- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Protection module disabled); $24.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: July 10, 2008
- Total Downloads: 10,106,063
- Downloads last week: 359,958
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2297 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a surprisingly effective freeware antimalware tool. It's a relatively speedy malware remover, with the quick scan taking about 10 minutes. 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, 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 an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.
Version 1.22 adds new command line parameters such as fullscan/fullscanterminate and fixes bugs.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.20 adds support for Russian language and features several bug fixes
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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.22
Pros: This is a very simple yet powerful application. After downloading it, I did a simple scan and it found and removed all the nasty malware infecting my computer. The malware was so virulent and nasty it had totally hyjacked my computer. I tried many other spyware removers to no avail (including microsoft care one and MacAfee). It also gives realtime updates for newly designed malware viruses. This one is a no brainer because it totally works.
Cons: The only downside, I could see, was the time it took to search all files. I guess it was not that bad considering it went through over 110,000 files, records and programs. The 63 minutes it took was totally worth it.
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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.22
Pros: The team at MBAM are always updating & improving there product, one release at a time. This is out standing for an badly infected machine, I use this along side with SAS & over all impressed. Very light on resources, good support forum, and excellent maintenance. This will continue to grow & impress.
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Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.22
Pros: this software may not be flashy, but for me and my needs, it get the job done. 100%
Cons: i havent found anything i dislike about this software. its great!!
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