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Malwarebytes - Unable to update the virus database

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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member -  
kaneagle Posted messages 86273 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   -
<:b>Hi everyone, this is Cdbvs

I was away for 18 days because moving with SFR isn’t that easy!

I’m back today with my PC running Windows XP and I’ve discovered that it’s impossible to update Malwarebytes’ virus database 2.1.6.1022. Yet it’s the latest version compatible with Win XP. Would Malwarebytes be complicit with everyone who decided to kill Win XP? Or is there a solution to update?

For those who don’t know, I have a PC with Win 10 up to date and one with Win XP to see how long it will function and to find ways to keep it updated as long as possible.

Thanks for your help and see you soon!
Cdbvs
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kaneagle Posted messages 86273 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 678
 
Hello,

The old versions are -->> HERE <<--
For the older versions, click on --> See more


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kaneagle Posted messages 86273 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 678
 
You're welcome, it made us happy

Have a good day.

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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22
 
Hello everyone, this is Cdbvs

Is there an antitrojan that keeps its base viral updates under Windows XP?

Thanks and see you soon.
Cdbvs
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22
 
Hi everyone, this is Cdbvs

How do I retrieve the update files for Malwarebytes?
Where are they hidden?

Thanks
Cdbvs

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bazfile Posted messages 58483 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 265
 
Hello.
Your version of Malwarebytes 2.1.6.1022 is too old and no longer updates; the latest virus definitions are probably no longer compatible with the search engine of this Malwarebytes version which is outdated. Use a version compatible with XP instead https://fr.malwarebytes.com/trial/ see compatibility at the bottom of the page.
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22
 
< b > Hello everyone, it’s Cdbvs < / b >


Hi < b > Bazfile < / b >,

After multiple attempts, I’m informing you that Malwarebytes versions 4.5, 4.4, 4.0 do not work on Windows XP SP4 32 and 64 bit.
So Malwarebytes is talking nonsense at the bottom of the download page.

I’m currently looking for a 3.x version still available on the internet... and it’s not easy! most links lead to version 4.5.10.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress or any blocks!

Have a good evening and see you soon.
Cdbvs
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22 > cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member
 
< b >Hi everyone, it's Cdbvs< /b >


Hi Bazfile, hi everyone.

Well I found a version 3.6.1.2711 that installs under Win XP SP4 Win 32 and 64 Bits.
I will test and see.

Impossible to contact Malwarebytes France, it doesn't exist, there is indeed a way to contact them but it's American, and I am, how to say... particularly bad at English.
This would be to know where the updates are stored.

Maybe we should simply use version 3.x.x.x !

I'll see about it and I'll be back.

A+
Cdbvs
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22 > cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member
 
Hello everyone, this is Cdbvs Well, I tested Malwarebytes version 3.6.1.2711 and yes it crashes during installation, it returns an installation error. So I looked around a bit and found Malwarebytes version 3.0.6.1469 and well that doesn’t work... either! In fact it installs correctly, it updates the virus database but at the moment of the scan it crashes. It’s impossible to perform a full scan. It cancels itself. I’ll try another version and I’ll keep you posted. I still haven't found where the updates are installed??? If you have any idea it would be welcome. There you go. Thanks and bye Cdbvs :(((
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22 > cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member
 
Hello everyone, it's Cdbvs


Well!
Malwarebytes 3.0.4.1269 returns the same problem.
It installs, updates its virus base and then refuses to analyze the hard drive.

I will therefore look for another anti-malware compatible with Win XP.

There you go.
Cdbvs
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22
 
Hello everyone, this is Cdbvs

Hi Bazfile,
I see that your link points to a Windows XP compatible version.
I would try this version.
Thanks ^^

Otherwise, do you know where the software updates are located?
Or where they are stored after performing the updates?

Thanks and see you soon.
Cdbvs

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Very many Mac 68k, PPC, G3, G4 machines, some portable PCs and older Amstrad and Apple II machines. I still use Windows XP SSE1 and SSE4.
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cdbvs Posted messages 297 Status Member 22
 
Hi everyone, this is Cdbvs

Hi Kaneagle,

Well, I tested version 3-3-1-2183 that's on the site you gave me. And it works! GREAT ^^

The versions I tried to install didn't come from the official site, they were probably corrupted. Thanks a lot for your help.

Thanks and bye
Cdbvs
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