Version history for Trojan Remover

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

Changes for v6.7.8 - v6.7.9

Changes for v6.7.6 - v6.7.8

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)

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.