Re: Malwarebytes update
[Re: oldbroad]
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11/25/17 11:35 AM
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Do you have Malwarebytes Premium? You don't have to do the update, but I have to say the new one is much faster. The new version is meant to replace your anti-virus program. It includes anti-malware, anti-exploit and anti ransomeware. You can read more about it here. I have 3.2.2 and have Malwarebytes Premium. https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebyt...us-replacement/
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Re: Malwarebytes update
[Re: oldbroad]
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11/25/17 01:03 PM
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Marian
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I believe this is what Malwarebytes means in referencing the word "legacy": A legacy application (legacy app) is a software program that is outdated or obsolete. Although a legacy app still works, it may be unstable because of compatibility issues with current operating systems (OSes), browsers and information technology (IT) infrastructures.
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Re: Malwarebytes update
[Re: oldbroad]
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11/25/17 01:15 PM
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Yes, I saw the word upgrade, but my brain typed in update... I was still working on my first cup of coffee.
And yes, it will continue to nag you. If you have Premium, then I would definitely do the upgrade. I am using it alongside my Windows Defender anti-virus and there have been no issues. Don't know how it will work with another anti-virus program though. I did some checking and found both yes and no.
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Re: Malwarebytes update
[Re: oldbroad]
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11/25/17 02:02 PM
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Jenny, I found that thread, but I had thought there was one somewhere mentioning the "legacy" word that I wanted to review as that is what I really don't understand (if there will be some difference for me). Legacy means support of older computer hardware and older operating systems: https://filehippofy.com/software/antivirus/download-free-malwarebytes-2-2-1/MalwareBytes 2.2.1 supported back to Windows 2000 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 / XP 64-bit / Vista 64-bit / Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64-bit https://www.malwarebytes.com/pdf/guides/MBMRGuide.pdfMalwareBytes 2.5 supported back to Windows XP SP2 Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later, 32-bit only) CPU: 800 MHz or faster RAM: 256 MB (512 MB or more recommended) https://www.malwarebytes.com/pdf/guides/Malwarebytes-3.0-User-Guide.pdfMalwareBytes 3.0 supported back to Windows XP SP 3 or Vista SP 1 Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later, 32/64-bit), Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later, 32-bit only) CPU: 800 MHz or faster RAM: 2048 MB (64-bit OS), 1024 MB (32-bit OS, except 256 MB for Windows XP) So with newer versions they drop support of an older version of Windows and sometimes increase requirements. MalwareBytes 2.5 had no support for Windows 2000 MalwareBytes 3.0 requires the latest Service Packs for Vista and XP as well as requiring more memory for Vista and later. If you have Windows 7 or later and a fairly recent computer (not 10 years old), dropping support of legacy products shouldn't be an issue. They add support for newer hardware and new versions of Windows. If the computer has XP, you really shouldn't take it out on the Internet unless you're an expert in computer security and know how to lock down Windows XP to prevent infection.
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