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Changes for v1.65.1.1000 - v1.70.0.1100 Beta

  • New program logo and icons
  • Heuristics for 0-day exploit detection now implemented in protection module for PRO version
  • Threats detected by the protection module are now quarantined automatically by default
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now shows Windows 8 START screen notifications
  • More Tools tab enhanced with tons of new content and more to come in the future
  • Option to allow a threat to run temporarily (Allow Temporarily) added to filesystem protection prompts
  • Option to add a detected item to the Ignore List (Allow Always) added to filesystem protection prompts
  • Heuristics for detecting new and unknown threats improved
  • Scanner efficiency improved
  • Microsoft Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 now identified correctly in scan logs
  • Help file updated to include information on new features
  • Better compatibility with many other security products in realtime
  • Minor issue with password creation from CLI fixed



Changes for v1.65.0.1400 - v1.65.1.1000

  • Upgrading from a previous version on Windows Vista or Windows 7 may sometimes result in the protection module starting with a delay. (Fixed)
  • The protection module does not start with Windows under under certain conditions. (Fixed)
  • Scans sometimes complete prematurely. (Fixed)



Changes for v1.62 - v1.65.0.1400

  • New Features:
  • Future versions will be able to upgrade without requiring a reboot after installation
  • Protection module now controllable for the entire machine instead of being limited to individual user accounts
  • Filesystem Blocking and Website Blocking can be enabled or disabled separately via the Protection tab
  • Protection logs now show when malicious file execution blocking is enabled or disabled
  • Realtime protection may now be cleanly terminated via the 'Exit' option in the tray without leaving any running processes
  • Japanese language support added
  • Improvements:
  • Malwarebytes Chameleon enhanced to be even more effective against the latest threats
  • Realtime protection now starts much faster on Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Eliminated performance issues caused by database updates and Ignore List manipulation on Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Pop-ups for threats detected by realtime protection can not be minimized
  • Issues Fixed:
  • Saving logs to custom locations after scans now works correctly
  • Context menu setting is now honored correctly after performing a program upgrade
  • Users who have previously completed the trial will not be prompted to start the trial upon upgrade or reinstallation
  • Dates and times of items listed in the Quarantine are now displayed correctly



Changes for v1.60 - v1.62

  • New advanced program updater improves upgrade speed and reduces needed bandwidth.
  • Enhanced Chameleon (v1.61) technologies to handle the latest threats.
  • Simplified PRO trial option in the installer.
  • Installation wizard now includes more information and guidance.
  • Streamlined and optimized database update module.
  • Updated System Requirements.
  • Logs enhanced to show drives and paths scanned.
  • Fixed bug with scheduled scans.
  • Korean language now displayed correctly in language drop down menu.



Changes for v1.50.1 - v1.60

  • New Features:
  • Malwarebytes Chameleon technology gets Malwarebytes Anti-Malware running even when blocked by infection.
  • Incremental updates (paid version only).
  • Ability to password protect key program settings. (paid version only)
  • Improvements:
  • Improved reliability and performance of the update process.
  • Detection and removal engine enhancements.
  • System tray icon now dynamically displays selected language.
  • Settings for Protection Module behavior can be changed without protection being active.
  • Improved DOR (Delete On Reboot) technology to enhance threat removal process.
  • Restructured log formats to include greater detail on system information and detected threats.
  • Improved error messages to make them more user friendly.
  • Scheduled updates now occur within 15 minutes of scheduled time.
  • Custom log locations now displayed in Logs tab.
  • Protection logs can be saved in custom locations.
  • Program version release date now displayed on About tab.
  • Issues Fixed:
  • Fix for database not updating properly on Czech installations of Microsoft Windows.
  • Fix for certain scenarios where scans failed to complete.



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