Malwarebytes 3.0 Final released today!

Have you tried Malwarebytes 3.0 final?

  • Yes, I'm using Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium

    Votes: 33 34.7%
  • Yes, I've tried Malwarebytes 3.0 Free

    Votes: 17 17.9%
  • No

    Votes: 25 26.3%
  • Not yet, but I'm planning to try Malwarebytes 3.0

    Votes: 20 21.1%

  • Total voters
    95
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Changelog (8th December 2016) - Malwarebytes Support - Home Products Release History

Performance/protective capability
  • Added signature-less anti-exploit and anti-ransomware protection (Premium only)
  • Up to 4x faster scan speeds, including even quicker Hyper Scans
  • Removed non-essential reboots after certain malware removal events
  • Advanced heuristic engine (Shuriken) now enabled by default
  • Self-protection now enabled by default (Premium only)
Usability
  • Redesigned user interface for improved user experience
  • Now configurable to integrate with Windows Action Center/Windows Security Center (Premium only)
  • Update checks are done automatically so they don’t need to be scheduled
  • Improved support for keyboard navigation and screen readers
Stability/issues fixed
  • Added ability to lock down My Account screen via User Access Policy
  • Added ability to collect enhanced logs when directed to do so by support
  • Fixed issue where Scheduler did not adjust for Daylight Saving Time
  • Fixed issue where Scheduler defaulted to hourly Threat Scan instead of daily
  • Fixed issue where Chameleon reported error messages numerous times to Windows Event Viewer
  • Changed “Recover if missed by” setting in Scheduler to “Off” by default
  • Prevented rootkit scanning in Custom Scans if full system drive is not selected
  • Updated to latest version of 7-Zip DLL
  • Addressed other miscellaneous defects
Comparison: Free vs Premium - Malwarebytes Premium

Download Malwarebytes 3.0 for free and you get 14 days of full real-time protection. After the 14 days are up, Malwarebytes 3.0 reverts to a very limited but still free version that will only disinfect your computer after an attack.

Free features
  • Anti-malware/Anti-spyware
    • Detects and removes malware and advanced threats.
  • Anti-rootkit
    • Removes rootkits and repairs the files they damage.
Premium features
  • Real-time protection
    • Detects malware automatically, before it can infect.
  • Anti-exploit
    • Shields vulnerable systems and software from exploit attacks.
  • Anti-ransomware
    • Stops ransomware attacks before your data is held hostage.
  • Malicious website protection
    • Prevents access to and from known malicious webpages.
 
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In v2 installer at the end of installation there was a checkbox to "Enable free-trial" which could be unchecked to get only the free version.

But now the real-time protection components are automatically enabled after installation.

I wish that option was there because am only interested in the free version and not the real-time protection elements because it's only an on-demand scanner for me.
 
I am glad i installed under Shadow Mode otherwise you lose access to Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit, not sure how long MBAE will remain relevant for now. :eek:
If I'm not mistaken, lifetime licenses of MBAE will always be supported. The question is, is your license a lifetime license? :)
 
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