Version history for SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition
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Changes for v6.0.1258 - v6.0.1260
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
- Under-the-hood changes to support future feature enhancements
Changes for v6.0.1250 - v6.0.1252
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1236 - v6.0.1240
- Technology Changes
- Service release
- Various bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1228 - v6.0.1230
- Service release
- Various bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1224 - v6.0.1228
- Fix for Edge browser cookie detection on Windows 10 Anniversary
- Various other bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1222 - v6.0.1224
- Service release
- Various bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1220 - v6.0.1222
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1218 - v6.0.1220
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1210 - v6.0.1212
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1208 - v6.0.1210
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1206 - v6.0.1208
- Fixed Chrome cookie removal issue
- Fixed Windows 10 scan hang/crash affecting certain systems
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1204 - v6.0.1206
- Improved Windows 10 support
- Edge browser cookie detection
Changes for v6.0.1194 - v6.0.1204
- Addresses Chrome cookie detection issue
- Crash fixes and stability enhancements
- 6.0.1200
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1170 - v6.0.1186
- Service release
- Numerous enhancements to the in-product update system
Changes for v6.0.1164 - v6.0.1168
- Service release
- Core technology improvements designed to facilitate a better user experience
- Bug fixes
Changes for v6.0.1108 - v6.0.1110
- Technology Changes
- All NEW Version 6.0!
- New User Interface - Simplified interface for easier navigation to the most commonly used features, and touch screen capable.
- System Investigator - Shows what's running on your PC in a new and exciting way. Customers and technicians can use this tool to quickly determine if a file on the system is potentially malware.
- Faster scan speeds, smaller foot print, enhanced program stability and an expanded Help Menu to improve ease of use.
- Pro Feature: E-mail alerts - Receive scheduled scan results through the new e-mail alert system.
- High-contrast color theme - An easy-to-read (visually impaired friendly) black color theme can be configured by those who prefer using a high-contrast mode.
- Right-click scanning - Right-click scanning now works without SUPERAntiSpyware running, and the right-click menu options have been cleaned up to minimize clutter.
Changes for v5.7.1026 - v6.0.1090
- New User Interface – Simplified interface for easier navigation to the most commonly used features, and touch screen capable.
- System Investigator – Shows what’s running on your PC in a new and exciting way. Customers and technicians can use this tool to quickly determine if a file on the system is potentially malware.
- Faster scan speeds, smaller foot print, enhanced program stability and an expanded Help Menu to improve ease of use.
- Receive scheduled scan results through the new e-mail alert system.
Changes for v5.7.1016 - v5.7.1018
- Service release
- Minor bug fixes
Changes for v5.7.1014 - v5.7.1016
- NEW: Identifies potentially unwanted programs and securely removes them
- NEW: Provides an even easier user interface by putting key tools, such as quarantine management, scan logs, and repair features in one place
- NEW: Streamlines self-service licensing for an easier path to retrieving and resetting license keys
- NEW: Adds SUPERDelete file removal to the context menu in Windows Explorer
- NEW: Features more robust persistent file removal management
- Critical bug fixes
- Enhancements to the in-product bug reporting system
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
Changes for v5.6.1040 - v5.7.1012
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Registration/activation system enhancements
Changes for v5.6.1040 - v5.7.1008
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Registration/activation system enhancements
Changes for v5.6.1038 - v5.6.1042
- Service release
- Minor bug fixes
Changes for v5.6.1038 - v5.6.1040
- Service release
- Minor bug fixes
Changes for v5.6.1032 - v5.6.1034
- Technology Changes
- Internet Explorer 10 cookie support
- Streamlined user interface options
- Enhanced definition updater
- Internet connectivity optimizations
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
Changes for v5.6.1030 - v5.6.1032
- Internet Explorer 10 cookie support
- Streamlined user interface options
- Enhanced definition updater
- Internet connectivity optimizations
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
Changes for v5.6.1018 - v5.6.1020
- Service release
- Misc. bug fixes
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
Changes for v5.6.1014 - v5.6.1018
- Misc product fixes/updates
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
Changes for v5.6.1012 - v5.6.1014
- Misc product fixes/updates
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
Changes for v5.6.1008 - v5.6.1012
- All NEW Version 5.6!
- NEW: Completely re-architected definition database system
- NEW: Dramatically improved memory usage - up to 90% less compared with the previous version!
- NEW: Greatly enhanced product load times
- NEW: Faster scanning, faster malware detection
- Resolution of long-standing issues affecting certain systems
- Several critical bug fixes
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Enhancements to the Worldwide Threat Map infrastructure
- Optimizations to the in-product bug reporting system
Changes for v5.6.1008 - v5.6.1010
- All NEW Version 5.6!
- NEW: Completely re-architected definition database system
- NEW: Dramatically improved memory usage - up to 90% less compared with the previous version!
- NEW: Greatly enhanced product load times
- NEW: Faster scanning, faster malware detection
- Resolution of long-standing issues affecting certain systems
- Several critical bug fixes
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Enhancements to the Worldwide Threat Map infrastructure
- Optimizations to the in-product bug reporting system
Changes for v5.5.1022 - v5.6.1008
- Important bug fixes
- Multiple "under-the-hood" scanning engine enhancements
Changes for v5.5.1016 - v5.5.1022
- Important bug fixes
- Multiple "under-the-hood" scanning engine enhancements
Changes for v5.5.1012 - v5.5.1016
- Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Improved file resource handling to improve detection rate
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Misc product fixes/updates
Changes for v5.5.1006 - v5.5.1012
- General Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Improved Rootkit Detection
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Misc product fixes/updates
Changes for v5.1.1002 - v5.5.1006
- Worldwide Threat Map - See where threats are being detected worldwide!
- Heuristic rogue detection improvements
- Various Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Misc product enhancements
Changes for v5.0.1150 - v5.1.1002
- General Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Improved Rootkit Detection
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Misc product fixes/updates
Changes for v5.0.1146 - v5.0.1148
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Distributed Definition Downloading (faster downloads)
- Misc product fixes/updates
Changes for v5.0.1144 - v5.0.1146
- Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
- Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Distributed Definition Downloading (faster downloads)
- Misc product fixes/updates
Changes for v5.0.1136 - v5.0.1144
- Heuristic/Smart definition enhancements
- Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
- Improved Definition Loading Speed
- Resolved situation(s) with samples with malformed resource blocks
Changes for v5.0.1136 - v5.0.1142
- Smart definition update enhancements (improved detection)
- Internal scanning engine improvements
- Better resource handling (memory)
- DDA and DRA (Direct Disk and Registry Access) updates
Changes for v5.0.1134 - v5.0.1136
- Smart definition update enhancements (improved detection)
- Internal scanning engine improvements
- Better resource handling (memory)
- DDA and DRA (Direct Disk and Registry Access) updates
Changes for v5.0.1132 - v5.0.1134
- Incremental product update (minor fixes)
- Fixed: Version display on system tray (only an issue on some systems)
- Fixed: Product update version display page
- Fixed: Small DDA (Direct Disk Access) issue on infected systems (rootkit)
Changes for v5.0.1128 - v5.0.1132
- Slightly faster scanning on some systems
- Small UI fixes/updates
- Smart Definition Updates/Enhancements
- Better memory handling in low memory situations
Changes for v5.0.1118 - v5.0.1128
- Improved and enhanced scanning engine
- Resolved scheduled scanning issues happening on select systems
- Updated SQLite Library for database access/bug fixes
- Core Service update for scanning/detection assistance
- Resolved ZIP archive zero-byte file scanning issue
- .LNK file resolution update/fix
Changes for v4.55.1000 - v5.0.1108
- All NEW Version 5.0!
- NEW: User interface - Easy Access and Use
- NEW: Real-Time Protection - Lighter, Faster and Added Protection!
- NEW: Faster scanning and updated scanning engine
- NEW: 30% smaller definition updates resulting in improved performance
- NEW: Critical Point Scan - Examine critical load points for malware infections
- NEW: Rescue Scan - Gain control of your system when infection prevent scanning
- NEW: Scheduler - integrated with the Windows Scheduler for maximum flexibility and control
- NEW: Quarantine Management System
- NEW: Repairs - fix problems left behind by Malware
- NEW: Update System - faster and more flexible
- NEW: Scan logging - monitor the health of your system
- NEW: Improved memory management - lighter on your system
Changes for v4.54.1000 - v4.55.1000
- Small scanning engine updates/enhancements
- Added re-connect technology for when updates are corrupted
- Scanning engine updates (performance)
- Updated pre-packaged definitions for malware that blocks updates
- Important Note : Future update (upcoming) will included updated product updater to migrate to the 5.0 version when released. Make sure you install this update.
Changes for v4.52.1000 - v4.53.1000
- Improved diagnostic system (upcoming: SUPERAntiSpyware Threat Check)
- Scanning engine improvements for smart definitions
- Direct Disk Access (DDA) Enhancements (NTFS)
- Direct Registry Access (DRA) Enhancements (hidden rootkit detection)
- Updated pre-packaged definitions for malware that blocks updates
- Important Note : Future update (upcoming) will included updated product updater to migrate to the 5.0 version when released. Make sure you install this update.
Changes for v4.51.1000 - v4.52.1000
- Updated code signing certificate
- Update pre-packaged definitions for malware that blocks updates
- Heuristic Engine Updates
- Scanning Engine Updates
- Important Note : Future update (upcoming) will included updated product updater to migrate to the 5.0 version when released. Make sure you install this update.
Changes for v4.50.1002 - v4.51.1000
- Improved Direct Disk Access (DDA)
- Heuristic Engine Updates
- Scanning Engine Updates (Reduced Overhead)
- Faster scanning under certain situations
- Important Note : Next update (upcoming) will included updated product updater to migrate to the 5.0 version when released!
Changes for v4.49.1000 - v4.50.1002
- Resolution of the "Windows Administrator" Update Situation - this will make the next update smooth for users having an issue!
- Internal Scanning Engine Updates
- Improved Rogue Detection and Removal
Changes for v4.48.1000 - v4.49.1000
- Internal Scanning Engine Updates
- Smart Definition Engine Updates
- Improved Rootkit Detection/Remediation
- Improved Definition Downloading when malware blocks access
Changes for v4.47.1000 - v4.48.1000
- NEW Rogue Removal Engine
- Core scanning engine updates (smart defs)
- Trace scanning engine updates (smart defs)
- 64-bit enhancements (faster)
- Improved PIT (Process Interrogation Technology)
Changes for v4.46.1000 - v4.47.1000
- Further internal enhancements in preparation for version 5.0
- Minor bug fixes
- Scanning engine updates
- Improved rootkit detection and removal
Changes for v4.45.1000 - v4.46.1000
- Further internal enhancements in preparation for version 5.0
- Smart Definitions Engine Update (smaller future definition files coming with 5.0)
- Scanning engine updates for latest threats
- DDA (Direct Disk Access) improvements for rootkits blocking physical drive access
Changes for v4.44.1000 - v4.45.1000
- Further internal enhancements in preparation for version 5.0
- Scanning engine improvements and updates for hidden services
- TDSS Rootkit removal enhancements
- Rootkit removal improvements (definition based)
Changes for v4.43.1000 - v4.44.1000
- Internal enhancements in preparation for version 5.0
- DDA (Direct Disk Access) Speed Improvements
- DRA (Direct Registry Access) Speed / Access Improvements
- Scanning engine improvements/enhancements
Changes for v4.42.1000 - v4.43.1000
- Resolves rare issue where updates halt and/or crash if connection is terminated
- Technology enhancements for in-memory scanning
- Scanning engine improvements/enhancements
- Updated definition (smart) heuristic engine
Changes for v4.41.1000 - v4.42.1000
- Resolves issue with McAfee and scanning "hang" on 64-bit systems
- Enhanced "smart definitions" system resulting in improved detection of certain threats
- Updated TDSS Detection/Removal Technology
- Updated scanning engine (speed improvements)
Changes for v4.40.1002 - v4.41.1000
- Faster scanning in both Quick and Complete Scan modes (varies on each system)
- Additional TDSS Detection/Removal (Stealth Rootkit/Removal Technology)
- Heuristic Engine speed increases
- Last update on the way to the 5.0 pre-release - MAJOR update! Many user requested features including super fast scanning and more!
Changes for v4.39.1002 - v4.40.1002
- Resolved issue where handles were not freed under certain circumstances
- Improved resource handling
- Updated in-product updater preparing for major upcoming release 5.0
- Additional TDSS Detection/Removal
Changes for v4.38.1004 - v4.39.1002
- Faster Quick Scan
- Detects and removes Firefox and Chrome cookies (must have browser closed while scanning to remove cookies)
- Improved TDSS Detection/Removal of Cloaked Keys/Files
- 64-bit Users: Autoupdate will be active after 6/15/2010
Changes for v4.37.1000 - v4.38.1004
- Blended 32/64-bit installer will install appropriate version for your operating system
- NATIVE 64-bit support - SUPERAntiSpyware will actually remove actual 64-bit infections (many other products don't)
- New SUPERSetup installer for lightening quick installations in Normal OR Safe Mode
- Command line switches for auto-deployment/registration and silent deployment
- Faster load time and definition parsing/updating times
- 64-bit Users: You will need to uninstall and re-install to update to the native 64-bit version
Changes for v4.36.1006 - v4.37.1000
- Internal Scanning Engine Updates
- Trace definition numbers auto update on first install
- Scanning Engine Updates to fix .EXE broken extensions
- Scanning Engine Updates to fix common registry problems created by infections
- Check out our SUPERAntiSpyware Portable here:
- SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner
- 32/64-bit Users: New blended (32/64) bit installer pre-release available on our forums. A single install handles both 32-bit and 64-bit installations/updates!
Changes for v4.35.1002 - v4.36.1006
- New : Clear All Quarantine Option
- Scanning Engine Updates to fix .EXE broken extensions
- Rootkit Uncover Technology to help locate hidden drivers updated to handle boot bus extenders
- Check out our SUPERAntiSpyware Portable here:
- SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner
- 32/64-bit Users: New blended (32/64) bit installer pre-release available on our forums. A single install handles both 32-bit and 64-bit installations/updates!
Changes for v4.35.1000 - v4.35.1002
- Additional Languages Added/Updated
- Scanning Engine Updates
- Rootkit Uncover Technology to help locate hidden drivers
- Check out our SUPERAntiSpyware Portable here:
- SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner
- 32/64-bit Users: New blended (32/64) bit installer in April 2010. A single install handles both 32-bit and 64-bit installations/updates!
Changes for v4.33.1000 - v4.34.1000
- Updated Kernel Drivers
- Memory management improved resulting in slightly faster scanning
- Trace engine enhancments to clean up more non-critical traces
- Windows 7/Vista Limited User technology enhancements
- Scanning engine enhancements to handle rogues more effeciently
- 64-bit Users: Native Pre-Release Available in our forums!
Changes for v4.32.1000 - v4.33.1000
- Resolved rare crash issues where infections were blocking/redirecting
- Windows 7/Vista Limited User technology enhancements
- Scanning engine enhancements
- Diagnostic system improvements to diagnose new rootkits more efficiently
- 64-bit Users: We will have a PRE-RELEASE available by next week to test the native 64-bit drivers/application. This is not a mixed 32/64 bit application like many other products, but completely 64-bit native.
Changes for v4.31.1000 - v4.32.1000
- Faster load time and definition parsing/updating times
- Windows 7 technology enhancements
- Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access)
- Enhanced DRA (Direct Registry Access)
- Resolved rare issue where product would not stay registered
Changes for v4.30.1004 - v4.31.1000
- Improved stealth rootkit detection technology
- Scanning engine technology updates/additions
- Updated threat remediation technology
- Update Direct Disk Access (DDA)
Changes for v4.29.1004 - v4.30.1004
- Speed improvements to scanning and definition parsing engine
- New smart definition engine to catch more threats with fewer definitions
- Scanning engine technology updates
Changes for v4.29.1002 - v4.29.1004
- Resolved issue with Norton Real-Time (additional processes being guarded)
- Support for Arabic, Bulgarian and Dutch Languages
- Direct Disk Access (DDA) improvements - more malware threats are trying to block access to DDA so we have enhanced the technology to handle this situation
- Enhanced technology to handle Vundo/SmitFraud variants
Changes for v4.27.1002 - v4.28.1010
- Drastically improved startup speed
- Faster definition updating speed
- All new 32-bit technology core (64-bit preparations in this release)
- Enhanced rootkit detection and remediation
Changes for v4.27.1000 - v4.27.1002
- Resolved small User Interface (UI) issue with themed based display
- New Kernel Driver to support Windows 7 32-bit (Native 64-bit coming later this month)
- Support for Swedish, Hungarian and Estonian Languages
Changes for v4.26.1006 - v4.27.1000
- Many internal scanning engine updates
- Direct Disk and Registry Enhancements
- Improved hidden service and hook detection
- Improved application blocking protection (startup when infected)
Changes for v4.26.1004 - v4.26.1006
- General Technology Update (scanning/removal)
- Enhanced detection/removal of Rootkits
- Improved Definition Processing
- Fixed small UI bug when updating
Changes for v4.26.1002 - v4.26.1004
- Scanning speed improvements in certain conditions
- Enhanced Vundo detection/removal
- Improved Smart Definitions System
- Real-Time Protection Enhancements
- Rootkit Discovery Definitions (updated)
Changes for v4.26.1000 - v4.26.1002
- Definition server connection enhancements
- Enhanced Vundo detection/removal
- Updated technology to handle the hi-jacked USERINIT.EXE
- Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine to deal with new rootkit infections
- Enhanced Diagnostic Abilities
Changes for v4.25.1014 - v4.26.1000
- Technology to handle the hi-jacked USERINIT.EXE
- Smart Definitions Enhanced to reduce size and be more efficient
- Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine to deal with new rootkit infections
- Enhanced Diagnostic Abilities
- Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access)
- Enhanced DRA (Direct Registry Access)
- Improved Kernel Drivers
- Help support the SUPERAntiSpyware team and
Changes for v4.25.1012 - v4.25.1014
- Smart Definitions to detect zero-day threats
- Vundo/SmitFraud Detection Enhancements
- Enhanced Diagnostic System to detect rootkits/cloaked malware
- Improved rootkit removal technology to handle rootkits that disable security applications
- Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine
- Updated Direct Registry Access (DRA) Technology
- Updated DDA (Direct Disk Access) - faster and more reliable
Changes for v4.23.1006 - v4.24.1004
- Improved rootkit removal technology
- Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine
- Direct Registry Access (DRA) Techology Enhancements
- Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access) to handle malware that blocks volume access and physical device access
- Enhanced detection of rootkits and hidden services
Changes for v4.22.1014 - v4.23.1006
- Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine
- Direct Registry Access (DRA) Techology
- Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access) to handle malware that blocks volume access and physical device access
- Enhanced detection of rootkits and hidden services
Changes for v4.21.1004 - v4.22.1014
- Interface Changes
- Support for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Unicode Languages coming soon)
- New in-product graphics/logo
- Enhanced diagnostic interface and submissions
- Technology Changes
- Technology additions to the scanning engine - new definitions being created to take advantage of this new format - this will GREATLY increase detection for new threats
- Resolved issue with NVidia Drivers (improved real-time protection)
- Reduced time taken by real-time protection drastically
- Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access) to handle malware that blocks volume access
- Enhanced detection of rootkits and hidden services
Changes for v4.15.1000 - v4.20.1046
- Interface and Functionality Changes
- Enhanced diagnostic interface and submissions
- Resolved rare issue where update would not be allowed if interface was open
- Resolved/Improved various interface issues/text
- Technology Changes
- Over 50 technology additions to the scanning engine - new definitions being created to take advantage of this new format - this will GREATLY increase detection for new threats
- Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access) and improved compatibility with various NTFS formats
- Enhanced detection of rootkits
- Enhanced Process Interrogation Technology
- Enhanced Multi-Dimensional Scanning to handle various packed formats
- Enhanced detection of hidden registry keys
- Improved performance of the First Chance Prevention (Coming Soon for Vista)
- Scanning speed increase under certain conditions
Changes for v4.1.1046 - v4.15.1000
- Improved scanning engine (technology)
- Enhanced Direct Disk Access (DDA) to handle damaged drives
- Improved detection of early boot rootkits
- Resolved rare issues with DDA (Direct Disk Access) and improved compatibility with various NTFS formats
- Firefox cookie scanning and removal improvements
- Resolved rare hangs during scan due to damaged files/versions
Changes for v4.1 Pre-release - v4.1.1046
- Technology Changes
- Improved scanning performance (speed)
- Enhanced Direct Disk Access (DDA)
- Improved scanning engine for detection of rootkit items
- Improved detection of packed/compressed threats
- Resolved rare issues with DDA (Direct Disk Access) and improved compatibility with various NTFS formats
- Resolved rare crash issues with improperly written drivers (mainly spyware) that caused Kernel Direct to fault
- Firefox cookie scanning and removal
- User Interface Changes
- Vista UAC Issues Resolved - You should not be prompted by UAC on Admin or Limited user account under Vista. You cannot install program updates on a Limited Account as this breaks the Admin/Limited use paradigm.
- Windows "No Disk" issues resolved - this a Windows error due to it's caching of disk volumes - this no longer should show up for empty CD/DVD driver, flash drives, etc.
- You may now disable the Splash screen in the Free and Professional Editions
Changes for v3.9.1008 - v4.0.1154
- Technology Changes
- Direct Disk Access (DDA) technology bypasses all of the Windows API/Kernel to detect and remove difficult spyware
- Up to a 30%-50% increase in scanning speed
- Additional repairs for Windows Vista and Windows XP including Control Panel Access Restore
- Improved detection of packed/compressed threats
- Termination protection - you can allow Task Manager to terminate the application if something hangs - something other applications don't allow
- Enhanced detection and removal of in-memory threats
- Improved hardware detection and logging to reduce re-activation problems
- New error logging system
- User Interface Changes
- Drastically reduced memory usage
- Hover text/bubble over SUPERAntiSpyware system tray icon shows program version, database versions and last update date
- Main screen now shows subscription expiration date (if any) and product version i.e. Professional or Free Edition
- When registering/activating the Free Edition, all references to Free Edition are changed to Professional
- Windows Vista Security Center Integration
- Resolved a bug where the file count was not being properly reported in previous versions - the file count scanned is now correct in 4.0
- Updates now has it's own tab in the Preferences - there may be additional items here in the future
