Configure notifications settings related to scans, Real-Time Protection, updates, and subscription status in the Notifications tab of the Settings screen in Malwarebytes for Windows version 4. Malwarebytes Premium subscribers can pause notifications from displaying, using the Play Mode feature. Access notifications settings by clicking the Settings gear on the top-right corner of the Dashboard, then selecting the Notifications tab.
Notifications
Notification windows pop-up in the lower right corner of your screen, outside of the Malwarebytes interface, unless indicated otherwise.
Show a monthly security summary
Available for paid and trial users.
Enable this setting to receive a summary of detected threats via an in-app pop-up. By default, this toggle is enabled.
Show all notifications in Windows notification area
Available for paid, trial, and free users.
Enable or disable non-critical Malwarebytes notifications appearing in the Windows notification area. By default, this toggle is enabled.
Hide notifications when scheduled scans complete without threats detected
Available for paid and trial users.
Enable or disable notifications for completed scheduled scans that include no threats detected. By default, this toggle is disabled.
Alert me if any Real-Time Protection modules are turned off
Available for paid and trial users.
Enable this setting to receive notifications when a Real-Time Protection module is disabled. By default, this toggle is enabled.
Close non-critical notifications after
Available for paid, trial, and free users.
In the drop-down menu, set the duration for the notification display time, or choose to keep Malwarebytes notifications open until you manually close them.
Marketing preferences
Show promotional notifications from Malwarebytes
Available for paid, trial, and free users.
Enable this setting to receive promotional notifications from Malwarebytes in the lower right corner of your screen, outside of the Malwarebytes interface. This setting does not impact promotional notifications displayed in the Malwarebytes app window, and is enabled by default for all users.
Scan reminder
Available for paid, trial, and free users.
Get reminded to run a scan when new files or or programs are downloaded
Enable this setting to receive a scan reminder after a new file or program is downloaded. This setting is enabled by default for free users. Once enabled, use the Notify me drop-down to select how often you want to be reminded. Options include:
- Hourly
- Daily
- Weekly (recommended)
- Every 2 weeks
Get notified when a scan hasn't been run after a specified number of days
Enable this setting to receive periodic notifications to run a scan with Malwarebytes. Once enabled, use the Notify me after drop-down to select how often you want to be reminded. Options include:
- 1 day
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 30 days
Play Mode
Available for paid and trial users.
Enable Play Mode to hide Malwarebytes notifications when certain applications are in use. We recommend enabling this feature during movies, gaming, and presentations. Add apps to Play mode to prevent notifications displaying when using them. If a notification occurs that requires user action, it is displayed after you close the apps that are added in Play Mode.
To add an application to Play Mode:
- Click Add.
- Enter the app's full path or file name into the File name field, or to navigate to the file location.
- Click Done.
To remove apps added to Play Mode, click the trash bin icon next to the app entry.
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