New Update Malwarebytes 5.1 Beta Final Thread

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.1.10.127 component package 1.0.5021.

Features and improvements

  • Data breach results now sorted chronologically (newest on top) for Digital footprint scans
  • Added check for available disk space before downloading updates
  • Minor Tamper Protection improvements
  • Reduced disk space usage
  • Deprecated the option to notify when a new version is available in Settings
Issues fixed

  • Crash reductions
  • Small UI bugs

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.0.140 component package 1.0.5073.

Features and improvements

  • Dashboard icon refresh
  • Added Protection settings option to enable or disable Advanced script and fileless protection
  • Support for improved “What’s new” announcements
Issues fixed

  • Closing the Malwarebytes is up to date notification results in the Notification center opening
  • Fixed Italian translations
  • Small bug fixes

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.2.154 component package 1.0.5101.

Features and improvements

  • Improved support for Windows 11 24H2 update
  • Malwarebytes Free users can now opt in to Beta updates
  • Localization updates
  • Minor usability improvements
  • Removed Trusted Advisor - Other devices feature from dashboard and Trusted Advisor page. We are evaluating improvements to this feature based on user feedback.
Issues fixed

  • Minor UI bugs


And you can read all the previous versions here

Malwarebytes 5 - Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum - Malwarebytes Forums

Malwarebytes 5.1 Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.4.157 component package 1.0.5116.

Usability improvements

  • Revised logic for Scan complete notifications
  • Improved info-tip interactions
  • VPN Kill Switch requires enabling the Start Malwarebytes with Windows option
Issues fixed

  • Minor UI bugs

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,
We have released beta build version 5.2.5.158 component package 1.0.5133.
Usability improvements
  • Completely revamped Trusted Advisor Detail page
  • Removed most of the notifications that could appear during onboarding
  • Minor usability and localization improvements
Issues fixed
  • Auto-quarantine notifications now don’t show up when auto-quarantine is off
  • Minor UI bugs
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.5.158 component package 1.0.5135.

Issues fixed
  • Minor UI bugs with the revamped Trusted Advisor Detail page

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.6.163 component package 1.0.5144.

Usability improvements

  • New descriptions and headers for Trusted Advisor recommendations
  • Other minor usability improvements in Notification Center and My Subscription pages
Issues fixed

  • Scan for Rootkits option now always available in Scan Scheduler -> Threat Scan
  • Minor UI bugs
Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.6.163 component package 1.0.5146

Features and improvements

  • Introduced new Trusted Advisor recommendations

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.7.167 component package 1.0.5160.

Features and improvements

  • Improved localization support in Trusted Advisor detail page
  • Improved localization support in the email verification step of the Digital Footprint scan
Issues fixed

  • Resolved an issue with the Trusted Advisor recommendation about unsecured WiFi networks not working on Windows 11 24H2
  • Fixed a bug where the Context Menu Scan command mishandled file paths containing spaces
  • Fixed an issue where the Tray Icon was not showing a red dot when one or more protection layers were disabled
Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

And now for the ARM Computers available

Malwarebytes 5 for Arm Devices now available in Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.8.173 component package 128.0.5172

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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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.8.173 component package 128.0.5184

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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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.9.176 component package 129.0.5195

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

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.10.182 component package 130.0.5212.

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 sporadically disabled the Web Protection module on some devices
  • Resolved incorrect notification positioning in case of screen DPI or resolution changes
Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.2.11.183 component package 131.0.5227

Features and improvements


  • Added location info in VPN connection notification
  • Introduced a new setting to disable the “What’s New” notification
  • Refined Dashboard layout for free users
Issues fixed

  • Fixed an issue where the first VPN connection rule added was not persisted and was lost after restarting the product
  • Fixed minor localization issues

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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.2.11.183 component package 131.0.5227 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 location info in VPN connection notification
  • Introduced a new setting to disable the “What’s New” notification
  • Refined Dashboard layout for free users
Issues fixed

  • Fixed an issue where the first VPN connection rule added was not persisted and was lost after restarting the product
  • Fixed minor localization issues

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