Som Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 anyone else download version 2?... looks terrible, what where they thinking when they came up with this one. It's hard enough to tell people what to look out for but when the cure looks like the disease it makes it ever harder.... below is what the first run looks like.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ranpha Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 It is now touch-friendly at least, good for your Surface Pro 2. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 XorpiZ Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I had the same exact impression when I installed it. I honestly thought I had downloaded the wrong program. Coelispex 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marshall Veteran Posted March 31, 2014 Veteran Share Posted March 31, 2014 Agreed, looks like ransomeware that I've removed from infected machines in the past. :x timster, Dotdot, link6155 and 7 others 10 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Delete This Account Plz Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Although i agree it looks like adware, as long as it works i don't care what it looks like. Anibal P and Decebalvs Rex 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Haggis Veteran Posted March 31, 2014 Veteran Share Posted March 31, 2014 Although i agree it looks like adware, as long as it works i don't care what it looks like. Although i agree with you, Software that looks like that is only going to confuse already confused normal users T3X4S and Dotdot 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +Anarkii Subscriber² Posted March 31, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted March 31, 2014 Looks really dodgy... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AStaUK Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I quite like the new look, but yes it does look like the ransom ware of old which is little unfortunate. What also annoys me using the paid for Premium edition is the ad's for other products, even if it is there own. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 darkrats Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 You got to love that big green "Fix Now" button, that gives no clue what will really happen if you click on it! Seems like every software company is moving to huge buttons and bright colors, and one click fixes everything solutions. It's an on-going attempt to make computers and software like toasters and kettles, with all the "tech" stuff hidden away from our prying eyes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dick Montage Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 There are some very well defined design guides for Windows applications, and have been going back for as far as I can recall. The APIs provide a nice consistent functionality alongside a coherent look and feel. Apps that break these really irk me. Apps that break these so badly and look like malware will never touch my system. pallipdrsn0 and T3X4S 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596339435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Argi Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Why can't these companies just install their software and be quiet? Computer needs a scan? Just bloody well do it when the user isn't active. Definitions out of date? WELL UPDATE THEM. Asking a user who doesn't know any better to fix things is poor. Hum, Praetor, Dotdot and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Aergan Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Malware Bytes: If we can't beat them, join them! yowanvista 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ajua Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The new look is not just ugly, it's as if they thought "hey, why not just use XP-like colors now that it's coming out of support and then use the same visual cues that the malware we try to clean just for the sake of it". The old interface was miles better than this. It's a trend that never seem to ends on Windows: developers instead of embracing native controls and design guidelines they think they are smart for choosing these ugly UI's. pallipdrsn0 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Hum Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The new look is not just ugly, it's as if they thought "hey, why not just use XP-like colors now that it's coming out of support ... Maybe that is the whole point, to appeal to the millions of XP users. ;) 'We will protect you computer now that Microsoft is not'. xrobwx71 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Raa Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's always felt like Malware to me. I uninstall it frequently. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 daorbed9 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's always felt like Malware to me. I uninstall it frequently. You install it often then uninstall it? It used to be a great removal tool, its getting less effective every year however. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Raa Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 You install it often then uninstall it? It used to be a great removal tool, its getting less effective every year however. I've never installed it - no need. Agreed it's not very effective. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lord Method Man Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Eww That "Fix Now" warning looks like a banner ad on some shady torrent or file upload site. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lamp0 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've never installed it - no need. Agreed it's not very effective. What should the average person use? Is there something better? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted April 1, 2014 Veteran Share Posted April 1, 2014 i never realized it but now that you mention it, it kinda does look like a malware application :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Denis W. Veteran Posted April 1, 2014 Veteran Share Posted April 1, 2014 Devil's advocate: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Maybe they're disguising themselves as the bad guy to, well, be the 'good guy.' Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I just thought it looked more win8.x friendly. I think it's about time they updated the UI, however, as long as it still works great, you'll hear no fuss outta me (using the pro version) xrobwx71 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Hum Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Devil's advocate: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Maybe they're disguising themselves as the bad guy to, well, be the 'good guy.' I have often suspected that anti-malware workers create a few viruses now and then, to look like you need their products. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I just thought it looked more win8.x friendly. I think it's about time they updated the UI, however, as long as it still works great, you'll hear no fuss outta me (using the pro version) edit: come to think of it, it really doesn't work as well as it used to... What happened? O.o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shiranui Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I wonder if they have at least fixed the scrambled text when the language is set to Japanese. ... OK. GUI doesn't look that bad. Japanese text seems to have been fixed too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 techbeck Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Well, guess I won't be using this program anymore. Raa 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1207291-new-malwarebytes-looks-like-malware/#findComment-596340645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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anyone else download version 2?... looks terrible, what where they thinking when they came up with this one. It's hard enough to tell people what to look out for but when the cure looks like the disease it makes it ever harder....
below is what the first run looks like....
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