Malwarebytes provides detailed installation instructions on their website - http://www.malwarebytes.com/support/guides.

    Malwarebytes for Windows runs on computers with Windows 10 and Windows 11.

      Please note that you should use the FREE version if you also have the Saint Mary's-provided Bitdefender software installed on your computer. The FREE version of Malwarebytes will not conflict with Bitdefender, but the Trial and Premium versions will. You will need to change Malwarebytes from Trial to Free as soon as the software is installed. You are welcome to purchase the Premium version of Malwarebytes for your computer if you wish, but please uninstall any existing security software from your computer first.

    Malwarebytes for Mac runs on computers with macOS version 10.15 or later.

      Please note that you should use the FREE version if you also have the Saint Mary's-provided Bitdefender software installed on your computer. The FREE version of Malwarebytes will not conflict with Bitdefender, but the Trial and Premium versions will. You will need to change Malwarebytes from Trial to Free as soon as the software is installed. You are welcome to purchase the Premium version of Malwarebytes for your computer if you wish, but please uninstall any existing security software from your computer first.

    Please note that Bitdefender's installation instructions assume that your computer is able to fully start up and has a working Internet connection.

    • Students: If you are unable to access the Internet from your computer and you live on campus or locally during the academic year, please contact the ResNet Office for assistance.
    • Students: If you are unable to access the Internet from your computer and you do not live locally (studying abroad) or it is during a break in the academic year or during the summer, please contact your internet Service Provider (ISP) or visit a computer service professional for assistance.
    • Faculty/Staff: If you would like assistance with your College-provided computer, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@saintmarys.edu. Information Technology is unable to provide assistance with faculty/staff personally-owned computers beyond these instructions.

    As a reminder, instructions for installing and using Bitdefender, the security software that Saint Mary's College provides to all students, faculty, and staff for College-owned and personally-owned computers, are available at http://www.saintmarys.edu/virus.


    Students: If you need additional assistance, please contact the ResNet Office at resnet@saintmarys.edu, 574-284-5319, or complete a ResNet Problem Report Form at http://fixit.saintmarys.edu.

    Faculty/Staff: If you would like assistance with your College-provided computer, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@saintmarys.edu. Information Technology is unable to provide assistance with faculty/staff personally-owned computers beyond these instructions.


Last Modified August 2, 2022