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5.5.2
Features and improvements
- Simplified activating a subscription via MB-code with improved code-entry logic.
- Updated the Custom Scan Report to include a list of scanned folders.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where Deep Scans were mistakenly called Custom Scans in Scan Reports.
- Changed the button name from "Next" to "Save" when updating Tamper Protection controls.
- Fixed a glitch that would sometimes occur when opening the Malwarebytes app from the tray menu in a multi-monitor setup.
- Addressed minor UI and localization issues.
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5.5.1
Features and improvements
- Refined graphics for improved consistency and usability.
Issues fixed
- Fixed issues that prevented the Malwarebytes app from launching in certain situations.
- Fixed weird behavior when the app screen was maximized in multi-monitor setups.
- Updated the See Malwarebytes server location link to point to the correct list of server locations.
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5.5.0
Features and improvements
- Added File Shredder to the Tools section, a new feature that allows you to permanently delete a file or folder from your hard drive or even a USB. For more information on using File Shredder, see:
Delete files with File Shredder on Windows devices
File Shredder modes in Windows Tools
- Improved the readability of scan reports in the Advanced tab for scan duration and scan results, and when exporting a scan report.
- Improved website blocked notifications to sometimes show both the app name and the file name for easier identification.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue with Detection History sometimes sorting dates incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused Malwarebytes to not load properly.
- Minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.8
Features and improvements
- Scam Guard now lets you report suspicious links, emails, and phone numbers with one click using the Report button in chat.
- Adding an item to the Allow list now detects whether you entered a valid IP address or URL.
- Non-essential recommendations from the interactive dashboard guide no longer reappear after being dismissed.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the Free Monthly Scan banner disappeared when the offer to run a free scan was declined.
- Minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.7
Features and improvements
- You can now turn off "Trial available" and other non-critical notifications from the Notifications page in settings. To find out more about managing your notifications, see Manage Desktop Security notification settings on Windows devices.
- System Privacy Tweaks in the Tools section now redirects you to Privacy Controls for a more unified experience.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented users on DuckDuckGo from activating their subscription with single sign-on.
- Minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.6
Features and improvements
- Introducing Scam Guard for Windows, an AI-powered tool that analyzes texts and images to detect potential threats and scams. To learn more about Scam Guard, see:
- How Scam Guard uses your chat information
- Detecting threats with Scam Guard on Windows
- Added a Privacy Controls setting that allows you to disable web search results in the Windows Start menu.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented rootkit scans from running on some devices.
- Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
- Other minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.5
Features and improvements
- Introducing Scam Guard for Windows, an AI-powered tool that analyzes texts and images to detect potential threats and scams. To learn more about Scam Guard, see:
- How Scam Guard uses your chat information
- Detecting threats with Scam Guard on Windows
- Added a Privacy Controls setting that allows you to disable web search results in the Windows Start menu.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented rootkit scans from running on some devices.
- Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
- Other minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.4
Features and improvements
- Added the ability to open Notifications settings directly from any notification.
- Improved the ability to exclude an item from future detections when restoring from quarantine.
- The Dashboard interactive guide now includes new tips to help explore Settings and VPN features.
- Updated the Ads in Notifications Windows Privacy setting to be available on Windows 10 devices.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the Remote connection blocked notification did not appear when a connection was blocked.
- Other minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.3
Features and improvements
- Added the ability to detect Remote Desktop software installed on your Windows device. From the Privacy Controls page, view detected software and choose whether to keep or remove it. Learn more about the Remote Desktop Monitoring feature here:
- Suggestion banners that appear on the main Dashboard now include a suggestion to schedule a scan with the Scan Scheduler feature.
- Improved the Allow list to automatically scroll to the most recently added item for added convenience.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where Web Protection blocks sometimes ignored and blocked items that were already added to the Allow list.
- Minor UI and localization fixes.
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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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