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Version: 5.6.2.264
Component package: 160.0.5674
Release Date: July 02, 2026
Release Notes: Malwarebytes Beta 5


What’s new
  • Onboarding scan progress now distinguishes between a preparation phase and an active scan phase, making it clearer what the product is doing during your first scan
  • The Help page and Tray menu now show simplified version information
Issues fixed
  • Improved usability of the Startup Application list and resolved an issue with application detection
  • Resolved an issue preventing the renewal payment notification from being displayed


Malwarebytes WHQL for Windows
Version: 5.6.2.264
Component package: 160.0.5677
Release Date: July 09, 2026
Release Notes: Malwarebytes 5


What’s New
  • Simplified adding files and folders to the Allow List, making it easier to manage your exclusions
Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue preventing the Deep Scan results modal from displaying when many threats are detected during a scan
  • Fixed text wrapping issues on the Settings page
  • Fixed an issue causing tray notifications to appear off-screen when using multiple external monitors
 
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dbartenstein said:
Most certainly did
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I have the following off as well. I NEVER see any notifications in the Windows notification area unless I manually scan a file.
Can you next time get a screenshot of what you are referring to?
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Porthos said:
I have the following off as well. I NEVER see any notifications in the Windows notification area unless I manually scan a file.
Can you next time get a screenshot of what you are referring to?
View attachment 124079
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Porthos said:
I have the following off as well. I NEVER see any notifications in the Windows notification area unless I manually scan a file.
Can you next time get a screenshot of what you are referring to?
View attachment 124079
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I have it set like this:

1738549649802.webp
 

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    Win 11 Pro (25H2 RP)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer AN515-54
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9300H CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, Intel UHD 630
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer CB272D
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB and 1T SSD
    Internet Speed
    500MB
    Browser
    Edge (Stable)
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender

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    Operating System
    Win 11 Pro (RP)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Legion 5 16IAX10 - Type 83NX
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 275HX (2.70 GHz)
    Memory
    32GB DDR5-5600
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB
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dbartenstein said:
I have it set like this:
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Next time you see any ad's get a screenshot. Since you have your notifications set at 2 minutes you have plenty of time.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.6.163 and component package update 1.0.5146 available

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.7.167 and component package update 1.0.5160 available

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.8.173-128.0.5172 Beta has been made available. (27-February-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta

Features and improvements
  • Trusted Advisor enhancements:
    • Recommendations are now grouped based on severity
    • Added two new recommendations related to Windows settings
      • note: recommended actions may differ from one device to another based on unique configurations
    • Improved localization support
  • Restricted Allow List rules for Websites to accept domain-only URLs
Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue where Malwarebytes failed to start in some cases when Windows Fast Startup was enabled
Additional notes

The change to the Component Package version number reflects an internal improvement of our versioning system, nothing to be worried about.
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Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.7.167-1.0.5160-1.0.96170.
 

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.8.173-128.0.5184 Beta has been made available. (07-March-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta

Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue with the latest beta that prevented certain domain names from being added to the Allow List
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Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.7.167-1.0.5160-1.0.96170.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.8.173 and component package update 128.0.5184 available

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Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
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32.00 GB
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Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
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Realtek Audio
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Dell P2714H Monitor
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1920 x 1080
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1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
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Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.8.173-128.0.5184-1.0.96877 has been released to General Availability (GA). (13-March-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

Features and improvements
  • Trusted Advisor enhancements:
    • Recommendations are now grouped based on severity
    • Added two new recommendations related to Windows settings
      • note: recommended actions may differ from one device to another based on unique configurations
    • Improved localization support
  • Restricted Allow List rules for Websites to accept domain-only URLs
Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue where Malwarebytes failed to start in some cases when Windows Fast Startup was enabled
Additional notes

We have introduced a new versioning system for our component package updates

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 16fa1d8c2377d0874b3e2b30d8f92cf99767960083d98fc7cb4439642babd5dc
 

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FYI, If you always turn UAC off, you will now have a lower score in the Trusted Advisor section. 69%
You will have to set MB to ignore it.
 

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.9.176-128.0.5195 Beta has been made available. (14-March-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta

Features and improvements
  • Introduced a web-based login system for activation through my.malwarebytes.com
  • Added system architecture details in the “About Malwarebytes” screen
  • Improved startup performance
Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue where a Windows 11-specific Trusted Advisor alert was incorrectly displayed on Windows 10

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.8.173-128.0.5184-1.0.96877.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.9.176 and component package update 129.0.5196 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
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Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
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Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
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500 Watts
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Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.10.182 and component package update 130.0.5212 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
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Air
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Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
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Firefox
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Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
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BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.10.182-130.0.5212-1.0.97763 has been released to General Availability (GA). (03-April-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

Good day, Malwarebytes community!

Malwarebytes v5.2.10.182 component package 130.0.5212 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking “Check for updates” in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

Features and improvements

  • Added two new Trusted Advisor recommendations:
    • A reminder for Identity Theft Protection customers to activate their subscription
    • A prompt encouraging new users to try our free Digital Footprint Scan
Issues fixed

  • Fixed an issue that disabled Web Protection after downgrading from the latest beta version to the latest production version
  • Resolved incorrect notification positioning in case of screen DPI or resolution changes
Additional notes

This release also includes all features and fixes originally introduced in v5.2.9.176 (component package 129.0.5196). That version's rollout was paused due to the Web Protection issue, which has now been resolved.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 30b7730551c0c2efb1778adafb0d8dff278fef93f2012658f8d3043d62589f8b
 

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