Features and improvements Updated UI for the What’s New notification experience. Improved the app update functionality. Added SHA-2 compliance check when updating Malwarebytes on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Improved the verbiage in the Buy now popup that displays when a free account user tries to access paid features. Issues fixed MBAM-3845: Fixed the inconsistent Malwarebytes Install screen […]
Category: Malwarebytes for Windows
Malwarebytes for Windows 4.4.3 Release Notes
Features and improvements Brute Force Protection (BFP) feature for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) released for the Beta version of the app. If you’d like to enable Beta updates, see Enable beta updates in Malwarebytes for Windows. Enhanced detection and remediation Improved performance Issues fixed MBAM-4949: Malwarebytes did not launch due to an unresponsive mbupdatr.exe service. MBAM-4936: […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 4.4.4 Release Notes
Issues fixed MBAM-5065: Fixed a security vulnerability for the Brute Force Protection (BFP) feature. Component package version 1.0.1404 – July 29, 2021 Features and improvements Brute Force Protection (BFP) for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) available for all Malwarebytes for Windows and Teams customers. Updated verbiage in the “Preparing your trial” dialog for Malwarebytes for Teams […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 4.4.5 Release Notes
Features and improvements Added the Security Advisor feature for Malwarebytes for Windows and Teams accounts to help users to stay up to date with Malwarebytes features and updates. The feature provides recommendations to turn on the disabled features and settings that will help customers to use Malwarebytes to its complete potential. Updated the UI for […]
Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life
As of May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows 3.8.3 has reached End of Life. Support for End of Life products is limited to: Agents answering common product usage questions. Our online support articles. You may continue to use the older version at your own risk, but the product may no longer provide ongoing protection updates, maintenance, or patches. […]
Malwarebytes for Windows Product Lifecycle
For definitions of dates and impact to support, refer to the Malwarebytes Product Lifecycle policy. Version Status GA Date End of Sale End of Maintenance End of Life Supported OS Changes 4.4.6 Component package version 1.0.1453 Active 07-Sep-2021 4.4.5 Component package version 1.0.1430 Active 19-Aug-2021 07-Sep-2021 07-Sep-2021 07-Mar-2022 4.4.4 Component package version 1.0.1404 through 1.0.1413 Active […]
View reports in Malwarebytes for Windows v3
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see View Reports and History in Malwarebytes for Windows. When Malwarebytes for Windows blocks a website or exploit on your computer, the […]
System requirements for Malwarebytes for Windows v3
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see System requirements for Malwarebytes for Windows. This article lists minimum system requirements for Malwarebytes for Windows version 3. These requirements do […]
Scan a file, folder, or external drive with Malwarebytes for Windows
Not everyone stores their files on the local drives. A lot of us use external or portable drives to store sensitive data. We can scan them when they are plugged into our machines using two different methods. This article will show you how to scan external drives via the context menu entry and by scanning […]
Screen layout of Malwarebytes for Windows v3
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Windows version 3.8.3 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Windows version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Screen layout in Malwarebytes for Windows. The Malwarebytes for Windows program interface is designed around a screen layout which is simplified […]