Version history Hitman Pro (64-bit)

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Changes from v3.5 build 76 -> v3.5 build 78

• Version 3.5.3
• Added the Compatible with Windows 7 logo. Hitman Pro 3.5 successfully completed Microsoft's testing regime to prove it can be readily installed and run reliably on Windows 7.
• Fixed a problem in handling the $MFT bitmaps.
• Added alternate disk access mode when the default mode (kernel driver) is blocked by a rootkit (some variants of TDSS/Alureon).
• Added detection and removal of malicious autorun files on removable drives.
• Improved scan speed on files that have an authenticode certificate.
• Improved detection and removal of fake/rogue anti-malwares (scareware).
• Improved removal of fake/rogue anti-malware collaterals.
• Used a different counter to determine the total scan time (more accurate).
• Added a timer on the scan window that indicates the scan time.
• Small improvements in screen updates.
• Fixed several translation typos.
• Added Catalan language.

Changes from v3.5 build 75 -> v3.5 build 76

• Version 3.5.2
• Added Winsock repair functionality.
• When Hitman Pro deleted a malicious Winsock LSP protocol driver it now repairs the LSP chain.
• With previous versions, this problem resulted in having Internet connection problems.
• Fixed a problem where specifc directories where not scanned due to non-resident $I30 NTFS-indexes (index fragmentation).
• Improved detection of malicious Mozilla Firefox extensions and plugins.
• Improved detection of malware that starts through a scheduled task (Windows Task Scheduler).
• Fixed a problem with the network enumerator (port scan).
• Added Windows 7 taskbar integration. The progress bar is now also displayed in the Taskbar button.
• This feature works for Windows 7 build 7600 (RTM) or newer only.

Changes from v3.5 build 73 -> v3.5 build 75

• Added the "Show 'Scan with Hitman Pro' on files and folders in Windows Explorer" option under Settings.
• This feature is also known as the much requested 'right-click scan'.
• Note: Scanning a folder does not scan recursively due to volume reasons.
• Updated the internal whitelist.

Changes from v3.5 build 72 -> v3.5 build 73

• Added Macedonian language texts to the user interface.

Changes from v3.5 build 70 -> v3.5 build 72

• Fixed a problem reading a specific fragmented $MFT table which caused a scan to complete under 10 seconds.
• Fixed the inability to disable daily scanning on certain computers in Settings. Thanks to firzen771.
• Fixed determining the initial state of the 'Create restore point' checkbox in Settings.
• Fixed handling high DPI font sizes.
• Added Greek language texts to the user interface. Thanks to Ippokratis.

Changes from v3.5 build 69 -> v3.5 build 70

• Improved detection of zero-day malware.
• Improved detection of auto starting malware.
• Fixed a problem in handling authenticode certificates when malware infected a code signed PE-file.
• 64-bit: Updated the internal whitelist.

Changes from v3.5 build 68 -> v3.5 build 69

• Fixed a problem when scanning during boot.

Changes from v3.5 build 67 -> v3.5 build 68

• Changed Crusader removal tactics to handle specific new rootkits.
• Updated the internal whitelist.

Changes from v3.5 build 66 -> v3.5 build 67

• Added option to report a file as safe. This will also set the default action on that file to "Do not delete" (locally).
• Improved dynamic detection and removal of fake/rogue anti-malware traces.
• Fixed a potential issue which could cause the removal engine not to timeout when removing a particular malicious driver.
• Updated the internal whitelist.

Changes from v3.5.1.65 -> v3.5 build 66

• Fixed a problem in handling cloud responses resulting in files not being uploaded.
• Improved detection and removal of fake/rogue anti-malwares (scareware).
• Fixed a typo in the Estonian language file.
• Added Spanish language to the user interface.

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