Malwarebytes Pro

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  1. Posts : 710
    Windows 7 Pro
       #1

    Malwarebytes Pro


    I presently have the free version of Malwarebyes installed and run a full scan about once a month. The reason I don't run it more often is that it takes about 2 hours for the full scan on just one of my hard drives. Double that if I have both hard drives connected.

    My question is: I have access to Malwarebytes Pro and want to know if it will prevent malware from getting on my pc and if it will do a better job of finding and removing malware from my pc than the free version.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #2

    The following gives a list of the differences between the free and paid for version. Since the paid version is a lifetime license, it is definitely worth it.

    Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer
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  3. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #3

    You can always activate the trial and see how you like it :)
    I think you get 15 days.
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  4. Posts : 1,800
    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
       #4

    FWIW: I have the pro version of Malwarebytes and It also takes a while to do a deep scan of my hard disks.
    It is well worth the price as it allows you to start it when your computer turns on. The free version is not self starting and you have to specifically run it each time.

    You won't save time with the pro version but it is a warm fuzzy.

    Rich
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  5. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #5

    The pro version has real time protection but it is not a replacement for an AV. Instead it complements it by blocking dodgy sites and using heuristic algorithms to identify potentially malicious software. In addition you have the ability to schedule updates and scans to run in the background. It is well worth the price.
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  6. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    The only difference I'm aware of is the real-time scanning. To me, it isn't worth it, because that's what your AV software package is there to do. Malwarebytes, to me, is perfectly suited to be a second opinion, as a passive scanner. I run it once a month or so to make sure my AV software is doing it's job. I wouldn't want two apps running at the same time to handle real-time scanning, but to each his/her own.
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  7. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #7

    Malwarebytes is designed to run alongside AVs.
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  8. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #8

    It's still another real-time scanner. To me, that's just overlap and redundancy (not in a good way, unlike most redundancy). This thread is the first I've ever seen where it's suggested to run the Pro version.
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  9. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #9

    It does a different job.
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  10. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #10

    Where does it say it's a life time subscription...I can't find it any where on the site
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