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Two Methods:Using the Start MenuUsing the Shortcut from the Desktop

Hello and Welcome, If you are reading this article you want to know how to scan for rootkits in malwarebytes 2.0 right? Yes, of course you do. So keep on reading

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EditMethod 1 of 2: Using the Start Menu

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    Click on start menu.

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  2. 2
    Then search for "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" (Without the quotes)
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    Click on the one just says Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
  4. 4
    Click on the Settings tab from inside Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

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    Then click on Detection and Protection sub-tab from inside Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    Check the box that says Scan for rootkits.

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EditMethod 2 of 2: Using the Shortcut from the Desktop

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    Double-Click (or click) on the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware shortcut on your desktop.

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    Click on the Settings tab from inside Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

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    Then click on Detection and Protection sub-tab from inside Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

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  4. 4
    Check the box that says Scan for rootkits.

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EditTips

  • This is recommended for 32-bit Systems, but there some 64-bit rootkits out there
  • This will also enable rootkit scanning in al scan options: Threat Scan, Custom scan and Hyper scan rather than just being enabled in Custom scan
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EditWarnings

  • If you have a Windows 8 system and you enable this feature, Malwarebytes could be prone to crashing a lot

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