Version history for Unchecky
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Changes for v1.0.3 - v1.1
- Added an option to exclude selected programs, so that they won't be handled by Unchecky.
- Added an option to create (or not create) a desktop icon during installation.
- Added support for handling offers in the Microsoft Edge browser, and improved support for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Made Unchecky use a constant path during an update, so that it can be whitelisted in security software such as the Windows Firewall.
- Added support for DVDStyler.
- Improved support for GOM Player.
- Improved support for μTorrent.
- Improved support for Baixaki Downloader.
- Improved support for offers which appear in multiple installers (including iFunbox, Cheat Engine, and EaseUS Todo Backup).
- Removed several false positive detections (WinSCP, Debugging Tools for Windows, MPC-HC, and Reg Organizer).
- Fixed a compatibility issue with PRO100.
Changes for v1.0.1 - v1.0.3
- Improved support for Comodo Firewall.
- Improved support for AIMP 4.
- Improved support for Adguard.
- Improved support for Java.
- Improved support for Yandex software offers.
- Improved support several types of download managers.
- Improved support for OpenCandy offers.
- Improved support for uTorrent.
- Removed several false positive detections.
- Fixed several issues.
- v1.0.2 (January 29, 2017)
- Added support for Winaero Software.
- Improved support for μTorrent.
- Improved support for CCleaner.
- Improved support for FileZilla.
- Improved support for Comodo Internet Security.
- Improved support for DriverMax.
- Improved support for Auslogics products.
- Fixed web offers handling with high DPI settings.
- Removed several false positive detections.
- Indonesian translation, by Haydar Ali Ismail.
- Updated translations.
Changes for v1.0 - v1.0.1
- Hotfix: fixed a hang with NSIS installers.
Changes for v0.4.3 - v1.0
- First non-beta release. We consider Unchecky to be stable enough for everyday use.
- Warning tooltips are enabled by default.
- Added support for LogMeIn Hamachi.
- Added support for Kaspersky Total Security.
- Added support for Zona.
- Added support for RusTV Player.
- Added support for AnVir Task Manager.
- Added support for the Microsoft LifeChat installer.
- Added support for Anvsoft installers.
- Improved support for the WinZip installer.
- Improved support for iTVA software installers, such as Dicter.
- Improved support for Auslogic software installers, such as BoostSpeed.
- Improved support for Yandex software offers.
- Improved support for AIMP 4.
- Improved support for Adobe Shockwave Player.
- Improved support for Stardock installers.
- Updated translations: Chinese (Traditional), Swedish.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.
Changes for v0.4.2 - v0.4.3
- Improved support for Java.
- Added support for Adguard.
- Added support for Microsoft Silverlight (64-bit).
- Added support for RealPlayer.
- Added support for DevID Agent.
- Added support for Replace Text in Many Files .
- Improved support for Panda Free Antivirus.
- Improved support for MediaGet.
- Improved support for IrfanView.
- Improved support for GOM Media Player.
- Improved support for MyPlayCity installers.
- Implemented hosts file backup.
- Updated Bulgarian and Croatian translations.
Changes for v0.4.1 - v0.4.2
- Added support for ManyCam.
- Added support for Bing Maps 3D.
- Added support for AIMP 4.
- Added support for Adobe Digital Editions.
- Added support for ESET NOD32.
- Added support for Glaz.TV.
- Improved support for uTorrent.
- Improved support for Java.
- Improved support for KmPlayer.
- Improved support for BurnSD.
- Improved support for Auslogics installers.
- Improved support for K-Lite Codec Pack.
- Fixed the unquoted service path bug.
- Updated translations: German, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, French.
Changes for v0.4 - v0.4.1
- Fixed a minor bug in the automatic update mechanism.
Changes for v0.3.9 - v0.4
- Implemented browser offer handling.
- Implemented warning tooltips.
- Added an option to clear the activity log.
- Added support for Silverlight.
- Added support for Kuwo Music 2015.
- Improved support for Java.
- Improved support for uTorrent.
- Improved support for iTVA installers.
- Improved support for several HTML-based installers.
- Improved support for Novicorp WinToFlash.
- Improved support for OpenCandy offers.
- Removed several false positive detections.
Changes for v0.3.7.5 - v0.3.9
- •Fixed Aero Glass background bug (in Winplayer, Punto Switcher and other installers).
- •Handle Punto Switcher.
- •Handle Comodo Installer.
- •Improved handling for ITVA installer family.
- •Whitelist Waterfox installer.
- •Added Korean translation (composite).
- •Updated Chinese translation (traditional).
- v0.3.8 (July 14, 2015)
- •Fix bug which prevented proper shutdown after certain installers.
- •Updated support for Mail.ru.
- •Improved Winplayer detection.
- •Improved Yandex support.
- •Fixed rare errant tray icon behavior.
- •Partially improved support for iTva installers .
- •Improved Chinese.
- •Added Lithuanian translation.
- •Added Bulgarian translation.
- •Fixed Android Studio false positive.
- •Added multi-language support for Skype.
- •Added Yandex detection inside Skype.
- •Improved support for Shockwave Player.
- •Improved logging during Unchecky start.
Changes for v0.3.4 - v0.3.5
- Improved support for KMPlayer.
- Improved support for Kaspersky Security Scan.
- Improved support for aTube Catcher.
- Translation updates.
Changes for v0.3.2 - v0.3.4
- Translation updates.
- Bug fixes.
- v0.3.3
- Improved support for Java.
- Fixed the 100% CPU bug.
- Translation updates.
Changes for v0.3.1 - v0.3.2
- Improved support for Panda Antivirus.
- Translation updates.
- Bug fixes.
Changes for v0.2.16 - v0.3.1
- Hebrew translation, by miky computers.
- Translation updates.
- Bug fixes.
- v0.3 (October 7, 2014)
- Tray icon.
- Activity log.
- Added AIMP 3.60 beta support.
- Added Free Lunch Design Installer support.
- Improved RusTV support.
- Improved Alcohol 120% support.
- Fixed incorrect BatteryBar detection.
- Bulgarian translation, by Night_Raven.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
Changes for v0.2.15 - v0.2.16
- Added support for Auslogics DiskDefrag.
- Added support for Foxit PDF Reader.
- Improved support for OutBrowse installers.
- Improved support for Conduit installers.
- Improved support for AdKnowledge installers.
- Improved support for Amonetize installers.
- Fixed IP resolving for 0.0.0.0.
Changes for v0.2.14 - v0.2.15
- Improved support for Java.
- Improved support for OutBrowse installers.
- Updated translations: Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal).
Changes for v0.2.13 - v0.2.14
- Support for FlylinkDC++.
- Support for Spyware Terminator.
- Improved support for Ask.com offers.
- Improved support for IOBit installers.
Changes for v0.2.11 - v0.2.13
- Support for SweetIM Bundle.
- Improved support for Softonic installer.
- Added help for command line arguments of the installer. Run "unchecky_setup.exe -?" to see it.
- Various filter updates.
- Croatian translation
Changes for v0.2.10 - v0.2.11
- Improved support for DepositFiles downloader.
- Improved support for Avast installer.
- Improved support for Stardock Start8.
- Various filter updates.
- Norwegian translation
Changes for v0.2.9 - v0.2.10
- Support for DepositFiles downloader.
- Support for KC Softwares DUMo.
- Improved support for MediaGet.
- Improved support for Mail.ru Agent.
- Improved support for Moo0 software.
- Improved support for InstallPath.
- Various filter updates.
- Finnish translation
Changes for v0.2.8 - v0.2.9
- Support for Comodo Internet Security.
- Support for PC Performer.
- Various filter updates.
- Fixed a bug which could hang an installer (Skype, Unlocker).
Changes for v0.2.7 - v0.2.8
- Support for Moo0 software.
- Support for Device Doctor.
- Support for Optimum Installer.
- Improved support for a large number of installers.
- Various filter updates.
- Updated Greek translation.
Changes for v0.2.5 - v0.2.7
- Support for Brothersoft installer.
- Improved support for Yahoo Messenger.
- Support for Télécharger installer.
- Support for MediaGet.
- Support for WindowBlinds.
- Support for a number of less known installers.
- Various filter updates.
- Bug fixes.
- v0.2.6
- Improved support for "Better Installer" (e.g. StreamTransport).
- Support for VKMusic.
- Support for DriverMax.
- Support for InstallPath (e.g. SUPER).
- Support for DFX Audio Enhancer.
- Improved support for µTorrent.
- Support for 4Shared Download Helper.
- Support for Conduit offers with an EULA (e.g. CDisplayEx).
- Improved support for Regclean Pro.
- Improved support for Ask.com offers.
- Support for Download Accelerator Plus.
- Various filter updates.
- Bug fixes.
Changes for v0.2.4 Beta - v0.2.5
- Support for IObit Driver Booster (Russian).
- Improved support for Avast installer.
- Fixed a bug which could lead to a crash on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Changes for v0.2.3 Beta - v0.2.4 Beta
- Support for Mail.ru browser.
- Support for FileFactory Downloader.
- Bug fixes.
- Greek translation
- Hungarian translation
Changes for v0.2.2 Beta - v0.2.3 Beta
- Improved the warning message.
- Improved setup finish page to include more information.
- Support for Avast installer.
- Support for PDFCreator.
Changes for v0.2.1 Beta - v0.2.2 Beta
- Support for Yandex.Disk.
- Support for RealDownloader.
- Support for Tucows downloader.
- Improved support for IObit installers.
- Various filter updates.
- Translation updates.
Changes for v0.2 Beta - v0.2.1 Beta
- The executables of Unchecky are now digitally signed. More details here.
- Improved support for installer based on installCore, examples: one, two, three.
- Improved support for Widestream6.
- Bug fixes.
- Dutch translation, by Studio 384.
- Simplified Chinese translation, by Zhe Zhang.
- Japanese translation, by milksizegene.
- Translation updates.
Changes for v0.1.10 - v0.2 Beta
- New graphical user interface.
- Unchecky now provides information about the amount of checkboxes it unchecked.
- Advanced settings: disable automatic updates, disable hosts file rules usage.
- The installer now creates a shortcut on the desktop.
- PDFsam.
- Babylon.
- SUPERAntiSpyware.
- Various filter updates.
- Polish translation
Changes for v0.1.9 Beta - v0.1.10
- Added support for Yahoo Messenger.
- Various filter updates.
- Windows XP: if Terminal Service is disabled, Unchecky enables it, as it's required for Unchecky to function correctly.
- Windows XP: fixed a bug which could lead to a crash.
Changes for v0.1.8 Beta - v0.1.9 Beta
- Ad-Aware.
- Various filter updates.
- Unchecky now handles installers that were launched before Unchecky's service.
- Fixed a bug that could prevent Unchecky from starting on Windows XP.
- Hosts file rules now use 0.0.0.0 instead of 127.0.0.1.
- Brazilian Portuguese translation
Changes for v0.1.7 Beta - v0.1.8 Beta
- A variation of "AVG installer".
- Fixed a bug which could lead to a crash under certain circumstances.
- The background helper process is now automatically restarted upon a crash.
- Danish translation
