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Version history for Trojan Remover

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Changes for v6.9.1 - v6.9.2

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.2 build 2933.
  • FastScan updated to version 6.9.2 build 1335.
  • Added scanning of 64-bit Active Setup registry entries, improved scanning of 64-bit Scheduled Tasks.
  • Added new heuristic detection routines.



Changes for v6.9.0 - v6.9.1

  • Added new scanning routine to check for malicious files loading as Credential Provider Dlls.
  • Improved scanning of 64-bit AppInit_Dlls.



Changes for v6.8.4 - v6.8.5

  • Updated detection methods.
  • Added scanning of re-directed 64bit CLSIDs.



Changes for v6.7.8 - v6.7.9

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.



Changes for v6.7.6 - v6.7.8

  • Improved heuristic rootkit detection routines.
  • Added scan of Device Driver entries.



Changes for v6.7.3 - v6.7.4

  • Added new heuristic rootkit agent detection routine.
  • Improved removal techniques for TDSS rootkit.
  • Improved heuristic detection for Trojan.VirtuMonde.
  • Added routine to reset Windows Update Service when it has been disabled by Trojan.VirtuMonde.
  • Added routine to remove older Trojan Remover Uninstall entries.



Changes for v6.7.2 - v6.7.3

  • Added new heuristic detection routine for modified rootkits.
  • Improved removal techniques for embedded malware.
  • Improved removal of malicious registry keys/values.
  • Added scan timing information to the logfile and the active scan screen. When a scan is completed (and no alerts are shown) the total scan time taken will be displayed.



Changes for v6.7.0 - v6.7.1

  • Added new scan routine to check DLLs loaded as ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers.
  • Added routine to locate and remove Trojan.VirtuMonde config files.
  • Added option to delay the execution of the FastScan at boot-time. This defaults to a delay of 2 minutes, allowing other programs to fully load first. The FastScan should then run a little faster.



Changes for v6.6.9 - v6.7.0

  • Added new scan routine: Autorun.inf files are now searched for and scanned.
  • Improved registry scan to include checks of Drivers32 entries (an obscure loading point used by some recent malware).
  • Improved detection and removal of Backdoor.Rustock variants.
  • Added new heuristic detection methods for the VirtuMonde/Vundo malware family.



Changes for v6.6.3 - v6.6.4

  • Added routine to check for restrictive Windows Explorer Policies and remove any that are found.
  • Added new heuristic detection routine for Downloader.Agent.AWF/Trojan.Zonebac, responsible for the 'whataboutadog.com', 'whataboutarabit.com' and 'doginhispen.com' browser hijacks.
  • Added routines to restore program files replaced by Downloader.Agent.awf/Trojan.Zonebac, when the backup files can be located.
  • Added '/debug' option to the FastScan program. When invoked a detailed debug logfile is created which can be used by Simply Super Software to diagnose possible problems.
  • Removed the program's dependence on the external Microsoft GDIPLUS.DLL file so the program will run on Windows 9x/2000 without requiring the gdiplus.dll file to be installed.



Changes for v6.6.3 Build 2496 (update) - v6.6.3 Build 2497 (update)



Changes for v6.6.3 - v6.6.3 Build 2496 (update)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine to detect Worm.Zhelatin files.
  • Added new scanning routine which scans the %TEMP% Temporary Files Directory if active Malware is found loading. A number of Malware programs are copied from files originally created in this temporary files directory.
  • The FastScan program has been updated to correctly locate and scan "system32" files and drivers on 64bit machines. Previously it would show numerous 'File Not Found' alerts.*Note*: Trojan Remover's main program still remains incompatible with 64bit versions of Windows. Work is progressing on making the program fully compatible.



Changes for v6.6.2 - v6.6.3

  • Added new heuristic detection routine to detect Worm.Zhelatin files.
  • Added new scanning routine which scans the %TEMP% Temporary Files Directory if active Malware is found loading. A number of Malware programs are copied from files originally created in this temporary files directory.
  • The FastScan program has been updated to correctly locate and scan "system32" files and drivers on 64bit machines. Previously it would show numerous 'File Not Found' alerts.*Note*: Trojan Remover's main program still remains incompatible with 64bit versions of Windows. Work is progressing on making the program fully compatible.



Changes for v6.6.1 - v6.6.2

  • Added new heuristic detection routines. These routines are now database-driven so new heuristics can be added during normal database updates, without the need for Program Updates.
  • Updated integral Updater program so it can handle new heuristic databases.
  • Added scanning of all modules loaded into running processes.
  • Added routine to look for and remove if found (changing permissions on key) malicious LEGACY registry keys.



Changes for v6.6.0 - v6.6.1

  • Added new scanning routine for Security Provider DLLs.
  • Added new scanning routine to detect ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad entries that are hidden using rootkit techniques.
  • Added a check of the Windows HOSTS file for malicious entries during the normal scan and the FastScan.
  • Added new generic malware packer detection.
  • Added new heuristic detection techniques.
  • Added real-time information on what registry keys/files are being scanned by the FastScan process.



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