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- Price: Free; paid upgrade avaialable $24.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: September 10, 2009
- Total Downloads: 27,157,359
- Downloads last week: 595,020
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2331 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on February 10, 2009
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a surprisingly effective freeware antimalware tool. It's a relatively speedy malware remover, with the quick scan taking about 8 minutes even with other high-resource programs running. The heuristics engine proved on multiple computers during empirical testing that it was capable of determining the difference between false positives and dangerous apps.
The app has some nice features rolled in, too. It supports multiple drive scanning including networked drives, context menu options including a scan-on-demand for individual files, and the FileAssassin option under the More Tools section for removing locked files. The interface is simple, but pleasant-looking and well-organized. Tabs live just below the oversized logo, with few options per tab to keep down the clutter. The installation process was fast enough, but interestingly offered up the well-kept changelog and an instant definition file update.
Do note that the real-time protection is restricted to the paid version, as is the scheduler for updates and scans. Overall, though, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a responsive malware remover that does what it should with a minimum of fuss.
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Publisher's description
From Malwarebytes :Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a high performance anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and spyware. With one of the fastest, most effective quick scans and malware removal capabilities on the market, this program is the perfect addition to your PC's defenses. The full version of the product includes a number of key features, including the ability to schedule updates and scans and most importantly, a real-time malware protection module that blocks malicious processes before they even start.
What's new in this version:
- (FIXED) Drastically improved product load speed on slower machines
- (FIXED) Issue with IP Protection blocking certain IPs it should not
- (FIXED) Improved memory usage in scanner and protection module
- (FIXED) Improved malware removal capabilities
- (FIXED) Scan detecting items that did not exist (junction issue)
- (ADDED) Support for Hebrew language
- (ADDED) Support for both 32-bit and 64-bit
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2331 votes
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41
Pros: It's free and it works extremely well.
Cons: None so far
Summary: I had a malware that kept reoccurring. Other programs would not remove it from my computer. AntiMalware removed it and found other instances of malware at the same time. It is an effective program, no nags, updates easily. Recommended to others with... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41
"May be hazardous to your other programs!"
Pros: Finds lots of cookies, but so do some other free prograns
Cons: AWS WeatherBug .exe file was included in the midst of its many, many associated cookies. Not noticing this (the first time), fixing "problems" en masse killed the program. Possibly just removing some of its cookies could also kill it.
Summary: As you may have discovered, it is not possible to do an uninstall on a program where parts are missing. Also, some programs, including AWS WeatherBug, cannot be reinstalled if their setup routine detects leftover program files AND/OR registry entri... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41
Pros: worked great. I was aware of an autorun but my Anti virus software wasn't able to remove it. this great application with a small update do it greatly.
Cons: nothing to say.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41
Pros: I like the fast scans during quick scan. It doesn't slow my computer down, it's really great on resources!
Cons: None really, but it found about 5 files on my computer that are system files and if you delete those you are in for a mess. It called them rootkits, but turned out to be false-positives.
Summary: This is NOT realy a con, but just be careful! The only thing I would say is to make sure of what Malwarebytes' is finding and you are deleting, as with any software used for finding Viruses, Spyware, Malware. Do a online search of the file or file... read more >>
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41
"Superb in every way possible."
Pros: Its light on my laptop. Scans are very through.
I downloaded every malware scanner possible, but I kept coming back to this one.Cons: Haven't found any.
Summary: If you want something that's light on your machine or made by a trusted company, choose this one.
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