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Hello everyone, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a program that is designed to protect your computer from all sorts of evil spirits such as viruses, Trojans and other harmful programs that do all kinds of nonsense on your computer! This program quickly scans your computer for viruses, looks at all the places where they usually hide, and if a virus is found, the program will remove it or treat it. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an advanced virus detection tool and many users only praise the program

In its work, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware uses sophisticated technologies that can sniff out even the coolest viruses, which are invisible in Windows and difficult to detect. Well, it's actually true. I'll even write why. There are viruses that are created in such a way that they constantly change. That is, this is a constantly new malicious program and it cannot be caught, because it constantly has a new look, so figuratively speaking...

This is what the program looks like:

That is, as you can see, there are all sorts of buttons, there are four tab buttons at the top, each with its own function. To check your computer, you need to click Run scan and the process begins:

It is clear that a serious check is underway, memory, Windows autostart, registry, and file system are checked. In general, everything is as it should be... Surprisingly, a virus was found on me, I hope that it did not manage to steal anything from my computer:

And then some viruses were also found, believe it or not, but I didn’t even think that I had viruses, well, of course I was very surprised:

I have a whole bunch of them, to be more precise, estimate 188 pieces. Well, I clicked Delete selected and the assholes were removed.

Then the program showed me a message that it wanted to restart the computer to complete the removal. I understood everything and did not bother her, I clicked Yes in this message:

That's it, after that the computer rebooted and I waited until the computer was cleared of all evil spirits.

Windows loaded and everything seemed to be normal, but there were no messages, so there was a check and all that. That is, there was no report on the work done, like the one here.

To open the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware settings, click on the Settings button at the top, the following settings window will appear:

In principle, everything is configured optimally here. But what else would I personally turn on? In the Detection and Protection tab, I checked the box so that the program detects rootkits, this is the box:

I also enabled the self-defense and self-defense module before loading, these checkboxes are on the Advanced options tab:

By the way, on the same tab you can check the box to reduce priority, it’s at the very bottom. It needs to be installed if Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is loading your computer. But keep in mind that scanning will be slower!

Well, that is, in principle, I think that it is already clear to you what kind of program this is

How to completely remove Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from your computer?

I would not advise doing this, think carefully, the computer will be in danger, but what if there is a virus? But if you are determined and you have the right antivirus installed, then there are no questions.

If you are an advanced user, then maybe you should use an advanced remover to remove Malwarebytes Anti-Malware? It will not only remove the program, but also clean Windows from traces of the program! In general, I recommend, and you think for yourself...

Well, now how to remove the built-in functions of Windows. Click Start and select Control Panel there:

If you have a brand new Windows 10, then to see this item, press Win + X and it will be in the menu that appears!

Then we find the Programs and Features icon:

A window will open with a list of all installed software in your Windows. Here you need to find Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, right-click and select Uninstall there:

There will be a message like this, click Yes:

And that’s it, the program will quickly be uninstalled and you will see the following message:

What else do I want to tell you guys? The fact that you have an antivirus is of course good. But here's the funny thing. The fact is that the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware programs, as well as, well, others, are all designed to detect mainly those viruses that ordinary antiviruses do not catch. This is what I mean by ad viruses. They have one task, which is to show advertising wherever possible - in the browser or on the desktop, or even all together! Antivirus programs often do not consider such programs to be malicious, because they do not steal personal data. Well, by the way, that’s the way it is, although who knows... In general, what I’m saying is that even if you have an antivirus, sometimes check your computer with some utility like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware..

It’s better not to remove Malwarebytes Anti-Malware at all, but that’s up to everyone

I hope that everything is normal and written clearly, good luck with everything, bye

19.07.2016

On April 4, 2019, product release history, user guides, and product lifecycle information moved to the Malwarebytes support website. For more information, please visit https://support.malwarebytes.com/ and select Home Solutions or Business Solutions.

Performance/Protection

• Improved algorithms for detecting threats and eliminating the consequences of attacks

Ease of use

• The free version disables the automatic monthly scheduled check that was previously set by default
• The installer has been updated to allow the installation of a standalone business product if certain conditions are met

• Fixed blue screen error related to farflt.sys file
• Fixed a bug related to exceptions containing short file names
• Fixed an issue where real-time protection was not enabled properly

Performance/Protection

• To meet Microsoft requirements, added support for the HVCI service, which checks the code integrity of the hypervisor, as well as support for the Device Guard system
• The threat elimination process has been optimized: a system reboot is now required in fewer cases
• Increased accuracy of the Internet protection module
• Improved stability by optimizing driver management

Ease of use

• Updated dashboard design to better display information about Malwarebytes real-time protection features
• Updated Notification Center algorithms to make closing messages easier

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed an issue where the ransomware protection module was starting to use too much CPU and memory resources
• Fixed an issue where Malwarebytes would open in the scan tab instead of the dashboard
• Fixed a number of errors that were related to Internet security and led to failures
• Other errors of various types have been fixed

Performance/Protection

• Improved algorithms for eliminating threats associated with stolen labels
• Additional security improvements and optimization of overall threat detection and mitigation algorithms

Ease of use

• For paid users, the device name is now synced with the Malwarebytes My Account portal.
• Improved access to Action Center
• Added special messages highlighting the importance of Malwarebytes protection

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed an issue with copying/pasting files when anti-ransomware protection is activated
• Fixed an issue where USB storage would not be ejected properly when ransomware protection was enabled
• Fixed a service outage related to the self-defense module
• Fixed an Internet security issue causing a blue screen error
• Other errors of various types have been fixed

Performance/Protection

• Improved algorithms for eliminating threats associated with shortcuts and tasks
• The program's performance has been optimized in highly infected systems, allowing for faster detection and elimination of threats
• Additional security improvements and optimization of overall threat detection and mitigation algorithms

Ease of use

• Added Notification Center for quick access to recent threat blocking notifications in real time
• Added an option that allows you to display the reason for blocking a website in the corresponding notification
• Improved report design for better usability
• The device name has been added to the My Account screen in preparation for syncing with the My Account portal.
• Updated API used to interact with Windows Action Center/Windows Security Center
• Changed the "Resume if missed" setting so that scheduled scans are enabled by default for new scans
• Numerous other improvements related to user interface and copying

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed an issue where files would not be saved properly when anti-ransomware protection was enabled
• Fixed an issue that caused notifications to stack up on the screen, resulting in the user seeing multiple versions of the same message
• Fixed an issue where the setting to enable beta updates was inconsistent with restoring default settings
• The 7-Zip library has been updated to the latest version v.18.01
• Improved update process for older versions of Malwarebytes
• Additional improvements to driver performance and management
• Fixed several bugs, including a blue screen error related to Internet security
• Other errors of various types have been fixed

Performance/Protection

• Improved malware removal procedure in Chrome browser
• Numerous improvements in malware protection and mitigation technologies

Ease of use

• Improved notification design for a better experience
• Added a new quick view module in free and trial versions
• Added information modules to the verification process window in the free and trial versions
• Improved update process to facilitate more dynamic updates of user interface components
• Other minor user interface changes

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed an issue where Malwarebytes in the notification area would appear in the ALT+Tab list
• Improved compatibility with third-party applications for Internet protection
• Improved driver management
• Fixed an issue where some notifications were not displayed properly after resuming from sleep mode
• Fixed an issue on computers running XP where Chameleon files were not completely removed
• Fixed an issue that caused the program to crash as a result of checks for rootkits
• Some improvements have been made to the user interface; other defects of various nature were eliminated

Performance/Protection

• Memory usage optimized
• Reinstalling using the old installer will no longer result in downgrading service packs
• Improved stability and stability of the self-defense module
• Many algorithms used to protect against malware and neutralize them have been improved

Ease of use

• Clicking the Install App Update button now downloads available app feature updates and editions, regardless of whether there are space restrictions for automatic delivery of updates
• Added a button that allows you to access the Malwarebytes "My Account" portal from the application screen of the same name
• Added a new setting that allows you to automatically receive beta versions of component updates and full application releases
• Minor changes to the user interface, including confirmation to reboot after verification is complete

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed issues that could occur when updating earlier versions of the program to Malwarebytes 3
• Fixed an issue where the update process would fail if it was started immediately after the computer resumed from sleep mode
• Fixes an issue where the user interface could become unresponsive when there are drives attached
• Fixed several issues that could result in the "Cannot connect to service" message.
• Improved overall driver stability
• Fixed several issues related to interface translation
• Fixed several errors that caused the program to crash or freeze and were related to the operation of the program and the taskbar

Performance/Protection

• Numerous improvements to reduce memory usage
• Reduced loading time and response time of third-party applications
• Internet protection has been optimized
• Reduced Malwarebytes for Windows startup time and user interface response time
• To identify anomalies in the system, a new level of protection and detection based on machine learning has been created (will be activated gradually, despite the fact that the settings are set to “Enabled”)
• The self-defense module has been improved: now extended rights are required to disable protection or deactivate a license
• Improved algorithms used to protect against malware and neutralize it
• Added automatic monthly scheduled check in free version

Ease of use

• Added the ability to control the priority of manual checks in the system
• Added a setting that allows you to disable the “Real-time protection is disabled” notification if the protection has been specifically disabled by the user
• Added the ability to exclude the last website blocked by the Internet protection module through the notification area menu
• Fixed a number of errors related to custom scan settings, including the selection of child folders and touch screen operation
• Fixed an issue where, after a scheduled scan, the scan could not be launched from the right-click context menu due to the incorrect message "The scan cannot be started while another scan is running"
• Fixed an issue where the user was unable to add or edit a scheduled scan in Spanish and some other versions of the program
• Fixed a bug where the program would freeze during heuristic analysis, despite the fact that the check was actually completed successfully
• Fixed an issue where switching the self-defense setting did not work properly after updating the program

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed a number of errors that led to failures of the Internet protection module
• Fixed an issue where, after rebooting the system, anti-ransomware protection would freeze at the startup stage
• Fixed a conflict with the Norton application that resulted in the inability to load web pages and crashing plugins in the Chrome browser
• Addresses an issue related to Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) exploit protection that could cause Office applications to crash
• Fixed several errors related to the program and the taskbar
• Fixed security vulnerabilities that, when used together, could lead to local expansion of user access rights
• Many other defects of various nature have been eliminated; made some improvements to the user interface

Performance/Protection

• Several performance improvements: reduced startup time, fixed memory leaks, reduced CPU usage after scan completion
• MS Publisher has been added to the list of applications that are protected by exploit protection by default

Ease of use

• Fixed an error that led to the deletion of the activated license for the Premium version of the program
• Fixed an issue where in some cases, such as when returning from Minimum Safe Mode, the original 3.0.0 indicator was displayed instead of information about the current version of Malwarebytes
• Fixed an issue that caused the "Real-time protection disabled" notification to be incorrectly displayed upon initial launch.
• Fixed an issue where the “Check for updates every” option lost functionality when set to “14 days” after the user specified the check frequency in days
• Fixed an issue where the Help section could not be opened in the main user interface by clicking on the question mark button

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed several bugs that were causing crashes and blue screens, including bugs related to internet security in Windows Insider Preview builds
• Fixed an exploit protection issue that caused the Edge browser to crash or hang in Windows Insider Preview builds
• Fixed an issue where PowerPoint could not be launched after enabling Exploit Protection
• Fixed issues that could cause the "Cannot connect to the service" message to appear.
• Fixed an issue where the exclusion list would not work properly if the program detected threat traces associated with them
• Fixed an issue where Internet protection did not start properly
• A number of errors that caused the check to fail or freeze have been fixed, including an error that could occur during heuristic analysis
• Many other fixes have been made to improve the overall stability of the program and ease of use.

Solved problems

• Fixed an installer error where the message "External exception E06D7363" was displayed.
• Fixed an issue where the update process would stop during the verification phase
• Fixes an issue where Windows 7 would take longer to shut down after enabling anti-malware protection
• Fixed a conflict with Kaspersky that prevented browsers from launching properly
• Improved installation algorithm for Malwarebytes software update, which uses a previous version of anti-exploit technology

Performance/Protection

• Added signature-free technology to counter exploits and ransomware (only in the Premium version)
• The speed of anti-virus scanning has increased 4 times, and quick scanning takes even less time
• Removed optional reboot after some malicious object removal events
• Improved heuristic engine (Shuriken) is now enabled by default
• The self-defense module is now enabled by default (only in the Premium version)

Ease of use

• Updated user interface optimizes user experience
• Added the ability to integrate with Windows Action Center/Windows Security Center (Premium version only)
• Checking for updates is now automatic and requires no planning
• Improved support for screen readers and keyboard navigation

Stability/issues resolved

• Added the ability to block the “Personal Account” screen using user access policy settings
• Added the ability to keep extended logs based on support recommendations
• Fixed an issue where the scheduler did not take daylight saving time into account
• Fixed an issue where the default scheduler would run threat scans hourly instead of daily
• Fixed an issue where Chameleon would send error messages to Windows Event Viewer multiple times
• The scheduler setting "Resume if missed" is disabled by default
• Canceled search for rootkits in custom scan mode if the entire system drive is not selected
• Updated to latest 7-Zip DLL
• Other errors of various types have been fixed

Improvements:

• A shopping cart has been added to the application for making purchases in supported regions
• Added support for macOS Mojave

• Improved error handling algorithm
• Improved stability

Improvements:

• Added the ability to set a check schedule
• Improved initial installation interface
• Minor issues fixed

Corrections:

• Resolved an issue where the user was notified of a software update but was unable to download it
• Fixed the cause of crashes that occurred on computers of a small number of users

Improvements:

• Added a reports tab where you can view past events
• Added support for automatic license activation for the premium version
• Added a setting that allows you to manage threat detection information
• Improved processing of licenses for the premium version and sending notifications about events related to the license

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed an issue that caused real-time protection to be disabled on some systems

Improvements:

• Changed the installer to now display the Malwarebytes dashboard after installation is complete
• Added the ability to enable beta updates
• Several minor changes have been made to the user interface

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed a bug due to which the program could not delete detected objects

Improvements

• Improved notification procedure in trial version
• Added option to remove a program from the application
• Improved application update process
• Improved compatibility with potential macOS patch releases
• Fixed various other issues

Improvements

• Added compatibility with macOS High Sierra (10.13)
• Improved installation process in High Sierra
• Reduced the amount of memory used by the real-time protection engine
• Fixed an issue that could cause the program to crash in rare cases

• Real-time protection notifications
• Various bugs have been fixed

• Real-time protection
• Only in Premium version
• More professional user interface
• Menu bar icon for quick access to functions
• Bug fixes and internal improvements

Improvements

• Improved interface on Chromebooks

Improvements

• A number of call security improvements have been introduced
• Added notifications to help users better understand how the app is protecting them

Stability/issues resolved

• Minor issues fixed

Improvements

• Clearer communication of prices and features during the purchasing process

Improvements

• Improved call blocking feature

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to become unresponsive
• Other errors of various types have been fixed

Improvements

• Added call protection to combat fraudulent calls (currently only for US numbers)
• Support for Android 4.3 and earlier has been discontinued

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed an issue where on some devices the app would repeatedly notify that the app scan was not running.

Improvements:

• Added an option allowing you to purchase a product package for home devices
• Improved deep inspection engine

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed an issue that caused protection updates to fail

New features:

• Added the ability to subscribe for a month

Improvements:

• Added an option to disable memory caching
• Added in-app notifications for research running until January 8th

• New features
• Check for phishing links in Chrome

• Improvements
• Improved compatibility with Android 8 (Oreo)
• Made performance improvements and fixed some bugs

• Premium version
• Freemium model
• Trial support
• Effective protection
• Ransomware protection and attack mitigation
• Deep check
• Checking applications before installation
• Supports purchases via Google Play
• Premium version user interface
• Home screen widget
• Custom text checking for phishing links
• Control via SMS
• More aggressive search algorithms for potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)

Solved problems

• Fixed a bug that in rare cases caused the scan to freeze

Changes

• Kernel improvements to optimize detection of new threats
• Added the ability to detect threats in all user folders
• Fixed a bug that in rare cases caused the program to crash when receiving incorrect data from the update server
• Duplicate entries removed from log file
• The program now requires Mac OS X 10.9 or later

• To improve security, all application updates will now be downloaded via a secure HTTPS channel.
• Added a feature to recognize extensions that are installed in Chrome or Firefox profiles other than the default one
• Fixed a bug that caused a crash when deleting some files
• Fixed an issue where some files could not be detected in rare cases
• Fixed a bug that caused false positives in rare cases for the program regarding input objects
• Fixed an issue where some login objects were not displayed correctly in system snapshots
• In system snapshots, Apple extensions no longer appear in the list of kernel extensions
• Fixed bug preventing self-update

Changes

• The code has been completely rewritten to improve support for OS X technologies
• Added a tool that installs in the background and helps remove files from directories where special permissions are required
• Several additional security improvements have been implemented
• Signature database updates can now be deployed to client computers more quickly
• Improved accessibility support
• Improved interface

Improvements:

• The ability to run a scan from the context menu is now enabled by default. Please note: if you have previously disabled this option and want to leave it unchanged, you will need to manually disable it again once. This option will not be affected by future updates.
• The subscription renewal procedure has been improved for those users who purchased the program in a retail store: now, after the subscription is renewed, the original key is retained, and the user no longer needs to enter and activate a new key
• The procedure for completing the trial has been improved: the interface now more clearly signals that the trial period has ended and real-time protection is not available
• Additional license checks have been introduced to allow subscription details to be updated as quickly as possible after subscription renewal processing has completed
• Company and software product logos updated
• In the Premium version of the program, the “Renew” button has been removed from the “Personal Account” screen to avoid misconceptions regarding the license validity period

Resolved Issues:

• Security vulnerability fixed: database updates are now guaranteed to be downloaded only via SSL connections
• Fixed a crash that occurred when installing Dell Backup and Recovery on the same system
• Fixed an issue where scheduled weekly checks were not being followed as expected
• Fixed an issue where license expiration notifications were incorrectly displaying multiple consecutive times
• Fixed an issue where in some cases the scheduler continued to work after the trial period ended
• Fixed an issue where the update progress bar in the dashboard would get stuck and not indicate that the process was complete
• Some improvements to the Chameleon self-defense system

Improvements

• Added full support for Windows 10 operating system
• Improved false positive prevention for non-threat files
• The rootkit search algorithm has been improved to avoid erroneous detection of “Unknown.Rootkit.Driver” and “Unknown.Rootkit.VBR” threats.
• Minor changes have been made to the user interface, in particular the scan results screen and top-level navigation menu have been updated
• Added the ability to sort columns in the table of quarantined files located in the “History” tab
• The algorithm for performing updates that are scheduled to run after a reboot has been improved, which avoids missed update operations
• Improved messaging that occurs in restricted user accounts when attempting to perform an action that requires administrator rights
• Added a new message that appears when running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in a corporate environment
• The attached license agreement has been updated

Solved problems

• Security vulnerability fixed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware self-defense feature improved
• Fixed several issues related to updating databases on restricted user accounts
• Fixed an issue where USB drives were not shown as available for scanning in the Custom Scan options screen
• Fixed several licensing issues that could potentially result in an inappropriate security state and incorrect license recognition
• Fixed an issue where the user interface would not launch after double-clicking an icon located on the taskbar

Improvements

• The license key is now displayed on the "My Account" screen
• The remaining subscription period is now displayed on the "My Account" screen
• Made other licensing improvements to clarify license status
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Web Protection App with Advanced Protection
• Numerous improvements for full compatibility with Windows 10
• Improved Malwarebytes Chameleon's ability to fully restore Malwarebytes functionality when infected with malware
• Updated data collection methodology to improve malware research and analysis
• Removed the "Exclude" button on the "Website Blocked" notification to reduce unintentional access to malicious sites
• Updated the text on the Malware Detected and Unwanted Software Detected notification buttons to clarify the meaning
• Added improved support for High DPI displays
• Free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware activated for step-by-step database updates
• Added relevant copyright notices and license statements for all third party open source software
• Fixed translation errors for major languages ​​other than English (German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Polish)
• Added support for Traditional Chinese, which was provided by a volunteer for the convenience of our users and is not an officially supported language
• Several improvements to malware detection and remediation

Solved problems

• Reverted a temporary change in v.2.1.6 that disabled checking for updates before scheduled scans
• Fixed SDK database loading errors for error code 2 and 1812
• The little-used setting “End the program if no threats are found” has been removed; scanning is now launched from the notification area
• Fixed several system crashes that could occur during scanning and quarantine
• Fixed system crashes that occurred after clicking the "Clear Policies" link on the "Access Policies" screen
• Fixed an issue where the “Show notification on successful update” setting was not saved when upgrading from v.2.1.4 to v.2.1.6
• Fixed an issue where the "Hide notifications" setting would not persist when upgrading from v.2.1.4 to v.2.1.6 if the user set this setting back to 7 seconds after installing v.2.1.4
• Fixed an issue on the Quarantine screen where deselecting an item in Quarantine deactivated the Delete and Restore buttons
• Fixed an issue where the incorrect version of the program was displayed in the scan log
• Deactivated the option to scan for rootkit as part of a quick scan
• Fixed an issue in Windows 10 Tech Preview and Windows 8.1 where Malwarebytes Anti-Malware would not launch in certain cases after enabling Self-Defense
• Fixed an issue where Malwarebytes Chameleon would not load properly on Windows XP SP3 under certain circumstances
• Fixed a bug that prevented Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v.1.75 from updating with a custom configuration to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v.2.1.4 (and higher)

Solved problems

• Fixed a crash that occurred when checking in the heuristic analysis phase
• Fixed SDK database loading errors: the "Check for updates before scanning" setting is temporarily ignored before running a scheduled scan
• Fixed a crash that occurred when editing or deleting an access policy if the contents of the name and description fields were different
• Fixed an issue where the "Restart your computer if necessary to remove threats" setting was not displayed as expected in the Edit Schedule or Add Schedule dialog boxes.

Solved problems

• Users with administrative rights should not be prompted to log in as an administrator to update the program
• Fixes an issue where the Web Security AC (MWAC) service does not restart as expected
• Resolved numerous issues with scheduled scans, including an issue with the correct date being displayed in the "Next Scheduled Scan" message in the dashboard
• Fixed an issue where the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scheduler would start when the computer was turned on when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware was not configured to start when Windows started
• Fixed an issue where a non-English language selected during installation was not activated after installation was completed
• Fixed an issue where Malwarebytes Anti-Malware did not always automatically update the database upon installation
• Fixed an issue where the "Delay protection startup by 15 seconds" setting was displayed as enabled, but was actually disabled. (We recommend checking this option to ensure it is configured to suit your preferences.)
• Fixed an issue where the message "Error Code 6" was displayed at the end of the scan
• Fixed an issue where, in Windows XP, after a reboot, a scheduled scan would not run if the “Enable Self-Defense Module” option was checked.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now applies the self-defense settings left behind by previous installations of the program
• Fixed an issue where custom detection and protection settings were not applied during context menu scanning
• Several user interface improvements have been made to address accessibility issues

Improvements

• Updated design: the user interface has become clearer, the color scheme has become softer
• The scanning algorithm has been improved: now during scanning the program automatically checks for updates and installs the most current database update
• The algorithm for sending to quarantine has been simplified: when threats are detected, only one command button is displayed
• Several improvements to malware detection and removal capabilities, including improved ability to detect and remove rootkits
• The minimize button now minimizes the program to the taskbar rather than the notification area
• The default notification delay has been reduced from 7 seconds to 3 seconds
• The "Show notification when update is successful" setting is now disabled by default for all scheduled updates
• Removed informational/marketing messages from the main dashboard
• Support for Thai language has been discontinued due to translation quality issues
• Blocked the ability to install the consumer/home version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware over the business version

Solved problems

• Fixed an issue related to anti-malware protection

New features

• Now in the "Advanced options" section the scan can be run as a process with a lower priority, which allows for improved multitasking
• Added support for navigating the user interface using the keyboard
• Added support for JAWS and Windows Narrator screen reader

Improvements

• The Malwarebytes Chameleon utility has been improved: its effectiveness against active malicious objects has been increased when running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Based on user feedback, the default duration of outdated database notifications has been increased from 1 to 7 days
• Each scan performed by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now creates a separate entry in the protection logs
• Failed update checks are now also logged in security logs
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware update now works even when the program is waiting for user input in the scan tab
• Improved support for scanning encrypted disks when rootkit scanning is enabled

Solved problems

• Google Chrome users will no longer experience Malwarebytes Anti-Malware freezing during heuristic analysis
• Fixed an issue where on some systems the program would freeze when checking file system objects
• Fixed causes of some Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software crashes
• Runtime errors should no longer occur during installation or update of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Fixed an issue where, when searching for rootkits on drives that are not system drives but on which encryption is used, the program marked sectors as fraudulent
• Bitlocker-encrypted drives should now scan for rootkits properly
• Scanning system volumes with TrueCrypt encryption without using rootkit scanning no longer results in file system scanning failure
• Addresses an issue with local disk recovery on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 systems after removing rootkits
• Fixed a blue screen error that occurs when using Driver Verifier on a system with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installed
• Fixed a blue screen error that occurs when using the Boxcryptor program
• Fixed a blue screen error that sometimes occurred when using Malwarebytes Chameleon or the self-protection feature in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Fixed Malwarebytes Anti-Malware crashing sometimes when using the Copy to Clipboard feature
• Changing the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware language should now be immediately reflected in the dashboard BANNER text
• Fixed several notification issues
• Fixed several issues with displaying information in some languages
• Malware Exceptions and Web Exceptions should no longer produce identical messages after a database update
• Fixed an issue that caused Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to crash intermittently when updating to version 1.75
• Fixed several issues with the "Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" right-click feature
• Fixed several issues with access policies
• Fixed several user interface issues
• Several user interface improvements have been implemented and the user interaction algorithm has been improved
• Fixed an issue with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware displaying multiple icons in the notification area that sometimes occurred during system startup
• Fixed an issue where the Malicious Website Protection feature would sometimes not work after installing the program on Windows Vista
• Fixed minor issues with tables in the user interface

Improvements

• Some terms used to denote test results, as well as in test logs, have been clarified
• Now, in most cases, enabling or disabling the self-defense function will be carried out more quickly
• Language names are now labeled in those languages ​​rather than translated, making it easier to select the desired language
• Fixed an issue in Windows Vista and later operating systems where a blank window would flash on the screen during startup or shutdown when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware was minimized to the notification area

Solved problems

• Fixed several issues with software crashes and blue screen errors that occurred when searching for rootkits
• A special improvement made it possible, under certain circumstances, to increase the speed of scanning with the rootkit search function enabled
• Fixed an issue where checking for rootkits led to the program freezing in certain cases
• Fixed compatibility issues with some VPN clients
• Fixed an issue where protection would sometimes not start after an update when Self-Defense was enabled before the update
• All items in the General Settings tab now respond to mouse clicks as expected
• Fixed several access policy issues that prevented access from being properly restricted
• Fixed a bug due to which editing the access policy password resulted in access to certain program functions remaining closed even when the correct password was entered
• Access Policy now continues to work even when Bitdefender Total Security is installed
• Fixed an issue where manually checking individual files and folders using the browser context menu would sometimes fail
• The green status label no longer appears when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware fails to connect to update servers
• Fixed an issue where some text would extend beyond the edges of the user interface in Windows XP or when selecting the classic theme in Windows 7
• The scan time is now displayed correctly after it is completed
• Quarantined objects appear as expected in restricted user accounts when the object cannot be restored due to insufficient user rights
• Some words in the user interface remained in English when switching the program to another language
• Fixed an issue where the driver would not be uninstalled after uninstalling Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Improvements

• Now the database is updated automatically after installing the program
• In order not to overload the user with unnecessary information, displaying notifications on the screen when the information panel is displayed is disabled
• Significantly reduced the size of all messages that appear in the notification area
• Reduced the intensity of the colors used to display notifications and status banners in the dashboard
• The severity of notifications about an outdated database and the need to perform a first scan has been reduced: they are now displayed in orange instead of red

Solved problems

• All scheduled checks are now launched without displaying the interface, so as not to distract the user from work

Changes

• The design of the user interface has been completely changed, which has made it much easier to work with the product, and also made the interface more informative and easier access to the main functions
• The Quick Scan feature has been renamed to Full Scan and has become the recommended scan type.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit is integrated into the scanner (available in the Detection Options menu)
• Malwarebytes Chameleon Driver technology has been integrated, providing self-protection for the program in the Premium version (this feature is available in the “Advanced Settings” menu)
• Improved effectiveness of protection against malicious websites for Windows Vista SP2 and later versions (improved performance, added the ability to exclude processes, such as BitTorrent clients, from the list of protection against malicious websites, added the ability to manually exclude IP addresses and individual URLs -addresses/websites by domain name)
• A special algorithm has been introduced to scan x64 systems to identify and eliminate malware
• Significantly improved technology for detecting and removing malicious objects

Solved problems

• Resolved performance issues that occurred when listening to streaming audio on Vista SP2 and later when using protection against malicious websites.

Changes

• Added the ability to check files in archives

Changes

• New program logo and icons
• Heuristic search for zero-day exploits is now implemented in the protection module of the PRO version
• Threats that the protection module detects are now automatically quarantined by default
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now displays notifications on the Windows 8 Start screen
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is now identified in scan logs, the registry, and the About tab
• Many new features have been added to the “Additional Tools” tab, with even more innovations expected in the future
• File system protection requests include an option that allows you to temporarily allow the launch of a suspicious object (the “Allow temporarily” item)
• Requests for file system protection include an option that allows you to add a detected object to the list of ignored files (the “Always Allow” option)
• Improved heuristic algorithm to detect new and not yet studied threats
• Improved scanner efficiency
• Microsoft Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 are now correctly identified in scan logs
• Help file updated to include information about new features
• Improved real-time compatibility with many other security software
• Fixed a minor issue with password generation from the CLI

Changes

• Updating from a previous version of the program in Windows Vista or Windows 7 can sometimes lead to delays in starting the protection module. (Corrected)
• Under certain circumstances, the protection module does not start with Windows. (Corrected)
• Sometimes the scan ends prematurely. (Corrected)

Changes

• A comprehensive API has been implemented that allows business clients to control settings and configure the program
• Added the ability to allow business clients to import/export settings
• In business products, the "Exit" option does not appear in the notification area menu when "limitedusermode" is used
• In subsequent versions, the ability to install updates without rebooting has been implemented.
• The security module is now managed for the entire system, and not just for individual user accounts
• In the “Protection” tab you can now separately enable/disable the file system and website blocking functions
• Protection logs now show the time that the Malicious File Execution Blocking feature was enabled or disabled
• Real-time protection can now be easily disabled using the "Exit" option in the notification area menu without interrupting running processes
• Added support for Japanese language
• Malwarebytes Chameleon has been enhanced to be even more effective against the latest threats
• Real-time protection now starts significantly faster on Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Addresses performance issues that occur when updating the database and modifying the ignore list on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• You can now minimize pop-up notifications about threats detected by real-time protection
• All registry settings are now stored in the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” (HKLM) branch
• Saving the log after verification to a user-selected directory now works properly
• Context menu settings are now applied properly after a program update
• Users who have previously started trial will not be prompted to use the trial version after updating or reinstalling the program.
• The date and time of quarantined files are now displayed properly

Changes

• The new and improved program update module allows you to speed up the update process and reduce the network bandwidth required for this.
• Chameleon technology (v1.61) has been improved - it is now capable of countering the most current threats.
• The interface of the option that allows you to start familiarizing yourself with the PRO version when installing the program has been simplified.
• The installation wizard now contains more information and helpful instructions.
• The database update model has been optimized.
• System requirements updated.
• The logs have been improved: you can now view scanned drives and file paths.
• Fixed a bug with scheduled checks.
• Korean language is now correctly displayed in the language dropdown menu.

Changes

• Quick scan now takes 25% less time on 64-bit operating systems.
• Improved usability of the Chameleon utility.
• Improved reliability of program updates with additional security checks.
• Improvements have been made to the password command line (paid version only).
• The audit logs include the exact protection status.
• The "Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" context menu is now displayed in the selected program language.

Changes

• Addresses an issue where some third-party security software may freeze on Windows XP.
• Fixed an issue where the ignore file list was not reloaded after a database update.
• Addresses an issue where Ignored File List data corruption causes mbamcore.dll to crash.
• Fixed an issue where the desktop icon would not be created in some cases after an update.
• Problems with Dutch, Belarusian and Korean language files have been resolved.
• Added Greek language file.

Changes

• Malwarebytes Chameleon technology allows Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to run even when malware is blocking it.
• Incremental updates available (paid version only).
• Added the ability to password protect key program settings (paid version only).
• Improved reliability and efficiency of the update process.
• Improvements to the malware detection and removal engine.
• The notification area icon now dynamically displays the selected language.
• The protection module behavior settings can be changed without activating protection.
• Improved DOR (Delete on Reboot) technology improves threat removal efficiency.
• The structure of the logs has been changed: it now includes more information about the system and identified threats.
• Improved error message format to make it easier to read.
• All scheduled updates now occur within 15 minutes of the specified time.
• User-defined log directories are now displayed in the Logs tab.
• Now the user can specify directories for saving protection logs.
• The release date of the program version is now displayed in the “About the program” tab.
• Fixed an issue where the database would not load properly on Czech language versions of Microsoft Windows.
• Fixed an issue where the check could not complete under certain circumstances.

Changes

Changes

• Minor issues with the update have been resolved.
• Fixed an issue where trials were expiring too early.
• Language-related GUI bugs have been resolved.
• Fixed an issue where the list of ignored files was not used by the protection module.
• Fixed an issue where a limited number of users were being prompted to update an outdated database.

Changes

• The procedure for setting up a schedule has been simplified, including the procedure for rescheduling the scheduled scan time.
• Now when you turn off protection, blocked websites are displayed.
• Logs are sorted automatically by date.
• The efficiency of updates has been significantly improved.
• All settings in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) registry key can now be moved to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) key to bypass user settings.
• The security module is now more efficient in terms of the number of bytes read during I/O operations.
• The PRO trial version now runs for 14 days. This option is available to all users.
• The scheduler now has a “Change schedule” button.
• The user is now notified of program updates that are pending installation.
• Fixed an issue where the ignore file list did not work for default registry data, such as the Broken.OpenCommand object.
• The menu item to add to the list of ignored objects now remains active if the option to display tooltips is unchecked.
• Now the user can update from the notification area even if the scanner is open.
• An issue with updating the full list of drives to be scanned has been fixed.
• An issue where the protection module did not use the list of ignored files after restoring an object from quarantine has been fixed.
• The date format in the update tab now matches the date format in the notification area.

Changes

• The verification speed has been significantly increased: the verification now takes 5 times less time.
• The stability of the scanner and the protection module has been significantly improved (only in the paid version).
• The program now works more quickly: loading takes 3 times less time, and the protection module uses fewer system resources (only in the paid version).
• New internal detection algorithms help identify more common malware.
• Now you can manually add files and folders to the list of ignored files.
• Added the ability to schedule and cancel scans from the command line (paid version only).
• On Windows Vista and later, notifications about blocked malicious websites now include additional information such as type, port, and process.
• You can now configure the scanner or protection module to determine whether the program detects or does not detect potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), potentially unwanted system modifications (PUMs), and peer-to-peer (P2P) applications.
• The accelerated scan (paid version only) has been significantly improved - the program now takes less than 10 seconds on many computers to determine whether a more in-depth scan needs to be performed.
• An easy-to-use option has been added that allows you to automatically keep your protection up to date (only in the paid version).
• Added the “Warn if the database is out of date on:” option, which allows you to notify the user that the database is significantly out of date (default setting is 7 days), which improves computer protection (paid version only).
• The ability to scan system startup directories has been added, which improves search efficiency and allows you to counter persistent malicious objects that may resist deletion.
• Checks that are launched from the right-click context menu now use heuristic analysis.
• Improved compatibility with antivirus programs.
• Addressed issue where the "Resume if missed" scheduler setting did not work as expected on Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• Fixed an issue where the "Resume if missed" scheduler setting was not working for scans and updates scheduled to run once.
• Fixed an issue where Heuristics.Shuriken would cause the program to freeze or crash.
• Addresses an issue where the protection module was unable to detect certain malicious objects on 64-bit versions of Windows.
• Fixed an issue where logs were sometimes not created when scanning in silent mode.

Changes

• Database loading speed has been increased by approximately 15%.
• The effectiveness of blocking malicious websites on Windows Vista and Windows 7 has been significantly improved.
• Resolved various scheduler compatibility issues on Windows 2000.
• Fixed an issue with quotes enclosing pathnames passed to the /logtofile and /logtofolder commands.
• An issue with detecting residual traces of some malicious objects has been fixed.
• The problem with the program freezing when adding a shared printer to the network has been fixed.

Changes

• Added a new scheduler engine that supports real-time updates. The scheduled check/update functionality has been improved and the interface has been optimized.
• A new accelerated scanning option has been added with the ability to search for malicious objects in memory and the boot area.
• Added Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) compatibility for enterprise clients.
• A completely new heuristic search algorithm "Shuriken" has been added, which has been integrated into both the scanner and the protection module.
• The main interface of the program integrates the option to block websites and other customizable policies.
• The command line interface has been significantly improved, allowing clients to perform automatic and silent scanning.
• The update module has been significantly improved, which should solve a number of problems associated with updating the program. Full support for proxy servers has also been added, including authorization and integration into the graphical user interface.
• A significant number of various problems have been fixed, and the overall stability of the scanner and the security module has been improved.

Changes

• Fixed a minor issue with the /runupdate command displaying error dialogs.
• Fixed an issue where saving an error report to the source folder would suddenly stop.
• An issue where the security module would not start on Windows 2000 has been resolved.
• The license button in the “About” tab has been edited.
• Fixes an issue where security module memory would leak under certain computer configurations.
• Added a new command line option: /errorsilent (see help file for more information).

Changes

• Fixed a minor issue that caused the program to crash during verification.
• Fixed minor issues with 704 (0, 0) errors.
• Issues that caused memory usage spikes in the security module have been resolved.
• Problems with detecting certain types of malware have been fixed.
• Added support for the Belarusian language.

Stability/issues resolved:

• False positives of the program that were caused by updating VLC Player have been fixed.
• Fixed bugs that caused a crash when interacting with the Palemoon browser

Performance/Protection:

• Protection for Chrome browser has been removed due to Google's new anti-code injection policy in Chrome

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed bugs that caused Adobe Acrobat Reader to crash
• Fixed validation issues when interacting with Adobe Acrobat Reader
• False positives of the program that were caused by protection against “process hollowing” attacks have been fixed.

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed problems with pages freezing in browsers
• Fixed issues that caused slowdowns when interacting with Adobe Acrobat Reader

Stability/issues resolved:

• False positives of the program when interacting with the Grammarly add-on have been fixed
• Fixed false positives when interacting with the Edge browser
• Exception functions have been optimized
• Optimized telemetry and information about detected objects

Stability/issues resolved:

• False positives of the program when using Microsoft Office, which were caused by protection against “process hollowing” attacks, have been fixed.
• Fixed false positives when using Adobe Reader
• Fixed conflict with AOL Data Mask
• Improved protection
• Exception functions have been optimized
• Improved telemetry

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed false positives when using Microsoft Office
• Exception functions have been optimized

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit

Ease of use

Stability/issues resolved

• Fixed several bugs that caused Firefox to crash

Performance/Protection

• Protection against process hollowing attacks driven by exploits

Ease of use

• Compatible with Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI) service
• Compatible with Windows Device Guard

Ease of use

• Compatible with Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI) service
• Compatible with Windows Device Guard

Stability/issues resolved:

• Fixed the problem of the program causing false positives when interacting with the screen capture application Action! from Mirillis

Corrections:

• Fixed an issue that was related to return-oriented programming (ROP) tools being blocked when running the Chinese bank plugin
• Addresses several issues with notifications displayed in the user interface on Windows XP

New features:

Corrections:

• Fixed problems that occurred when opening applications in Windows XP

New features:

• Added dynamic interrupt handling function to resolve conflicts
• Users of free versions are provided with protection tools for premium versions as part of beta testing of the MBAE program
• Users of free versions are given the opportunity to add special protection measures as part of beta testing of the MBAE program

Corrections:

• Fixed conflict with Norton Security
• Fixed problems that were associated with MS Office applications and caused the program to freeze when opening/closing
• Fixed issues that occurred when uninjecting a dll and resulting in a zombie process
• Fixed issues with uninjected dlls related to Chrome browser extensions
• The problem of the program causing false positives when interacting with the FLTLDR.exe file has been fixed.
• Fixed the problem of false positives when interacting with the QTTabBar plug-in of the Opera browser

New features:

• Added dynamic interrupt handling function to resolve conflicts
• Users of free versions are provided with protection tools for premium versions as part of beta testing of the MBAE program
• Users of free versions are given the opportunity to add special protection measures as part of beta testing of the MBAE program

Corrections:

• Fixed issues that occurred when uninjecting a dll and resulting in a zombie process
• Fixed issues with uninjected dlls related to Chrome browser extensions
• The problem of the program causing false positives when interacting with the FLTLDR.exe file has been fixed.
• Fixed the problem of false positives when interacting with the QTTabBar plug-in of the Opera browser
• Fixed errors in processing and detecting malicious objects associated with archived applications

New features:

• Added dynamic interrupt handling function to resolve conflicts
• Users of free versions are provided with protection tools for premium versions as part of beta testing of the MBAE program
• Users of free versions are given the opportunity to add special protection measures as part of beta testing of the MBAE program

Corrections:

• Fixed issues that occurred when uninjecting a dll and resulting in a zombie process
• Fixed issues with uninjected dlls related to Chrome browser extensions
• The problem of the program causing false positives when interacting with the FLTLDR.exe file has been fixed.
• Fixed the problem of false positives when interacting with the QTTabBar plug-in of the Opera browser

New features:

Corrections:

• Fixed conflict with Sophos AV
• Fixed issues that caused Edge browser to crash in Windows Insider Preview builds
• Errors that caused MS Office programs to crash when running MBAE have been fixed.
• Fixed conflict with McAfee HIPS
• Fixed false positives when using the Java protection method
• Fixed issues with logging when critical errors occur
• Resolved issues related to restarting services

New features:

• Strengthened protection of the API interrupt handler network
• Added self-defense mechanisms
• Added sandbox technology for Silverlight
• Added Level 3 technologies targeting Macro exploits
• Added Level 3 technologies to combat social engineering exploits
• Added advanced Java configuration options for companies
• Added dynamic configuration feature to resolve conflicts
• Added support for MS PlayReady
• Toast notifications are disabled by default
• Deleted startup entry during program uninstallation

Corrections:

• Fixed conflict with Symantec DLP
• Fixed conflict with banking software in Chinese

New features:

• Strengthened protection of the API interrupt handler network
• Added self-defense mechanisms
• Added sandbox technology for Silverlight
• Added Level 3 technologies targeting Macro exploits
• Added Level 3 technologies to combat social engineering exploits
• Added advanced Java configuration options for companies
• Added dynamic configuration feature to resolve conflicts
• Added support for MS PlayReady
• Toast notifications are disabled by default
• Deleted startup entry during program uninstallation

Corrections:

• Fixed conflict with Symantec DLP
• Fixed conflict with banking software in Chinese
• Fixed conflict with Office TabLoader
• Fixed conflict with Kobil mIdentity
• The problem of false positives of the program that occurs when interacting with .NET and Adobe modules has been fixed
• Fixed an issue that occurred when adding incorrect special protections

New features:

• Strengthened protection of the API interrupt handler network
• Added self-defense mechanisms
• Added sandbox technology for Silverlight
• Added Level 3 technologies targeting Macro exploits
• Added Level 3 technologies to combat social engineering exploits
• Added advanced Java configuration options for companies
• Added dynamic configuration feature to resolve conflicts
• Added support for MS PlayReady
• Toast notifications are disabled by default
• Deleted startup entry during program uninstallation

New features

New features

• Added self-defense algorithms for DLLs to Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (level 1)
• Improved stack spoof detection technology (level 1)
• Improved application protection based on their behavior (level 3)
• Improved self-defense algorithms for inter-process communication in Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit
• Added anti-fingerprinting tool Anti-Exploit (level 0)
• Added VBScript countermeasure for Internet Explorer with fine adjustments (level 0)
• Added ROP-RET countermeasure (level 1)
• Added protection rules by analyzing application behavior (level 3)
• Added protection for Microsoft Edge
• Added protection for LibreOffice
• Added mechanism for failover to another update resource
• Added auto-recovery for the Anti-Exploit service

Solved problems

• Fixed conflict with Comodo application
• Fixed conflict with Imprivata OneSign application
• Fixed a problem with false positives that occurred when running the Adobe Acrobat application.
• The problem of false positives of the program that occurs when running some .NET modules in the Internet Explorer browser has been fixed.
• Fixed an issue where custom shields were not saved after an update
• Fixed conflict with third party products that use the same interrupt handlers
• Fixed conflict with Office Family Profile
• Fixed conflict with banking software plugin for browsers
• Fixed a conflict with Citrix when opening Internet Explorer
• Fixed conflict with Asus and Huawei components
• Fixed conflict with Kaspersky 16
• Fixed an issue with exceptions sometimes not being applied to a PDF profile
• Fixed an issue with protection by analyzing application behavior (level 3)
• Fixed problem with missing pop-up notifications
• Fixed PhantomPDF system crashes when converting to .doc

New features

• Added new Layer0 exploit mitigation for Visual Basic Script for Internet Explorer
• Added new Layer1 exploit countermeasure for ROP detection
• Added new countermeasure against Layer3 exploits for Powershell access violations
• Added telemetry from Firefox
• Added the ability to edit special protections
• Added the ability to log security system events in the user interface
• Added the ability to automatically update corporate configurations
• Added support for Windows 10
• Added blacklisting of pirated or fraudulent license keys

Improvements

• Improved Java security in enterprise environments
• Improved exploit telemetry
• Removed dual default protections for mobile browsers
• Removed the "protected applications" counter from the user interface

Solved problems

• Fixed printing issue with Adobe PDF
• Fixed issue with Speedbit Download Accelerator
• Fixed problem with PowerDVD and GAS Tecnologia plugins
• Fixed problem with nProtect GameGuard Anti-Cheat
• Fixed an issue with some exceptions not being honored
• Fixed problem with Knowledge Coach Office Add-In
• Fixed problem with false positives from Internet Explorer
• Fixed problem with launching Foxit Reader
• Fixed problem with Excel PowerQuery
• Fixed problem with Excel DEP Enforcement
• Fixed issue with Visual Basic Script for Internet Explorer blocking
• Fixed issue with Chrome crashing
• Fixed an issue with Arcom Masterworks

New features

• Added support for Windows 10.

Improvements

• The settings tab has been improved: the “Apply” button has been removed.

Solved problems

• An error that occurs when trying to activate an invalid license has been fixed.
• Fixed a bug in the user interface in the settings tab.

New features

• Added new protection for Internet Explorer, Java and Microsoft Office (level 3).
• Added default protection for popular browsers.
• Added protection for browsers of the Chromium family.
• Added a new warning window with exploit details.
• Added protection pop-up messages displayed in the notification area.
• Added advanced protection configuration for various browser families.
• Added configuration of basic parameters.
• Added a "Browse" button to add special protections.
• A new mechanism has been added to reduce the number of false positives.
• Added the ability to anonymously forward blocked exploits.
• Added a confirmation window for sending exploits associated with a specific file format.
• Added notifications about the Premium version in free/trial versions of the program.

Improvements

• Improved update process to support existing security features.
• Improved display of Control Panel exceptions in the GUI.
• Improved error and crash reporting.
• Added missing GUI notifications for guest accounts.
• Installation management has been improved: the user can now choose not to create a partition in the Start menu.

Solved problems

• The problem of false positives that occurs in some cases when running Word or Excel applications has been fixed.
• The problem of the program causing false positives when searching for exploits in LoadLibrary has been fixed.
• The problem of false positives when running Java-based web applications has been fixed.
• Fixed a bug in timestamp conversion.
• An error that could cause protection to be disabled when the computer starts has been fixed.
• Fixed an issue where a Limited Access Account (LUA) user could enable/disable security.

New features

• The kernel code (DLL) has been rewritten to improve stability and compatibility.
• Added Data Execution Prevention (DEP), an anti-Heap Spray algorithm, and upward randomization of address space allocation.
• A new application protection tool has been added (level 0).
• A new generic return-oriented programming (ROP) protection (level 1) has been added.
• Added new StackPivoting security tool for 64-bit systems (level 1).
• Added a new protection against malicious memory accesses for 64-bit systems (level 2).
• Added new behavior-based application protection (level 3).
• A trial mode has been added that allows the user to explore the benefits of the Premium version.
• Added quarantine of blocked malicious objects detected at the third level of protection.
• Added filename information for standard and custom protections.
• Added bitmaps for the GUI.
• Added a new "Protection Stopped" pop-up message displayed in the notification area.
• Added a new counter that counts applications rather than processes.

Improvements

• Improved interprocess communication between service and security DLLs.
• Improved management of 64-bit processes by keeping mbae64.exe running.
• Improved the profile of "other" special protections to reduce the likelihood of false alarms.
• Improved default protection for the latest version of Foxit Reader.
• Improved algorithm for logging and obtaining information about threats from exploits.

Solved problems

• The problem of false positives that occurs in some cases when launching Word or Excel applications has been fixed.
• Fixed a problem with the program causing false positives when installing and launching Silverlight for the first time.
• The problem with the implementation driver has been resolved, which eliminated conflicts between the program and third-party applications.
• Fixed issues with selecting multiple items and editing them in the Security and Exceptions tab.
• Fixed an error that occurs when right-clicking an icon in the notification area in Windows 8.1.
• Fixed an issue that caused the user interface to close when right-clicking an icon in the notification area.
• Fixed an error that occurred when double-clicking an icon in the notification area with the user interface open.
• Fixed bugs that caused protected applications to conflict with Chrome and Java.
• An error that occurs in some cases when canceling deployment has been fixed.
• The remaining errors that caused false positives in some cases with Java applications have been eliminated.
• Fixed a DoS issue with the Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit driver.

New features

Added various search algorithms for levels 1 and 2
Improved various aspects of installation and automatic updates
Improved user interface to simplify the Premium activation process
Improved algorithm for obtaining information about threats
Improved protections to prevent slowdowns and false positives when used on desktop computers
Fixed a false positive issue when using Excel add-ins
Fixed an error that occurred when activating a shortcut on the desktop after installing the program
Updated interrupt handler network

New features

Added new algorithms used at the level of protection against exploitation of operating system vulnerabilities
Added new algorithms applied at the application protection level based on their behavior
Added the ability to enable or disable predefined protections
Added the ability to manage special protection tools (add/remove them)
Added visual differences in the start or stop indication via the notification area icon
Added visual differences between predefined protections, custom protections, and CLI protections
Added function to automatically update the program to newer versions
Added differences in the license key for the free and Premium versions
The free version protects browsers, their add-ons and Java applications
The Premium version includes all protection tools and management of special protection tools
Improved function to stop the application when an exploit is blocked
Improved optimization results: MBAE.EXE file size reduced by 3.5 times
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit log directory changed to %AllUsersProfile%\Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit
Updated end user license agreement
Fixed an issue that caused the GUI to blink for a second before collapsing into the notification area
Fixed a bug with certain API interrupt handlers
Fixed a bug that caused protection to be disabled immediately after installation
False positive response when playing DVDs using Windows Media Player has been fixed.

• Added forced stop/forced deletion of applications
• Added a greeting when the program is launched for the first time
• Optimized program startup time
• Optimized threat database reload time
• Rewritten SMS Matching Engine for faster detection
• Fixed display in portrait mode
• Application crashes fixed
• Bugs fixed

Changes

• Added the ability to detect phishing links in SMS messages [new feature]
• Optimized scanner performance to save battery power [improvement]
• Minor bugs fixed

Changes

• Now the user can turn protection on and off in real time
• The user can choose the setting for the Malwarebytes notification area icon: off, on, and grayscale
• The user can show/hide the following messages displayed in the notification area:
  • Verification Process
  • Test results
  • Database update
  • Scheduled checks

MalwareBytes antivirus(MalwareBytes Anti-malware) is an easy-to-use program created by MalwareBytes. This company brought together many programmers under its roof who developed free utilities to remove a variety of malware. Therefore, MalwareBytes Anti-malware, despite its very powerful virus detection and removal mode, remains free for users using it at home. There is also a premium version of the program, its main difference is the presence of a computer protection module in real time.

MalwareBytes antivirus is a program that can quickly scan your computer for viruses and then easily remove them. The program detects a variety of Trojans, adware, potentially unnecessary programs, spyware, ransomware viruses and other malicious programs. The program interface is very simple, so its use will not cause difficulties even for a novice user.

Main features of MalwareBytes Anti-malware:

• Can run on all modern versions of Windows, including Windows 10
• Availability of quick scan mode
• The ability to perform a full computer scan for viruses or scan a single disk, directory or file
• Availability of a computer protection module (only for the paid version)
• Daily database updates
• Can quarantine files and restore them if necessary
• Ability to create an ignore list for scanning and protection modules
• Flexible settings to speed up the program
• Availability of Russified version
• Works great and does not conflict with anti-virus and anti-spyware programs already installed on the computer
• Integration with the Windows context menu, allowing you to scan any file

You can often encounter the fact that with MalwareBytes Anti-malware, it detects Trojans, spyware and malware that well-known antiviruses did not even notice. Therefore, its use is recommended and strongly justified. Even if you are not going to buy its full version to protect your computer in real time, run a full scan of your computer from time to time. And most importantly, don’t forget that MalwareBytes Anti-malware does not conflict with an already installed antivirus. And since you can’t spoil the porridge with butter, a system that has MalwareBytes Anti-malware + antivirus is protected much better than one that has only an antivirus program installed.

How to use MalwareBytes antivirus

The instructions below are very simple and will allow any user to check their computer for viruses using MalwareBytes, and if malware is detected, they can be easily removed and restored to normal operation of the operating system and Internet browsers. If you encounter any problems, feel free to write a comment on this article or create a new topic on our forum. If you are interested, then scroll down this page.

Where and how to download Malwarebytes Anti-malware

To download the latest version of Malwarebytes Anti-malware from the official website, click on the link below.

Instead of a classic antivirus, you can also use the premium version of Malwarebytes, which combines several methods for detecting and removing viruses, Trojans and other malware. Malwarebytes is an antivirus, which blocks encryption viruses and ransomware (ransomware), prevents the penetration of malware through holes in programs already installed on the computer (very important due to the fact that new vulnerabilities are constantly being found in such popular products as Adobe Flash Player and Java, and patches for them do not always appear quickly) and allows you to protect your computer in real time from known viruses and programs whose actions can harm the system or your data.

We recommend that you purchase the premium version of Malwarebytes antivirus, which will help you protect your computer from possible infections in the future. The main difference between the premium version and the free version is the presence of a real-time computer protection module. To purchase, follow the following link.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) is a free anti-virus utility (there is also a paid version), that is, it is another useful program of the type that has helped me out more than once.

There is an advanced version that costs money, and there is a simpler version that is free. Well, it’s up to you to choose whether to pay or not, of course there are differences, but to remove some kind of adware, the free version will be enough. The utility is aimed at searching for all kinds of advertising scum on your computer, including all sorts of malicious plugins or unnecessary programs that were installed without your knowledge.

So if you can't open the sites you need, or they don't work correctly, and browsers behave strangely, there are too many ads, or for example there is no menu when you right-click - then you should have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware utility at hand!

The main feature is fast and high-quality work (although the developers claim that scanning is a little slow in the Free version). And it finds harmful software that neither Kaspersky (although it is really powerful) nor other antiviruses can find.

Well, okay, we’ve talked and that’s enough, let’s now move on directly to the program itself, or rather to its installation. First, go to this site, where you can download the free version, but it will only be available for two weeks (indicated on the site). Click on free download:

I advise you to run the utility with extended rights, that is, on behalf of the Administrator, in which case it will have more rights to destroy viruses!

Well, then we launch the installer, for example, how to do it in Yandex Browser:

During installation, the Russian language will be selected:

A standard installation window will appear, like all programs:

The installation is normal, accept the license agreement and click Next. At the end, you will be asked to launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and activate the trial period of the PRO version, well, if they offer it, then we’ll try it!

After launch, the process of updating the anti-virus databases immediately began, well, this is very commendable.

You can already scan your computer for viruses, but before that, let’s go through some of the settings of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, to do this, click on the Options button at the top of the program:

In the settings, you can add a file (for example, game trainers are often perceived as viruses, although sometimes they are viruses) or a folder that will be excluded during scanning, for example, if a program is installed in this folder that is mistakenly perceived as dangerous software. This setting is on the Exceptions tab, and there you can add:

On the Detection and Protection tab, you can also enable rootkit scanning - you just need to check the box:

The Advanced settings tab contains an important self-defense option - I advise you to check the box (there are even two of them), if the computer slows down during the scan, you can check the box to reduce the scanning priority:

The built-in Task Scheduler will allow you to configure the work of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as efficiently as possible; by default, there will already be two tasks, but you can change them to suit your needs or even add your own:

All the necessary settings are there:

Well, that’s it, these seem to be more or less the main settings, now let’s try to check the computer for viruses. We return to the Information panel and click the Run scan button:

As you can see, RAM, autorun, registry, file system are checked, and then heuristic analysis, which is also very cool. In simple words, heuristic analysis is an intellectual approach; in general, you can find those viruses that are not yet known. It checks really quickly, although it depends more on the speed of your drive, that is, if you have an SSD, it will of course be much faster.

After the scan, you will see how many objects were scanned and threats were found; in my case, no threats were found. You can click on the Finish button:

But, alas, not everything is as good as it seemed... the funny thing is that before checking, I installed the Anti-obscene extension in Google Chrome, about which I wrote that it cannot be removed and all that. So, what’s interesting is that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware didn’t find anything suspicious, despite the fact that I activated the trial period of the PRO version, that is, it’s not even Free, but it’s still silent. Then I ran it and this is what I see:

As you can see, AdwCleaner is more strict in its scanning, although I looked at the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware settings and I didn’t notice anything that would prevent it from finding this malicious extension. In general, these are the things, draw your own conclusions, by the way, AdwCleaner is completely free

My advice is to always have several virus removal tools on hand on your computer, not just one. It often happens when one utility finds something that another did not find and vice versa. Therefore, there is no point in writing about whether one utility is better and another is not, it seems to me that each utility has its own strengths.

Since I checked the box during installation regarding the PRO trial period, we did not consider the Free version. And it will look like this in two weeks and you can safely use it too! What's the downside? The only problem is that you will have to manually scan your computer for viruses, that is, it won’t do this on its own as the PRO version. So what, is this a big minus? So I think not

09.04.2016