The General settings is a tab on the Settings screen in Malwarebytes for Windows. This section allows you to configure how Malwarebytes interacts with your Windows device. To view this screen, click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Dashboard, then click the General tab. You can scroll through the General setting to see several […]
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Enable beta updates in Malwarebytes for Windows
If you have an open ticket with us, the Support team may ask you to update to a beta version to resolve your issue. Be aware: Beta software is sometimes provided by software providers as preview releases for quick bug fixes and access to new features. Beta software is not fully tested by Malwarebytes and […]
Display settings in Malwarebytes for Windows
The Displays settings in Malwarebytes for Windows allows you to change your theme and background as well as toggle your hardware acceleration on or off. Change your Malwarebytes theme These steps guide you on how to change the theme of your Malwarebytes application. In your Malwarebytes dashboard, click the gear ( ) icon to navigate to Settings. […]
Deactivate Premium Trial in Malwarebytes for Windows
When you download Malwarebytes for Windows for the first time, you can provide your email to unlock Malwarebytes Premium features for 14 days. These features can be cancelled anytime during this time period. To deactivate your Premium Trial, follow these steps: Open Malwarebytes for Windows. Click the cog icon in the top-right corner. Click the Account tab. Under […]
Check version number in Malwarebytes for Windows
We strongly recommend you update to the latest version of Malwarebytes to stay protected. Open Malwarebytes for Windows. Click the Settings icon . Click the About tab. Below Version Information, your Malwarebytes version displays. Source : Official Malwarebytes Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Check for updates in Malwarebytes for Windows
Malwarebytes for Windows periodically checks with our servers for new program versions, component updates, and database updates. These ensure the program runs smoothly and uses our current threat definitions. Whether on the Premium or Free versions, you can manually check for program updates in Malwarebytes for Windows. You must have a stable internet connection to […]
Change the license key in Malwarebytes for Windows
This article guides you through changing your license key in Malwarebytes for Windows. From your desktop, click the Malwarebytes icon to open the application. Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner. Click the Account tab. Click Change. This opens the Activate License window. Click the text box under License key, and enter your license key. Be sure to include hyphens and capitalization. […]
Exclude detections in Malwarebytes for Windows
Malwarebytes for Windows can block items, including websites, applications, and files, that are not inherently malicious. The most common non-malicious detections are Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Potentially Unwanted Modifications (PUMs). There may be occasions when Malwarebytes for Windows flags items as malicious, but you want to keep them on your device. Add the item […]
Account settings in Malwarebytes for Windows
The Account tab allows you to view information related to your device, Malwarebytes version, and subscription. To view the Account tab, Open Malwarebytes for Windows. In the upper-right corner of the Dashboard, click Settings . Click the Account tab. Change or deactivate license key Under the License key information, click Change or Deactivate your license key if you need to: repair, replace, or sell your device […]
About settings in Malwarebytes for Windows
The About tab in the Settings section of Malwarebytes for Windows shows your program version information such as the Update package version and Component package version. To view your Settings, click the gear icon ( ) in the top-right corner of the Dashboard and click the About tab. Under your Malwarebytes version number is a blue Check for […]