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[Jody Thornton]

I think that definition updates are compatible with all versions as I recall, and certainly I was still receiving the usual definition updates for version 1.75 until I switched to version 2.x long after the EOL date - you may recall our discussing it here as I only upgraded to version 2.x in January this year (but was still getting definition updates for 1.75 at that time).

I appreciate, however, that they are not guaranteed to issue definition updates after the EOL date, so it is a question of establishing now whether it is generally recommended to upgrade to version 3.x or to switch to a different product (and if so, which).

I assume version 3.x is available as a free manual scanner which is how I would intend to use it as with the previous versions?

I still use v1.75 and STILL receive definition updates.

I was told that most of the improvement that went into v2x was UI and stability related, and that most of the detection and cleaning ability in v1.75 was still as good. Is that still the case?

 

[LaurieD227]

Just to provide an update on this. Malwarebytes have officially stated:-

"Yes you can keep v2, however its really not supported any longer, however it does still get database updates."

That's from Post 2 here:-

Dont want 3.* - Malwarebytes 3 - Malwarebytes Forums

Well, I reinstalled v2.2.1.1043, and it doesn't say "your program is outdated" nor does it offer to upgrade to the newer version, thanks to the steps in the "don't want 3" link (above). Thanks, Seffrid!

I also updated the definitions database to v.2017.06.17.07. We'll see how it goes!

 

[Brink]

New component update package 1.0.160 for Malwarebytes 3.1. See first post for more details.

 

[Jody Thornton]

I still use v1.75 and STILL receive definition updates.

I was told that most of the improvement that went into v2x was UI and stability related, and that most of the detection and cleaning ability in v1.75 was still as good. Is that still the case?

Can someone weigh in on this at all?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Not sure why anyone would still be on 1.75 personally :/
I can see a valid reason for not going to 3.... though
2.... has been fine for sometime now so put on the big girl patties and upgrade the sucker

 

[A Guy]

3 is also fine, so...if the panties fit...

A Guy

 

[kado897]

I agree with Bill. The last few releases of MB3 have been fine.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Still too green in the gills for my taste

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I agree with Bill. The last few releases of MB3 have been fine.

For you, maybe. I still occasionally have the full time protection turned off when my computer reboots and I have to shut down and reboot MBAM to get it turned on again.

 

[kado897]

For you, maybe. I still occasionally have the full time protection turned off when my computer reboots and I have to shut down and reboot MBAM to get it turned on again.

It does seem to be inconsistent.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Pretty basic function too and is one of the fixes listed but going back to saying still too green in the gills

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

What's curious is a recent thread in the MBAM forums had a lot of people complaining about the same issue, then MBAM closed the thread. I'm waiting a few days before downloading and installing the latest update (so many programs have been having so many bad updates, I'm waiting before updating all of them).

 

[kado897]

What's curious is a recent thread in the MBAM forums had a lot of people complaining about the same issue, then MBAM closed the thread. I'm waiting a few days before downloading and installing the latest update (so many programs have been having so many bad updates, I'm waiting before updating all of them).

Mine updated itself this morning. I've not seen any issues yet.

 

[ThrashZone]

What's curious is a recent thread in the MBAM forums had a lot of people complaining about the same issue, then MBAM closed the thread. .

Hi,
Sounds like normal protocol mbam staff deemed it unproductive I would imagine

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Hi,
Sounds like normal protocol mbam staff deemed it unproductive I would imagine

So, posters letting MBAM know there is a widespread is unproductive? How curious and openminded. :sarc:

 

[Jody Thornton]

OK I'm going for v2.20. Let's see how it goes.

 

[Layback Bear]

I have been using Version 3.1.2.1733 Premium for a couple of week on two system without any problems.

Jack

 

[MeOnMine]

Hi, I saw the new version uninstalled my Premium v2 with Mbam uninstaller installed the latest re-booted and computer completely unusable. Was not responsive for minutes at a time even to open Explorer.
That was the third time for me with the same result, so Imaged back to v2 again.

I do want to use your v3 Malwarebytes, please fix it !

 

[jraju]

Hi, Meonmine,
I am using the latest version and i do not have any problems including updates. Only thing update and some screens are differently designed in GUI. All the new items included are available only for premium version. But anyhow, if you temporarity disable autoupdate feature and then make it a free , by going to the concerned menu and then enable the update. I am now using malwarebytes version 3 without any problem.
I have downloaded the trial version and then converted it to free and there is no problem. I am using avast as antivirus.
Regarding network security, avast has wifi inspector and changing the admin password and changing the dns to google dns in router settings has solved my other network threats

 

[Layback Bear]

When I updated my 2 system to (3.1.2.1722) I did NOT remove the older version of Malwarebytes Premium.
I updated both over the top of the older version as per the instructions and they both worked.

Jack