does malwarebytes detect ONLY packaged / downloaded malware OR does it detect what has been unleashed once it has been activated [double clicked/run etc.]?
what do you mean by packaged?..MBAM does not scan inside archives if that is what you mean…
the pro version with protection module will also detect malware that try to run/install, it also have auto update and IP block
the price is a one time fee for a lifetime license
why not look for info here 
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/
I mean if you open, run, use and execute an infected program unwittingly for example, will that program install something malicious and will malwarebytes and AVAST get rid of it?
many thanks!
Infected or not, don’t use such stuff…!!
And we also won’t help you with this.
What I meant to say is:
I mean if you open, run, use and execute an infected program unwittingly for example, will that program install something malicious and will malwarebytes and AVAST get rid of it?
many thanks!
yes, if they have signature for it…
OBS: free malwarebytes is a on demand scanner only…no protection
thank you for your information!