Will MBAM Protect Against ALL Malware? - Comments Page 2

Very happy with free version but wanted advantages of paid version. Part of the purchase was agreeing to automatic renewals. I've been burned by this in the past (McAfee 5 years after cancelling) and won't authorize future access to my credit card. They insisted so I didn't upgrade.

Like many of the commentators, I have used MBAM free for several years. I saw a deal for a lifetime copy of the pro version for $14.95 on an e-mail newsletter called offers.com. I bought one copy to evaluate and was pleased with it enough to buy two more to cover all of my computers. It impresses me with the continuous updates throughout the day and it plays well with all three of the browsers I use (Firefox, IE, and Chrome), and several antivirus programs. Just look around and be patient and you should find a good deal for the LIFETIME version.

I love Malware Bytes. I use the free version. It has saved me countless times. One infamous time it saved my documents even though all my programs were destroyed and unretrievable. I had Norton antivirus for 7 years, refusing to give in to critics and get something else. This last time I was malwared, Malware Bytes helped me out with Trovi. I got Webroot kit installed for anti-virus protection and hope for the best.

I use the free Malware Bytes and the free Panda Cloud antivirus. I've used both for several years now and very rarely see anything to worry about. There has never been anything there that MBAM can't cope with.

Also, because my computer is a serious working tool, it only rarely strays into the darker corners of the net where the nasties abound. I don't doubt my safe-surfing habits help in keeping things clean.

Gyppo

[IMHO]Security software should never be PAYware.
"Yearly Subscription" models are for charitable organizations that surely can make better/more use of such payments. SaveTheChildren, CenterForConstitutionalRights, GlobalHumanRights and FisherHouse get my yearly donations instead of PAYware.
In addition to the availability of many FREEware security software, simple disk-imaging and encryption of sensitive personal data are the alternative methods of protection. [IMHO]

Can't help but join the throng singing the praises of Malwarebytes Premium however I find it remarkable that as a Windows 8.1 user I am unable to easily disable Windows Defender as I suspect having two antimalware/virus programs running simultaneously may affect performance though it doesn't seem to be.

I too got a special deal for lifetime Malwarebytes Antimalware Premium Licence and have used it successfully for several years along side Microsoft Security Essentials and never had any problems.

MBAM has been part of my PC tool kit for many years. Last December they offered me a lifetime license on the premium version for $14.95. Of course, I jumped on it and couldn't be happier. I used their premium trial version not long ago on a relative's infected PC to great success. She now has the free version installed and runs it regularly. Their anti-exploit is also installed on both of our PCs.

I've been using ESET NOD32 for several years as my primary anti-virus tool and free MBAM on demand for backup and my system is squeaky clean. I finally switched to MBAM Pro so I don't have to mess with manual scanning and I also downloaded their boot time scanner that runs from a USB stick.
Great tools and thank you for the succinct article.

I've been using Malwarebytes, for years now, by your recommendation in an article. I love it and used the Free Version, for at least over 7 or 8 years, before I purchased the Malwarebytes Pro Version, in 2013. I decided, it was time for me, to go to Pro.

Then in March 2014, the new Premium Version came out and I "upgraded" to it. I honestly, thought MBAM was simply changing the name from Pro to Premium. It wasn't until later, that I realized, the Premium Version was going to be a renewal annual subscription. Now, some have said, that Malwarebytes will "honor" those who had the Lifetime Scription of the Pro Version and you "upgraded" to the Premium Version ... I honestly, do not know if, that is true or not. I will find out for sure, March 2015.

I also, have Avast Internet Security Version, which is a paid version. I simply, would NOT be without either program!!! I work exceedly well, with each other and in my opinion, complement each other. Yes, Avast has a malware component to it, but, it honestly, seems like MBAM catches what Avast doesn't ... That is why, I want both on my PC, as well as my Hubby and Daughter's machines.

I got an Avast 3 year subscription for 3 PCs, last year, 2013. As for MBAM, I got 3 "Lifetime" purchases for $19.95 each, in 2013. At the time, I thought all of my purchases were a bargain and still do. :)

Based on your enthusiastic recommendation, I just bought and downloaded the $24.95 Premium version of MBAM but was unable to install it because (apparently) it's only for use with Windows OS and I have Mac. I re-read your article but couldn't find a reference to this limitation anywhere. Suggest you add this in a little P.S. Thanks!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sorry I was not crystal clear on that point. The MBAM website does mention it, but I can see how someone might miss it. If you have any trouble getting a refund, please let me know.

We Admins in the PC Tech room in Paltalk make use of MBAM continuously to help users with malware issues. Strangely enough, few took up MBAM's offer of Beta test and then offer of the Premium edition for free for up to 3 computers last Feb. 2014.

MBAM works perfectly fine for users of Window Defender under W8/8.1/10 and for myself, I use MBAM Premium along with Bit Defender Free and also MBAM Anti Exploit that runs continuously also.

My toolkit also includes many other devices for those times when absolutely necessary such as Hitman Pro, Emsisoft Emergency toolkit to suggest a few.

When using MBAM with Vipre, my laptop became very slow and had malfunctions. I uninstalled Vipre and went back to Norton that is provided by my ISP, Comcast. All is working fine now. I have been keeping MBAM in reserve and only run it occasionally, which seems to work OK. I wondered if running both would create problems and am happy to hear that it is OK.

I have been using the Premium version of MBAM for over 12 months. I use it in conjunction with Bullguard Internet Protection, which is also a paid Anti Virus, Spam, Malware, and Firewall. I was using the free version of S&D as well but never found anything after using MBAM, so I haven't reinstalled it after a factory settings reset, that's another story.
I have never had any issues, i.e. viruses, malware, at all in that time. The warnings when visiting suspect sites is very helpful, and I often get a message that it has blocked something questionable from downloading, i think it is well worth the money to have both programs, very little to pay for piece of mind.

I have had the free version of MBAM and was very satisfied - but recently (when trying to update) I was informed that my free version has EXPIRED and that I now must pay. How come others have used this program for years while I get only a relatively short test period?

I've been running MBAM Premium for two years, along with McAfee Anti-virus. No problems at all.

I signed up for the premium and it was working fine for a few months, now I get nothing. I tried to reinstall and it goes nowhere. Typed malewarebytes.exe and it blinks at me and no sign of a installation, just a icon setting in my folder files. I have my ID # and Key #. Am waiting for a response from Malwarebytes. Hope they can help. It did a good job when it was working.

I recently discovered to my cost that an update to my Flash player "required " when I was requesting train times at www.nationalrail.co.uk resulted in an invasion of malware including unwanted toolbars and popups. The trial version of MBAM Pro rooted out a lot of this stuff, but I also found further malware afterwards with a host of other programs, including AdwCleaner, Hitman Pro (a big hitter!), JRT, RogueKillerX64 (also very productive), Spybot Search and Destroy, and Sophos Virus Removal Tool. I have reached two conclusions: 1. There is no single antimalware program which you can rely on absolutely to root out the stuff once it has got on to your computer. 2. Malware is getting everywhere on the internet, including reputable sites like our main rail enquiries site in UK.

Well, taking your suggestion that upgrading was a way to contribute to Malewarebytes because I have enjoyed their free version for years, I bought the Premium version. However, after installing it on Win 7 Pro with Avast running, my computer refused to boot past the Windows login screen! I had to restore an image made a few days earlier (thank goodness for EASEUS!) to get it working again. Tried another install of Malewarebytes Premium and same thing--refused to boot completely. So another image reinstall and now a request for a refund. Might try it again in a year or two, if bugs are worked out by then.

EDITOR'S NOTE: I also run Windows 7 with Avast and MBAM Premium. Perhaps there is something else in play here.

I recently paid for the lifetime license. I had used the free one up to that point. I don't go lurking in alleys, but every once in a while it catches something. I am very enamored with the real time protection. I still run CCleaner several times a month.