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Q&A: How can I remove Malwarebytes from my PC?

Posted on November 15, 2023

Question from Oliver: I’ve been using Malwarebytes for several years with good results but it recently started causing my computer (Lenovo laptop with Windows 10) to freeze up.

I know it’s Malwarebytes that’s causing the freeze-ups because when I use Autoruns to prevent it from loading automatically with Windows the problem goes away.

I did some research and found out that Malwarebytes apparently doesn’t play well with certain computers running Windows 10, so I’d like to just remove it from my hard drive.

The problem is when I try to uninstall it I get an error saying it wasn’t successfully uninstalled.

Can you tell me what I need to do in order to completely remove Malwarebytes from my PC?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Are antivirus software makers intentionally spreading malware?

Posted on March 18, 2023

I don’t usually subscribe to conspiracy theories, and the last thing I would ever want to do is create one.

That being said, I have often wondered to myself whether the antivirus software companies could be creating malware and spreading it over the Internet in order to perpetuate the demand for their products.

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Q&A: Is Microsoft Defender just as good as other antivirus apps?

Posted on February 8, 2023

Question from Darryl: I have always understood Windows’ built-in “Microsoft Defender” antivirus app to be inferior to other antivirus programs.

But yesterday I heard that might no longer be the case.

What’s your opinion about Microsoft Defender?

Is it really just as good as the third-party antivirus programs that are being sold today?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Why won’t Microsoft Defender turn on after removing McAfee?

Posted on January 2, 2023

Question from Ray: I know that Microsoft Defender disables itself if it detects a second antivirus is running but that it’s supposed to automatically turn back on if you remove the other antivirus program.

Well I recently uninstalled McAfee expecting Windows Defender to turn back on, but it didn’t. I keep getting a message saying my computer is unprotected.

Why is this happening and how can I fix it? [Read more…]

Why I use Malwarebytes on all of my computers

Posted on December 18, 2022

Note: This post is is not an ad for Malwarebytes. I’m not affiliated with them in any way and they didn’t pay me to write this post. I’m simply a very happy customer.

And now, on to the post…

I’m frequently asked which antivirus app I use and recommend, and truth be told, that answer changes over time as some antivirus tools get better and others get worse.

But for the last couple of years my answer has remained the same: Malwarebytes

Why? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]