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Posted: 04-Nov-2019 | 9:39AM · Edited: 04-Nov-2019 | 10:03AM · 28 Replies · Permalink
Announcing Malwarebytes 4.0 for Windows
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/253227-announcing-malwarebytes-40-for-windows/
Download and install Malwarebytes for Windows | Last modified Nov 4, 2019
https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1141/
Posted: 04-Nov-2019 | 12:14PM · Permalink
Malwarebytes for Windows guide v4 | Last modified Nov 4, 2019
https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-3530
Posted: 04-Nov-2019 | 12:42PM · Permalink
Exclude detections in Malwarebytes on Windows devices | Last modified Nov 4, 2019
https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1130
Posted: 04-Nov-2019 | 12:43PM · Permalink
- A working internet connection is required for the installer (If you won't have a connection after downloading then use the offline Installer)
- Under certain circumstances the installer requires a fully clean install to complete
- The UI can show issues under certain circumstances with High DPI and certain screen resolutions or configurations
- Copy can still be provisional in certain screens and or wrong or missing
- Self-Protection Early Start will prevent Windows Firewall Control from opening
- Controlled Folder Access (CFA) will block certain advanced Installer options
+ if you are running Kaspersky (in my case Kaspersky Security Cloud Free) you should disable Ransomware Protection in Malwarebytes.
Posted: 04-Nov-2019 | 12:55PM · Edited: 04-Nov-2019 | 12:57PM · Permalink
Posted: 05-Nov-2019 | 4:07AM · Edited: 05-Nov-2019 | 4:08AM · Permalink
Malwarebytes 4.0 for Windows launches
https://www.ghacks.net/2019/11/05/malwarebytes-4-0-for-windows-launches/
Posted: 05-Nov-2019 | 8:22AM · Edited: 07-Nov-2019 | 3:34AM · Permalink
Malwarebytes employee LiquidTension just posted in Version 4.0 - Updating Definitions that the "Check for Updates" link located at Settings | About | Version Information "will check for all update types (Malwarebytes version, component package and database package)."
That's a major change from MB v3.x, where the link on the main dashboard (in the lower right-hand panel at System | Updates) would only check for a new virus definition update (a.k.a. the Update package version / malware database).
Posted: 05-Nov-2019 | 5:47PM · Permalink
Something else everyone should make themselves aware of:
New scanning engine, a new user interface, threat statistics and more. If you wish to upgrade to this new version you will need to download the installer directly from Malwarebytes site… With this release, Malwarebytes considers itself an antivirus replacement and will now register itself with the Windows Security settings as the primary antivirus solution on the computer.
A lot of people won't even see that little note before installing. Its also very much still a BETA in work. Think I will wait it out , see how the bug checks and memory issues get resolved.
Cheers
Posted: 06-Nov-2019 | 12:54PM · Permalink
I just received Component Package Version 1.0.718.
SoulAsylum, if you use Norton you are a beta tester too.
Posted: 06-Nov-2019 | 1:24PM · Permalink
For MB4 going forward, a bit more similar to how we release Update packages, we should expect Component package updates to be more regular (and silent) as they will typically include granular protection functionality enhancements. This particular one (718) will only affect business environment messaging.
Posted: 06-Nov-2019 | 6:01PM · Edited: 06-Nov-2019 | 6:05PM · Permalink
SoulAsylum:With this release, Malwarebytes considers itself an antivirus replacement and will now register itself with the Windows Security settings as the primary antivirus solution on the computer.
Users who don't want the program to be registered as the primary security solution may disable it in the options under Security.
Posted: 07-Nov-2019 | 11:18AM · Permalink
Indeed. I forgot to point that out in the earlier post.
Cheers
Posted: 16-Nov-2019 | 9:48AM · Permalink
Hi All,
I have a question. I have used MWB for a few years and am currently running 4.0.4. I am also running Norton 365 v 22.19.8.65. I must say that I am impressed by its level predictive analysis and heuristics. I have also run Norton AV (since 1992) / Symanec AV / EPP on all my machines. AFAIK the two programs coexist well.
My question is, what, if any, compatability issues could arise from using both, at current rev on Win10? I would love to do some research but I can't seem to find the time. There is the issue of having two real-time processes running concurrently, looking for the same things. It seems that it would point to efficiency of a single system, but with large memory availability, processor overhead and SSD, is it a problem at all?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts related to my post.
Posted: 16-Nov-2019 | 9:59AM · Edited: 16-Nov-2019 | 9:59AM · Permalink
AntiCorr3lation:My question is, what, if any, comparability issues could arise from using both, at current rev on Win10?
https://community.norton.com/en/forums/multiple-antimalware-processes
Posted: 18-Nov-2019 | 12:58PM · Permalink
We have just released a new Component update for your product, version 4.0.4.49 v1.0.750.
As you know, if you don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General.
What is new in this version:
Performance/protective capability
- Simple UI enhancements
Stability/issues fixed
- Fixed: UI is blank when opened / blank UI when mbam.exe is launched
- Fixed: Staggered text under certain circumstances
- Fixed: WAC in w7 incorrectly reports MB4 as off / Incorrect MB4 status reported in WSC
- Fixed: Self-Protection Early Start prevents Windows Firewall Control UI from opening
- Addressed numerous other miscellaneous defects
Posted: 19-Nov-2019 | 10:19AM · Permalink
One question (or maybe just an observation...) for the consideration of the experts:
Is it just me or is the most recent version of MB 4.0.4.49 really much, much slower than the previous one? In my system (I'm still on the free version), it comes to almost 3 (three!) times slower! What gives?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
P.S. - I also encountered an unusual number of blocked-website cases, which had never happened before. Can these two situations (or either of them) be blamed for the alleged "beta" status of the new version too?
Posted: 20-Nov-2019 | 12:52PM · Permalink
Is anyone experiencing the same issue as described above (about three times longer to complete a scan)?
If not, I may try to remove completely and reinstall the software, just wanted to know if the problem is only with my system.
Thanks.
Posted: 06-Dec-2019 | 7:59AM · Permalink
Malwarebytes Premium v4.0.4 (Component Package 1.0.750) users with Win 10 v1909 might want to monitor chantal11's thread Windows 10 Version 1909 Unusable With MBAM 4.0 Enabled in the Malwarebytes for Windows forum.
This user reported that Malwarebytes v4.0.4 scans will not run to completion and system performance is seriously degraded (i.e., applications take several minutes to launch, their Firefox browser freezes, etc.). The problem has apparently been narrowed down to the real-time Malware Protection module (the Web, Ransomware and Exploit Protection modules do not trigger the issue) and a clean reinstall of Malwarebytes v4.0.4 did not help. Windows Defender is the only other AV installed on their system and they have confirmed that Settings | Security | Windows Security Center | Always Register Malwarebytes in the Windows Security Center is turned OFF (i.e., Windows Defender is their primary AV).
Chantal11 is using a French version of MB Premium v4.x but I've noticed a few other Win 10 v1909 users reporting similar performance problems after upgrading to MB Premium v4.x that couldn't be fixed by a clean reinstall.
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64-bit Win 10 Pro v1903 build 18362.418 * Firefox ESR v68.3.0 * McAfee LiveSafe v16.0 R22 * MB Free v3.8.3-1.0.627
Posted: 06-Dec-2019 | 8:16AM · Permalink
Hi Imacri,
I have been using the MB's free version and I remain in Windows 1903, so I never experienced those issues, as expected. To me, the only nuisance is the triple-time it takes for a complete scan. In my system, the previous version of MB took just under 1 minute to complete a scan. Version 4.0.4 takes more than 3 minutes.
If this is the new normal, I think that MB may be losing just a bit of it previous luster... 
Posted: 07-Dec-2019 | 1:29PM · Permalink
Most likely very similar to the same OS 1909 18363.476 +MWB 4.0.4+ Norton 360 22.19.9.63.
MWB unregistered, Norton is the sole AV / Firewall. No other contentions.
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Posted: 07-Dec-2019 | 1:32PM · Permalink
No, Phishing Phryer, it's not just you. My last act of defiance was to download 4.0.4.49. Not so good.
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Posted: 08-Dec-2019 | 7:38AM · Edited: 08-Dec-2019 | 7:52AM · Permalink
lmacri:Malwarebytes Premium v4.0.4 (Component Package 1.0.750) users with Win 10 v1909 might want to monitor chantal11's thread Windows 10 Version 1909 Unusable With MBAM 4.0 Enabled in the Malwarebytes for Windows forum...
I should also mention that a new Component Package v1.0.770 for Malwarebytes v4.0.4.49 was released some time around 04-Dec-2019 - see Maurice Naggar's post # 15 in chantal11's thread as well as images posted in follow-up replies. I don't know what bug fix(es) are included in Component Package v1.0.770 but it's either a minor update or still being throttled to a small percentage of users since Erix hasn't posted a change log in Announcing Malwarebytes 4.0 for Windows.
If you want to apply this update immediately, Malwarebytes employee LiquidTension's post # 12 in Version 4.0 - Updating Definitions has stated that both Settings | About | Check for Updates and Settings | General | Application Updates | Check for Updates will run a manual check for all update types [i.e., the main Malwarebytes product version, component package and database (malware definition) package] in MB v4.x.
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64-bit Win 10 Pro v1903 build 18362.418 * Firefox ESR v68.3.0 * McAfee LiveSafe v16.0 R22 * MB Free v3.8.3-1.0.627
Posted: 10-Jan-2020 | 8:05PM · Permalink
Posted by Erix 08-Jan-2020 regarding a new Component Package update v1.0.793:
Moments ago we released a new Malwarebytes 4.0.4.49 version 1.0.793 component update
As you know, if you don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General.
What is new in this version:
What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update
• Enhanced Web Protection
• 64 bit UI
• Improved ARW and AE detection
• Miscellaneous UI improvementsSome Issues now addressed:
• Fixed: MBAMInstallerService crashes on W7 in certain circumstances
• Fixed: Infinite MBAMInstallerService loop in certain circumstances
• Fixed: Windows Security Center option not honoring restore defaults button under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Miscellaneous UI defects
• Fixed: Windows Security Center shows a notification that Malwarebytes and Defender is off after Activating License
• Fixed: USB drives not being ejected under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Failed to avert Installation on ARM-based systems
Posted: 27-Jan-2020 | 3:58PM · Edited: 27-Jan-2020 | 4:07PM · Permalink
Hello Malwarebytes community,
We have just started to roll out a new Malwarebytes 4.0.4.49 version 1.0.804 component update
As you know, if you don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General.
What is new in this version:
What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update:
- Improved Scan times
- Added Detections column to Scan reports in order to display the number of detections found in the scan
- Added a new Display Setting with Hardware acceleration On/Off switch (to help address certain rare user interface display issues)
- Changed Malwarebytes must restart notification wording to avoid ambiguity with restarting the computer itself
- Enhanced Anti-Exploit Protection
Some Issues now addressed:
- Fixed: Web protection related BSODs
- Fixed: Web Protection prevents Avast SecureLine VPN from turning off
- Fixed: MBAM Crashes after attempting to open after installation (under certain circumstances)
- Fixed: File threats are being reported as Folder threats as well in Scan Report's Advanced tab
- Fixed: PUP and PUM shown as Disabled from Threat Scan (under certain circumstances)
- Fixed: Misaligned or uneven text/wording on multiple screens
- Fixed: Scan report: Advanced tab is incomplete
- Fixed: Still Blank UI when launching mbam.exe (under certain circumstances)
- Fixed: Other various UI issues
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