Windows 10: Malwarebytes 3.0

I was over at Malwarebytes forum and in a Blog comments they had this comment from a staff member this morning.

A member was having a problem where he had set exclusions but they still removed the files.

So for now you have to get the updated manually.

Jim *Cool

 

I have not had any serious issues running v3.5 on one of my computers (Premium) but I am not going to install latest version on my 2nd computer yet. Still running v2x on that one. Don't know why they are taking such a long time to fix all the issues lots of folks are having.... Still think they rushed this New version out too quickly.

 

I think it is 3.0.5.1299?
They are a long way from 3.5, unfortunately.*Sad
(But perhaps they ought to have waited to ship until they were a bit closer to 3.5*chuckle.)

Same here.
Xmas holidays (short staff at Help Desk and forum).
No suitable cleanup tool yet for the new product.
No time to play around with upgrading and downgrading and troubleshooting.
No VM or test box.
Busy with my own work and holiday activities.
Not willing to gamble on a corrupt user profile issue, BSOD, compatibility issues or other serious problem.
I am waiting until version 3 is more stable.

As for why they shipped such an unstable beta build, they never did respond to our inquiries.
The timing does seem to have been inopportune, on many levels.
But if it wasn't about s3x, one must presume it must have been about $$?*chuckle

MM

 

I know its version 3.0.5 was just putting in short version .....think most folks knew what I ment. *Smile
As far as un-installing old version ....if thats what you ment, I use Revo Pro myself, will un-install and clean registry for any product, and does a great job. *Smile
Anyone who wants to try Mbam 3.0.5, just make your image backup using Macrium Reflect, and your good to go. *Smile
Hope you have a Wonderful and Merry Christmas too. *Smile *Smile

 

Hi:

Part 1 was meant to be a joke.*Wink
(And clarification for those who might read the thread who are either forum newcomers or Malwarebytes newcomers.)

Part 2 was not a joke.
While not a Luddite, I'm not a bleeding-edge early adopter, either.
Backups and images notwithstanding, version 3.0 is a little too raw & bloody for my taste, especially for this time of year.

But to each, his/her own, of course.

Cheers,
MM

 

I'm still at ver 2.2, but I also having troubble with Malwarebytes and Windows own AMSI (via BitDefender), see my post about it here:
Antimalware Scan Interface <> AMSI -how to disable COMPLETELY??

Maybe Malwarebyte 3.0.5 will fix that??

 

Hi:

It's impossible to know.
Among the nearly 20 pages of topics (not counting threads with 10s of "me, too!" replies) about version 3.0 at Malwarebytes forum, many do hinge on compatibility problems with both MS and 3rd-party security programs.
I do not see the particular issue you report among them (especially for version 2.2.1.1043, which has few stability or compatibility problems).

But that does not mean it has not been reported via Help Desk tickets or other means.
There have been a few reports of problems with version 3.0 with BitDefender (e.g. here and here).

I suggest that you may wish to start with the posting instructions HERE and then to create a new, separate topic with the requested logs in the Malwarebytes support forum HERE.
That is really the only way to bring specific bugs, issues or compatibility problems to the attention of the QA and development teams.

Cheers,
MM

 

I've tried MBAM version 3 for a couple of weeks and now reverted to version 2.2.
As an ESET nOD32 AV user I only want an on demand anti malware cleaner so MBAM 3 is somewhat overkill.

 

I just bought and installed a '2 year/2 PC' license for MalwareBytes Premium 3.0 Yesterday. I installed it on a desktop and a Laptop, both fairly new and running Windows 10. They were both previously running Vipre internet Security 2016, which had just expired. I installed the free version of Avast Anti-virus as well as MalwareBytes Version 3.0.5.1299 - Component package Version 1.0,43 - Update package 1.0.956 on each computer, in the same order.

The desktop is working perfectly, but the laptop has the issue where upon startup it reports "Real-time protection layers turned off", and at first i can see that the "Web Protection" is OFF briefly, but then "Web Protection" is On, but the message stays put. This is just an annoyance, but I wanted to be sure to report it so MalwareBytes will see it is still an issue with the latest version. Both PC's are running virtually identical software. There is no malware on either machine.

BTW, I removed the Vipre and restarted each PC beforehand. I also removed all traces of Vipre in the file system, ProgramData, AppData, and Registry before installing the new malware duo.

ETA
I tried removing both Avast and MalwareBytes. Then I ran the MalwareBytes 2.x removal tool followed by removing all traces of MalwareBytes and Avast in the file system, ProgramData, AppData, and Registry before installing the new malware duo again. Still the same problem. The laptop is an HP Omen 15t with Windows 10 (64bit) and all the latest BIOS and drivers from HP for Windows 10.

 

I was advised by their support to do a clean un-install and use their own wipe app to clear out any items left behind , then do a clean re-install , it worked fine for a few days , now the protection layers off alert on boot-up is back without any changes being done my end....shame.....

So waiting on their support once again , not really a big issue , but annoying.

 

Thanks! Yeah, I should have mentioned it in my post here. I just posted on their forum and I added to my post above the following:


"I tried removing both Avast and MalwareBytes. Then I ran the MalwareBytes 2.x removal tool followed by removing all traces of MalwareBytes and Avast in the file system, ProgramData, AppData, and Registry before installing the new malware duo again. Still the same problem. The laptop is an HP Omen 15t with Windows 10 (64bit) and all the latest BIOS and drivers from HP for Windows 10."

 

As yet there's no removal tool for ver 3 so I have/had to use Revo uninstaller.

 

I have 2 home pc's exactly same specs, but different printers and a few different programs on each - one works fine with MBAM3 - the other freezes up on startup and shutdown with MBAM3. I have tried installing MBAM3 a couple times on the one which freezes and the problem returns each time. So, obviously something installed on that pc does not play well with MBAM3. On that pc MBAM2 does work, so for now I will continue using MBAM 2 on one pc and MBAM3 one one pc. Wish I could figure out what the differences that cause the problem are. But, hopefully a solution will come soon from the MBAM crew. I have had MBAM for several years and had excellent experience with it until Version 3.

 

FWIW They (MBAM) are still having problems.... whether it's web protection, updates popup, or something else. At this point, it seems smarter to use Version 2 than Version 3 - just a warning to members in here.

 

John, why would think it is better to stay with Malwarebytes v2. I have 2 machines running the latest version and both computers are working very well. Just because you get a popup or 2 is no reason to go back to version 2. If everybody did what you are recommending then v3 will never get improved. Each time someone sends in a report of a problem gives them a far better change to fix the problems.