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Seffrid 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?

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?

Seffrid 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

Well, I reinstalled v2.2.1.1043, and it doesn't say "your program is outdated" nor does it offer to upgrade to the newer version, thanks to the steps in the "don't want 3" link (above).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

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

Jody Thornton said:

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?

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

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

A Guy

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

Hi,
Still too green in the gills for my taste :)

kado897 said:

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.

Lady Fitzgerald said:

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.