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[ThrashZone]

Virtual machines are not all that common for the average user,
I'm certainly not,
I'm not into testing security suites,
Over the years I found three utilities to keep me safe in what ever situation I'm in,
Or at least a sense of protection,
When one updates to a new version and it goes as bad as mabm 2.0 there's reason to sit back,
Nagging to upgrade is never really productive not in this short of time span,
Cheers.

 

[A Guy]

Since Malwarebytes is not my only line of defense (and has not "found anything" in years), I feel safe running the beta

A Guy

 

[andrew129260]

Virtual machines are not all that common for the average user,
I'm certainly not,
I'm not into testing security suites,
Over the years I found three utilities to keep me safe in what ever situation I'm in,
Or at least a sense of protection,
When one updates to a new version and it goes as bad as mabm 2.0 there's reason to sit back,
Nagging to upgrade is never really productive not in this short of time span,
Cheers.

I know, I am aware of that. Most average users barely update their software to begin with. When people are frustrated with a updated version of the product, then they should participant in the beta testing. That is my opinion.

 

[ThrashZone]

Since Malwarebytes is not my only line of defense (and has not "found anything" in years), I feel safe running the beta

A Guy

Logging into a hidden admin account is not a safe thing to do for a novice to fix a third party program

Glad you like testing stuff I personally like Tried and True/ flawless installs and upgrades,
When that doesn't happen then there's cause for alarm and hesitation = Holdouts

I may ask mabm why the turn to Nagware is warranted in such a short life of 2.0 ?

 

[Britton30]

I logged into the built in (hidden) admin account

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/507-built-administrator-account-enable-disable.html

And ran the update. Which worked. Disabled that account again, logged back into my account, and the problem was gone. Don't ask me why, some permission was reset I'd imagine. All I know is it worked!

A Guy

Good idea, I had never logged into the built-in Admin account before.

 

[Slartybart]

2.0.2.1012 released to public

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=149022

Posted Today, 12:35 AM

NOTE: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.2.1012 was released today - 05/20/2014. The full changelog can be viewed here

You can download the installer from this page: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or if you already have the program installed it should start to roll out to users over the next few days via the internal updater.

Changelog:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.2.1012 (Released May 20, 2014)

Improvements:
• Changed some of the terminology used in scan results and scan logs to make them clearer
• Enabling or disabling self-protection should now be more responsive under most circumstances
• Each language name is now listed in its native tongue rather than being translated to make switching languages easier
• Blank window is no longer observed flashing on screen during startup and shut down of system when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is running in the tray on Windows Vista and newer operating systems

Issues Fixed:
• Several crashes and BSOD issues fixed with rootkit scanning
• Scan speed improved with rootkit scanning enabled under some circumstances
• Rootkit scans should no longer hang indefinitely under certain conditions
• Compatibility issues with certain VPN client software fixed
• Protection no longer fails to start after upgrade under some circumstances when self-protection is active prior to upgrading
• Entire General Settings tab now responds to clicks correctly
• Several issues with Access Policy restrictions not restricting access as they should
• Editing the Access Policy password no longer results in restricted areas of the software being inaccessible when the correct password is entered
• Access Policy feature now functions when Bitdefender Total Security is installed
• Manual scan of individual files and folders using context menu scan feature in Explorer no longer results in the scan failing to run under certain circumstances
• Green checkmark status is no longer indicated when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is unable to reach update servers when attempting to update
• Text is no longer cutoff in the UI on Windows XP or when the 'Classic' theme is used on Windows 7
• Scan time is now reflected accurately at the end of a scan
• Quarantined objects remain listed correctly in Limited User Accounts when restoration of an object fails due to lack of permissions
• Some words in UI which were not translated into non-English languages now are when those languages are selected
• Driver left behind during uninstallation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is now removed as it should be when the product is uninstalled


Cecile Nguyen
Social Media Strategist​

 

[Britton30]

Odd Bill I have a Public Beta version with the same build number I got on May14 2014.



I sent Ron (Advanced Setup) a PM about it.

 

[Brink]

Thank you Bill. First post updated.

 

[MoxieMomma]

Odd Bill I have a Public Beta version with the same build number I got on May14 2014.

View attachment 318686

I sent Ron (Advanced Setup) a PM about it.

It is the same build.
The beta went gold.
If you are already running 2.0.2.1012, there is nothing to update.
(Confirmed by MBAM staff via PM at their forum.)

 

[Firefox]

I can confirm that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.2.1012 (Released May 20, 2014) is the same build as the beta version 2.0.2.1012 as well...

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Yes, they are the same build as no major issues were found in the last released beta. There were 2 quick beta releases as we did find some issues of concern. As with any program there are certainly issues and we are continuing to work on them. The next beta will probably be 2.1 in the near future. When it comes to "bugs" and coding whether the product is released or not it has bugs period. Visual Basic 6 once they finished supporting it had somewhere in the neighborhood of a thousand confirmed bugs that they simply never did fix. Windows XP was in development and bug release for over 13 years and guess what.... there are still many confirmed bugs that simply will not be fixed ever.

I agree that for most users its best to use a released version though as it has had the most extensive testing compared to beta testing.

As for not trying stuff and not playing around and learning well I'd be bored to death and probably look for a different career. I love computers and what makes them tick.

 

[Britton30]

Odd Bill I have a Public Beta version with the same build number I got on May14 2014.

View attachment 318686

I sent Ron (Advanced Setup) a PM about it.

It is the same build.
The beta went gold.
If you are already running 2.0.2.1012, there is nothing to update.
(Confirmed by MBAM staff via PM at their forum.)

I can confirm that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.2.1012 (Released May 20, 2014) is the same build as the beta version 2.0.2.1012 as well...

Thanks, Ron has also confirmed this as well.

Welcome to Seven Forums Firefox.

 

[A Guy]

Did a full clean, fresh install. Same issue with updates crashing, multi icons. Had to log into hidden Admin account again and update there to fix it. Sure hope they fix that! A Guy

 

[Britton30]

That would be handy Bill.
You did a clean install of MBAM or w7?

 

[A Guy]

MBAM. I'm not undoing years of tweaks to 7, lol. A Guy

 

[Slartybart]

Odd Bill I have a Public Beta version with the same build number I got on May14 2014.QUOTE]

As you already know, 1012 is no longer beta - that's all my post was about.

They'll through this again with 2.1, hopefully the issue Bill (A Guy) is experiencing will be resolved as that seems to be the most serious (and ugly) issue with 1012. I have a list of mostly cosmetic or log data issues (and one or two minor bugs) over on Malwarebytes forum that I'm sure will get resolved. All-in-all 1012 is far more stable than 1004 (which is what Malwarebytes had as their "gold" 2.0 version).

It is my sincere hope that 2.1 is even more stable, faster, and "prettier" (easy to understand, reports are good data...). Most SevenForums members recommend Mbam as a first look for malware and it's always good to suggest "best of breed".

Mbam 1.75 ?? They're a long way from 2.75 ! (I'd guess that the release numbering changed and we're really only looking towards 2.7.5, but that's only a guess)

Bill
.

 

[ThrashZone]

Did a full clean, fresh install. Same issue with updates crashing, multi icons. Had to log into hidden Admin account again and update there to fix it. Sure hope they fix that! A Guy

That's really weird

 

[A Guy]

At least it's easy to do Still a user, and a fan. Still recommend MBAM 1st.

A Guy

 

[ThrashZone]

I believe your over selling easy,
Cheers.

 

[Britton30]

Did a full clean, fresh install. Same issue with updates crashing, multi icons. Had to log into hidden Admin account again and update there to fix it. Sure hope they fix that! A Guy

That's really weird

A few on MBAM forum have the same experience.