Malwarebytes is a popular & reputed antimalware software. It is available for free to download.
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Its free version is free for life and you can scan & clean the malware threats for free. But to get a real time protection you need to purchase a premium subscription. So you can use it as a second opinion security software along with your antivirus.
For the first time users, It comes with 14 days free trial of premium subscription. There is no different installer for free and paid. You can download the free version and later on when you require you can use that same software as a premium after entering the premium license key. Or if you will not renew, it will automatically act as an on-demand scanner.
Features
- Advanced Malware Detection and Removal
- Protects from Phishing & other online scams.
- Protects from ransomware.
- Protects from malicious & fraud websites.
- Rapid Response Malware Database and Heuristics Updates
- Access to Expert Community and Knowledgeable Support Team (Email/Forums)
- Multi-Language Support (currently 35 and counting!)
- Heuristic Protection Prevents New Zero Day Malware Infections
- Blazing Fast Flash Scans
- Real-Time Active Malware Prevention Engine Blocks Known Threats (In Pro version)
Malwarebytes has acquired different security technologies and merged all of them into their single security software to make it more powerful. Apart from its malware removal & protection capability which are almost unmatched it can also be used as an Antivirus (just antivirus not internet security). After years of research and integrating different technology it has now become a strong security software.
Another good thing about Malwarebytes is that under its ‘web protection’ it immediately block the access to dangerous websites. It is also capable to handle adware. So it make the internet browsing safe.
How to use Malwarebytes Software?
1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free then double click on it to install it. Click on Install Anyway if Windows 10 asks.
2. After install, first thing is to update its threats definition database. Click on the Settings (gear) icon and then click on the Check for updates.
3. After completion of the update. Now click on the Scan Now button to start the scanning process.
4. After finishing scanning process it will show the list of infections.
5. After clicking on Show result it will you a another window where you will get the found threats. Click on “Remove Selected”
Malwarebytes Free vs Paid
As we have already discussed that it comes with two variant free and paid. So lets discuss here what is the difference between Free and Premium (Paid) versions.
| Features | Free | Premium (Paid) |
| Compatible with | Windows only | Windows, Mac, Android, Chromebook |
| Cleans infected device | Yes | Yes |
| Real time protection | No | Yes |
| Safe web browsing | No | Yes |
| Automatic updates | No | Yes |
- Free version is actually effective to scan the system which has already infected with the malware or can be used to scan the system occasionally as an on demand scanner whereas in Paid version is stops before a malware enter into the system.
- Free version does not provide web protection to block dangerous website whereas paid version does not let you open the dangerous websites which spread malware.
- Free version can only be used on Windows platform whereas a paid version is compatible with Mac and Android as well.
FAQ:
Yes it detects and removes malware in free version. Paid version is to catch the malware before they enter into the system. In paid version you will get real time protection.
If you already have an antivirus on your system you still can use this tool without any compatibility issue. You can keep both in your system. Use Malwarebytes free as a second opinion on-demand scanner.
No, Its free version can’t be used in place of an antivirus. But its premium version is better then then the simple antivirus only. But if you are using an internet security then I would recommend keep it as an additional security layer.
Malwarebytes is worth to buy but before taking my words, You can take a 14 days free trial to check its usefulness and then make your decision.
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Please share your experience or have any question ask in the comment section.
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Thanks!! Solved many problems.
I like the free version you can run it anytime not just for 30 days as like in hitman. Pro version is also good one and worth to buy as it gives realtime protection from malwares.
Thank you it removes lots of infection which my antivirus software did not capture. And now my computer looks fine.
Can I delete all the malicius files? Some of them are in registry so I am not sure…
Yes, You can, if those are not in that location “c:/windows/system32”.
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Good job. Spyware awesomehp home page was removed from IE, FF and Chrome.
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Malwarebytes is a great Free antimalware program. Use it to scan periodically for any malware on your system. Thanks for all info.
Malwarebytes Pro version is good one as it keep us safe to block the malwares in real time. Because it is better to block the malware then cleaning them after infection.
Great software to keep along with your Anti virus program. Thanks for the great Info guys. keep it up.
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Thanks a lot… malware removed.
Thanks for a great piece of software. The free version is good enough to keep with your antivirus program to scan occasionally your system for any malware infection.
But its pro version is more useful as it protects you in real-time and no need to scan occasionally. New Malwarebytes premium comes with a 3 PC license in the same price which is worth to buy
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Thank you for this great stuff. It really helps me in removing many errors in my computer. Please tell me the best discount avavailable to buy this program.
Thanks a lot. I removed lots of infection from computer using this software. It is very useful and hopefully my PC will be safe from this threats in future.
Thank you for this. Good explaination.
Thanks for the detailed steps and explaination.
it is really a wonderful piece of software. Even with your antivirus installed you must need this to protect your computer from malware.
Thank you very much.
Malwarebytes is my favorite. I bought its premium version and it is giving me piece of mind.