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CNET Editors' review
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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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware combines powerful new technologies designed to seek out, destroy, and prevent malware infections.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an easy-to-use anti-malware application available in both a Free and PRO version. The Free version is well-known for its detection and removal capabilities, and the PRO version uses advanced protection technologies to proactively stop malware infections. Additionally, Malwarebytes offers a host of extra utilities as well as an approachable forum community to help you combat any piece of malware that exists in the wild.
What's new in this version: This version fixes several bugs from 1.60
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4.5 starsout of 5,753 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 133 votes
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"It found stuff, that's why I down loaded it"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
as I said it did find stuff I wanted rid of
Cons
none really
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"So far it seems to be working just great."
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
I like the quick scan
Cons
The full scan seems to take forever.
Summary
It has been detecting quite a bit more than my Kaspersky scan does.
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"REALLY GREAT!!"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
this is by far one of best program of anti-malware ever; and people don't give credit to it as they should, because it is really one of the best anti-malware programs out there.
Cons
none what so ever!
Summary
people don't know many things about the program, and they still would say "it is an okay program": it is a great program and it probably is better than what people think, because again people don't know how to properly use the program.
well people if you are infected with a virus or malware use this program and if you think that it wasn't enough use the chameleon program from malwarebytes because it could be helping you a bunch. learn how to use it than judge it you NOOBS out there.
here is a link for a youtube video that will help you understand better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxabxxG2vNA
check it out it is a good help.
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"Comprehensive scanning solution"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
Detects almost all malware
Cons
Free version cannot be used on a schedule
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"Outstanding"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
No computer should be without it. Pro version is the way to go.
Cons
Can't think of any.
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"It does it's thing, without headaches..."
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
Fast and accurate.
Cons
None, really...
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"excellent if not the best piece of security"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
works effeciently ;stops all threats(zero-day threats)
Cons
updates regularly to keep you safe; best protection with avg internet security aside
Summary
best anti-malware program ever, currently using pro version and completely satisfied and pleased
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"found a keylogger on my computer"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
I like it heh
Cons
nothing - enjoyable
Summary
good
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"It seems to work fine"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
No problems spotted, some stuff cleared up
Cons
Haven't found any yet
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"I was extremely happy with the results"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1
Pros
thorough scan
Cons
I have None to speak of
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