What to Know

• Windows: Find Malwarebytes in thePrograms and Featuresarea of Control Panel to delete it.
• Mac: Open the program and clickHelp>Uninstall Malwarebytes>Uninstall.
• If you can't uninstall Malwarebytes, close all other programs or log in as admin and try again.

This article explains how to uninstall Malwarebytes from your Mac or Windows computer.

How to Remove Malwarebytes on Windows

Windows includes a straightforward process for deleting programs like this one.First, disable other antivirus software if any is running, and then follow these steps:

1. Open Control Panel by typingControl Panelin the search box and then selecting it from the results.

2. SelectUninstall a program.

   

3. Find and select the entry forMalwarebytesin Programs and Features, and then chooseUninstall/changeat the top of the list.

   

4. SelectYeson the User Account Control prompt.

5. SelectRemove Malwarebytes.

   

6. Select theUninstall Malwarebytes Anywaylink at the bottom.

   

7. SelectSkip surveyto continue.

   

8. ChooseUninstallto start the deletion process.

   

Deleting Malwarebytes might mean that your computer no longer has antivirus protection.Check out our list of free antivirus apps to ensure you have something.

How to Remove Malwarebytes on Mac

You can uninstall Malwarebytes in macOS through the program's Help menu. Here's what that looks like:

1. Open Malwarebytes and selectHelp>Uninstall Malwarebytes.

   

   Now would be a good time to turn off any other antivirus apps that are also running. This will help to avoid uninstallation conflicts.

2. SelectUninstall.
   

   

3. Enter the admin password when asked, and then clickOK.

   

Even though Malwarebytes has been uninstalled, there may be leftover files on your computer. To rid your system of these files completely, use a product such as App Cleaner & Uninstaller, which removes these remains from your system.

What to Do When Malwarebytes Won't Uninstall

Can't delete Malwarebytes? Here are some things to try:

1. Log in as a user with admin rights. Both Windows and Mac require this.

2. Close any other apps that don't need to be open, and then try to delete Malwarebytes again.

3. If you're on Windows, boot into Safe Mode first.

4. Contact Malwarebytes for help. They might have more specific directions or a tool that can help you uninstall Malwarebytes.