How to run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an important security program for any computer user to have installed on their computer. It is light-weight, fast, and best of all, excellent at removing the latest infections that may be in the wild. One of the best parts of the program is that not only will it scan your computer free, but it will also remove any malware it finds at no cost to you either.

The first change you’ll notice in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0 is the interface, which has been revamped for a more modern look. An opening “Dashboard” displays your protection level, license details, database version, scan and real-time protection status. You can update the program or launch a scan with a click, while “Scan“, “Settings” and “History” tabs provide more details and control.

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit and Malwarebytes Chameleon are now integrated with Anti-Malware. They’re turned off by default, but can be quickly enabled from Settings menu. To do this click on Detection and Protection, check “Scan for rootkits“, then click “Advanced Settings” and check “Enable self-protection module“).
Malwarebytes says an enhanced Malicious Website Protection offers improved performance and finer control of its actions (you can exclude processes such as BitTorrent clients, as well as IP addresses and URLs or domains from the system).

 The new release also gains native x64 system location scanning, while the program has reportedly seen significant improvements in its detection and removal technology.

 

Most importantly, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0 detection and removal engine was significantly improved under the hood and kicks even more malware butt! This is without a doubt the biggest rewrite Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has ever undertaken.