Malwarebytes is a popular antivirus software that provides real-time protection against malware, viruses, and other online threats. While it???s a great tool for keeping your computer safe, there may be times when you need to turn it off. In this article, we???ll show you how to do just that.
Why Turn Off Malwarebytes?
Before we dive into the process of turning off Malwarebytes, let???s talk about why you might want to do it in the first place. One of the most common reasons is that Malwarebytes may be causing conflicts with another program or app on your computer. Additionally, you may need to turn it off temporarily to install a new program or update an existing one.
How to Turn Off Malwarebytes
Turning off Malwarebytes is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps:
- Open the Malwarebytes application on your computer.
- Click on the ???Settings??? tab at the top of the screen.
- Select ???Protection??? from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Toggle the switch next to ???Real-Time Protection??? to the off position.
That???s it! Malwarebytes will now be turned off until you turn it back on again.
Disabling Malwarebytes Temporarily
If you only need to disable Malwarebytes temporarily, you can use the ???Disable for??? feature. This will turn off Malwarebytes for a specified period of time and then automatically turn it back on again. Here???s how to do it:
- Open the Malwarebytes application on your computer.
- Click on the ???Protection??? tab at the top of the screen.
- Select ???Advanced Settings??? from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Scroll down to the ???Disable Malwarebytes for??? section.
- Select the amount of time you want Malwarebytes to be disabled for.
Malwarebytes will now be disabled for the specified period of time and then automatically turned back on.
Re-Enabling Malwarebytes
When you???re ready to turn Malwarebytes back on, simply follow the same steps above and toggle the switch next to ???Real-Time Protection??? to the on position. If you disabled Malwarebytes temporarily, it will automatically turn back on once the specified time period has elapsed.
Conclusion
Knowing how to turn off Malwarebytes is an important skill for any computer user. Whether you???re experiencing conflicts with other programs or need to disable it temporarily, the process is simple and easy to follow. Remember to turn Malwarebytes back on once you???re done to ensure your computer stays protected against online threats.
