- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try; paid upgrade avaialable (Realtime protection disabled); $24.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: April 06, 2009
- Total Downloads: 18,114,671
- Downloads last week: 470,750
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2298 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 2298 votes
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Caught the big problem that SpyBot S&D missed !!"
Pros: Security Tool, was blocking me from doing almost everything.
I tried many things for about 5 hours before trying Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. But just like that, the problem was solved, as well as many other discovered issues.Cons: None so far !!
Summary: I love this product because it worked. I respect this program for taking much longer to scan my drives, but finding much more stuff.
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Great support, great product, worked perfectly."
Pros: The product was FREE, the support was FREE, the process was PAINLESS and my computer is FREE of insidious Spyware that others have had to re-format their hard drive to get rid of.
Cons: No cons. It's great.
Summary: The product and process were all done in a systematic and efficient manner. I downloaded freeware, ran the program, sent a log for analysis and moved through the process. I had some unique problems and received great advice from tech support. I have... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Help a lot in keeping my PC thoroughly infectd by mals."
Pros: Has Free Edition that CAN FIX!! Unlike other prog.
Can Clean Obvious threats!
Quick and Easy to use!Cons: I think i cant thoroughly sweep my hardrive with infectious progs.
Summary: What i like about this prod. is- it does what it said in the production decription...has free edition that fixes
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"Malwarebytes Lives Up To Its Promise"
Pros: Removed the PRO Security Virus Scan on first try. Easy to download...no pressure to buy any products
Cons: none found
Summary: My computer was infected with a virus from the Protect PRO security company...It nearly disabled my computer, not allowing me to access certain files, unless repeatedly ignoring warnings that the computer was unprotected etc. Finally was able to se... read more >>
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Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36
"This new(for me) Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is amazing."
Pros: The Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the best anti-malware that I ever had & spend the little xtra $ for the Protection option, it gives me great peace of mind.
Cons: None to date.
Summary: I had the older Rogue remover Pro and was getting an error msg. I contacted support & Tom Mercado gave me outstanding customer suppot and assistance. With his superb guidance I was able to determine that there was no infections in my computer.... read more >>
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