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Post by alexham36 on Jan 9, 2014 10:41:54 GMT
Hi,
I downloaded Malwarebytes and did a few scans with it, but it was a Trias version and about to expire. The scans did not pick up any serious Viruses, just a few PUP files. I like the app, but I think it does nothing more than Microsoft Security Essential that I also use. Is there a free version of Malwarebytes, or can I simply re-install when the current one expires?
Thanks,
Alex
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Post by vikingken on Jan 9, 2014 11:05:05 GMT
Everyone except you uses the free version Alex, I think you didn't untick the box or something. I think if you let it run out, you can continue on using the free part without having to reinstall. Otherwise uninstall and install the free version, making sure you dont tick the box for the trial.
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Post by mikkh on Jan 9, 2014 14:02:30 GMT
Yes, enable free trial of Pro version is ticked by default, which is a bit naughty
Read before pressing next, you can save yourself a lot of bother that way.
Always pick custom install too if it's an option - never EVER press express install either, or you're just asking for trouble
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Post by alexham36 on Jan 9, 2014 14:46:10 GMT
Thank you Mikkh an Vikingken. I will unistall and re-install.
Alex
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Post by alexham36 on Jan 13, 2014 21:00:53 GMT
Well, I have tried several times and the only version of Malwarebytes that I can get is the Trial one. My current installation expired, but it seems still to be working.
Alex
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Post by johnnybee on Jan 14, 2014 0:55:55 GMT
I've just had a look around the usual suspects, Alex, and it does seem that MWB has finally dispensed with the free version. If you go onto filehippo.com there is a link there for a free download, but it looks like there's gonna be some baggage with that one. Have a look at this one: download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol;1 - it seems kosher enough, and if you read the blurb it seems it's still free and updateable. |
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Post by mikkh on Jan 14, 2014 1:27:37 GMT
www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/seems fine here, just remember to untick the box where it says 'enable free trial of pro version' I've just installed it with no problems in my XP virtual machine
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Post by vikingken on Jan 14, 2014 13:37:58 GMT
I have very slowly been reinstalling my old laptop, in case my granddaughter wants it. I hadn't installed MBAM, so I installed from Mikks link without any bother. There is only one box out of 3 to untick, the top one. Everything else is straight foreward.
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