Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to prevent Malwarebytes from starting up with your computer and displaying those annoying upgrade popups. With that said, I still value Malwarebytes as a second opinion to scan my PC on demand when I want to run it. I have Symantec Endpoint installed on my computer, so I have no need for MBAM Premium. It is not a good idea to run the Malwarebytes Premium program along with another antivirus product.

Having more than one program monitoring your security in real-time will slow down your computer and can actually DECREASE your security. Once installed on your computer it will generate a popup up to three times a day asking you to buy an upgrade to the premium version for real time monitoring.

Version 3.0 and higher of Malwarebytes acts less like a run-on-demand application and more like a super annoying antivirus wannabe program. For years we have recommended that our customers have MBAM installed on their computers to scan on demand.

Malwarebytes is a useful tool for finding and removing malware when you are using cut-rate or free antivirus software. We have been receiving a lot of calls in our Service Centers and on our Compute This Radio Show about the newest version of MBAM and the annoying Malwarebytes Premium Trial Expired popups it generates.

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