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  1. Posts : 336
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #1311

    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    I believe MBAM 2.x has already reached it's end of life and is no longer receiving definition updates.
    That's not true. I've just updated the database this morning to 2017.06.14.02.
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  2. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #1312

    Seffrid said:
    That's not true. I've just updated the database this morning to 2017.06.14.02.
    Curious. It was suppose to reach EOL back 06/08 per MBAM:

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/support/lifecycle/

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/for...alwarebytes-3/
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  3. Posts : 336
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #1313

    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    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?
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  4. Posts : 34
    Windows 7 Pro x64 OEM
       #1314

    Hi, explain this new forum member why Malwarebytes is stickied. Is some ultimate tool, or widely recognized best anti-virus, or how do I interpret this? Cheers!
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  5. Posts : 133
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit SP 1
       #1315

    Seffrid said:
    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 could not find a 'free' 3x download that was different from the download that launches a free trial of Premium Malwarebytes for 14 days. I can't recall the exact information about what happens when the trial period ends, although I have the impression that the software can be converted to a free version if you don't subscribe to the paid one.

    I have a backup laptop - Win 7 32-bit Dell - on which I have Malwarebytes installed, so I may upgrade it to 3x and run it awhile to see if I have issues before I risk installing it on my primary machine. Or I may just use other tools - Norton, Super Anti-Spyware, or others suggested in this forum.

    Again, advice is welcome
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  6. Posts : 133
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit SP 1
       #1316

    Machariel said:
    Hi, explain this new forum member why Malwarebytes is stickied. Is some ultimate tool, or widely recognized best anti-virus, or how do I interpret this? Cheers!
    As I understand it, for a long time Malwarebytes was viewed as an excellent anti-virus tool and was frequently recommended - hence this sticky thread. Recently, the software has been updated and the new versions may have issues.

    You'll want take your time browsing this forum to see the many different recommendations about various tools in addition to this one, and then you'll need to decide what you think will be best for you.
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  7. Posts : 34
    Windows 7 Pro x64 OEM
       #1317

    LaurieD227 said:
    As I understand it, for a long time Malwarebytes was viewed as an excellent anti-virus tool and was frequently recommended - hence this sticky thread. Recently, the software has been updated and the new versions may have issues.

    You'll want take your time browsing this forum to see the many different recommendations about various tools in addition to this one, and then you'll need to decide what you think will be best for you.
    OK, I've sorted it out. It's not supposed to replace an anti-virus program according to MB faq. It's meaning is to supplement it. So I understand it's stickied here because it deserve(s/d) it. Fair enough. Thanks for your help.
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  8. Posts : 336
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #1318

    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    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

    Incidentally, I do find it frustrating that it isn't possible just to download the free version 3.x without having to go through the rigmarole of a 14 day trial with all the extra features whether you want them or not.
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  9. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #1319

    A few widely used programs are stickied for updates. Malwarebytes, CCleaner, Flash Player, Avast, AMD and Nvidia display drivers. It just developed that way as so many users would mention a new version. A Guy
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  10. Posts : 34
    Windows 7 Pro x64 OEM
       #1320

    A Guy said:
    A few widely used programs are stickied for updates. Malwarebytes, CCleaner, Flash Player, Avast, AMD and Nvidia display drivers. It just developed that way as so many users would mention a new version. A Guy
    Ah, I initially thought it was informal endorsement.
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