Description: This article contains some of the most frequently asked questions about Malwarebytes Antimalware from Winter 2019.

Q: What is Malwarebytes Antimalware?
A: Malwarebytes Antimalware is software that helps protect your computer from malicious software that can end up on your system.

Q: How is this different from an antivirus software?
A: Malwarebytes covers malware in general, which can include different items such as adware, trojans and other general malicious software that can infect the computer.

Q: Can I use this with an antivirus software?
A: Malwarebytes does not typically conflict with common antivirus software such as McAfee, Norton or ESET and can be used at the same time.

Q: Is Malwarebytes free?
A: Malwarebytes does have a free basic version for scanning and manual cleaning of software on your PC.

Q: What is the difference between the free and paid versions?
A: The premium version includes real time protection where it will actively protect your computer. It also has the ability to set up scheduled scans, while the free version will only scan when manually started.

Q: How do I renew Malwarebytes?
A: If you are running a trial or free version, you will simply need to upgrade from the software, and you will put in your purchase information. If you had purchased a retail version for activation originally, you will need to simply sign in on the account online to set up a renewal. Malwarebytes can then run on automated renewals through your card, but if you would prefer manual renewals, you will need to speak with Malwarebytes support for further assistance.

Q: Does Micro Center provide technical support for Malwarebytes?
A: If purchased from Micro Center within the last 90 days, we can ensure the software is installed properly for you to use on your PC. Any technical support after 90 days will need to go through Malwarebytes directly.

Q: Where can I get Malwarebytes?
A: Full versions of the program are avialable from Micro Center as a retail or service package. Trial versions of Malwarebytes software can also be downloaded from their website at https://www.malwarebytes.com/.