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I ran MB last weekend to do a scan it wanted to update itself but I just told it to scan. All OK. Except for those pum things I mentioned in another post. Afterward I figured I would let it update itself. I was careful (or so I thought) to only update to another free version. Some how I ended up wth a trial version. I know this is a popular program on these forums, I just want to caution: the only indication I got it was running in realtime mode was an icon in the tray (and a couple of things in task manager that one would have to look for) I might not figured out what was further slowing down my venerable XP system. Just a caution they are getting sneakier.
I am hoping a simple uninstall will have no adverse consequences…..

Just because you don't know where you are going doesn't mean any road will get you there.

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An uninstall won’t give you any problems. As for the trial version, a couple of weeks ago I installed the paid-for version for a friend who kept getting browser helpers loading on his PC. Even paying for it with his credit card and then downloading the installation package, it offered a trial version. I just un-ticked the box, and it installed as the paid version.

Before I had decided for myself to buy it, I updated and un-ticked the trial checkbox, and it ran fine; just not live. I finally bought it, to get the “live” parts.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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I think some have had problems when the trial has expired and wanted to continue just using the free version.

Probably best to use the mbam-clean.exe to remove all traces then reinstall, remembering to uncheck the trial box.

https://helpdesk.malwarebytes.org/hc/en-us/articles/201861636-How-do-I-uninstall-Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware-

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…Probably best to use the mbam-clean.exe to remove all traces then reinstall, remembering to uncheck the trial box…

There should be an “End Free Trial” link in the lower-right area of MBAM’s window if the trial version is active or expired.

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Before I had decided for myself to buy it, I updated and un-ticked the trial checkbox, and it ran fine; just not live. I finally bought it, to get the “live” parts.

I assume you realize they went to a yearly subscription model rather the one time lifetime purchase they used to have. They grandfathered in anyone who bought the lifetime purchase before they changed.

Jerry

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I assume you realize they went to a yearly subscription model rather the one time lifetime purchase they used to have. They grandfathered in anyone who bought the lifetime purchase before they changed.

Jerry

Yes, I got grandfathered, but my friend is on the subscription model. But, he’s singing its praises.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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I got grandfathered as well. I wish now I had bought a liscense for my laptop as well.

Jerry

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I got grandfathered as well. I wish now I had bought a license for my laptop as well.
Jerry

Maybe it’s not too late; perhaps contact them and ask if you can adjust, add to, the present license. The worst thing they can say is no. maybe they will say yes.

"Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin, revisted

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I got grandfathered as well. I wish now I had bought a liscense for my laptop as well.

Jerry

Search Amazon. There are 3rd parties that bought up lifetime codes to resell. I bought 3 after MB ran out.

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I will:cool: try again when its time to scan again

Just because you don't know where you are going doesn't mean any road will get you there.

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I don’t have a license for the laptop. The license for the desktop is only good for 1 PC. I can transfer it but you can’t extend it to multiple PCs.

Jerry

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Jerry, I guess my earlier post was muddy, I indicated that if you contacted them and asked them, maybe Malwarebytes will add your laptop to your current license, uping you, for a small onetime fee, to a 2PC grandfathered “eternal” license. Actually, many antiThis antiThat programs have been rolling out 3PC and/or 3YR license combinations. I have a few 3PC/1YR, I have a few 3YR/1PC, and recently I’ve been able to snag a couple of 3PC/3YR license.

"Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin, revisted

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Having more than once paid money for Malwarebytes i was very disappointed with annual subscription, so disappointed i went straight back to using Spybot. Though I paid to use latest Spybot I ditched that and installed the older version, and though Tea-Timer is now not so aggressive am very pleased to see Spybot doing its job.
One downside Kaspersky still running a war with Spybot, well as it turns out (long version) RoboForm went to annual subscription, another theif, anyway up until yesterday had been running FireFox 3.6, which paid-for RoboForm version 6, worked fine. FireFox 3.6 was hated by hotmail and other sites, so updated FireFox a paid subscription to thief RoboForm, then Kaspersky wouldn’t install its Add-ons errr.
Ended up ditching Kaspersky, which i had been using since Adam was a Cowboy as version 2015 didn’t work in Outlook 2007, purchased AVG Internet Security and have now installed Nightly a 64 bit version of FireFox, Outlook works, Nightly and Chrome and no war going on between AVG and Spybot or with SuperAntiSpyware which i am also running.
So was the year for good bye Malwarebytes and good bye Kaspersky, very best wishes for 2015 yee all from robplum

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…Though I paid to use latest Spybot I ditched that and installed the older version, and though Tea-Timer is now not so aggressive am very pleased to see Spybot doing its job…

Spybot v2.4 free version is available from http://www.safer-networking.org/dl/ (look for the “Download Spybot 2.4 Free Edition” link).

I have found Spybot v2.4 more effective than the older 1.6.2 version.

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since Adam was a Cowboy

Not as long as “since God was a baby.”

Zig

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Since the subject of using “Spybot Search & Destroy” has already been broached, may I say…..

“Spybot 1.6.2 is a great program and can find and remove things that other programs don’t. But…(there’s always a But, right?) It seems to be more of a technicians tool than a program for the nube or casual PC user. There are many functions of the program that you’ll never even see, if you don’t immediately put it in Advanced Mode. Then never install the Teatimer….that thing can drive you crazy. It’s especially bad for the old folks who just don’t want to be messed with.

After working with the program, years ago, when I first got it, I found that success with that program is all in the install/setup. So I spent considerable time, writing up a full page of install instructions, which I posted to my own website and have sent to many prospective Spybot S&D users, via PM or email. Like I said, It’s a PAGE, so I won’t post it here….unless requested by a Mod.

Two important functions of the program is the “Immunization” and under ‘Tools’ the BHO display function, where you can see what BHO’s are attached to your browsers and delete the ones you don’t want. Very few programs have that function.

I share Spybot S&D with all my customers and I give them a page of instructions on how to Update, Immunize and Scan, once a week. Spybot posts their updates on Wednesday each week.

I looked at the new version when it first came out and decided it was much too complicated for my Old customers. They would never run it, so it would be pointless to give it to them. So we all continue to use Spybot S&D 1.6.2.46 (Final Version).

Another program that I rely heavily on, and is seldom mentioned is “Super Anti-Spyware”. It’s the only program I have that will find and remove all those nasty ‘Tracking Cookies’, along with a bunch of PUP’s. The FREE version works great!

Cheers Mates and Stay Safe!

Happy Holidays

The Doctor

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Have to say on the onset that I am not a IT expert or even just a computer expert. Know just the basics.
For years now I am a subscriber to WinPatrol. I paid ONCE for a lifetime subscription of it. it is a great tool.
every time I had an issue, I sent them an email describing the problem.
Usually within 24 hours a solution or very strong suggestion of what to do came back.
So also this time:
I was inundated with pop-ups by Saver-addon and similar snarlies. it was bad to a point where the half screen was often flashing.
why do lawmakers not go after the firms or manufacturers of the products these shysters inject?
But, I sent my help question to Winpatrol. within 12 hour the answer came back with a link to another site:

http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-saveraddon-virus/#uninstall

I followed their instruction to the “T” and, believe it or not: the fancy stuff is gone!!!!!!!!!!!! No more intrusions, just a clean monitor….
The final scan was done by HitMan pro, a free scan. They removed the rest and all snarley remnants which other programs could not find and which could possibly “wake up”.
the whole process took about 35 minutes.
all I can say is “Thank you WinPatrol and the other services within the link” !
Great job.

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i notice that when i get new versions it may have new options and or reset the options to default

if you update the database no problem

but with new versions you need to check all the settings again
and especially look for new ones

I ran MB last weekend to do a scan it wanted to update itself but I just told it to scan. All OK. Except for those pum things I mentioned in another post. Afterward I figured I would let it update itself. I was careful (or so I thought) to only update to another free version. Some how I ended up wth a trial version. I know this is a popular program on these forums, I just want to caution: the only indication I got it was running in realtime mode was an icon in the tray (and a couple of things in task manager that one would have to look for) I might not figured out what was further slowing down my venerable XP system. Just a caution they are getting sneakier.
I am hoping a simple uninstall will have no adverse consequences…..

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I ran MB last weekend to do a scan it wanted to update itself but I just told it to scan. All OK. Except for those pum things I mentioned in another post. Afterward I figured I would let it update itself. I was careful (or so I thought) to only update to another free version. Some how I ended up wth a trial version. I know this is a popular program on these forums, I just want to caution: the only indication I got it was running in realtime mode was an icon in the tray (and a couple of things in task manager that one would have to look for) I might not figured out what was further slowing down my venerable XP system. Just a caution they are getting sneakier.
I am hoping a simple uninstall will have no adverse consequences…..

It is sneaky. Just uninstall and install the version you like before your trial ends.

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It is sneaky. Just uninstall and install the version you like before your trial ends.

No trial wanted. Just the freebee…:rolleyes:

Just because you don't know where you are going doesn't mean any road will get you there.

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