[SOLVED]Malwarebytes - how to exclude some extensions from scanning?

[makinero]

Malwarebytes - how to exclude some extensions from scanning?

[Boggin]

I've had a look through the Settings in my free version of MBAM and I don't think that is an option.

It's rare that I run a scan with MBAM as it usually takes about 40 mins to complete and the odd time I've have run it, I've went away and got on with something else - so have never seen what it scans, but if you are going to exclude some items then that could leave your machine vulnerable.

[makinero]

Malwarebytes not very functional tool and small signature malware database!
But only a test and see that the tool for amateurs.

[Boggin]

MBAM does do a robust antimalware scan and has had some positive results for some - it can also do a rootkit scan.

While I don't know the size of its database or where you have gotten that info from, it uses heuristics like any other scanner.

I prefer to rely on my Norton Security but if I want a more robust scan, I will use ESET Free Online Scanner - but this is getting away from your original request.

[makinero]

I test a lot of different little popular applications. My computer is free from malware, but some "rare" applications(Created by self-taught) man may contain malicious code, but most often it is FALSE.

[Julian]

here you go nothing like going to the software creators site to see instructions https://www.malwarebytes.org/support/guides/mbam/MalwareExclusions.html

[makinero]

here you go nothing like going to the software creators site to see instructions https://www.malwarebytes.org/support/guides/mbam/MalwareExclusions.html

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Exclude
Add File
Add Folder

Julian - and so what?
I asked for the Add Extension !!!!!

how to exclude some extensions from scanning?

[Julian]

oh that's unfortunate if you read in this forum post it looks like they don't add that for a reason.
https://forums.malwarebytes.org/topic/90795-exclusion-by-file-types/

[makinero]

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AV-Test certified: The best antivirus software for Windows Home User
I have always used Emsisoft - given the high detection rate and low false (information or no risk, medium risk or high)

I use Freeware : Emergency Kit Scanner 11

Emsisoft Antimalware 11
Emsisoft Internet Security 11

Emsisoft better tool compared to Malwarebytes:

[Julian]

well i'm glad you have a antivirus/malware scanner that you prefer. in my honest opinion I use System center endpoint protection (SCEP). but than again an antivirus is all preference.