MBAM 3 exclusions

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Hi guys :slight_smile:

As some ( many ) of us are using MBAM as well, here are the exclusions of MBAM 3 you can add to Avast :

Besides the file names being different, also note that it now installs to Program Files directory, whether a machine is 32-bit or 64-bit:

C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\MbamPt.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\assistant.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\MBAMWsc.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\mbamtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware\MBAMService.exe

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/topic/192072-microsoft-security-essentials-exclusions-in-mbam2-vs-mbam3

Greetz, Red.

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Thanks for that, I confirmed I have that part correct. What I have not found searching so far is the same type of list of Avast Internet Security files to put into MBAM 3.0. Is that posted anywhere? Thanks!

on edit: as a note I thought about adding the entire Avast installation folder to MBAM 3.0 exclusions, but was told that was a bad idea for some reason. It was stated that adding the specfic Avast files to be excluded was better. Then just make sure those file names are not changed/added to in future releases. I did look in the Avast program file folder, but there are 18 executable file there! I suppose I could add all of those to MBAM 3.0, but that may be overkill or unnecessary? Maybe only specific files are needed to be excluded?

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A good question. That’s what I also want to know.

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I’ve asked Avast to hone in with the needed exclusions.

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I personally preferred to add the complete Avast folder to Malwarebytes exclusions, did the same with Malwarebytes to Avast as well, I don’t want either program interfering with any part of either program.

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+1 It’s easier that way.

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Did Avast come back with a list of exclusions for MalwareBytes?

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What is most likely the cause of your problem is explained here:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=221526.msg1474571#msg1474571
It is something Malwarebytes needs to address. Until they do, use Malwarebytes on demand not as a resident program.
I personally don’t use MB. Avast already check for malware so it’s only a duplication.