Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.12 (May 5th, 2008)

Well, I have installed MBAM on my PC, where SAS also resides. I have set both programs into action to scan the whole PC. SAS did the job in 25 minutes and 25 seconds. MBAM used a staggering 47 minutes and 52 seconds (!) for the same job.

The same ammount of files was scanned by both programs too.

I stay with SAS. Maybe the Malwarebytes company pays the sites that promote it in any form?

 

No one is asking you to change. And who said anything about promoting? I said the malware removers on the forums use the program. You brought up promotion.

And FYI, Malwarebytes performs a full scan (not quick scan) on my system comprised of two hard drives with a combined 63.5 GB of data in under 10 minutes.

 

Answered HERE

 

FWIW I have a paid subscription to both SAS and MBAM. Both programs were updated and a quick scan performed a few minutes ago. Pay special attention to the amount of files/items scanned.

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SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 05/06/2008 at 08:25 PM

Application Version : 4.1.1036

Core Rules Database Version : 3453
Trace Rules Database Version: 1445

Scan type : Quick Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:03:04

Memory items scanned : 420
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 370
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 5848
File threats detected : 0

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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.12
Database version: 726

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 34284
Time elapsed: 2 minute(s), 51 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

 

I did full scans, not quick scans. And it was done on a Vista Ultimate 64 bits PC. With AMD5600+ CPU and 3Gb RAM.

I stand by the figures that I made public here.

 

Another reason one might choose to use Rogue Remover, is that it has an incredibly fast scan.

 

Each program counts "items, objects, etc." differently - that's why you are seeing the large difference in the "numbers". We report ACTUAL files processed, MBAM (appears to) report the number of database/trace items "looked at" against the file set. It (MBAM) essentially has a large set of traces that it looks for in specific locations and I believe that's what it's counting. I don't believe there is any "right" way to count items - it's really up to the vendor.

 

Heya Nick! Nick is correct in assuming that. We count the following:

1. Memory items processed
2. GUIDs processed.
3. Files processed.

And then add it all together to produce a total items scanned number. I really do not think that a few seconds off of the quick scan time should demerit SuperAntiSpyware. I believe SAS is a great product with a bright future and as you can see excels in the 'Full Scan' category. MBAM's quick scan should be used more than it's full scan, we actually developed it for that purpose.

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If you are so on friendly terms with eachother i propose you team up together to make something that bring malware writers to tears and despair. LOL.

 

Are MBAM as good as people says? Any tests that show how it does in detection and removal? I haven't got to much faith in it.

 

Hi,

faith in it ? I can't tell, but experiences with its paid version--so so. the feeling about it---numb. It does not make me feel exciting, or feel it being different.

perhaps some can come forward to change my minds, until then I am fully convinced it as such. Big thunder, small rain drops.

 

Geez Louise, some of the commentary here! Hey guys, MBAM is a developing and promising anti-malware program, not "the pox", nor is it the next coming either! Time will tell with this program as it does with all others. I like it and support it.

 

Works for me too. Some folks need something to criticize.

 

In our view, it's US (anti-malware vendors) against THEM (the spyware) so we are willing to work with anyone to better the fight against spyware! We have shared samples and ideas with some of the biggest names in the industry, and are happy to help in any way we can!

 

Hi,
sharing ideas, exchanging samples are the encouraging news, but

how about self regulating among the vendors--ever come into your minds, at all ?

Weeding out bad apples are the foremost step you(AS vendors) need to consider before users can place a real faith on AS applications.

 

Are you talking about these bad apples ?
http://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php

 

Would you care to be more specific? Self regulate what aspect?

 

Hi,
these perhaps are very bad apples, but some may argue those lists are of one single vendor's view, lacking convincing authority, by the same token, if these names were the result of a number of good standing AS vendors' policing work, IMO, the impact would have been much greater and dramatically different.

Hoping the reply may have answered Nick's question too.

 

Wow! That RogueRemover FREE sure scans fast!! Like a couple of seconds, maybe. A great tool.

 

Page,

Only because it checks for directories of the application. RogueRemover is not as thorough scanner as Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware however we have kept it around because it has a much wider range of rogues. Hope that clears that up!