Malwarebytes is a popular antivirus software that can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Android devices. While the traditional way of installing Malwarebytes is through the graphical user interface (GUI), there are situations where you might want to install it through the command line. This article will guide you through the steps of installing Malwarebytes through the command line interface (CLI) on Windows operating system.
Why Install Malwarebytes Through Command Line?
There are several reasons why you might want to install Malwarebytes through the command line interface:
- You want to install Malwarebytes on a remote machine that doesn't have a GUI.
- You want to automate the installation process.
- You want to deploy Malwarebytes across multiple machines.
Whatever your reason may be, installing Malwarebytes through the command line is a simple and straightforward process.
Prerequisites
Before you begin the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
- Administrator access to the machine on which you want to install Malwarebytes.
- The Malwarebytes installation file in MSI format.
- The command prompt or PowerShell on your machine.
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install Malwarebytes through the command line:
- Open the command prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
- Navigate to the directory where the Malwarebytes installation file is located using the "cd" command.
- Enter the following command to install Malwarebytes:
msiexec /i "mbam-setup-x.x.x.xxxx.msi" /quiet /norestartMake sure to replace "mbam-setup-x.x.x.xxxx.msi" with the name of the Malwarebytes installation file that you have.
The "/quiet" flag ensures that the installation process happens silently without any user interaction. The "/norestart" flag ensures that the machine doesn't restart after the installation process is complete.
Once the installation process is complete, Malwarebytes will be installed on your machine.
Uninstallation Steps
If you want to uninstall Malwarebytes through the command line, follow these steps:
- Open the command prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
- Enter the following command to uninstall Malwarebytes:
msiexec /x "{GUID}" /quiet /norestartMake sure to replace "{GUID}" with the actual GUID of the Malwarebytes installation. You can find the GUID by navigating to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" in the registry editor and searching for "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware".
The "/quiet" flag ensures that the uninstallation process happens silently without any user interaction. The "/norestart" flag ensures that the machine doesn't restart after the uninstallation process is complete.
Once the uninstallation process is complete, Malwarebytes will be removed from your machine.
Conclusion
Installing and uninstalling Malwarebytes through the command line is a simple and effective way to deploy and manage Malwarebytes across multiple machines. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can install and uninstall Malwarebytes without any hassle.
