Malwarebytes problem

Gillor

To install Malwarebytes free without the Premium Trial…

• Download Malwarebytes from  https://ninite.com/malwarebytes/
• Once installed go into Settings (gear wheel top right hand corner)
• Click on Accounts
• Under the Licence Key heading select Deactivate 

Downloading directly from Malwarebytes doesn't seem to offer the deactivation option.

flaneurs_lobster

That link installs a third party's application management system on your PC, at least that's what it says it does, I've never heard of it/them.

Should this post be flagged up as spam? Anyone willing to click'n'install and let us know if it's benign (I'm not). 

400ixl

Ninite has been around for years and used by many who regularly build systems to enable the mass install of applications.

Gillor

flaneurs_lobster said:

........I've never heard of it/them. 

Try reading some reviews; here's a selection...

https://www.scam-detector.com/validator/ninite-com-review/
https://askleo.com/ninite-install-popular-free-applications-quickly-easily-and-securely/
https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/50093/ninite-review
https://www.pcworld.com/article/461792/review-ninite-turns-setting-up-a-new-computer-into-a-quick-painless-process.html

I would suggest you do a little more research before accusing long-time members of spreading spam.

flaneurs_lobster

Gillor said:

I would suggest you do a little more research before accusing long-time members of spreading spam.

I didn't accuse anyone of anything, I've no idea what "ninite" is which is why I asked the question of those who know far more than me

Perhaps if you had posted that "This well-regarded application management system will, if you install it, allow you to have the free Malwarebytes program with scanning". 

.400ixl said:

Ninite has been around for years and used by many who regularly build systems to enable the mass install of applications.

Seems a little excessive just to install a free anti-virus program that many on here have argued is unnecessary on an up-to-date Windows machine.

Gillor

Seems a little excessive just to install a free anti-virus program that many on here have argued is unnecessary on an up-to-date Windows machine.

You’ve obviously no idea how Malwarebytes works either.

flaneurs_lobster

Gillor said:

Seems a little excessive just to install a free anti-virus program that many on here have argued is unnecessary on an up-to-date Windows machine.

You’ve obviously no idea how Malwarebytes works either.

Instead of just being rude why don't you explain why it's such a good idea to install this or some other software. Bitching at me isn't going to help anyone who's unsure about whether to install extra anti-virus/malware detection or not. 

Gillor

My original post did explain the reason for installing Malwarebytes with Ninite.
This thread is about problems with the Free/Premium versions of Malwarebytes not how it interacts with other a/v programmes.
Rather than go off topic, there is already a load of information on the Forum on this subject, or you could open a new thread.

melbury

Sicard said:

melbury said:

Carrot007 said:

melbury said:

Carrot007 said:

The free version requires you to do manual scans.

Which is better on the whole.

I always do manual scans, but that doesn't seem to be an option now.  I can't understand what has happened.  It usually updates okay.

It really just sounds like it is telling you that real time protection costs money.

MWB is pretty much 99.9% gettign to bea PUP itrself these days with the heavy sell.

Can you do a scan. I expect so so job done.

No, that didn't seem to be an option, so I have uninstalled it.

Would like to try re-installing the free version, which is the best site to download it from?  There used to be one that was recommended on here, but I can't remember what it is called.

FileHippo?

Yes that is it, many thanks. 

kennse

Just installed it on my Windows 7 and got 15 days free trial. I just run one scan and don't like this AV to be honest.