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The installation may require a restart.

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Click Skip this for now if you already have it installed, or want to find out more about this product before installing it.

Click Yes, sounds good to install Browser Guard along with the antivirus and security app.

The next screen asks you to install Malwarebytes Browser Guard for browser protection.

My organization: Select this option if you are using the device in a business environment.

Me or my family: Select this option if you're using the device in a home setting.

When asked Who are you trying to protect?, choose one of the following:.

Click Install. To choose a different install location, click Advanced Options.

If the User Account Control pop-up window appears, click Yes to allow the installation of Malwarebytes for Windows.

If you're unsure where your your downloaded files are being saved, refer to Windows' article here. Note: Downloaded files are usually saved to the Downloads folder.

In the Downloads folder, double-click the MBSetup.exe setup file.

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