Latest update on November 6, 2016 at 03:33 PM by Olivia Long .
MalwareByte is an effective anti-malware software that removes infections and other malicious software from the computer. It is available for free and can be downloaded from the internet. However, the MalwareByte anti-malware software must be updated regularly for effectiveness and security. MalwareBytes's automatic updates are available for free and can be configured for Windows XP and Windows Vista. In a Windows XP operating system, the runupdateterminate option can be used for automatic updates of MalwareByte. For Windows Vista, the update-terminate option in the argument ensures automatic updates are downloaded for MalwareBytes according to the period specified.
MalwareByte's Anti-Malware is a good software to remove infections:if you're using the free version, here's how to configure the automatic update of the program.
Under XP
Here are the steps for Windows XP:
Click Start > All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> Scheduled Tasks.
Choose Create a scheduled task .
. Click Next , then Browse ...
, then ... Select the file C:Program FilesMalwarebytes' Anti-Malwarembame
Choose a name for the scheduled task and then choose from these choices:
Everyday
Every week
Every month
Once
When my computer starts
At the opening of a session
Click on Next and other choices available (Your choice).
and other choices available (Your choice). Click Next . If you do not want a password, there is a small modification in the register or you'll get an error. Run this file to make the change. To restore the default, you must run this file.
. If you do not want a password, there is a small modification in the register or you'll get an error. Run this file to make the change. To restore the default, you must run this file. Click Done .
. Right-click on this new task and then Properties. In Run, add / runupdateterminate. Observe the space after the quotes. It provides: "C:ProgramFilesMalwarebytes' Anti-Malwarembame" / runupdateterminate
You can do the same for automatic scanning. The commands for:
A quick scan: /scan -terminate
A full scan: /scan -full -terminate
Under Vista
Click on Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> Task Scheduler.
In the Task Scheduler, right in the Actions column, choose Create a basic task.
Set the desired name (eg Update MBAM).
Select the frequency of update:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Once
When starting the computer
At the opening of a session
and more.....
Click Next and other choices are available.
Click Next and then select Start a program and click on Next.
and click on Next. Click on Browse and select the file C:Program Files Malwarebytes' Anti-Malwarembame
In argument, put /update -terminate then click Next.
then click Next. Check the box to open the task properties and click Finish.
A new window will open, go to the General tab, check Run with highest privileges and click OK.
For the automatic scan, the procedure is the same as for XP!