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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/
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?
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!
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
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.
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.
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