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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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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.
What's new in this version:
- Scheduling has been simplified, including relocation of scheduler.
- Website Blocking is now disabled when protection is turned off.
- Logs are sorted by date automatically.
- Updating is now much more efficient.
- All HKCU settings can now be set in HKLM to override user settings.
- Protection module now more efficient in terms of I/O read bytes.
- 14-day trial of the PRO version is now available. This is optional to all users.
- Schedule... See all new features
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"satisfied with it"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
This product is easy to download and fairly easy to set up. It is very friendly
Cons
No problems at all with this software.
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"fantastic program"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
finds stuff others miss
Cons
none known yet
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"Excellent Product"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
If you own a computer,you need this program.The free version does more than any Antivirus program that you purchase.
Cons
None that i can think of.
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"Fixing promblems"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
Kills all viruses that Eset misses.
Cons
Nothing to be aware of.
Summary
Malwarebytes is the best antispyware.
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"Spetacular."
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
Great program to use along side AVG, McAfee, Avast or what ever real time antivirus you have.
Cons
There is none.
Summary
will find what ever your antivirus doesn't. I do not recommend useing Norton.
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"It seems to work well with no hassles."
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
Easy to use and very effective
Cons
none that I can think of.
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"I downloaded it purely on reputation, which is good."
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
Simple to use.
Cons
No detection.
Summary
I can't really say how effective it is because I don't have any spyware running on my pc, but I have looked at some YouTube videos of people testing it and it works very well at finding and removing all kinds of malware.
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"Great !!!!!!!!!"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
Just great program to have on all comps ......
Cons
nota thing for over 3 years i have been using
Summary
catches a lot that other programs don't .. so even if you run a good anti virus malwarebytes is a great back up to your anti/.....
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"Does real well for freeware."
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
Updates and quick scan
Cons
Have to do updates, no automatic.
Summary
Better to have and protect with.
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"Quick and simple anti-malware software"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.51.0
Pros
It's simple to use and removes malaware
Cons
The free version does not have automatic update
Summary
It's a great anti-malaware software to use!
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