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[Update Request]: Malwarebytes.Malwarebytes is very out-of-date
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Description
What type of update are you requesting?
A new version of an existing package
Current Package Identifier
Malwarebytes.Malwarebytes
Package Version
5.1.4.112
Please describe the changes you would like to see
winget show Malwarebytes.Malwarebytes
Version: 5.1.4.112
Installer Url: https://data-cdn.mbamupdates.com/web/mb5-setup-consumer/offline/MBSetup.exe
Version 5.1.4.112 is now years out-of-date (May 16, 2024 from what I can find).
The current version available at https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb5_offline is:
Version: v5.5.2.242
Date: Mar 19, 2026
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by running winget show Malwarebytes.Malwarebytes and compare its version and installer URL with the official Malwarebytes download page cited in the issue. Update the existing package entry to the current version and verify that the manifest metadata and installer reference match the published release.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
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- release
- Issue type
- Feature
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- Newbie friendliness
- 68/100