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Multiple restarts on install
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
After successfully shutting down using 2nd Win 10 (in dual boot), not having updated MWB in that system, I booted into UEFI and noticed a USB Keyboard/Remote Power On and USB Mouse Power On. Now these were previously set to enabled and shut down was occurring without mishap from either of the Win 10 systems. After MWB update on first system but not second, shutdown was normal in the second but in constant restart loop in first. After disabling USB Keyboard/Remote Power On and USB Mouse Power in UEFI, the first, updated, system shut down normally. I have no idea what the connection might be between MWB and these UEFI functions but other than ghostly coincidence there must be. Thanks for your attention. If the issue recurs on either system, I will indeed send in log files. -
I have same problem. Definitely caused by latest update.
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Malwarebytes keeps pc from shutting down
RonHarr replied to whb52ford's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Just updated my Malwarebytes and have exactly the same problem. I shut down my pc and it restarts after a couple of seconds. Definitely a Malwarebytes issue because the update was the last thing I did before attempting shut down. Confirmation came when I booted into second copy of Win 10 on same machine, without updating Malwarebytes and normal shut down occurred. Both Win 10’ s are up to date v 1909. Plan to investigate further tomorrow, most likely by complete clean and reinstall although from the dialogue above doesn’t look good. -
Malwarebytes 4 Win10 Hangs on startup
RonHarr replied to Marc_Foreman's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Here's the message I got in the past: Ah, I see, so it's also impacting system performance while the system is running, not just during startup/shutdown. Yes, in that case the only mitigation (aside from installing a previous build) would be to keep the Ransomware Protection component disabled, at least until this issue is addressed, hopefully in the next release. Honestly I generally keep it turned off anyway since it is by far the least proactive protection component in Malwarebytes since it only monitors process behavior for ransomware activity, meaning you'd actually have to already be infected for it to detect a threat/attack on your system, and I know that the other more proactive modules are very unlikely to allow that to happen (especially the Exploit Protection component, since the vast majority of ransomware attacks start with an exploit that attempts to execute some malicious script and/or downloader to download and launch the actual ransomware executable on the system, meaning the ransomware itself should never even reach your system in the first place as long as Exploit Protection is active, not to mention all the other layers/modules that it would have to bypass to get that far to the stage of execution into memory and attempting to encrypt your files/data) and it does slow things down a bit, even when not having any bugs/issues like the one you're experiencing just by its very nature. -
Malwarebytes 4 Win10 Hangs on startup
RonHarr replied to Marc_Foreman's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
OK Marc For what it's worth, in my previous battle with this one of the knowledgeable respondents indicated that Ransomware Protect was not proactive protection. Now I'm not sure if this is still the case but you might try to switch it off while you are offline. That way you can rule it in/out as the problem. Ron -
Malwarebytes 4 Win10 Hangs on startup
RonHarr replied to Marc_Foreman's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
I'm running MB v4. My problem is very similar and only resolves if I turn off Ransomware Protect. With Ransom Protect running, the desktop takes forever to load, screen eventually appears then blacks out and reappears. Mouse movement is extremely jerky and periodically locks. The problem first showed up under MB v 3 and I recall numerous threads on the forum about this. The problem happened before and since updating to Win 10 1903, and also on a second boot to Win 10 1903 clean installation. I have laptops and another desktop all of which run without any issue (go figure). In the past, I undertook a clean boot and laboriously enabled each of the non-windows services (under msconfig) in an unsuccessful effort to identify any service causing the problem. Have you tried disabling Ransomware protect to see if the issue resolves? I've given up trying to fix it otherwise. -
Disk Image Restore Caused License Deactivation
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Thanks to all who responded for your helpful and instructive comments. I will certainly remember them next time an emergency repair is needed. I do think, however, that there ought to be some way of linking the programme to the specific machine (as is done by my antivirus, and numerous other licensed software). Ron -
I recently had to restore my system from a full backup disk image. When complete, Malwarebytes Premium (v3.71) was only operating in "Free" mode and when I tried entering the license key, it behaved as though I had exceeded my installation quota. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Funnily enough, none of my other licensed programmes seem to interpret an image restore in the same way. (Even more oddly, I have had one episode where deactivation occurred after a restoration from Sleep Mode.) Ron
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Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Build 3.7.1 does not fix this issue for me on Win10 (build 17134.556). Keeping Ransomware protect off remains the only way that mouse craziness, very slow log on, significantly delayed programme startup are mitigated. -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
I have done exactly that. Thanks for all your helpful suggestions, I really appreciate them. RonH -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
I have performed a clean install. I uninstalled Malwarebytes using Revo Uninstaller which cleared all pertinent registry entries and all files and folders. Problem returned as soon as I reinstalled. -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Thanks for the interesting information. I was unaware of the way in which Ransomware protect operated and feel more assured about the protection provided by the other modules. I found that when I reverted to a previous build (the one that putatively fixes the Win7 issue) the Ransomware problem remained. This suggests to me that there is some gremlin at work that is well interwoven with Malwarebytes and Win10 but I'm no software expert. -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Thanks for the suggestion. That would certainly solve the slow logon but not the slow response during normal windows operation which is also part of the problem. RonH -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Fast startup is disabled, I turned this off a long time ago. I also just verified in the registery settings for Hiberboot and it is set to zero, i.e. disabled. -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Yes, I've added all the recommended exclusions to each of them. -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Hi Firefox Here are the logs with Ransomware protect on and running. Thanks RonH mbst-grab-results2.zip -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Spoke too soon. Problems reemerge as before and are only solved by disabling Ransomware protect. Maybe this narrows the problem down a bit? RonH -
Win10 logon and other slowdown
RonHarr replied to RonHarr's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
Answered my own, probably dumb, question by uninstalling current version and installing "old" win7 fix version. Solves the slowdown and related issues so whatever the gremlins are, they afflict win7 and win10 in idiopathic ways. -
After having uploaded logs and having had no reply no reply to my earlier post on this issue I would like to know if the "fix" for Win7 reported elsewhere is applicable to win 10. The fix involves downloading an earlier Malwarebytes version, uninstalling the current offender, installing the older version and blocking (for now) automatic updates to the engine. Will the older Win7 version work as a replacement for the Win10 version I have or is it somehow different? RonH
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I'm aware that there are numerous reports of "freezing" on win7 and slowdowns elsewhere so I apologize if the issues in this new post are actually handled elsewhere. If they are, I cannot find the solution. I'm running Mbytes 3.6.1.2711, Comp. package 1.0.508 and update 1.0.7211, on Win10 Pro v 1803. With Ransomware Protect enabled, my desktop is loading painfully slowly and once loaded, the mouse pointer is clearly inebriated and staggers all over the place only reluctantly travelling at my command. Desktop items and programmes are also sedated and take a long time to awaken. With protect off, Windows loads normally, mouse passes breathalyzer test, and desktop apps are no longer medicated. I really would like to enable Ransomware Protect but not at the current performance cost. MBytes is enabled at startup, with no delay, self-protect on as well as all other protections. Grab-result files attached. Hope the hangover can be fixed soon and all help truly appreciated. Happy New Year to Malwarebytes staff and to all. RonH mbst-grab-results.zip
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CU 1.0.508 causing lag in Win 10 Sign-on
RonHarr replied to f14tomcat's topic in Malwarebytes for Windows Support Forum
I have the same problem running the latest pro version on win10 x64pro. If I disable the Malwarebytes service in msconfig, I have a normally running machine. If I uninstall Malwarebytes, likewise a normally running machine. If I load Malwarebytes on startup (no delay) with all protection enabled, logon screen is delayed. mouse pointer completely erratic then slow and jerky, desktop loads slowly and all functions are at snail pace. If I deactivate license, normal operation. I have uninstalled, reinstalled all to no avail. If I turn off Ransomware protection, normal machine. If I turn it back on after the fact machine appears normal. This is a completely new and aggravating phenomenon after previous uneventful use. How to fix?- 51 replies
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