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[Seffrid]

Thanks for the discussion on this everyone, as always here it's been most informative. Having read this board and some of the feedback on the MBAM board, I intend to stick with 1.75 for now, there just doesn't seem to be enough benefit to the new version to warrant the problems some are experiencing with it, especially as I am very happy with 1.75.

 

[MoxieMomma]

In Settings/General Settings make sure Explorer context menu entry is set to Yes.

Thanks for that. I'm surprised it's off by default.

It's off by default in 2.0 so that most users can do most PROGRAM updates "hot", without having to reboot.


Cheers,

MM

 

[UsernameIssues]

In Settings/General Settings make sure Explorer context menu entry is set to Yes.

Thanks for that. I'm surprised it's off by default.

It's off by default in 2.0 so that most users can do most PROGRAM updates "hot", without having to reboot.


Cheers,

MM

Maybe I'm not understanding you.
It appears without a reboot after installing version 1.75.
The same is true after installing AutoIt...
...only sometimes I have to refresh the desktop.

Even on a fresh install of mbam version 2, it appears without a reboot (if one selects the option).

 

[MoxieMomma]

In 1.75, it was enabled by default during installation and the setting would naturally be retained upon system reboot.
However, having it enabled often necessitated a system reboot after a PROGRAM version update.

The reason they disabled it by default in 2.00 was so that basic users could take in-place program updates without having to reboot.

Having said that, there is a KNOWN bug with context menu scanning in 2.0 that is on the list for fixing.
It wasn't included with yesterday's 2.0.1 (that was mostly a cosmetic tweak).
I don't know if it will be in the next version due in a few weeks.

You might want to try a clean reinstall to see if that resolves the issue for you.
The procedure is here: MBAM Clean Removal Process.
Be sure to reboot when prompted.
NOTE: If you have 2.0 Self-Protection enabled, please disable it before running mbam-clean.

EDIT: If you're still having issues, feel free to pop over HERE and someone will assist you with it.

Hope this helps,

MM

 

[scr]

Anyone know how long v1.75 will be supported with database updates? I am strongly considering a roll back.

An MBAM Staff person says probably a year or less for V1 support:
https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=145763&p=813723

Thanks, I just found it in the MBAM forums and came back to answer my own question but you beat me to it.

Considering this I grabbed a lifetime license.

 

[A Guy]

I have the context menu entries, and I didn't have to reboot after the last program update?

A Guy

 

[ThrashZone]

Anyone know how long v1.75 will be supported with database updates? I am strongly considering a roll back.

An MBAM Staff person says probably a year or less for V1 support:
https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=145763&p=813723

Thanks, I just found it in the MBAM forums and came back to answer my own question but you beat me to it.

Considering this I grabbed a lifetime license.

Seems I misspoke on what I've read on the 2.0 mabm update window,
It does say we will continue to receive updates even if we don't upgrade to 2.0,
Seems lifetime has a limitation after all
But no fear I'm sure mabm will work out all the bugs and we can all move to 2.0 sooner than later/ 30 days..
Apologies for the term "Forever"
Cheers.

 

[Phone Man]

The old license is Lifetime not the product version.

Jim

 

[scr]

Apologies for the term "Forever"
Cheers.

No apology needed. I've used MBAM Free for a long time and when I discovered that there was no Quick Scan (AKA Hyper Scan) in the free v2x I considered going back.

I am pleased that I still got a life time license and can support the creators of MBAM as best I could. A fixed income leaves a lot to be desired once you enter retirement.

 

[UsernameIssues]

In 1.75, it was enabled by default during installation and the setting would naturally be retained upon system reboot.
However, having it enabled often necessitated a system reboot after a PROGRAM version update.

The reason they disabled it by default in 2.00 was so that basic users could take in-place program updates without having to reboot.

Having said that, there is a KNOWN bug with context menu scanning in 2.0 that is on the list for fixing.
It wasn't included with yesterday's 2.0.1 (that was mostly a cosmetic tweak).
I don't know if it will be in the next version due in a few weeks.

You might want to try a clean reinstall to see if that resolves the issue for you.
The procedure is here: MBAM Clean Removal Process.
Be sure to reboot when prompted.
NOTE: If you have 2.0 Self-Protection enabled, please disable it before running mbam-clean.

EDIT: If you're still having issues, feel free to pop over HERE and someone will assist you with it.

Hope this helps,

MM

Thank you for taking the time to provide more details. I now understand what you are saying.

I don't have a problem with mbam because I'm still using 1.75.

I installed mbam version 2 inside a Virtual Machine just to test the things being mentioned in this thread. If I can drum up enough energy, I'll tell the developers about this flaw.

 

[MoxieMomma]

<snip> and when I discovered that there was no Quick Scan (AKA Hyper Scan) in the free v2x I considered going back.

Hi:

All of the previous scan types are still there.
They have been renamed (much to the consternation of some us long-time users).

Flash ---> Hyper (available only to paid users of MBAM Premium (formerly PRO), and generally not recommended for routine use (TBH, it was a user request a long while back that has been retained).
Quick ---> Threat: this is the only scan that is recommended or generally needed under most circumstances, as it looks for malware in all the common locations.
Full ---> Custom: this can be used to scan the entire system, depending on the drives/folders/files selected. Note: routine or frequent use of a "Full" system scan is neither necessary nor recommended, as it will only find "dead" remnants of malware and could cause excessive wear on the hard drive.
Also, scanning of NAS drives is not really supported -- this is a task better suited to one's AV.

Since database updates are issued 10-12 times per day, many "power" users and staff schedule hourly update checks and a daily Threat scan.

NOTE: Scheduled update checks in 1.xxPRO and 2.xxPremium are randomized to +/- 15 minutes of the scheduled time, to balance server load.
With 2.xx, there is a new option to "check for updates before scanning". If you enable that, both the update check AND the subsequent scan will be randomized. So, if you want your scan to occur at the exact scheduled time, don't enable that setting.


HTH,

MM

 

[A Guy]

<snip> and when I discovered that there was no Quick Scan (AKA Hyper Scan) in the free v2x I considered going back.

Hi:

All of the previous scan types are still there.
They have been renamed (much to the consternation of some us long-time users).

Flash ---> Hyper (available only to paid users of MBAM Premium (formerly PRO), and generally not recommended for routine use (TBH, it was a user request a long while back that has been retained).

HTH,

MM

A Guy

 

[MoxieMomma]

Yes, understood.
But I was trying to clarify the change in the nomenclature.

Quick and Hyper as described by @scr were not "right": Hyper and Quick are NOT the same.
Flash became Hyper.
Quick became Threat.

As I mentioned, the Flash scan was a user-requested feature that really isn't recommended.
The Threat scan (previously called the Quick scan) is the one that ought be used on a routine basis, for both Free and Premium users.

Bottom line:
2.xx Free users aren't missing much with the lack of a Hyper scan. What they *are* missing is the robust, real-time protection against zero-hour and zero-day threats often missed by standard AVs.
2.xx also offers more robust scanning, self-protection, built-in Anti-Rootkit scanning, and other enhancements.
Moreover, 1.xx won't be supported indefinitely.
So while 2.xx is still undergoing some tweaks and fixes, users are encouraged to upgrade from 1.xx at some point.

NOTE: Auto-updates for 1.75 users will start to be pushed out on Monday, according to the MBAM Team.
So, if users want to postpone upgrading, they should disable those features in the GUI, as shown in the screen cap. This is for both Free and PRO.

Cheers,

MM (just a home user)

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Maybe I missed this, but does the free version 2.xx also cause freezes, or just the Pro (paid) version?

To answer the few queries - I first purchased it ages ago and had the disk shipped as an add on purchase. As to where I can get it out here I will have to Google around and the form that Golden snipped is the one I used but it refused to accept what I typed in just saying I needed to answer all the referred boxes which had red asterisks alongside them.

For the slowness and freezing it might be some of the reason of the laptop being so although I suppose it could be that I am running 8.1 on it.

But back to getting it I will try David's link and see what I get.

 

[A Guy]

Lifetime license $18.95

A Guy

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Lifetime license $18.95

A Guy

Ok mate I might try this one although I will be watching it as I know that an Australian installed Kaspersky for example like the one I loaded onto a machine I sent my brother in the UK would not work there but it definitely quotes $AUD's.

 

[Jonguy30]

Hello. I checked out this new version some days ago (the new 2.0 one) and the interface was just ugly I couldn't stand it. Is there anyway to make it look cleaner? The moment it was finished installing huge popups came from the system tray telling me to "your definitions are not up to date! You should update!!" and a "your computer has never been scanned!" pop-up. Why the huge pop-ups? Why can't there just be a small window telling "you need to update definitions" and "do you want to do a first time scan"? I won't bother scanning as it takes 2 hours (at least in the 1.75 version which I reverted back to). I also heard that the new version's scan is a bit slower than before.

Has anyone tried the new 2.0 version and what was your experience? For now I'm gonna stick to the 1.75 version and just update the definitions.

 

[A Guy]

Hello. I checked out this new version some days ago (the new 2.0 one) and the interface was just ugly I couldn't stand it. Is there anyway to make it look cleaner? The moment it was finished installing huge popups came from the system tray telling me to "your definitions are not up to date! You should update!!" and a "your computer has never been scanned!" pop-up. Why the huge pop-ups? Why can't there just be a small window telling "you need to update definitions" and "do you want to do a first time scan"? I won't bother scanning as it takes 2 hours (at least in the 1.75 version which I reverted back to). I also heard that the new version's scan is a bit slower than before.

Has anyone tried the new 2.0 version and what was your experience? For now I'm gonna stick to the 1.75 version and just update the definitions.

Version 2.01

Improvements:
Database is now updated automatically after installation
Notifications are no longer displayed if the Dashboard is in focus to reduce redundant information
Significantly reduced the size of all tray notifications
Reduced the intensity of the colors used for tray notifications and status banners in the Dashboard
Database out of date and scan has never been run notifications now reduced in severity to orange instead of red

Issues Fixed:
All scheduled scans should now run without popping up the main UI so that users are not interrupted

A Guy

 

[Jonguy30]

Hmm. Maybe I should have investigated it a bit more and checked the options. Thanks.
But I will probably wait a bit more before running it again.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]