How to download and install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware application for Windows computers


The manufacturer of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware application offers two versions: The "free" version that does not require a fee (i.e., freeware) and the "full" version that requires a fee. This application can be installed on either a Windows XP computer or a Windows Vista 32-bit computer. These instructions are based on the freeware version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware installed on a Windows XP computer using the Firefox browser.

NOTE
The full version of Anti-Malware provides a realtime protection module. You will not need this version because UD McAfee provides a similar module, and if you install the full version of Anti-Malware as well as UD McAfee, the applications can conflict and cause problems on your computer.

NOTE
You should scan your computer using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware at least once a week.

To download and install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware application, follow these steps:

  1. Open a web browser application.
  2. Link to Malwarebytes' home page [http://www.malwarebytes.org/], which should look similar to the following:

malwarebytes' home page

  1. Click the Download free trial version button. You will see a new web site appear. In the following example, the new web site is "cnet.download.com," but you may see a different download site such as "MajorGeeks.com."

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  1. Click the Download Now button. You will see a dialog box requesting whether to open or save the file, which should look similar to the following:

set up window

  1. Click the Save File button.
  2. Navigate to the location where you saved the file (typically your desktop). You will see the set-up icon, which should look similar to the following:

malwarebytes exe icon

  1. Double-click the mbam-setup icon.
  2. The Setup Language dialog box will appear. From the drop-down arrow, click the language you want.
  3. You will see Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Setup Wizard window, which should look similar to the following:

malwarebytes wizard

  1. Click Next. You will see the License Agreement dialog box.
  2. Click the radio button in front of I accept the agreement. You will see the Setup dialog box.
  3. In the Select Destination Location dialog box, click Next.
  4. In the Start Menu Folder dialog box, click Next.
  5. In the Select Additional Tasks dialog box, click Next.
  6. Click Install.
  7. After installation is complete, you will see the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Setup Wizard window again, which should look similar to the following:

finish window

  1. Click Finish. The main screen for Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will appear, which should look similar to the following:

Malwarebytes' main menu screen

  1. To use the application, follow the directions on how to use the Anti-Malware application.

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Last updated March 10, 2010