Malwarebytes is a popular anti-malware software that helps protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other malicious software. While it's a great tool to have on your computer, there may come a time when you need to uninstall it. In this article, we'll show you how to uninstall Malwarebytes from your computer.
Method 1: Uninstall Malwarebytes via Add/Remove Programs
The easiest way to uninstall Malwarebytes is through the Add/Remove Programs feature in Windows. Here's how:
- Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel.
- Click on Programs and Features (or Add/Remove Programs).
- Find Malwarebytes in the list of installed programs.
- Click on Malwarebytes and select Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
After the uninstallation process is complete, it's recommended that you restart your computer.
Method 2: Uninstall Malwarebytes via Malwarebytes Support Tool
If you're having trouble uninstalling Malwarebytes via the Add/Remove Programs feature, you can use the Malwarebytes Support Tool to remove it. Here's how:
- Download the Malwarebytes Support Tool from the official Malwarebytes website.
- Run the Support Tool and select the option to Uninstall Malwarebytes.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
Again, it's recommended that you restart your computer after the uninstallation process is complete.
Method 3: Uninstall Malwarebytes via Command Prompt
If you prefer using the command prompt, you can also uninstall Malwarebytes via this method. Here's how:
- Click on the Start menu and search for "Command Prompt".
- Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator".
- Type in "wmic" and press Enter.
- Type in "product get name" and press Enter.
- Find Malwarebytes in the list and take note of the exact name.
- Type in "product where name='exact name'" (replace "exact name" with the name of Malwarebytes) and press Enter.
- Type in "product where name='exact name' call uninstall" (again, replace "exact name" with the name of Malwarebytes) and press Enter.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
Once again, it's recommended that you restart your computer after the uninstallation process is complete.
Conclusion
Uninstalling Malwarebytes from your computer is a simple process, and there are multiple ways to do it. Whether you prefer using the Add/Remove Programs feature, the Malwarebytes Support Tool, or the command prompt, you can easily remove this anti-malware software from your computer. If you run into any issues, don't hesitate to contact the Malwarebytes support team for further assistance.
