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5.4.2
Features and improvements
- Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls for Windows 11 users:
- Manage ads in Windows notifications.
- Manage personalized content in Windows Settings.
- Introduced the ability to create a backup of the Allow list and restore older lists directly from the Allow list tab.
- Added quick access to the Scan Scheduler from the Scanner card’s three-dots menu.
- Minor UI and localization improvements.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the installer from finishing installation on some devices.
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5.4.1
Features and improvements
- Introduced a Privacy Controls feature that helps you optimize your privacy by turning off Windows settings that track your activity or allow ads". For more information on Privacy Controls, see this article.
- Updated the Website Blocked notification with clearer text and a more streamlined way to add websites directly to the Allow list.
- On the main dashboard, refined the VPN card text for better clarity and user understanding.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented Anti-Ransomware Protection from starting on certain Lenovo devices.
- Fixed a bug causing the tray menu to display incorrectly when the VPN Kill switch was turned on.
- Added missing auto-fill functionality for IP addresses when adding a website to the Allow list.
- Fixed a bug where the "If scan missed or skipped" field would disappear in scheduled scans settings.
- Miscellaneous in-app text, localization, and accessibility improvements.
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5.4.0
Features and improvements
- Added an interactive spotlight guide at the top of the dashboard to help users discover the full range of the app's available security features.
- Scheduling a scan now allows you to name it, making it easier to organize and differentiate.
Issues fixed
- Fixed a bug that occasionally caused the app to crash when creating a duplicate Allow list entry.
- Fixed a bug where multiple tray icons would sometimes appear.
- Fixed an issue that made the VPN notifications toggle in Settings unclickable for VPN-only users.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.3.8
Features and improvements
- Improved the ability to add previously-blocked websites to the Allow list directly from the History tab under Detection History.
- Refreshed the welcome screen for more clarity.
- VPN is now available by default for all Teams users.
- Minor localization and usability improvements.
Issues fixed
- Resolved an issue where running a scan from the Windows 11 context menu did not consistently process all selected files.
- Fixed an issue that caused keyboard navigation to malfunction within the Advanced Scan options.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.3.7
Features and improvements
- Refreshed the side bar and title bar layout for a smoother and more streamlined experience.
Tools
- Windows Firewall Control and Startup Applications are now available for Windows 10 users.
- Access to Tools can now be locked behind a password using Tamper Protection.
- Removed Trusted Advisor recommendation for Chrome updates.
Issues fixed
- Fixed minor bugs, usability, and localization issues.
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5.3.6
Features and improvements
li>Improved the onboarding experience with minor usability enhancements.
- Updated My subscription page design for better clarity.
- Added text explaining Scan notifications settings in Notifications page.
- Updated firewall filtering profile colors in Windows Firewall Control feature for Windows 11 users.
Issues fixed
- Fixed minor UI issues with Windows Firewall Control feature for Windows 11 users.
- Fixed various localization and usability glitches.
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5.3.5
Features and improvements
- Introduced Deep Scan, a new scan type recommended to users after blocking or removing a large number of threats. For more information, see Run a Deep Scan in Desktop Security on Windows devices.
- Added a new Windows Firewall Control feature preview to the Tools section in the app. This feature lets you easily work with the built-in Windows Defender Firewall to help manage network traffic on your device. See the following articles for more information on Windows Firewall Control:
Manage Firewall Filtering in Desktop Security for Windows
View Firewall Logs in Desktop Security for Windows
Manage Firewall Connection Rules in Desktop Security for Windows
- Reverted main dashboard layout for free users.
Issues fixed
- Fixed some minor usability issues.
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5.3.4
Features and improvements
- Improved the experience for providing in-app feedback by adding a way to submit feedback from the account profile menu without a forum account.
- Minor usability improvements across the app interface.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue with tray menu positioning on some multi-monitor setups.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.3.3
Features and improvements
- Improved the onboarding process for new installations to more effectively introduce key app features.
- Improved the main dashboard layout for free users.
- Enhanced the subscription activation process for a smoother user experience.
- Added more granular options for increased control over notifications on the Notifications settings page.
- Enhanced validation checks for proxy server settings to help prevent misconfigurations.
- Added a spinner to the tray menu to indicate when the VPN is connecting/disconnecting.
- Improved backend support for VPN and removed multihop connection modes and adjusted server locations.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the tray menu would cause a crash when Tamper Protection was turned on.
- Fixed an issue where Exploit Protection failed to load on some Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines.
- Minor usability improvements across the app interface.
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5.3.2
Features and improvements
- Improved dashboard usability and localization.
- Improved the display behavior of VPN connected/disconnected notifications.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the tray menu would appear on the wrong monitor in multi-display setups.
- Fixed a bug that prevented device deactivation for some users.
- Fixed an issue where Ransomware Protection would sometimes not shut down properly, causing delays on Windows shutdown.
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5.3.1
Features and improvements
- Added Windows Tools dashboard to give customers on Windows 11 the ability to improve their security and optimize their devices.
- Added the Startup Applications tool to view and manage apps that launch at startup.
- Added the System Tweaks tool to repair common issues, adjust privacy settings, optimize performance, and customize your Windows device.
- For more information, see Windows Tools in Desktop Security.
Issues fixed
- Resolved an issue where a Trusted Advisor alert specifically for Windows 11 did not appear on some Windows 11 devices.
- Fixed an issue where the Windows 10 legacy context menu did not appear on some Windows 11 devices.
- Resolved a start up issue that caused occasional crashes with Browser Guard on Firefox browsers.
- Improved usability and fixed minor localization glitches.
- Resolved an issue that caused Ransomware Protection to not shutdown correctly which created delays in the Windows shutdown process.
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5.3.0
Features and improvements
- Added a new tray menu with an updated design and quick access to app features and information.
- Added the ability to Scan with Malwarebytes directly from the Windows context menu.
- Redesigned the Identity Protection page to improve clarity and usability.
- Redesigned the title bar to improve visual consistency and usability.
- Added an animated green icon to the Real-Time Protection card to show that protection is active.
- Added advanced settings to Brute Force Protection for users to customize their protection.
- Improved the Dashboard for Teams users to add new devices to their subscription more easily.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the app would crash after adding a trailing forward slash to duplicate URLs in the Allow list.
- Fixed an issue where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
- Fixed an issue where the free version of the app would run unmanaged background processes while Browser Guard was installed.
- Fixed layout issues with the new tray menu that was affecting lower screen resolutions.
- Fixed minor localization issues.
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5.2.11
Features and improvements
- Added the VPN server location to the notification that appears when the VPN connects.
- Added the ability to turn off the What's New notification from the Notification Settings page.
- Refined the dashboard layout for free users to clarify which features require a subscription.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the first configured VPN connection rule did not save and disappeared when the app restarted.
- Fixed minor localization issues.
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