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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.65.1.1000 100.00%

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.65.1.1000

What is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware?

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM) is a computer application that finds and removes malware. MBAM claims to be intended to find malware that other anti-virus and anti-spyware programs generally miss, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware. MBAM scans in batch mode, rather than scanning all files opened, reducing interference if on-demand anti-malware software is also running on the computer.

About  (from Malwarebytes)

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware combines powerful new technologies designed to seek out, destroy, and prevent malware infections. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an easy-to-use anti-malware application available in both a Free and PRO version. The Free version is well-known for its detection and removal capabilities, and the PR...  Read more

Overview

Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named mbam.exe. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 12.74 MB (13,356,253 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.malwarebytes.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 12.74 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.65.1.1000

Program executable:mbam.exe
Name:Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Path:C:\malwarebytes\mbam.exe
MD5:face86abdf4ce94989a9da4849498ec7
(From the publisher) “Malware is big and malware is bad. Your computer is constantly at risk from infection by malware including viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers and spyware. Malwarebytes specializes in fighting malware....”
Additional files:
  • mbam.dll - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  • mbamcore.dll
  • mbamext.dll
  • mbamgui.exe
  • mbamnet.dll
  • mbampt.exe
  • mbamscheduler.exe
  • mbamservice.exe
  • vbalsgrid6.ocx (by vbAccelerator) - vbAccelerator VB6 SGrid Control 2.0
  • ssubtmr6.dll (by vbAccelerator) - SSubTmr6 (Subclassing and Timer Assistant, modified for configurable message response, multi control support and bug fixed for timer errors.)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • mbam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{99247053-7B6E-466C-B972-B3B2F9F06951}' (runs on registration).
2 Services
  • mbamservice.exe runs as a service named 'MBAMService' (MBAMService) "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware service".
  • mbamscheduler.exe runs as a service named 'MBAMScheduler' (MBAMScheduler) "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scheduler".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

mbamgui.exe
Memory:3.42 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0057995761%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00319454%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00260503%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:222,028
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:604 Bytes
435.61 KB average
mbamscheduler.exe
Memory:3.07 MB
Total CPU:0.0016147701%
Kernel CPU:0.00063661%
User CPU:0.00097816%
CPU cycles/sec:63,174
I/O reads/min:1.22 KB
I/O writes/min:1.4 KB
mbamservice.exe
Memory:104.61 MB
Total CPU:0.0123290581%
Kernel CPU:0.00776617%
User CPU:0.00456289%
CPU cycles/sec:15,562,974
Switches/sec:7
I/O reads/min:8.13 MB
I/O writes/min:16.47 KB

How do I remove Malwarebytes Anti-Malware?

You can uninstall Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.65.1.1000, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win 10 4%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 88.46%
Windows Vista 3.85%
Windows XP 3.85%
Windows 10 3.85%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 64.71%
Windows 7 Professional 11.76%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
Windows Vista Ultimate 5.88%
Windows 8 Pro 5.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

69.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 69.57%
  Austria 8.70%
  Hong Kong 4.35%
  France 4.35%
  Germany 4.35%
  Canada 4.35%
  United Kingdom 4.35%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 27.27%
Hewlett-Packard 22.73%
Dell 18.18%
Toshiba 18.18%
ASUS 9.09%
Lenovo 4.55%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L505 6.25%
NVIDIA 132-CK-NF78 6.25%
MSI MS-7696 6.25%
Hewlett-Packard 320-1030 6.25%
ACER Aspire M5620 6.25%
LENOVO 4270CTO 6.25%

About Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a PC security program that finds and removes malware created by Malwarebytes.
Publisher URL: www.malwarebytes.org

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