I have been using the free version of Malwarebytes on several Windows 10 computers and one iMac for a few years. I shifted some of my computing from Mac OS to Windows 10 several years ago, so I read many discussions on several Windows subreddits about what people use for virus protection. Malwarebytes was by far the most recommended software paired with the built-in Windows Security virus & threat protection (Windows Defender) in Windows 10. I have been a happy user ever since. The free version lets you make on-demand scans to get rid of existing infections but does not prevent them. This works well unless you get ransomware where prevention is key. The premium version provides real-time protection which includes Web Protection, Malware and PUP Protection, Ransomware Protection and Exploit Protection. You also gain the ability to schedule scans. This Premium 3 device pack from Best Buy is a good deal compared to the Premium 1 device offer on the Malwarebytes website. If you share your computer with other people you should make regular scans for malware. You may be careful but other users can be tricked into installing malware. The first time I ran the free version on all our computers it found a PUP on a shared windows gaming laptop and several PUPs on our family iMac running Mojave. It quarantined the files and it was easy to remove them. Regular scans since then. My son knows to make periodic scans with Malwarebytes but with his increased computer usage these past months I might not touch our iMac or gaming computer for almost a week. I scheduled daily scans on those two and my laptop thanks to the Premium version. It is great knowing we have real-time protection on our three most important computers. We continue to use the free version on the rest of our computers. I have Malwarebytes installed on all our computers.

I’m always looking for the best in internet security. Malwarebytes 4.0 offers great protection from malware, Trojans, viruses, worms, Spyware and Ransomware. It’s easy to upload on your PC, and scanning time is very fast. I scanned my laptop in under 5 minutes and it found several issues. It runs in the background and keeps my computer fast and protected at all times. It removes and protects against all potential unwanted programs, which creates a more efficient computer. Overall I am very pleased to have Malwarebytes 4.0 running in the background. It serves its purpose in providing me the peace of mind that my files and my identity are protected.

Malwarebytes was always my go-to free malware scanner for systems that may have had infected files. It usually found, removed and repaired files that may have otherwise slipped past other systems, but was only a manual scan. Now with their premium edition it is actively protecting the system as other virus protections systems do. With computers and most modern browsers, many protections have been added to help keep our devices safe, but no single application is going to catch it all. Malwarebytes active protection is meant to protect you from malicious sites, viruses, exploits and the one thing I have had to help a couple friends with, ransomware. You know, those sites that entice you in with an unbelievable deal and then claim to lock you out of your computer unless you pay them in a set amount of time. Malwarebytes has changed a bit over the past couple years, giving it a more modern design and everything. Compared to other anti-virus applications it seems to have a lower impact and is simple to manage. One thing they don’t seem to offer is a firewall or network settings though. Going through the advanced settings was also odd seeing some options not enabled by default, but I’m sure they have their reasons. Even though web protection is automatically enabled, using the Chromium/Firefox extension Malware Browser Guard adds an additional layer of ad/tracker protection. Overall I have had a great experience with Malwarebytes over the years and now with the subscription it is active protection instead of a manual post-scan and makes me feel safer.

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--- SETUP --- The setup of the Malwarebytes software was simple. I went to the download website, entered my digital key, and downloaded the software. From there, I clicked “Activate” on the website and the software began to work under the Premium label. --- FEATURES --- The key feature of this software is that it will protect your computer from malware, ransomware, and viruses that could slow down/harm your computer. You can also schedule automatic scans, view history of reports, and activate the premium version for up to 3 computers (PC and Mac). --- PERFORMANCE --- The performance of this new version is quick and responsive. The interface is simple, easy to read, and a breeze to navigate through. I was able to schedule my scans to fit my needs, look at previous scans, and read a nice message that says, “Your computer is protected.” During my use, Malwarebytes didn’t detect anything in my PC work computer nor my personal Mac. However, it brings peace of mind to know that for the next year, I don’t have to worry about most harms that could potentially attack my computer. --- EXPECTATIONS --- The product meets my expectations. Occasionally, I got a message that asked me to try a free Malwarbytes extension to protect my browsing experience, but I didn’t feel it was intrusive. Activating a second computer was a simple process. You can deactivate computers previously activated in case you need to protect another one after you reach your limit. It is also nice that you can see how many days are left in your subscription. --- VALUE --- The price Malwaybytes is a great value considering that it includes up to three PCs, Macs, or Androids. --- APPROVAL --- I highly recommend this product for people who want to protect their computer devices and that of a couple of family members.