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- 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 23, 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 2313 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 1.24 is a bug-fixing release.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.23 adds new shell extension that supports multiple file scanning and fixes bugs.
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User reviews of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2313 votes
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24
Pros: It catches **** and removes rogue programs very easily.
Updates and scans are very fast.
Cons: none
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24
"Excellent malware removal, frequent updates"
Pros: Malwarebytes Antimalware is a real gem of a program. Having used it extensively to remove realworl, active and running, malware threats from many machines I can attest to the programs effectiveness.
It's emphasis is on detection and removal, not prevention. It excels in the former and will find rootkits, vundo, and all manners of nasty files. It even attempts to repair hijacked desktop settings, administrator rights, and other Windows functions - repairing, not just removing, the threat from your system.
The authors are frequently updating the program with new technology and malware definitions. They are trying to keep pace with the large amount of daily infection files that can be found throughout the web and specifically concentrate on files that your typical antivirus software misses.
The program will even install while in safe mode for those heavily infected systems.
Cons: Realtime protection from the professional version leaves a lot to be desired.
It is easy for malware to terminate this program (when such malware has it's own self-defense mechanisms).
Program interface is large and can be difficult to use when in safe mode.
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3 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24
"fantastic, the best i've found for removing"
Pros: works well for very tough and persistent pests. i am sticking with this one. scans are fast and thorough. paid version is the same
Cons: nothing.
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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24
"limited functionality for free - not a free try!"
Pros: I could try the local scan option (no problems found with Spywareblaster and SpybotSD installed). Software interface is clean, straightforward.
Cons: The 'built in protection monitor' requires a small onetime payment. That is, the core of protection is not available in the free version, you cannot even try it.
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24
Pros: We had an invasion of AntiVirusXP2008 which, after being caught by our own anti-virus program, left behind some annoying executibles and a desktop pop-up that wouldn't go away no matter what we did. Our computer services guy told us to download this program and it took care of the left-behind mess. All stations work perfectly now. We're going to put out the $25 to get the real-time application.
Cons: Doesn't tell you exactly what to do once it's found the problems. But, that's being picky. This is a great piece of free-ware.
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