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  1. Posts : 18
    windows 7 home premium 64 bit
       #951

    Thanks Moxie for the thorough explanation -= twice =- much appreciated.

    Both update sections activated - check.
    Waiting for my update delivery - check.

    Best
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  2. Posts : 1,102
    OEM Windows 7 Ult (x64) SP1
       #952

    Seffrid said:
    Is Version 2 at a stage now reliability-wise where it can definitely be recommended, or is it in practice if not in name still really to be regarded as in beta?

    If a quick scan with Version 1.75 takes 15 minutes, how long will the equivalent scan take in Version 2?
    Hi, Seffrid:

    Version 2 has been out of beta since March 2014.
    So, yes, it is stable.

    As far as scan times, there is no way to predict how long a scan will take on any given computer at any given time.
    MBAM 2 has a more powerful, more complete scanning engine & other capabilities (such as anti-rootkit scanning) not available in version 1.
    So it is perfectly normal for scans to take a bit longer; this is nothing to worry about.
    With MBAM Premium, you can schedule your scan to run at a time when the computer is awake, but not being used for other tasks. (
    TBH on a modern system with decent hardware, this is rarely, if ever, necessary.)
    There are many, many factors that determine scan times. A few of them are listed here:

    Size of disk
    Disk type
    Disk speed
    Disk caching
    CPU speed
    Controller type and speed
    Operating System version
    Number of files (including temp files!)
    Number of folders
    Number of archived files such as zip, rar, sfx, etc. (if this is enabled)
    Rootkit scan or not (if this is enabled)
    PUM/PUP scans
    Other security programs running at the same time that may potentially be monitoring all file accesses by any other process.
    Drive integrity - if a drive is failing it can take a long time to ignore and bypass sectors on a disk or simply fail period and hang the scan.
    Other ongoing disk I/O processes
    System infection
    MBAM database size

    If you disable anti-rootkit and archive scanning that will shorten scan times, at the cost of reduced thoroughness.
    You might also wish to set mutual exclusions between MBAM and your AV.

    Thank you,
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  3. Posts : 1,102
    OEM Windows 7 Ult (x64) SP1
       #953

    AdvancedSetup said:
    I've doubled her Salary of $0.00 to $00.0000 and yes she is awesome since the PC field is not her day to day job.

    Quadruple thanks MM

    Aw, shucks!

    You are too phunny and too kind.
    Thanks for the raise!
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  4. Posts : 336
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #954

    MoxieMomma said:
    Seffrid said:
    Is Version 2 at a stage now reliability-wise where it can definitely be recommended, or is it in practice if not in name still really to be regarded as in beta?

    If a quick scan with Version 1.75 takes 15 minutes, how long will the equivalent scan take in Version 2?
    Hi, Seffrid:

    Version 2 has been out of beta since March 2014.
    So, yes, it is stable.
    Thanks for the info. I appreciate that it has been officially out of beta since March 2014 but that isn't the same as being stable, and clearly a lot of users were unhappy with it at the time, and a lot like me were deterred from installing it throughout last year and were grateful for the extension of time for support for Version 1.75.

    I also appreciate the additional info about scanning times, and recognise the difference between different systems and scan types. I was just after some hands-on experience from those using the new version on how it compares to the old one time-wise for them, as the original reports were that scan times were greatly increased.

    Have those who were initially sceptical about the new version but have since embraced it found it to their liking, or is it still worthwhile delaying its installation especially as it still seems to be getting a lot of updates and fixes? I'm still very happy with the old version, and while I know the new one has additional bells and whistles it seems quite a major step to upgrade. I know it's getting closer to the time when I'll upgrade myself, but I'm not sure whether this is yet the time to do so, hence my interest in how those who have now done so are getting on!
    Last edited by Seffrid; 23 Apr 2015 at 08:57.
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  5. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #955

    Seffrid said:

    Have those who were initially sceptical about the new version but have since embraced it found it to their liking, or is it still worthwhile delaying its installation especially as it still seems to be getting a lot of updates and fixes?
    I held out for 8 or 10 months and continued to use 1.75 due to a cluster of version 2 issues that were reported in the first few months.

    I have not had any problems with version 2.xx, but I don't know how you could ever expect 100% assurance that you personally would not have problems--just as with any software. At some point, you take the chance--or not.

    I do like the current interface and have no issues with the speed.

    I'm not sure how long 1.75 will remain usable, but I think I've seen references to some date?
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  6. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #956

    I've been using it from the get go. There were a few initial problems but nothing after that.
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  7. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #957

    I too have been using it since it came out. Beyond an update issue with the very first version for me, it's been business as usual for MBAM. A Guy
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  8. Posts : 637
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #958

    How come some of you still use the old version? Not convinced the new version is trouble free or more effective ?

    Don't know why Mbam would bother coming out with a totally new version if it wasn't better than the old.
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  9. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #959

    One difference is paid version 1 has (batch) command processing, so a person can schedule tasks, etc. as needed/wanted.

    They have not yet added command processing in version 2, they say "it will be added in a future build", they have said that for over a year now.
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  10. Posts : 637
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #960

    I bought a lifetime license a while ago, my version is 2.1.6 1022
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