Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

2.2.1

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

12 Apr 2016



Website:

http://malwarebytes.org

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Size: 21.79 MB


Downloads: 6241


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Jerome Johnston (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 12 Sep 2012

In today's computer world, malware is becoming more and more dangerous and even the best antivirus programs have a hard time keeping up with the complexity of the latest malware. These types of malicious objects can infect your system and can take over your online account passwords, bank accounts and any other type of personal information. That's why it would be a good idea to use specialized software for removing malware. The software market is full of this kind of programs, but unfortunately, most of them don't really work as expected and don't offer the level of protection required by an average computer user. On the other hand, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free can do this without problems.

This simple Windows application can detect and remove virtually any kind of malware, even the most recent and dangerous ones, as its database is continuously being updated. After installing the program using its simple installer, the user will be presented with a very simple interface which features three scanning modes, a quick scan, which only looks in common locations where malware usually stands, a full scan which completely scans the system for malware, and a flash scan, which only scans removable devices for autorun devices, which are very common among USB memory sticks.

Besides scanning for malware, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free can also monitor the system continuously, intercepting any malicious object before it can do any harm. Unfortunately, this feature is only available in the full version. Still, the user can access all the features of the full version in the free edition, as a trial. The real-time protection can be configured to start together with Windows and to display a pop-up when a malicious object is detected and blocked.

For helping maintain an even higher level of protection, the program includes a scheduler, which allows scanning the system at certain hours or time intervals, making sure that it's always clean of malware. If a malware is found, the program can remove it or it can send it to a quarantine, where it cannot do any harm. If the user considers that the file is actually not dangerous, he can easily restore it from the quarantine.

The log feature of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free can automatically create a complete log file after each scan, displaying complete information about each type of malware detected. The program also includes an extra tool, which allows removing files which were locked by malware, preventing the user from deleting them. These files are usually extremely dangerous.

Pros

It can efficiently protect the system from malware, by continuously monitoring it and blocking malware before it can do any harm. Besides that, there are three types of scans available. Furthermore, the program can send infected objects to a quarantine, where they cannot do any harm.

Cons

The free version doesn't allow monitoring the system for malware, as this feature is only available by activating the trial or by buying the full version. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free is a complete and efficient solution for removing any kind of malware from the system, keeping all your personal and private information as safe as possible.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
2.2.1

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free Editor’s Review Rating

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free has been reviewed by Jerome Johnston on 12 Sep 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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