MBAM Tidbits - FYI

[DavidE]

There are a lot of recommendations and use for MBAM in SF from what I've seen.
I use and recommend it, so here's some interesting info imho:
- MBAM does not recommend running a Full Scan "normally".
- An AV is better choice for "Full Scans"
- MBAM does not keep "Historical (non active)" data in the database
- MBAM only includes "live actively known threats" in the database

Quote from MBAM Staff

No there still is no need to run a Custom (full scan) the Threat Scan is basically the same as the previous Quick Scan and will scan all known threat points. A custom (full scan) is only needed if you want to possibly locate old dormant non live infection data. Certainly no need to run it more than once - if you think you need or want to do that type of scans then your antivirus is actually better suited to flat file detections of non active potential threats as it has a database that covers a decade or more of infections. We only include live actively known threats in our database to easily combat new threats.

Source: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=145429&p=811499
This MBAM thread is in response to Ver 2, but my guess is it applies to Ver 1.75 as well ...

 

[Phone Man]

As Malwarebytes has said, their product is designed to compliment other AV programs not replace them. It does a great job at what it is designed to do. Also in 2-3 weeks a new update will be released to fix about 30 bugs in the current ver 2.

Jim

 

[ThrashZone]

Kind of interesting the quick scan has never been any good,
Only the full scan is worth using IMHO,
Cheers.

I'm sorry but this is just funny to me

Threat scan ==> Quick Scan
Custom scan ==> Partial or Full Scan - depending upon what you choose to scan.
Hyper scan ==> Flash Scan (only available for registered PRO users). Personally I don't recommend using it

Hyper scan
Why have a custom full scan then ?

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Kind of interesting the quick scan has never been any good,
Only the full scan is worth using IMHO,
Cheers.

I'm sorry but this is just funny to me

Threat scan ==> Quick Scan
Custom scan ==> Partial or Full Scan - depending upon what you choose to scan.
Hyper scan ==> Flash Scan (only available for registered PRO users). Personally I don't recommend using it

Hyper scan
Why have a custom full scan then ?

I believe it's so you can choose what gets scanned (or not scanned) instead of settling for whatever default MBAM uses.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Yes but isn't that what the exceptions are for ?
Exclude MSE and it's processes,
Exclude SAS and it's processes ?
...

 

[Phone Man]

This explains the differences in the Scans.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0 Help Documentation

Click on SCAN on left side.

Jim

 

[Jonguy30]

You mention an update in the coming weeks. How do I update the program itself? All I see is database definition updates. I see no program update. How do I know an update will be available and how do I update? Do I have to re-install or what? I have the current 2.0 ver.

 

[UsernameIssues]

When I tested version 2.0.0.1000, updating the definitions also offered to update the core app to version 2.0.1.1004.

This is how it has always been - right?

 

[MoxieMomma]

You mention an update in the coming weeks. How do I update the program itself? All I see is database definition updates. I see no program update. How do I know an update will be available and how do I update? Do I have to re-install or what? I have the current 2.0 ver.

If you are running 2.xx, you will get PROGRAM updates automatically/silently for now, if you have database update checks scheduled.
This was implemented during beta testing of 2.x, to ensure that all users got the current, most stable build.

Granular user control of 2.xx PROGRAM updates (similar to that provided via the scheduler in 1.xx) will be restored in a later release.

Users still running 1.xx will also be getting automatically upgraded to 2.xx via the auto-updater in the coming days (AFAIK, release is being throttled), but only if the updater options are selected.
1.75 users wishing to postpone the upgrade should untick/disable these options.

HTH,

MM

 

[DavidE]

You mention an update in the coming weeks. How do I update the program itself? All I see is database definition updates. I see no program update. How do I know an update will be available and how do I update? Do I have to re-install or what? I have the current 2.0 ver.

If you are running 2.xx, you will get PROGRAM updates automatically/silently for now, if you have database update checks scheduled.

With Ver 2 when a new program version is available I get a popup informing about the new version.
I can decline installing it, "right now".
By declining it when offered, I got periodic (annoying) reminders a program update is available.

 

[Jonguy30]

So you will get annoying reminders if you decline a ver 2 program update? Well it's best to update then, lol. Just hope they don't break something...

 

[MoxieMomma]

AFAIK, further refinements to the program -- including more granular control of notifications and popups -- are in the works for upcoming builds.
I can't say for sure what the specific plan is for program update notifications, especially until they add back the user ability to disable them (as in 1.xx).
And the options may or may not be different for Free vs. Premium (I don't know).

The staff would be more than happy to address these sorts of specific questions over in the support forum here or at the help desk here.
And if you have SUGGESTIONS for improvements, those would be the places to submit them, as well.
And there is a new (and ever-expanding) FAQ section here.

HTH,

MM