What's new in Spyware Process Detector 4.04

Mar 6, 2024
  • Now the program changes heigth of rows in a table automatically. Added hotkeys (ALT+Up/ALT+Down) to change the heigth of rows in a table manually.
  • Added the detection of special system processes - Registry and Memory Compression for Windows 10 Anniversary Edition or higher.
  • New method of detection for process file name (without OpenProces).
  • Fixed bug with the detection of system processes.
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows 10 x64.

New in Spyware Process Detector 4.03.2 (Feb 21, 2024)

  • Added the detection of special system processes - Registry and Memory Compression for Windows 10 Anniversary Edition or higher.
  • Fixed bug with the detection of system processes.

New in Spyware Process Detector 4.03.1 (Feb 9, 2024)

  • Now the program changes heigth of rows in a table automatically. Added hotkeys (ALT+Up/ALT+Down) to change the heigth of rows in a table manually.

New in Spyware Process Detector 4.03 (Jan 28, 2024)

  • Now you don't need administrator rights to display startup processes from registry entries.
  • Also now you don't need administrator rights when you check a process file in VirusTotal Uploader.
  • Improved detection of system processes on Windows 10/11.
  • Fixed bug with empty window when the program works with ArtMoney.
  • Fixed bug with service initialization on 32-bit systems.

New in Spyware Process Detector 4.02 (Oct 11, 2023)

  • Optimization with background system scan. Now background scan uses less CPU time and memory.
  • New method of detection for process file name.
  • Fixed bug when program displays wrong module list.
  • Fixed bug when program found a new process.

New in Spyware Process Detector 4.01 (May 6, 2023)

  • Full support for VirusTotal Uploader 2.2.
  • Fixed crash bug when the program has found a process with full file name more then 512 characters.
  • Fixed bug with the program freezing on Windows x64.
  • Fixed bug with updating the database via the internet.
  • Fixed many bugs

New in Spyware Process Detector 4.00 (Jan 4, 2023)

  • Full support for Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
  • Full support for unicode file names in NTFS file system, for unicode service names and registry parameters.
  • Now 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available. New system requirements: Windows XP SP2 or higher!
  • Now you can update the database via the internet (only for registered users). If user has marked the process as Safe, then this process sended to server. If few users mark this process, then server will add it to database of good processes.
  • One process detection method was remaked, one was deleted, two was unions with another methods. Now the program has 14 methods of process detection (6 runs in kernel mode via service).
  • Now you can create Unicode language plugin for arabic, chinese or japan language! Unicode language plugin will normally display in any Windows even if language did not install. For example, chinese language on an english Windows.
  • New version stores the database in c:Program DataSpyware Process Detector
  • The program can work with ArtMoney 8.14 or higher together as process selector.
  • Fixed bug with detection of DLL filename that runs inside Rundll32.exe process on Windows x64.
  • Fixed bug when the program has found non-existent processes on Windows x64.
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows 10 x86 Update 2004 or higher.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.24 (Sep 14, 2015)

  • Full support for Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview.
  • Added "Check for new versions" option (only for registered users). Program with this option will check for new versions on site and display notification window.
  • Fixed crash bug with empty startup filename.
  • Fixed bug with apostrophe in file name.
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows 8.1.
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows 7.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.23.2 (Mar 9, 2013)

  • Fixed crash bug with empty startup filename.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.23.1 (Feb 25, 2013)

  • Fixed crash bug on Windows 7.
  • Fixed bug with apostrophe in file name.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.23 (Sep 18, 2012)

  • Full support for Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
  • Updated URL for VirusTotal Uploader 2.0
  • Fixed bug with crash when you enter into Antivirus Kaspersky Account.
  • Fixed crash bugs on Windows XP SP3 and Windows 2008 R2.
  • Fixed many bugs.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.22.5 (Jul 25, 2012)

  • Fixed bugs.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.22.4 (Apr 9, 2012)

  • Fixed bug with crash when you enter into Antivirus Kaspersky Account.
  • Updated URL for VirusTotal Uploader 2.0

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.22.1 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • New command "Set affinity". The processor affinity setting controls which CPUs(COREs) the process will be allowed to execute on.
  • New command "Remember this processor affinity" to hold a processor affinity of selected process after restarting.
  • Full support for VirusTotal Uploader 2.0. This is a useful, free and small program that enables you upload files to www.virustotal.com and determine the presence of viruses or malicious software that could do considerable damage to your computer.
  • Now we use one registration code. No more keyfiles and passwords! It simplifies procedure of registration. In addition, some email servers (including gmail.com) mark as spam letters with attached keyfiles.
  • Updated our database of good processes.
  • Fixed many bugs.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.21 (Jul 2, 2010)

  • Added "Automatically delete dangerous startup items" option. It is special anti Trojan.Winlock option. Trojan.Winlock blocks your computer and demands that you send an SMS as a ransom.
  • Remaked "Always on Top" mode to struggle with Trojan.Winlock.
  • New sign of suspicious process - "Process file name looks like system name".
  • Now If program can not delete a process then it ask to block starting of the process by filename.
  • Fixed many bugs.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.20 (Nov 5, 2009)

  • Full support for Windows 7 RC (Build 7100) and Windows 7 RTM (Build 7600).
  • Now SPD can detect hidden threads and can delete it correctly.
  • Added new option "Get information about threads from ETHREAD kernel structure" in "Threads" page of process information. Added ETHREAD column to table of threads.
  • Added EPROCESS column to table of processs. The column contains unique address of EPROCESS kernel structure.
  • Now you can view a name of dynamic link library (DLL) that runs inside Rundll32.exe process.
  • Fixed bug on Windows Vista/2008 without Service Pack.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.19 (Oct 8, 2009)

  • Fixed bug with "Always on Top" mode.
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows XP/VISTA.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.18 (Oct 5, 2009)

  • Added a database of good processes. We will add an automatic update of the database in next versions. You can see a date of last database update in "About" window. Now SPD paints a system process, a safe process and a good process with different shade of green.
  • Improved detection of status. Improved detection of hidden processes on Windows Vista/2003/2008.
  • Added "Check this file for viruses with Virustotal.com" command in context menu. Download and install VirusTotal Uploader (vtsetup.exe 80KB) to upload files to www.virustotal.com. This is a useful, free and small program that enables you upload files to www.virustotal.com and determine the presence of viruses or malicious software that could do considerable damage to your computer. Please visit www.virustotal.com/metodos.html to download.
  • Added "Run a new process" command.
  • Added "Block starting of the process by filename" command in context menu. It is works permanently, when SPD is not running or even deleted.
  • Added "Block starting of the process by filepath" command in context menu. It is works only when SPD is running.
  • You can view or edit blocked processes via "List of Blocked Processes" in "Commands" menu.
  • Removed "Scan for changes in threads and in code of processes" option.
  • Fixed bug when SPD program is deleted, but SPD service is still present and writes a error message in system log.
  • Fixed bug with DPI setting. That shows up only when you set your computer into the non standard font mode (standard is 96 dpi).
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows XP with multi-core processor.
  • Fixed crash bug on Windows 2003 Service Pack 2.
  • Fixed bug on Windows XP without administrative rights.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.17 (Aug 1, 2009)

  • Full support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Windows Seven Beta.
  • Background scan uses less CPU time.
  • Fixed a conflict with last version of Agnitum Outpost Firewall.
  • Now the program can open a protected process on Windows Vista/2008/Seven x86. You can delete it and can view the detailed process information

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.16 (May 20, 2009)

  • New command "Hold priority" to hold a priority of selected process. If a process changes the priority then SPD will change it back.
  • Added "First found date" column. The column contains date and time of first detection of processes.
  • Fixed bug with calculation of process hash (checksum) on Windows Vista.
  • Fixed bug with detection of priority of hidden processes

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.15 (Mar 24, 2009)

  • Support for Microsoft Windows XP/2003/Vista x64.
  • Renamed filenames and objects of program.
  • Fixed bug on Windows Vista without Service Pack.
  • Added czech interface plugin.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.14 (Jan 2, 2009)

  • Added "Mean CPU usage" column. This column shows how much percent this process has used the CPU. You can identify processes that use much CPU time over a longer period.
  • Fixed many bugs

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.13 (Dec 15, 2008)

  • Added a startup manager (new tab on main form). The startup manager shows all processes that run on Windows startup. The program examines each startup item and assignes status of the item (rating of danger). You can open details information about each startup item, delete, create item or mark it as safe.
  • Added "Startup item information" window with details information about startup item. It includes item place, item name, file name, value, status, reason of status, state, date/time of first finding, company, description and other detailed file information.
  • Added "Monitors for new startup items" and "Popup SPD when found the following startup items" options. SPD will popup when found new or dangerous startup item.
  • Improved detection of status. Fixed bugs.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.12 (Apr 29, 2008)

  • Now SPD shows memory usage and work time of hidden processes.
  • New option "Scan for changes in threads and in code of processes".
  • Fixed crash bug when a process runs itself many times.
  • Fixed bug when a dead process looks as alive.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.03 (Sep 4, 2007)

  • New detailed process information dialogue. Special thanks for design to Oliver Sahr. New dialogue contains five pages with process information.
  • Added fields - Reason of status, Process Hash, Version, Copyright, Trademarks, Language. Added icons of selected process and parent process.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.02 (Jul 30, 2007)

  • Improved detection of Rkdemo Rootkit and other rootkit processes.
  • Added french and bulgarian interface plugins.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in Spyware Process Detector 3.01 (Jun 22, 2007)

  • Improved detection of hidden processes. New detection method.