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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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From Malwarebytes:
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:
1. Up to 25% faster Quick scans for 64-bit operating systems.
2. Chameleon usability enhancements.
3. Enhanced reliability of program updates with additional security checks.
4. Password command line enhancements (paid version only).
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All versions:
4.5 starsout of 5,751 votes
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Current version:
4.5 starsout of 97 votes
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"It works as described, great!"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
Easy to use and scans fairly fast.
Cons
I have no cons to list
Summary
I've used the free version and the paid version. They are both great and easy to use. I will continue to use it and install it on all my computers.
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"nice anti malware"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
it is always blocking and protecting you if you buy it.
Cons
none that I have found.
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"I absolutely LOVE this program!!"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a Free and excellent-superior program when compared to others, imo. I've used it for many years now and found that it outperforms McAfee,Norton & Kaspersky in finding every type of malware on the web today. Also, it's much lighter, and won't bog down your system.
A few years ago, a friend's computer was infected with almost 16,000 viruses/malware. No, that's not a typo! Malwarebytes (a.k.a. MBAM) was the main program I used in disinfecting the system successfully. I use it on a daily basis, and am a proud user of the program.
Those "in the know" realize early that it's a must-have for the security tech or enthusiast's toolbox!
After installation and opening of the program, it offers a trial period to use the Professional version which isn't necessary, but helpful in keeping your computer much more secure on the web. Recommended to the planet!Cons
Doesn't provide the Professional version for free :(
Summary
One of the ultimate security programs in existence!
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"still a good free one click program"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
as a free program it takes care of your computer with one click
Cons
after 5 years still waiting
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"Free and effective"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
Easy to update. Easy to run.
Thorough and relatively speedy scans.
Clear and understandable interface.
Reliable operation (the program never hangs).Cons
No automation. No active scanning. (Hence the 4-Star rating. Otherwise it would be a 5-Star)
Summary
Malwarebytes is an easy to use, effective, manual malware removal tool. The lack of resident support leaves you at risk of getting hit now and again, but it also consumes no resources. If you are religious about updating and running the program, your chances of catching and eliminating problem software is good.
I have not purchased their paid versions yet, but am very close to doing so, just to get the realtime protection, and to have automatic scans. (I'm tired of being "religious" on 5 computers.)
If I weren't so cheap, I'd have probably bought this years ago. -
"Works great but slow in Windows 7 64 bit"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
Found Malware that Virus Scan missed.
Sped up systemCons
Slow in Windows 7 64 bit OS in full scan mode.
Program cannot utilize speed of multicore processorSummary
I used this program because it came highly recommended, but it took 4 hours and 29 minutes to do a complete scan my desk top computer with Windows 7 pro and took 1 hour 38 minutes with the lap top with Windows 7 home premium, both are 64 bit systems. The desk top has a terabyte black cavier drive that is 10% full, so I was surprised at how long it took since the desk top is a quad-core processor at 3 Ghz.
With that said, Malwarebytes found 154 Trojans/etc that were slowing dowm the desktop and found 51 on the Lap top. The lap top has been in service only since Dec 2011 or 7 months.
I have yet to scan the netbook, the children use for homework. It has Windows 7 basic. Not sure if it is 64 or 32 bit OS. But the ACER netbook has some quirks in Windows 7 and may not be a fair comparison. -
"NOT FREEWARE! - THIS IS TRIALWARE!!!"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
NONE!
DELETED THIS CRAPPY SOFTWARE AS SOON AS IT TRIED TO INSTALL OTHER SOFTWARE!!!Cons
THIS IS A COMPLETE CON!
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"#1 HITMANPRO #2 MBAM! PERIOD! I CAUGHT 100k VIRUS TODAY"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
USE IT AND ULL C 4 URSELF....
Cons
AW CUMON.....OK- NONE!
Summary
ONCE U USE THIS U WILL C 4 URSELF HOW IT CHASES AWAY MALWARE/VIRUSES...BUT WHAT MALWAREBYTES MISSES GETS CAUGHT WITH HITMANPRO...GOOGLE IT>(HITMANPRO)
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"Best anti malware!!!!!"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
Detect and remove most of the virus.
Cons
Don't think so.
Summary
Light anti-Malware and does not slow down your PC.
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"First time user"
Version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61
Pros
Great! Appears to have solved my problem.
Cons
None that I've encountered.
Summary
Thanks for a great program.
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