Solved Question about Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

amir tava

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is it worth buying Malwarebytes Anti-Malware? is the antivirus really good?

i use windows defender when i scan it quick scan it didn't found any virus

but when i used Malwarebytes Anti-Malware i scan my computer it found out some virues and it deleted is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware better than windows defender is it worth buying it?
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8Z68-V GEN3
    Memory
    G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5
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    HT | OMEGA Claro Halo
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    BenQ RL2455HM 24-inch LED 1ms
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    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    TB SATAII/128GB SSD
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    SuperNOVA 850 B2 Power Supply
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    Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
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    Razer DeathStalker
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    Razer Naga Hex
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Be wary about any anti- malware that claims to find issues. I have noted how using different scanners will often find different problems. After many issues with Norton, I switched on Defender and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. Don't assume that because a programme finds a problem there is one. Good luck!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Defender never finds anything - at least by me. Mbam, SAS and the BitDefender scanner are what I use. Recently Defender let 5 trojans and another 20 pieces of malware pass but the scanners found them. But I set back to an earlier restore point anyhow - just to be on the safe side.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista and Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
    Hard Drives
    5 SSDs and 12 HDs
Malwarebytes has a good reputation, I've used it for years (I got a lifetime license just before they stopped issuing them) and I'd say it's responsible for finding 60 to 70 percent of infections I've had. These days, Avast and Malwarebytes, along with the Zone Alarm free firewall (awesome!) I only see maybe 1 or 2 infections a year. Honestly though, it's hard to tell if your security programs have removed all of the malware, so I reccomend making a nice clean system image as a backup, then you can just restore from the image if you get infected (Macrium Reflect has a free version I think is great) It sure beats tearing your hair out and spending days trying to get rid of the malware. So I guess the answer is, I personally think it's worth it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    Browser
    firefox
    Antivirus
    avast
What I like about Malwarebytes ist the fact that unlike other tools you can run it concurrently with your main anti virus software. I for example run it together with GDATA Internet Security and I have never encountered an issue because of that.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    self built
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7 Rev. 3
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac GTX 770 Amp 2 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    GDATA Internet Security
It is very good Malware cleaning and removal software, not to be confused with antivirus which is something completely different. I have been using MBAM free for years and it helped both me and people whose PCs and laptops I've cleaned in the past. I have noticed some issues in the Pro version. Its Website Protection causes BSOD, so I wouldn't recommend using that (at least in this version), but its primary purpose is cleaning PCs of infections and it's doing its job remarkably well. Highly recommended by me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    INTEL Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz
    Motherboard
    ASROCK Fatal1ty P67 Main Board
    Memory
    HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti G1 Gaming
    Sound Card
    On-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips Brilliance BDM4065UC
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung EVO 250 GB
    Internal HDD: WD Black 1TB
    External: 2x2TB MyBook drives
    1x4TB MyBook
    1x1TB Seagate Freeagent drive
    PSU
    Corsair GS 700W
    Case
    Silverstone Kublai KL04
    Cooling
    Artic Cooling Freezer Pro
    Keyboard
    Logitech G710+
    Mouse
    Razer Mamba Elite 2012
    Internet Speed
    10/0.75
    Browser
    FF 39.0.3, Microsoft Edge, Chrome 44
    Antivirus
    Avast 10.0
thanks guy for your informations
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8Z68-V GEN3
    Memory
    G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5
    Sound Card
    HT | OMEGA Claro Halo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ RL2455HM 24-inch LED 1ms
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    TB SATAII/128GB SSD
    PSU
    SuperNOVA 850 B2 Power Supply
    Case
    Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Keyboard
    Razer DeathStalker
    Mouse
    Razer Naga Hex
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Windows Defender originally was an antispyware program free to the community. Microsoft had the premium (pay for) Windows Onecare Antivirus which they combined with it to make Microsoft Essentials today. Windows OneCare was West Coast Labs Certified and has won the VB100 Award so it wasn't too shabby. However, in recent times they seem to have diverted resources away and Microsoft Security Essentials has paid the price now as even sarcastically called "crapware". Check it out....

PRESS:

Review: Microsoft Security Essentials
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/...

Microsoft Security Essentials bombs AV-TEST, loses certification
http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-pick/m...

Microsoft Security Essentials Fails Tests, Loses Antivirus Certificate
http://www.inquisitr.com/422680/microsof...

Microsoft Security Essentials fails AV-TEST again
Microsoft Security Essentials fails AV-TEST again | bit-tech.net

Microsoft fights back on antivirus certification fail, claims malware tests ...
Microsoft fights back on antivirus certification fail, claims malware tests aren't realistic | ZDNet

As mentioned, MalwareBytes is popular and does a good job BUT there are MANY products that are way, way better especially if you decide to buy a full product offering Real Time Protection. A couple are Symantec Norton, ESET NOD32, Emsisoft Antimalware, Trend Micro, more. I recommend you take a free fully working 30 day trial of ESET NOD32 and my choice as best in world - Emsisoft Antimalware. Both of these offer the free fully working no gimmicks program for 30 days. You like it you buy it, if not simply uninstall easily. Compared to these actually, MalwareBytes is simply not in the same ballpark at all. Both of those and mentioned are combo suites meaning they protect against in real time and scan for all catagory threats in antispyware (adware, spyware, data miners, keyloggers, trojans, etc) and antivirus (worm, virus, trojans, etc). BELOW here are some links you can check out about world independent labs that test products and are not paid from the antimalware (means both antivirus and antispyware threats = antimalware) company industry.....

VB100 Award = Perfect scores ! (Top AntiVirus World Prize)
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/index
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virus_Bulletin

West Coast Labs
http://www.westcoastlabs.org/

AV-Test.org
http://www.av-test.org/

Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org
http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Malware Research Group
http://malwareresearchgroup.com/

Check out ...... (my pages)
Threats FAQsThreats Frequently Asked Questions
https://sites.google.com/site/pcsecurityhelper/contact
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Intel Atom
    Memory
    140 Gigs
    Browser
    IE, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Emsisoft Antimalware
Be wary about any anti- malware that claims to find issues. I have noted how using different scanners will often find different problems. After many issues with Norton, I switched on Defender and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. Don't assume that because a programme finds a problem there is one. Good luck!

The reason why different scanners find different problems is because they use different definitions. Sometimes it may be a problem, because they may remove/detect the wrong files, but most of the time it is not a problem.

I'm using the pro version of MBAM with Bitdefender total security. Works really well, but sometimes it gives a good feeling to use Adwcleaner to be completely sure.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    i5-6500 @3.20GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B150-HD3P-CF
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 2133 Crucial Ballistix Sport LT
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
    Sound Card
    Built-in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Liyama ProLite XB2483HSU-B2
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX200 500GB & Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB
    PSU
    Corsair RM550x
    Case
    Fractal Design Define S
    Cooling
    Cooler Master TX3 i
    Keyboard
    Func KB-460 (MX Red)
    Mouse
    Corsair Gaming M65 RGB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security 2017 + MBAM Pro + MBAE Pro
    Other Info
    Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage V2 headset
Malwarebytes is the best! I used it last night to clean a badly infected (unprotected) laptop, running Win 8.1 and it cleaned it up! Now, the laptop has the "Premium" version installed!
 

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System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
thanku guys i install Malwarebytes as my main anti virus and i have windows defender also another question if i buy the Malwarebytes premuim from their website do i get cd key from email or they have to shipp it to me?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8Z68-V GEN3
    Memory
    G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5
    Sound Card
    HT | OMEGA Claro Halo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ RL2455HM 24-inch LED 1ms
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    TB SATAII/128GB SSD
    PSU
    SuperNOVA 850 B2 Power Supply
    Case
    Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Keyboard
    Razer DeathStalker
    Mouse
    Razer Naga Hex
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
thanku guys i install Malwarebytes as my main anti virus and i have windows defender also another question if i buy the Malwarebytes premuim from their website do i get cd key from email or they have to shipp it to me?
Malwarebytes, free or payed will not be your "main AV", Defender will be. Malwarebytes is addressing completely different problems.
Malwarebytes free is also mainly "After the fact" program, mainly to clean up some stuff after it already got in.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
There have been problems within paid version recently (in web protection module)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    INTEL Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz
    Motherboard
    ASROCK Fatal1ty P67 Main Board
    Memory
    HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti G1 Gaming
    Sound Card
    On-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips Brilliance BDM4065UC
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung EVO 250 GB
    Internal HDD: WD Black 1TB
    External: 2x2TB MyBook drives
    1x4TB MyBook
    1x1TB Seagate Freeagent drive
    PSU
    Corsair GS 700W
    Case
    Silverstone Kublai KL04
    Cooling
    Artic Cooling Freezer Pro
    Keyboard
    Logitech G710+
    Mouse
    Razer Mamba Elite 2012
    Internet Speed
    10/0.75
    Browser
    FF 39.0.3, Microsoft Edge, Chrome 44
    Antivirus
    Avast 10.0
anyway i got the premium version from g2a.com and i got the cd key right away thanks guys
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8Z68-V GEN3
    Memory
    G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5
    Sound Card
    HT | OMEGA Claro Halo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ RL2455HM 24-inch LED 1ms
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    TB SATAII/128GB SSD
    PSU
    SuperNOVA 850 B2 Power Supply
    Case
    Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Keyboard
    Razer DeathStalker
    Mouse
    Razer Naga Hex
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Enjoy your product.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    INTEL Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz
    Motherboard
    ASROCK Fatal1ty P67 Main Board
    Memory
    HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti G1 Gaming
    Sound Card
    On-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips Brilliance BDM4065UC
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung EVO 250 GB
    Internal HDD: WD Black 1TB
    External: 2x2TB MyBook drives
    1x4TB MyBook
    1x1TB Seagate Freeagent drive
    PSU
    Corsair GS 700W
    Case
    Silverstone Kublai KL04
    Cooling
    Artic Cooling Freezer Pro
    Keyboard
    Logitech G710+
    Mouse
    Razer Mamba Elite 2012
    Internet Speed
    10/0.75
    Browser
    FF 39.0.3, Microsoft Edge, Chrome 44
    Antivirus
    Avast 10.0
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