Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 4.2.1 – Download for Windows

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and eliminates viruses, spyware, trojans, etc.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is one of those simple programs that detect and get rid of viruses, spyware, trojans, worms and other dangerous files and that prove very useful, especially when used in conjunction with your regular antivirus.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works by monitoring the system’s processes, stopping those which it identifies as malicious before they execute. The program has two scan modes, on is superficial and the other is a deeper, more thorough, scan that will take more time but in return will prove more trustworthy. Plus, it also comes with a memory protection module that avoids any potentially dangerous process from using the memory, as well as quarantine lists to examine suspicious elements.

Apart from all this, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware also includes a few minor options, such as File-Assassin (to eliminate files blocked by Windows) that can prove helpful when trying to get rid of the malware once it is detected.

Our most recent tests have shown that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware delivers very good results when it comes to virus detection. Its main downside, however, is that it frequently hangs during various operations (such as scanning or verifying the latest virus signatures) and it is generally very slow when it comes to removing the infected files.

To conclude, there are two sides to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware’s story: hardcore PC users who often travel to the dark side of the Internet are better off with faster and more stable utilities. However, by pairing it up with a reliable third-party real-time guard, the program can become quite handy to casual users who want to double-check.

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