Instructions for Installing/Activating MalwareBytes Premium
*If you currently have another antivirus program installed, please uninstall it before continuing

1. Open Malwarebytes for Windows.

   • Search for Malwarebytes on your computer or download and install Malwarebytes for Windows.
      

2. At the top right of the MalwareBytes window, click Activate License*.

   • Activate License does not appear if Malwarebytes for Windows Premium is already active. If you currently have MalwareBytes Premium, click the "gear" icon in MalwareBytes 4.0 (or My Account in older versions of MalwareBytes) and then select the Change License Key button. If prompted for an e-mail address and password, click the Enter License Key button instead.
      

3. Click the Enter your Key text box, then enter your new license key.
    

4. Click Activate License to activate Malwarebytes for Windows Premium.
    

5. After you activate your license, the top left corner of the window displays Malwarebytes | Premium.
    

6. After activation is complete, Malwarebytes for Windows Premium starts a threat scan and turns on Real-Time Protection.
   Note: It takes a few moments for protection to start.

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To explore other features and settings in Malwarebytes for Windows Premium, see the Malwarebytes for Windows User Guide.

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