- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Realtime protection disabled); $24.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008
- Date added: March 26, 2009
- Total Downloads: 29,202,585
- Downloads last week: 611,480
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2577 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.
Version 1.34 includes a fix for removing Registry keys with corrupt permissions, improved removal of drivers, improved memory usage, and disinfection for USB-spread infections like Conficker.
Version 1.35 adds new heuristics for rogue spyware removers, new banner image. Protection module icon turns gray when protection disabled.
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User reviews of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2577 votes
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
"This is awesome. It's not perfect, but it's very close."
Pros: It will scan locked files, which i can't say for everything out there. It's removal tool is free, which helps many people who Can't afford to pay 100 dollars. It s
Cons: As I said, it's not perfect. I am experiencing a problem with the database mysteriously disappearing, and it doesn't detect everything. There are some viruses that block updates to everything, and as you may know, the full version cost's money.
Summary: Though the full version costs money, it costs very little. Though it has exploits, it is very actively updated. It has a different database than others, so it may detect different things. It is fully compatible with any anti virus currently availabl... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
"I HAVE USED IT TO REMOVE WHAT OTHERS HAVE NOT REMOVED"
Pros: IT DOES MORE THEN OTHERS IN FASTER TIME
Cons: ITS GOOD FOR ME MAY IT BE GOOD FOR YOU
Summary: I JUST LIKE WHAT IT DOES AND HOW WELL IT DOES IT AND EASY TO USE
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
Pros: It's simple to use and whats not to like about free?
Cons: In my use this product gave me no problems.
Summary: When my daughter brought her XP pro laptop home from school the university told her the operating system would have to be reinstalled. She had a particularly nasty Vundo. The Vundo penetrated her Symantic protected computer, would not allow a Kasper... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
"good product, but came up a little short this time"
Pros: It seems to find stuff that contribute to spyware, etc. It found a bunch of that on my system and removed without problem. Their site introduced me to "combofix.exe" which really helped.
Cons: I had an infected version of a system file. Malwarebytes did NOT find it.
Summary: I had been getting these constant popup windows telling me my computer was infected, but these messages didn't mention that the same people behind the warnings were the ones who put the infection on my system and just want to sell me bogus softeware... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
Pros: You never know its running until it detects a problem. I purchased the full program it run in background using minimal resources.
Cons: None, so far.
Summary: A nice non intrusive program, that seems to run and function along side with other security programs running to. I used a spyware program that once was very popular. But kept adding more programs to become a security suite, now you can not simply ... read more >>
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