The genuine mbam.exe file is a software component of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version by Malwarebytes. "Mbam.exe" is one of three primary executable processes for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. (There are two others, "mbamgui.exe" for the graphic user interface, and "mbamservice.exe", involved in the paid version's real-time protection and scheduling of scans and updates.) If the paid version is activated, "mbam.exe" is set to activate at Windows boot time; the free version must be run manually and only scans for malware. It is in "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\mbam.exe" and can be uninstalled through the Control Panel by selecting "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware", (the word "version" may appear). Some malware is written to prevent Malwarebytes and anti-viruses from starting; if "mbam.exe" will not start, Malwarebytes provides a "Chameleon tool" to deal with that. Founded in 2008 by Marcin Kleczynski (still CEO) and Bruce Harrison, Malwarebytes has a rapidly growing customer base, (over 1000% in one year), and recently relocated to Santa Clara, CA, USA.
MbAM stands for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the mbam.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Mbam.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The mbam.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\ or C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 9,926,112 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 7,229,752 bytes and 30 more variants.
Mbam.exe is digitally signed. The file is not a Windows system file. Mbam.exe is a Verisign signed file. The program has no visible window.
Mbam.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 13% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with mbam.exe, you can also do the following:
turn to the software company, Malwarebytes, for advice
uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version or Malwarebytes
If mbam.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 10% dangerous. The file size is 7,229,752 bytes (28% of all occurrences), 9,926,112 bytes, 13,179,660 bytes, 887,432 bytes or 8,534,480 bytes.
The file has a digital signature. It is not a Windows system file. It is a Verisign signed file. The program is not visible.
Mbam.exe is able to monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with mbam.exe, you can also do the following:
uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Malwarebytes or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version
If mbam.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 21% dangerous. The file size is 6,970,168 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 6,554,424 bytes or 727,456 bytes.
The mbam.exe file is not a Windows core file. The mbam.exe file is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature.
Mbam.exe is able to monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with mbam.exe, you can also do the following:
turn to the software company, Malwarebytes, for advice
uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version
If mbam.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder, the security rating is 24% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes.
If mbam.exe is located in the user's profile folder, the security rating is 24% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mbam.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mbam.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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Summary: Average user rating of mbam.exe:
based on 11 votes with 7 user comments.
9 users think mbam.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user thinks mbam.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving mbam issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with mbam. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the mbam.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of mbam.exe: based on 11 votes with 7 user comments. 9 users think mbam.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user thinks mbam.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.