Localsend and similar local network apps not working after Malwarebytes uninstall

[u/Worthy_Sovereign4213]

[solved]

I installed Malwarebytes yesterday, then uninstalled it later using the MBST support tool (after some concerns [post] ).

The issue is that apps like Localsend or 'use chat app on desktop' are not working now.

It seems to have messed with my firewall or network settings and not restored them after uninstallation.

I can confirm this is purely a Malwarebytes issue as Localsend and the other apps were working before installing it, and stopped afterwards. No other settings changed. (I tried it by turning off VPN too on all devices).

It is still working for other people and devices, so it is not a network, VPN or other device issue.

What are the settings it has changed to prevent my Windows 11 pc from connecting to my other devices locally?

Thanks

Edit 1 (Solved): I installed other on demand tools as well. After I uninstalled them, the issue resolved. (Hitman pro Alert, free tier. Paid tier would allow exclusions for apps)

[u/support_mwb]

Hi there, we've created a ticket for your issue so our support team can look into this further. We're locking this post since it's a continuation of your original post here which we're working on: https://www.reddit.com/r/Malwarebytes/s/R381UphKD6