Malwarebytes
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08/13/13 09:58 AM
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Mad
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Hi I thought this was available as a free programme and downloaded and installed it as such - but today I got a message that my "trial" period would be up in 5 days Is it "purchase only" these days then ?? Cheers. Mad
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
#907594
08/13/13 10:14 AM
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Draclvr
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No, they do that for 30 days. You just say you don't want to purchase the Pro version (which runs in real time protection while the free one does not) and it will go back to being the free version. I can't remember where you opt out, but I think it's when the notice pops up.
Once again, weeds are my life!
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
#907596
08/13/13 10:16 AM
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Rushes
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Hi Mad, There's a free version and a paid version. The paid version runs in realtime protection. The free version doesn't offer realtime protection, but carries out a full scan whenever you choose.
"Bleat, Watson -- unmitigated bleat!" ~ Sherlock Holmes
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
#907597
08/13/13 10:18 AM
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Mad, Are you sure you didn't inadvertantly download the trial version of the paid program? The free version can be downloaded here. Gil.
"Best not to think about it. I don't want to fall to bits 'cos of excess existential thought."
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
#907602
08/13/13 10:45 AM
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I'm sure that's what happened... and I was wrong, it's a 14 day trial, not a 30 day trial.
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: InlandAZ]
#907699
08/14/13 01:17 AM
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I was using the free version, but decided to buy the Pro version and have not been disappointed since. I have been notified when downloading something potentially damaging, and have had outgoing blocked due to the same reason. It sets in the background and doesn't utter a word until it spot a problem. My kind of lurker.
If something gets your goat, it just proves you have a goat to get.
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Homer6]
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08/14/13 03:06 AM
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Ditto, Homer6. Malwarebytes is one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Gil.
"Best not to think about it. I don't want to fall to bits 'cos of excess existential thought."
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Upsydaisy]
#907735
08/14/13 07:49 AM
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Mad
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Hi folks - and thanks for all the responses !! I do only really only want to be able to run a scan "on request" for the time being, so I deleted the programme I already had installed, then ran CCleaner, and then downloaded the free version. [Well I hope it was the free version. It looks exactly the same as the one I just uninstalled ] Cheers. Mad
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
#907745
08/14/13 08:47 AM
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They ARE the same thing, Mad! To activate the Pro features, you just enter some codes. If you don't activate it, then it's just the scanner for removing things after they are installed on your computer.
Once again, weeds are my life!
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Draclvr]
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08/14/13 09:37 AM
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Hi Draclvr Well, after uninstalling then re-downloading and re-installing I immediately got the same "5 day warning" that I got before. I ignored it - so it will be interesting to see what actually happens in 5 days now !! Cheers. Mad
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
#907796
08/14/13 12:24 PM
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Draclvr
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I've done it several times - it just reverts back to the regular Malwarebytes. I'm sure yours will do the same!
Once again, weeds are my life!
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Re: Malwarebytes
[Re: Mad]
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08/17/13 08:57 AM
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Hi, jamesedward and welcome to Gameboomers! It's always good to see new members drop down in the Glitches forum!
I just put the free Malwarebytes on a laptop I was cleaning up for a friend. It simply asked me if I wanted a 15 day trial of the Pro version and I said no. When Mad's 5 days is up, the popups will simply go away.
Once again, weeds are my life!
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