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License:
Free; paid upgrade avaialable; $24.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Editor's Rating:
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Downloads:
16,180,107
- Operating Systems:
Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 2000, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
Realtime protection disabled
- Date Added:
June 17, 2009
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Publisher's description of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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.
Version 1.38 adds new command line parameters: /logtofolder, /logtofile; adds some proxy support and fixes a few bugs.
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Editor's review of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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- "Bite back at malware"
- Reviewed on: February 11, 2009
- Version reviewed: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.38
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.6 stars out of 1690 votes
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.38
"Finds bugs others have completely missed!"
Pros: Finds bugs other programs have missed.
Cons: The free version does not provide real time protection so I would encourage spending the $24.95 to upgrade.
Summary: Very recently I managed to pick up a virus that was so nasty that it actually managed to disable AVG and while AdAware could spot it, it wasn?t able to remove. A computer technician was finally able to remove the bug, at a cost of $150, and loaded ... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.38
"One of the best..I have it on both my computers..AAA++"
Pros: Scans are very quick.I download manual updates every day.This is a winner and scans and finds the bad stuff.Easy to use.
Cons: None that I have found
Summary: I don't think you will find one for free or paid that works as good as this one does.All I can say is download it..5 STARS ***** I do like another one called SuperAntiSpyware.It works great also.
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.38
Pros: It cleaned up the problems
Cons: none at all
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.38
Pros: seems to catch everything (at least i hope so!)
Cons: none that i can find
Summary: excellent
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.38
"Will find what others might miss"
Pros: Fast and easy to install. Easy to use. Will not give you a long list of false positives either, like some similar programs. I think in a year of using it, it identified one program incorrectly. A good backup to keep in your arsenal.
Cons: The scheduler and real time coverage are only included in the fully paid version. I don't see this as a problem - think of it as your personal sniffer dog, it hunts down the bad boys you don't want on your system, then eats them for breakfast.
Summary: I would highly recommend this as the program to choose as a backup to your main anti virus software. I've used it for over a year now and have nothing bad to say about it. It does what it says it does and it doesn't nag you to buy the paid version. ... read more >>
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