daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:785662 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi,,i just purchased a lifetime copy of MBAM in CD form but want to activated it and start using it now for the real time protection,can i start a free trial and when my CD(Key)comes in activate my subscription with my key? Or do i need to wait for my CD? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:785666 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hello and , daman1: No, you don't need the CD.It would only be useful if you had -- for example -- an infected computer that could not connect to the internet. It's always better to download and install MBAM from a fresh copy of the installer here, as it will likely be a more current version of the program: Where can I download the latest version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware?(The databases, though, will always need an update after installing the program from either source.) Just use the license ID and key sent to you in the confirmation email from the reseller, Cleverbridge.Here is more info: How do I activate Malwarebytes Anti-Malware? and How to Activate the PRO Version Please let us know if you need more help. Thanks! daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:785675 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thank you,it was a CD copy from newegg i don't think I'm getting a DL key it was a CD purchase so i need to wait to get the key off the package? i currently have the free version on my PC should i uninstall that first then DL the free trial? i just want to do it right to avoid any cconflicts with a DL/install. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832562002 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:785677 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ah, OK.Thanks for the clarification. Yes, the license ID/key will be in the box (either on the CD sleeve or on a card). Until it arrives, you can activate the free, 14-day trial of PRO, if you want. Once the CD arrives, you will use the ID and key to activate the lifetime PRO license.There is no need to uninstall the Free version. Do I need to reinstall Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in order to activate the product with a genuine license key? If you run into any problems, just post back and someone will be happy to assist you. Cheers, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:785680 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Great very helpful thanks i will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:785681 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You are most welcome. Enjoy your MBAM PRO. Cheers, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:786058 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I guess ill keep this thread going vs starting another,anyway started the free trial one thing I'm not sure how to set is the updated frequency,my attachment shows how i have it at the present time,i want it to update often but not sure on how to set it up like i want it. like maybe every 20-30 mins? what does every one else use?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:786062 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi: Good questions. "Realtime" is the most "aggressive", but it's really not necessary.MBAM databases are updated 10-12 times a day (sometimes more, sometimes less). So, a typical set of scheduled tasks many of us use is:UPDATES: Hourly (with or without the flash scan option)QUICK SCAN: Daily You would set up scheduled scans a similar way: click the "add" button > select "scan" and schedule a daily scan.To avoid having scans and updates potentially occurring at the same time, I have my updates set for hourly at XX:30, and my daily scan at 05:00 PM. Note: Scheduled UPDATES occur randomly in a window +/- 15 minutes of the scheduled time; scheduled SCANS occur at the exact time they are scheduled. Also, although MBAM will *check* for updates every hour, there may or may not be a database update available each time. So, it will only download when a new set of signatures is available, typically 10-12 times a day. Note: Routine use of FULL scans is neither necessary nor recommended. Daily Quick scans should be more than enough. >>To change your current update settings, just click the "Edit" button and change it to "hourly" from the drop-down menu.Be sure to save your changes on the way out. HTH, daledoc1 P.S. Some of this will change a bit in version 2.00, but these are the features/options for 1.75. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:786065 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ok so i have both freq and repeat set to hour,it will check every hr on the hr then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:786067 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ok so i have both freq and repeat set to hour,it will check every hr on the hr then? Hi: Yes, it will be hourly on the hour, IF you set the start time as "on the hour" (e.g. 11:00). I have mine scheduled for hourly on the half-hour (XX:30).(Because I have my SCAN scheduled for 5:00 PM daily, and I don't want MBAM to try to update at the same time that it might be scanning...) Here is what my update schedule looks like: EITHER WAY, the scheduled update check will occur randomly in that window +/- 15 minutes around the scheduled time.EXAMPLE: An update check scheduled for hourly at XX:30 will occur any time between XX:15 and XX:45. Does that make sense? Cheers, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:786071 Share Posted February 2, 2014 yea great it does. So the soonest you can have it update or check for a update is every hr? you cant do every 30 mins check for and update?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:786074 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hmm no edit button? i see you have your box checked for "run flash scan after successful update" should that be checked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:786080 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That is up to you.It's not entirely necessary. daledoc1 P.S. What "edit" button do you mean? If you are talking about the forum, you will not be able to edit your posts until you have 100 posts (this policy was enacted because of prior abuse by other forum users).If you are talking about the scheduler, there is nothing to "edit" if you don't have something yet scheduled -- IOW, you can't "edit" a scheduled scan if you haven't already scheduled it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:786081 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry yes the forum edit button,,ok ill play around and see what happens,again thank you.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 2, 2014 ID:786083 Share Posted February 2, 2014 . So the soonest you can have it update or check for a update is every hr? you cant do every 30 mins check for and update?? No. that's not what I said. Please try to slow down a bit and read what I am trying to explain. You can schedule updates "realtime", or every minute or every 5 minutes or every 30 minutes or every hour or on boot, etc. etc. -- there is an entire drop-down menu with many options in the scheduler that can be customized as you wish. What I tried to explain is that the database is updated roughly 10-12 times in a 24-hour period.So, an hourly check for updates should be more than sufficient. If you want it every 5 minutes or every 30 minutes instead, that's up to you. But it's probably overkill.Remember, your first line of real-time protection should be your anti-virus (AV) -- MBAM is a supplemental, adjunctive tool to provide specialized, layered protection against the sort of threats your AV might miss. Hope this helps, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author ID:786087 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Understood,,,,re-reading everything... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 3, 2014 ID:786139 Share Posted February 3, 2014 OK, very good. Yes, the scheduler can seem a bit confusing.But it's pretty easy to configure it with simple, effective settings. BTW, there are a lot of helpful ARTICLES and VIDEOS in the helpdesk section of the forum.You might find them useful as you get to know the program. Cheers, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 4, 2014 Author ID:786676 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Got the scheduler down pat thanks for help with that,,, so onto the next question these other programs i don't understand i see one you have to pay others are free what should i do here DL and start using them? are they a separate program from MBAM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 4, 2014 ID:786679 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Hi: Glad the scheduler is working OK now. As for the other tools, most of them are free.However, some of them are specialized tools designed to help with complex malware removal.MBAR in particular is a powerful tool that is still in BETA: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showforum=116If you are not comfortable running BETA software, I would not suggest trying to use it on your own.Chameleon is a tool to help to get MBAM to install and run on a severely infected system: http://www.malwarebytes.org/chameleon/Neither of these tools should be run by the home user without expert guidance.>>If you think you might be infected, I would suggest that you please start with the advice in this pinned topic: Available Assistance For Possibly Infected Computers.One of the malware helpers will assist you with scanning and cleaning your computer. Other tools are explained here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/antiexploit/ and http://www.malwarebytes.org/downloads/#tools StartupLite is another tool that is available.It is not currently being actively developed, but it can be used, if you like.More info here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/startuplite/Forum section is here, if you need help: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showforum=117 MBSB is a PAID, SUBSCRIPTION, secure, cloud backup service integrated with MBAM.Entirely optional.More info here:http://www.malwarebytes.org/securebackup/Forum section is here, if you need help: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showforum=114 HTH, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted February 4, 2014 Author ID:786680 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ok understood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted February 4, 2014 ID:786685 Share Posted February 4, 2014 You are most welcome.Glad to be of help. Thanks for your support, daledoc1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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