- Compatible with:
- Windows
- Available in:
- Desktop Security version 5
Error message
Restart required. Malwarebytes must restart your computer to finish the installation. Some functionality may be limited until your computer restarts.
What caused the error message
A computer often needs to restart after installing an application because the system files the computer uses to run the app need to be updated. Restarting allows the computer to update the system files so the app can run without issues.
How to resolve the error
To finish installing the app, close all open applications and restart your computer. Once restarted, the app will be fully installed.