
In the key, there should be a REG_DWORD labeled “cadca5fe-87d3-4b96-b7fb-a231484277cc” and its value should be set to zero (0). Said registry compatibility key is as follows: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Qualit圜ompat. I then proceeded to recreate it and viola, I’m now all set. Upon rebooting, I discovered that the registry key for antimalware program compatibility was completely gone. I promptly went back into the Settings panel and clicked on the “Account Details” tab where I promptly clicked the button to deactivate the free trial, and provided a reason why I deactivated said trial.ĥ. Once the update finished, I was presented with a free 14 day trial of the premium version. A new version was found, so I allowed the installation of said update to proceed.Ĥ. This is NOT to be confused with the downloading and installing of definition updates which uses another completely separate process.ģ. Once there, click on the “Install Application Updates” button, which launched the program updater to check for new versions.

Launch Malwarebytes free and go into the Settings panel.Ģ. Restoring the key brought back full WU functionality.ġ. In BOTH instances, the update process removed the registry key that denotes antimalware program compatibility to receive Windows security updates and.

I’ve just updated two Win7 圆4 SP1 computers from Malwarebytes Free 3.3.1 to Malwarebytes Free 3.4.4.
