

I uninstalled MB for now since I trust Windows to be more thorough, just purely based on the fact that running a full scan takes maybe 15 minutes if not longer, but I want MB again assuming I can get it to not "take over" Windows Defender's role. Case in point I ran a scan 2 weeks ago and MB didn't detect anything but Windows Defender said that a "threat was found". I kinda like having 2 separate ones instead of just Windows offloading all the responsibility to a 3rd party app lol. Then I open Windows Defender and now on this window, it just says that I have Malwarebytes installed and there's no options to scan now (from within Windows Defender). Source: 5 Best Free Antivirus For PC Windows Defender Alternatives. I was perfectly fine just using their free version but I was being forced to start the trial so whatever, I did it.Īfter arriving at the main screen though, I run a scan (lasted maybe 1 minute max) then I close MB. Instead, its a very useful malware-removal tool. Please attach the file in your next reply.So I open Malwarebytes today after not having used it for maybe 2 weeks, and I was met with a window that forces me to get a premium 14-day trial. This further supports the use of Malwarebytes and Microsoft Defender to supplement each other without issue. In theory, files that aren't open can't harm your PC, and doing this allows Malwarebytes to be easier on system resources. You will be presented with a page stating, " Welcome to the Malwarebytes Support Tool!"Ī progress bar will appear and the program will proceed to gather troubleshooting information from your computerĪ file named mbst-grab-results.zip will be saved to your Desktop Malwarebytes only scans files downloaded or opened. Place a checkmark next to Accept License Agreement and click Next You may be prompted by User Account Control (UAC) to allow changes to be made to your computer. Once the file is downloaded, open your Downloads folder/location of the downloaded fileĭouble-click mb-support-X.X.X.XXXX.exe to run the program NOTE: The tools and the information obtained is safe and not harmful to your privacy or your computer, please allow the programs to run if blocked by your system.

If you haven’t already done so, please run the Malwarebytes Support Tool and then attach the logs in your next reply:
