Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300

A minor update it seems.

Link.

 

Got it via update. Requires reboot and downloading latest database.

 

Thanks

Quote from the file changes.rtf :

Notes by me:

1.
I don't see it yet mentioned at the MBAM forum.
2.
Strange:
The about tab is telling indeed that it is version 1.51.2.1300.
But (on XP-home SP3) looking at C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
the version is still 1.51.0.1118
(the file was changed on 31 Aug 2011)

 

they posted on their forum: http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=95269&view=findpost&p=475443

 

Thanks thanhtai2009

 

Thanks for the heads up!

 

They still make you download the signature prior to the program update, and then again after the update. So dumb! ugh

 

Odd no reboot needed for me. Same thing updated through the program.

 

prompted me for a reboot tho

 

Seeker thank you very much!!
Reboot needed running windows xp pro

 

Thanks, Seeker! Updated two machines.

 

Thanks for the update!

 

thanks

 

Reboot needed on Win 7..and definitions database was behind by 13 days after the program update? I thought that was cute, considering MBAM had updated twice today prior to installing the new version.

 

And, it's becoming a tradition, isn't it?

I already suggested in the previous MBAM release thread that MBAM installer/updater should store the current malware definitions in a safe location, and then restore it.

It's stupid people have to redownload malware definitions again. Maybe it won't affect those with superspeed connections and unlimited traffic, but it will for sure be pain in the neck for those with low speed connections and limited traffic.

Anyway, this was one of the reasons that made me stop using MBAM. I belong to those with low speed connections and limited traffic.

-edit-

That wasn't the only reason. It was that, and the fact that MBAM redownloads the full definitions database each time. Crazy.

 

Low speed or not, it's still a dumb idea to have to replace them every time. I've never figured out the mystery of the 6Mb definition update either (6 Mb, give or take). Several times a day, here comes another 6Mb update.

 

this is one of the top reasons why MBAM is a malware removal tool only

 

And it's something we will be fixing with very shortly . We have incremental updates coming next version, I believe.

 

omg! finally, incremental updates it's great news thanks

 

Great news, look forward.

 

Is it possible for paid(Pro) users to auto-update if they switch off protection & start with windows ?
I keep protection /start with windows turned off (prefer on-demand) so in future can we have auto-update without protection/start with windows enabled ? Right now I must manually update(same like in free version) inspite of having paid for Pro version.

SKA

 

I run MBAM over 3 snapshots, on demand.

However, while one of these snapshots will update Ok, the others always get the following popup.



So, I then go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

and copy/paste the installer to the desktop and then it will install without further problem.



I guess just minor inconvience...

 

I've been seeing some very slow scans, couple of freeze-ups also, and "sticking" on some files while scanning (especially in downloads folder) past two days. Don't know if it's last updates or possible conflict with perhaps SecureAnywhere beta (?), also have Vipre AV on this now.
Anyone else seeing any slowdowns? Only seeing this on on-demand scan, not running MBAM in realtime. OS is W7 32 bit.

 

Hello Dermot7,
MBAM scheduled quick scans for the last three days have taken 5, 6 & 7 minutes.
I have no discernable conflicts with VIPRE AV.
I am running the protection module in realtime.
I scan files in Sandboxie download folders without any of the sticking or freezing that you are encountering.
I am on XP SP3.
HTH

 

Hello Page42, and thanks for that helpful info Yes, quick scan usually takes me about 5 or 6 mins also. Did another scan and it took over 13 mins! Happens when it reaches downloads folder seemingly. Further monitoring/investigation needed here, thanks