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The-Hive · May 27, 2022

1PW said:
Hello @The-Hive

As that particular identification field is only best used internally within the in-house Malwarebytes teams, it's likely best if it's not routinely used in a public setting for the sake of clarity. I know - looking for Easter eggs is fun though. In public, Malwarebytes staffers would seem to prefer using the fine-grained "component package" definition e.g. CU 1.0.1689, and not ordinarily the build number.

However, you've made a keen observation in that the much larger off-line installer is always republished with each release of MB4. Yet the so-called, and much smaller, stub installer may not require a mandatory update. Such was the case yesterday.

Thank you always for your understanding.

I just saw it on another website and thought it would be of interest to MB users, no idea about Easter eggs or component packages etc.

1PW · May 27, 2022

For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1692 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this 1.0.1692 Component Update Beta:

Detection and remediation improvements

Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

Fixed: BSOD references mbae.sys under certain circumstances

Fixed: Security Advisor says BG is not installed when it is While using Debug BG Version

Fixed: Error stopping SP controller

Fixed: Network Connection Error Appears after Attempting to Start Trial with Email Entered

Addressed: A few minor UI Issues

The current release version is still v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1689

Porthos · May 27, 2022

The-Hive said:
I just saw it on another website and thought it would be of interest to MB users, no idea about Easter eggs or component packages etc.

This is a very common misconception.

is just the online installer version and does not represent the actual program version. We see a lot of inquiry’s on this subject each time sites like Majorgeeks and others like them post the information.

Spartan · Jun 1, 2022

z3r010 said:
Malwarebytes has gone off the rails again - now blocking google docs....absolutely ridiculous, I really do think we need to have a serious discussion if we should carry on recommending this software!

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Was just about to give it another chance but stopped when I read your message. The last time I tried it, it made my my VPN (hide.me either stop working or very slow). I hate Antivirus which as crap that messes up with my internet like an HTTP scanner or whatnot. This is one of the reasons I use F-Secure antivirus, all I need is my uBlock origin adblocker + a good file scanner and nothing to touch my internet.

Whackbag · Jun 1, 2022

I stopped using MB about six months ago, it use to be lightweight, fast & reliable but now it has succumb to the pitfall all once great products do. They think they need to keep adding & adding trying to make it everything to everyone instead of sticking to what made it great in the first place.

Every release note includes "Improved Performance"...according to them it should be the fastest thing on the internet by now.

1PW · Jun 8, 2022

For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1699 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

Issue addressed:

Fixed: Windows Security Center doesn't open Malwarebytes under certain circumstances

Fixed: Pitou bootkit not being correctly remediated under certain circumstances

The current release version is still v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1689

IanMosley · Jun 9, 2022

1PW said:
For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1699 BETA is available.

The current release version is still v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1689

I'm NOT a BETA tester; however, I've just been updated to Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1699 using 'Check fo Updates'.

Brink · Jun 9, 2022

New Malwarebytes WHQL 4.5.9.198 version component package update 1.0.1699 available. See first post for more details.

1PW · Jun 10, 2022

For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.10.198 - CU 1.0.1701 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this Beta:

Detection and remediation improvements

Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

Fixed: RTP breaks Perl launching of external processes

Fixed: Windows Security Center doesn't recover disabled Malware Protection

The current release version is still v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1699

1PW · Jun 10, 2022

For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.10.200 - CU 1.0.1702 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

Issue addressed:

Fixed: Issues with Trial and onboarding

The current release version is still v4.5.9.198 - CU 1.0.1699

1PW · Jun 15, 2022

Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.10.200 - CU 1.0.1702 has been released.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5

What’s New in 4.5.10:

Detection and remediation improvements

Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

Fixed: Veeam Backups failing when Ransomware Protection is enabled

Fixed: RTP breaks Perl launching of external processes

Fixed: Windows Security Center doesn't recover disabled Malware Protection

WXC · Jun 16, 2022

Latest Stable 4.9.10...

The-Hive · Jun 16, 2022

WXC said:
Latest Stable 4.9.10...

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I never quite get Malwarebytes updates, I have v 4.5.9.198, I clicked on updates the downloaded and installed and I still have the same version and it's showing up to date and winget isn't finding it

WXC · Jun 16, 2022

The-Hive said:
I never quite get Malwarebytes updates, I have v 4.5.9.198, I clicked on updates the downloaded and installed and I still have the same version and it's showing up to date and winget isn't finding it

That is odd.

Honestly, I don't know why, Rod.

Perhaps @Porthos or @1PW, could lend you a word.

1PW · Jun 23, 2022

For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.10.200 - CU 1.0.1709 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this Beta:

Tamper Protection Improvements

Detection and remediation improvements

Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

Fixed: Apparent Kernel memory leak

Fixed: UI would close when clicking "Buy Now" with Empty Proxy Settings

Fixed: MBAM fails to register with WSC on Windows 11 Insider Preview

Fixed: Double installation of edge Browser Guard is seen when the extension is added from chrome store before MBAM Install

The current release version is still v4.5.10.200 - CU 1.0.1702

OldMike65 · Jun 30, 2022

New updated Malwarebytes version
Not a beta release.
Version: 4.5.10.200 - Component version: 1.0.1709

dbartenstein · Jul 1, 2022

So, MB just updated to 4.5.10.200 and now I have 2 versions of Browser Guard installed. If I remove the one MB installed from Chrome Store, then my MB dashboard tells me that I don't have it installed. I am hesitant to remove the older one from MS Store because that' where all my current settings live. Which one is the real Browser Guard?

Porthos · Jul 1, 2022

dbartenstein said:
Which one is the real Browser Guard?

They are both real but came from different stores.

dbartenstein said:
because that' where all my current settings live.

I would uninstall one. Safe your settings manually I assume exclusions are the issue you are worried about.
It would have been better to raise this issue on the Malwarebytes forum.

dbartenstein · Jul 3, 2022

Porthos said:
It would have been better to raise this issue on the Malwarebytes forum.

I did try that, with the exact same verbiage and screenshot as above, but no matter how I filled all the "required" entries, the submit button wouldn't activate.

Porthos · Jul 4, 2022

dbartenstein said:
I did try that, with the exact same verbiage and screenshot as above, but no matter how I filled all the "required" entries, the submit button wouldn't activate.

I see your post and posted to it the same thing I posted here. Two Browser Guards?
It is a holiday weekend and most of the staff are off. It will be after Tuesday when you get a response.