Manually update your database in Malwarebytes for Windows

Malwarebytes for Windows automatically performs database updates and scheduled scans. You can also manually update to the latest database version for your protections. There are two different ways to manually check for updates. See below for instructions on the method you prefer.

Check for updates from Malwarebytes Dashboard

1. Open Malwarebytes for Windows.

2. Click the word Current to the right of Updates. This word may be different if your protection database is not up to date.
   

3. Malwarebytes for Windows will check for any protection database updates. This process may take a few moments.

Check for updates from Windows desktop

1. At the bottom right corner of your desktop task bar, click the up arrow to show hidden program icons.
   
   
   
2. Click the Malwarebytes icon. This will bring up a context menu.

3. Click Check for Updates in the context menu.
   

4. This will open Malwarebytes for Windows and check for any protection database updates. This process may take a few moments.

Additional information

• Automatic updates and scans do not run in Malwarebytes for Windows Premium