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Version 4.6.8 is out now and the issue is fixed!

I think @SPDIF's solution, to downgrade to v4.6.6, is much better than disabling the Exploit protection.

Yep! I work with archives quite a lot and I would've noticed this, so I'm pretty certain it's caused by the latest updated. So I'm guessing (hoping!) that maybe they'll fix this with their next release.

Thank you very much! I strongly believe this happened with the last update. I think I had v4.6.6 and updated to v4.6.7, then the issue started.

Thank you! I always keep Winrar up to date and usually don't update to betas - only this time, for testing purposes. Since this delay issue didn't happen before, maybe there will be a fix with future Malwarebytes updates. Till then, it looks like I'll have to get used to it.

Well, thanks for your help, at least we found out the cause. I won't add Winrar to allow list and open up my system's security. But I do think this happened after the latest Malwarebytes update, I didn't have this before.

I just have, nothing chaged. Maybe because I never played around with those, I always leave them at default.

Hey! I just finished adding the exclusions in NOD32 and the issue still persisted. Then I read your reply and it looks like the "culprit" is the Exploit Protection. Turning that off solves my Winrar issue. Can you draw a conclusion from this? (I still have to add exclusions in Malwarebytes for the NOD32 program files, per your original message)

Yes, thanks for looking into my issue thoroughly. Does it count that I paused NOD32 Antivirus and the issue is still there? I will do what you said, but since pausing NOD32 Antivirus changed nothing, I'm afraid those exclusions won't solve my issue. Anyway, I'm glad you didn't say I'm stuck with this, so if there's a solution, I want to find it. I will do the mutual excluding you recommended and will get back here with feedback. Thank you.

When I click on an archive, I get a 2 second delay before Winrar shows the contents. This delay happens even if I only start Winrar from the desktop shortcut (without opening any archive). If I shut down Malwarebytes, Winrar opens archives instantly. Can I have both the speed and the protection, or am I stuck with the 2 second delay if I use Malwarebytes? Specs: Winrar 6.24 (licensed), Malwarebytes 4.6.7 (licensed). LE: I know the 2 second delay may not sound like much, but I need to open MANY arhives every day and it's getting annoying. Also, I tried the new Winrar 7.00 beta2 and the issue is still there.

Pretty interesting, thanks for sharing. I have a lifetime subscription as well.

I was afraid of that, that's why I posted here. I don't trust the default Defender, even if Malwarebytes works on top of that. Thanks for your answer!

I'm using Malwarebytes Premium and ESET NOD32 Antivirus (latest versions). I've had them both for years, running in the systray (Win 7, Win 10) with no conflicts whatsoever. I've opened this thread to ask you if upgrading to ESET Internet Security is safe or if there's any conflicts with Malwarebytes. Apart from the Antivirus, I'll get some added protection: Firewall Network Attack Protection Antispam Banking & Payment Protection Botnet Protection Parental Control Webcam Protection Network Inspector Anti-Theft Here's the complete comparison. https://www.eset.com/int/home/for-windows/ Hopefully, there won't be any conflicts, but I'd like a confirmation from other users before upgrading. Thanks! :)

So no-one can tell me if Malwarebytes works fine on Windows LTSC?

Thanks for your reply. I wouldn't be asking if I didn't have access to it. I can purchase it via a website that sells such activation keys legally in my country. So my original question still stands.