Can't scan an individual file

[Tom_1989]

Hi,

 

I'm new to Malwarebytes 2.0. I've noticed that in windows 8.1, there is no option to scan an individual file when you right click on it. This is a feature that I have seen on almost every-other anti-malware program. The only way I can currently do this is to search for the file through the custom scan option. 

 

Is this the norm or am I missing something?

 

Cheers

[KenW]

In Settings > General Settings > Explorer Context Menu Entry > make sure the Yes box is checked

[rwharold]

Go to General Settings and check YES for Explorer Context Menu Entry. That will solve your problem. Hope this helps.

[Tom_1989]

In Settings > General Settings > Explorer Context Menu Entry > make sure the Yes box is checked

 

Thank you. This solved it

[Firefox]

Hello and

Just to add an illustration...

In version 2.0x you have to enable that feature (if not already done). To enable it do this:

• Open Malwarebytes
• Go to Settings Tab
• Go to General Settings Button
• Explorer context menu entry: Select Yes

[KenW]

That option should be checked as a default and it wasn't on my installs.

[Firefox]

In version 2 that option IS NOT checked on a default install. User has the option to go an check it after an install is performed.

[KenW]

I am just saying, that it should be checked with default install. Most users expect it to be like every other program out there.

Then, again, many users don't go through the settings first !!!!!

 

The End   LOL

[Firefox]

I am just saying, that it should be checked with default install. Most users expect it to be like every other program out there.

Then, again, many users don't go through the settings first !!!!!

 

The End   LOL

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[daledoc1]

I am just saying, that it should be checked with default install. Most users expect it to be like every other program out there.

 

Actually, IIRC it was disabled by default in version 2 because very few basic users use that feature.

When it is enabled, most routine PROGRAM updates require a system restart.

To eliminate the need for that reboot for many basic users after most routine program updates, the feature was set to "default - OFF".

 

Cheers,