What is this "anti-malware bytes?"

[Willyum]

I just starting getting this message.
"anti=malware bytes 18 days out of date."
"click here to update."

I did not buy anything like that - - -

anyone have an idea where this is coming from ?

Maybe I should do a purge ?

 

[Regedit32]

There is a legitimate Third Party application called Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

As to whether you have that installed or not only you can know.

If it is the legitimate one installed on your computer then it does have an automatic update feature where it searches for up to date anti-malware definitions to improve its protection of your system.


The legitimate application can be obtained here: https://www.malwarebytes.com/

You could take a look there to see whether that is what you have nagging you on your computer.

 

[clifford_cooley]

The free version if left checked will automatically initiate an evaluation (aka: trial). Once the evaluation is over, you will be prompted to purchase.

 

[Norton]

Willyum Anti Malware is the new terminology The older terms were Antivirus and Malware. I believe Malwarebytes use the term Anti Malware now. It seems to me you have an outdated version of Malwarebytes and your receiving a warning that you have no internet protection and could be vunerable for an infection. As gedit posted only you will know that. IIf your not running Malwarebytes, Why not?

Clifford I was under the impression that the trial version defaulted to the free version after the 30 day expiry date?.

 

[clifford_cooley]

Clifford I was under the impression that the trial version defaulted to the free version after the 30 day expiry date?.

Nope, it starts nagging you to purchase. Or at least that was the case twice on my fathers computer.

 

[Norton]

Nope, it starts nagging you to purchase. Or at least that was the case twice on my fathers computer.

Malwarebytes claim after the free trial Do nothing or buy? Maybe it depends on where you download the trial version from? I just looked this up.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/free/

 

[jobinchrist]

and i am not interested in updating. it is quite complex. sometimes, my devices get problem.

 

[davehc]

and i am not interested in updating. it is quite complex. sometimes, my devices get problem.

For the second time, you have joined and responded to a thread which is not relevant to your problem.