Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Updates

* For added clarity; I do not use Edge, and only very rarely use Brave. Neither run on my machine once the browser is closed.

I ONLY use Firefox and have only noticed this error message when FF has been open for ... hours.

 

Hi all

Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta is out now

Mops21

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253 Beta has been made available. (29-April-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation.
• Integrated “Scan with Malwarebytes” into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu.
• Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use.
• Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard.
• Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription.
• Refreshed the Title Bar design to improve visual consistency and usability.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs.
• Resolved a bug where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
• Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes.
• Fixed minor localization issues.
• Fixed layout issues with the new Tray Menu affecting lower screen resolutions.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.11.183-131.0.5227-1.0.98137.

Edit: Added changes from updated Component Package.

 

Hi all

Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

Mops21

 

Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559 has been released to General Availability (GA). (01-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation.
• Integrated “Scan with Malwarebytes” into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu.
• Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use.
• Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard.
• Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription.
• Added advanced settings to customize Brute Force Protection configuration.
• Refreshed the Title Bar design to improve visual consistency and usability.

Issues fixed

• Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs.
• Resolved a bug where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
• Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes.
• Fixed minor localization issues.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 44cff42863f4699f0c6c7d80e739f06a56d915b57b4840d7a0d3a7423a73f7c9

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5261 Beta has been made available. (08-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Preview of brand-new Windows tools, take a look at the post here and try them!

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue where a Windows 11-specific Trusted Advisor alert didn’t show up on some devices
• Fixed minor usability and localization issues

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5263 Beta has been made available. (14-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue causing the legacy right-click context menu not showing up on some Windows 11 devices.
• Fixed an issue causing two instances of Malwarebytes to appear in Windows Start.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5270 Beta has been made available. (16-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Issue fixed

• Resolved a startup issue causing occasional crashes with Firefox and Browser Guard

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5274 Beta has been made available. (20-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Issue fixed

• Resolved an issue that caused Ransomware Protection to not shutdown properly and potentially create delays on Windows shutdown.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.

 

Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5274-1.0.99207 has been released to General Availability (GA). (20-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Preview of brand-new Windows tools, take a look at the post here and try them!

Issues fixed

• Fixed a Windows 11-specific Trusted Advisor alert not appearing on some devices.
• Corrected an issue where the legacy context menu didn’t show on certain Windows 11 systems.
• Resolved a startup issue causing occasional crashes with Firefox and Browser Guard.
• Prevented duplicate entries of Malwarebytes in the Windows Start menu.
• Resolved an issue that caused Ransomware Protection to not shutdown properly and potentially create delays on Windows shutdown.
• Improved usability and fixed minor localization glitches.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 6b75ec94e9fa19044773ab50085ee84dc6f03d58e03532c45a2665e8de083a4b

 

Thanks 1PW,

I don't have Windows Tools. Am I missing something?

 

OK, I see the Tools option is only available in Win11.

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/326022-no-tools-option/?do=findComment&comment=1700034

 

Bingo!

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.2.195-134.0.5279 Beta has been made available. (22-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Improved Dashboard usability and localization.
• Refined the display behavior of VPN connection/disconnection notifications.

Issues fixed

• Fixed an issue where the Tray Menu appeared on the wrong monitor in multi-display setups.
• Resolved a bug that prevented device deactivation for some users.
• Additional fix for an issue with Anti-Ransomware that caused MBAMService to sometimes not shutdown properly, creating delays on Windows shutdown.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.1.188-133.0.5274-1.0.99207.

 

Hi all

Malwarebytes 5 - Page 2 - Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum - Malwarebytes Forums

Mops21

 

I still have a life time license for Malwarebytes which I haven’t use for at least 8 years… Anyone knows if this license is
still valid and accepted by the company?

 

Hello @Antarctica:

Yes. Malwarebytes will honor any legitimate lifetime license.

If the MB5 Premium activation process is unsuccessful, you may need to have the license routinely converted to a newer form-factor acceptable by the license server.

HTH

 

Hello @1PW, thanks for your answer. I may try it one of these days with WD.

 

I've been using mine since v2 I think, with the license upgrades that 1PW mentioned. Still works well!

 

I bought mine (lifetime) back in 2014 for $14.95. Can't remember why I never used it.

 

Hi,

May I ask if someone here has a workaround for saving the settings of Malwarebytes and then import it. I ask Malwarebytes support and they said there was none...I just reinstalled Malwarebytes Standard and it takes time to set it up so I wanted to at least have a way to save the settings/config and then import it when needed.

Is there an existing workaround...?

Just asking..Thanks!

 

I don't think there is one, however I've installed Malwarebytes many times and I can set it up in 3 minutes. Once you get used to all the settings its a piece of cake.

 

Maybe find where it stores the config? I would start by checking the usual folder locations in User Data, then if not there, the registry. I've never looked, though, as I don't often have to reinstall it.