device list. Simply choose the number of the device.
- That’s it.
Once the slot is available for you, use the MalwareByte Licence Key to activate MalwareByte Premium.
Raise a ticker.
If the above-mentioned guide didn’t help you, then we recommend you get in contact with the support team. Once you buy a MalwareByte Premium, you will be able to raise the tick to make activation possible by internal operations. In comparison, it takes up to 24–48 hours to get in touch with the support team.