Malwarebytes for Windows version 5.4.2.217 was released on 16 October 2025.
Features and improvements
- Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls for Windows 11 users:
- Manage ads in Windows notifications.
- Manage personalized content in Windows Settings.
- Introduced the ability to create a backup of the Allow list and restore older lists directly from the Allow list tab.
- Added quick access to the Scan Scheduler from the Scanner card’s three-dots menu.
- Minor UI and localization improvements.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the installer from finishing installation on some devices.