Security Provider


  1. Posts : 217
    Windows 10 Home
       #1

    Security Provider


    Hi,

    While Malwarebytes was updating I noticed the Windows Security warning sign appear on the systray. I clicked on it and the 'Security Providers' settings window appeared showing that Malwarebytes was temporarily switched off. (I happened to notice as I was looking at the page, that Windows Defender was on. I took little notice of this.) However, when Malwarebytes finished updating, it forced me to go on the premium version for the limited time. This seems to always happen - which I hate. However, what I also noticed was that when Malwarebytes turned on, Defender turned off. I don't want Mb to run as my antivirus; I want Defender, and to run Malwarebytes when I want to.

    However, that's not necessarily the problem. I cannot find the Security Providers page. I have tried to search for it, both through Windows Search and the Settings Search. Nothing comes up. Where can I find it?

    Matt
      My Computers


  2. Posts : 1,617
    11, 10, 8.1 and 7 all Professional versions, and Linux Mint
       #2

    Settings
    Update and Security
    windows security on left pane
    Virus and threat protection on main windows
    Manage Providers on right of main window
    under heading
    Who is protecting me.

    I realise that is the point on which you actually asked for advice, but may I point out that if Malwarebytes is the premium trial - then by default it will show Defender turned off
    When the trial expires and Malwarebytes become scan on demand only - then you can turn Defender back on OR of course you can cancel the trial on the GUI of malwarebytes and immediately go to scan on demand only, rather than waiting for the trial to expire.

    IMHO I find malwarebytes somewhat of a nuisance these days when one tries to use the scan on demand only.
    I have since 10 used only Defender and Malwarebytes ADWCleaner .

    That is always scan on demand and one is never pestered to upgrade.

    My Defender has only found anything TWICE since 10 in 2015
    If it was to find something I would use Defender OFFLINE scan to check if there was anything that could not be found whilst windows was running.

    I would then depending on what it was use ESET one time scan
    Free Online Virus Removal | ESET
    Last edited by Macboatmaster; 14 Jul 2021 at 16:23.
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  3. NMI
    Posts : 1,092
    Windows 11 Pro, Version 22H2
       #3

    Matt316 said:
    However, when Malwarebytes finished updating, it forced me to go on the premium version for the limited time. This seems to always happen - which I hate.
    Macboatmaster said:
    OR of course you can cancel the trial on the GUI of malwarebytes and immediately go to scan on demand only, rather than waiting for the trial to expire.
    At Malwarebytes Settings, Account, Deactivate:

    How To Turn Off Malwarebytes Free Trial
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  4. Posts : 217
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for your advice. On my main computer, Malwarebytes is running as premium because my bank recommended it and gave out a free premium code. Interestingly, I've just checked, and Malware Premium is running and Defender is also on.

    On other computers where Malwarebytes is only on the free version, my problem is that a major update requires you to upgrade to Primium trial, and only then can you turn it off. There is no way to install major updates without the Premium trial being initially set. Although I think Malwarebytes is good, I personally think this is bad... (whatever you would call it; PR, Programming, etc.)
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 1,617
    11, 10, 8.1 and 7 all Professional versions, and Linux Mint
       #5

    Cheers
    You asked
    However, that's not necessarily the problem. I cannot find the Security Providers page. I have tried to search for it, both through Windows Search and the Settings Search. Nothing comes up. Where can I find it?
    So did you find it, from my reply
    Settings
    Update and Security
    windows security on left pane
    Virus and threat protection on main windows
    Manage Providers on right of main window
    under heading
    Who is protecting me.
    and on the one where the bank recommended it and gave a free premium code
    WHO is providing the protection - quite part from the fact they are both turned on.


    Re this
    On other computers where Malwarebytes is only on the free version, my problem is that a major update requires you to upgrade to Primium trial, and only then can you turn it off. There is no way to install major updates without the Premium trial being initially set.
    I do not know how long you have been using malwarebytes but this became common procedure when malwarebytes removed the ability to download/install ONLY the free version and changed so that you had to install the trial.
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  6. Posts : 1,617
    11, 10, 8.1 and 7 all Professional versions, and Linux Mint
       #6

    Further to the above I strongly suggest you need to read the guide from malwarebytes
    Windows Security Center (Premium only)
    Malwarebytes Premium and Malwarebytes Trial versions register as a security solution on your Windows device by default. If kept enabled, your Windows operating system recognizes Malwarebytes as your security solution. If you run any other anti-virus software, you may need to register that program with Windows Security Center separately.
    https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/...es-for-Windows


    You need windows security centre as your provider - Defender
    the fact that malwarebytes is also running does NOT mean that Windows security is your main security

    Additionally if you set malwarebytes or allow it to stay set as your ELAM scan your computer will run slower at startup
    You do need to read the guide
    I have seen so many problems when malwarebytes has NOT been set correctly
    NOT I must stress malware problems, but performance issues

    Perhaps related
    Computer Speed
    Last edited by Macboatmaster; 14 Jul 2021 at 18:15.
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