- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try; paid upgrade avaialable (Realtime protection disabled); $24.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008
- Date added: April 06, 2009
- Total Downloads: 28,935,785
- Downloads last week: 634,683
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2541 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 1.36 adds new heuristics for Vundo infections.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.36 adds new heuristics for Vundo infections.
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User reviews of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2541 votes
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Best Malwarebytes Program Money Can Buy . . no kidding!"
Pros: Fast, through and completely hassle free. . . . Always updated with the latest malware definitions. Tech support response excellent.
Cons: I only wish that it would have an option for the program to update every 1 or 2 hours without having to manually updating it frequently.
Summary: I have bought many, many walware programs, but this is by far the finest malwarebytes program I have ever bought. Malwarebytes found "things" on my computer all other programs missed! The computer runs faster, and I just don't worry about infectio... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Amazing! got rid of spyware that nothing else could"
Pros: It got rid of spyware nothing else would. I appreciate the integrity of the company to not scam people for their money..This product worked immediately and efficiently. I saved lots of money by not having to take my laptop to a professional repair.
Cons: There is nothing I can think of that I didn't like.
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"No other software help me clean my pc"
Pros: All about the product. So far it clean my infected pc and still is clean.
Other they dont charge you for the clean up, but I will buy it anyway soon!!!Cons: Well I guees so far all is working fine.
Summary: I like it because I got infectec by some Malaware and just couldnt get rid of it, so I finally found this product and it did clean up my pc, so I didnt have to send it repair to a outdoor repai service.
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Malwarebytes took care of an aggressive virus quickly"
Pros: Offered for free with option to buy. I was able to use it and then decide to purchase it
Cons: I have no negative comments
Summary: I am not very tech savy so I was pleased with how easy it was to download and use. It quickly took care of a virus which another product could not.
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
Pros: I am SO HAPPY I found your program. I had that STUPID adware pro accidentally downloaded when I meant to do adaware. Your program got rid of it. I will recommend your product to ALL I KNOW! Thanks, Ed
Cons: Nothing, it was perfect
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