The transition from the trial version to the free version is completely automatic and you won’t be required to do anything to make it happen.Īnd in case you’re wondering, the free version will do a fantastic job of tracking down and removing any malware that might be on your machine even without all the extra bells and whistles that come with the commercial version.īottom line: You indeed clicked the right download link and you WILL end up with the free version of Malwarebytes after the 14 day trial period ends.īy the way, I happen to think this is a great way for a software company to get you to try the trial version of their software because it gives you a chance to try the commercial version during the free trial period but automatically switch to the free version if you ultimately decide that’s what you want to do.
You won’t have to download and install anything else. What will happen is the trial version will automatically revert to the free version and the extra features available in the commercial version will stop working. When you download the free version of Malwarebytes you’re actually downloading the trial version (as you’ve obviously discovered).īut don’t worry, after the 14 day trial period is over your Malwarebytes installation won’t stop working and you won’t be charged for the commercial version. I really wish they’d clearly explain how the download works, but since they have yet to do it I’ll explain it here… Malwarebytes recently merged their free version with the trial version of their commercial (paid) program. And truth be told, that’s the version you actually downloaded and installed. To answer your question, Malwarebytes does indeed still offer a free version. Rick’s answer: I really appreciate your kind words about my blog, Phyllis. What ‘s going on? Do they no longer offer a free version of Malwarebytes? I even uninstalled it and downloaded it again to make sure, but it just installed the trial version again. I know for a fact that I clicked the link to download the free version. I clicked the link you provided and downloaded it, but after the program was installed it said I have 14 days left in my free trial? In one of your posts you recommend running periodic malware scans with the free version of Malwarebytes. I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I love the info you provide. That is why I said MBAM should enter AV-test when they function as companion malware protection of Windows Defender.Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! The designed "weakness" of MBAM (only contains recent malware, no old ZOO virus fingerprints in the database), is compensated the strength of WD/MSE (largest user data base in the world). The "designed" weakness of MSE (always dramatically low on < 5 weeks protection, because MS malware analysis cycle is designed to feed the monthly malicious software removal tool) is compensated by the strenght of MBAM (focus on recent, last three months malware and younger, as a companion protection). The in the wild protection of WD/MSE of malware of five weeks and older is on par (or better) as top tier AV's. The in the wild protection of MBAM of last two months and recent is on par (or better) with top tier AV's. WD uses less resources as MSE at Win8 and higher.
People lucky enough to have a MBAM life time lisence running Windows 8.1 should definitely consider the combo Windows Defender (not MSE) with MBAM Pro V2.