NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see System requirements for Malwarebytes for Windows. This article lists minimum system requirements for Malwarebytes for Windows version 3. These requirements do […]
Not everyone stores their files on the local drives. A lot of us use external or portable drives to store sensitive data. We can scan them when they are plugged into our machines using two different methods. This article will show you how to scan external drives via the context menu entry and by scanning […]
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Screen layout in Malwarebytes for Windows. The Malwarebytes for Windows program interface is designed around a screen layout which is simplified […]
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Set up automatic scans in Malwarebytes for Windows. As soon as you activate your Premium license, Malwarebytes for Windows creates a […]
If Malwarebytes for Windows displays a website blocked notification, this indicates Web Protection has blocked a potentially harmful website that may infect your computer. If you have encountered a website blocked notification, we recommend you scan your device to ensure your not infected. Below is an example of a website blocked notification. The website blocked […]
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Restore or delete quarantined items in Malwarebytes for Windows. When Malwarebytes for Windows executes on demand and scheduled scans, some files […]
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Real-Time Protection in Malwarebytes for Windows. The Protection tab in Malwarebytes for Windows controls how the program protects your device. You […]
Malwarebytes for Windows automatically performs database updates and scheduled scans. You can also manually update to the latest database version for your protections. There are two different ways to manually check for updates. See below for instructions on the method you prefer. Check for updates from Malwarebytes Dashboard Open Malwarebytes for Windows. Click the Settings button […]
After you install Malwarebytes for the first time on a Windows device, a Malwarebytes Premium Trial is offered. With the Malwarebytes Premium Trial, you get to experience a comprehensive cyber security program that crushes established and emerging threats before they can disrupt your digital lifestyle. Your 14-day Malwarebytes Premium Trial enables features that: Protects your […]
Malwarebytes is a complete antivirus alternative. We use a comprehensive solution, with advanced technologies like anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and application hardening to crush viruses and other types of malware. If you still wish to use other antivirus software, Malwarebytes works alongside and is compatible with most other security products available today. See our Malwarebytes product […]