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What's new in Trojan Remover 6.9.6.2986

Apr 9, 2024
  • NEW: added scanning of AllFileSystemObjects MenuHandlers to detect newer malware loading this way.
  • MOD: removed the Option to Disable/Enable the scan of Running Processes during a normal scan. This crucial part of the scan will now always be called.
  • FIX: Setting the on-boot FastScan delay to "No Delay" would not work, the delay would not be changed. Thanks to Dirk Tol for reporting this.
  • FIX: trying to rename a malware file when running a Drive Scan or a specific File Scan would display an Access Violation (the rename would still work).
  • FIX: scanning small dll files could result in a False Positive detection as "Suspicious Packer - Mystic Compressor". Thanks to Pete Rogan for reporting this.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5.2983 (Sep 22, 2023)

  • Help Update 10.3.3
  • NEW: added information on new alert screens.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2981 (Aug 4, 2022)

  • Updater 2.0.1.1151
  • FIX: The option to relaunch the Main Program after an update was mistakenly removed, this has been put back in place.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2980 (Jul 18, 2022)

  • BootExecute checks modified to handle Unicode entries.
  • Main Program no longer requires Administrator rights when run by a non-Admin User - this ensures that settings, exclusions etc. are correctly set at a per-user level.
  • If an invalid Username/Key combination was entered when registering or renewing, an "Unknown Error" message would be displayed. This was a mistake, the correct specific reasons for failure are now shown again.
  • Updater now uses https connections when available.
  • All Update Servers added back into the XP version so it no longer only uses just the one server.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2979 (Jan 31, 2022)

  • NEW: added heuristic detection for malware loaded by Scheduled Tasks.
  • MOD: FastScan settings for standard User accounts now inherit settings configured when the main Trojan Remover program is run. A future update should allow standard User accounts to configure their own scan settings.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2977 (Jul 23, 2021)

  • FIX: removed false detection on new Firefox Scheduled Updates Task.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2976 (Jul 7, 2021)

  • NEW: added routines to handle Windows 10 Exploit Mitigation and Controlled Folder Access settings.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2975 (Mar 8, 2021)

  • NEW: added new heuristic tests for specific malware registry entries.
  • UPDATE: Helpfile updated.
  • UPDATE: Uninstaller updated.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2974 (Nov 21, 2020)

  • NEW: the main program Help | About Trojan Remover | Version Info screen now shows whether any program component updates are available.
  • FIX: removed intermittent false positive rootkitted file alert on an Open Hardware Monitor driver.
  • FIX: under certain circumstances the Trojan Remover logfile was not being correctly written after a scan had been completed.
  • FIX: if malware entries were identified in the HOSTS file Trojan Remover would fail to repair the file due to changes made in an earlier build. This has now been fixed.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2973 (Aug 28, 2020)

  • NEW: Updated Windows 10 version checks.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2972 (Jun 7, 2020)

  • NEW: Updated Windows 10 version checks for May 2020 Update.
  • FIX: an error in build 2971 meant that "Prompt for Action" when scanning folders was not showing the alert form so the User could not determine the action to take.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2971 (May 23, 2020)

  • Main Program 6.9.5.2971:
  • NEW: Scan progress is now shown visually in the taskbar icon.
  • NEW: visual scan progress now shown when using the drive/folder scan.
  • FIX: stopped the drive/folder scan from creating and then deleting numerous temporary shortcut files whilst extracting file icons for the folder display.
  • Updater 1.4.5.1142:
  • NEW: improved download progress indication
  • NEW: now handles XP/Vista updates separately to Windows 7 and above, so we can continue to support existing installations on those systems whilst allowing us to use later Windows routines not available on the earlier systems.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2970 (Mar 23, 2020)

  • FIX: upated the fix to exclusion routines.
  • FIX: the buttons on certain dialogs would not work if running on XP, following the update to 6.9.5.2969.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2969 (Mar 9, 2020)

  • FIX: corrected errors raised when trying to exclude files from scanning, if no previous exclusions existed.
  • NEW: improved detection for Powershell file-less exploits.
  • FIX: SAFE MODE default registry key restoral was not working correctly.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2967 (Dec 18, 2019)

  • Main Program 6.9.5.2967, FastScan 6.9.5.1365, Updater 1.1.40.
  • NEW: added alerting for Proxy Server if intercepting internet traffic on the local Loopback port (127.0.0.1). A Proxy Server active on any other port will not be alerted on, but details of the proxy will be added to the logfile.
  • NEW: added Component Version information to the About Trojan Remover screen.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2966 (Oct 4, 2019)

  • NEW: added Utility to remove an Internet Proxy Server if one is established.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2965 (Aug 19, 2019)

  • Main Program 6.9.5.2965, FastScan 6.9.5.1364, Updater 1.4.5.1136.
  • FIX: a Windows Update on Aug 13 2019 meant Trojan Remover was not correctly verifying certain Windows dlls resulting in a false positive alert.
  • FIX: Build 1135 of the Updater was inadvertently writing to a debug logfile as well as the normal logfile.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2963 (Mar 25, 2019)

  • Improved scan and repair of HOSTS files.
  • Fixed a registration key issue where the FastScan was not being re-registered when a renewal key was entered.
  • Updater 1.4.5.1134. Added better handling of update file extraction when Windows Defender is scanning the files after they are downloaded.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2962 (Dec 10, 2018)

  • Main Program 6.9.5.2962, FastScan 6.9.5.1362, Updater 1.4.5.1132.
  • NEW: Updater (when run manually) now only requests Administrator privileges if absolutely needed, most operations should not need to make such a request.
  • NEW: TRElevationHelper component, used by the Updater if Administrator privileges are needed.
  • NEW: 64bit Shell Extension to provide the Windows Explorer context menu entry.
  • MOD: updated heuristic scans.
  • MOD: added new icon for Windows Explorer context menu entry.
  • FIX: Windows 10 version 1803 Pro and above incorrectly logged as Enterprise.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2960 (Aug 20, 2018)

  • NEW: added options for the Logon and Daily FastScans to Run Silent, i.e invisible, but if an alert or dialog needs to be shown then the FastScan will automatically become visible. Running Silent becomes the default for new installations.
  • UPDATE: changes to the licence key entry screen to provide better indication of possible typing errors when entering the key.
  • FIX: when running silent the Updater would detect minor program component updates were available but would not install them automatically, nor show itself to allow a manual update to be completed.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2959 (Jun 25, 2018)

  • Fix: Scheduled Tasks running signed Microsoft programs were not being correctly scanned for ancillary malware possibilities.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2958 (May 23, 2018)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2958, FastScan to 6.9.5.1358
  • New: added scanning routine to check for browsers launched via Scheduled Tasks to open either malicious, or adware-dependent, web pages
  • Fix: the update to version 6.9.5.2957 broke updates on Windows Vista due to the way that system checks digital signatures. This update resolves the issue, but users on Windows Vista will need to download and install a new copy of the program from the Downloads page (no need to uninstall the current version first)

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2957 (May 2, 2018)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2957, FastScan to 6.9.5.1357
  • New: added detection for malware launched via Command Processor AutoRun entries
  • New: added scanning of programs launched via the Program Compatibility Assistant

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2956 (Mar 5, 2018)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2956, FastScan to 6.9.5.1356.
  • New: added detection for malware using Explorer.exe to automatically launch web pages.
  • Fix: if a Scheduled Task was detected loading malware, the Scheduled Task was not being correctly deleted (although the loading malware would still have been disabled correctly).
  • Helpfile updates.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2955 (Feb 9, 2018)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2955, FastScan to 6.9.5.1355.
  • New: added scanning for rogue Firefox browser extensions.
  • New: added routine to check for Python scripts loaded at boot-time.
  • New: added settings to create and modify daily updates scheduling.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2954 (Dec 1, 2017)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2954, FastScan to 6.9.5.1354
  • New: added scanning of applications loaded as services using proxy service loaders
  • New: added routine to schedule daily FastScans, to complement the FastScan that runs when the system starts, or a new user logs on
  • Mod: re-categorised the Settings menu (previously the "Options" menu) to make sub-groups for Scan, FastScan and Update settings

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2953 (Nov 2, 2017)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2953, FastScan to 6.9.5.1353
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Tasks launched from Task sub-folders
  • Improved parsing of Script commands
  • Bug fix: attempting to exclude a registry entry from future scanning would fail if an exclusions file did not already exist

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2952 (Jun 6, 2017)

  • The installer now downloads the databases separately to ensure the latest are always installed (an offline installler is provided for use on systems not connected to the Internet).
  • Bug fix: a conflict with Nortons Internet Security has been identifed and resolved.
  • Bug fix: a heuristic scan module was raising a false alert when run on an XP system, if the scan was "Run As" a different user to the logged on user.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2950 (May 12, 2017)

  • Added detection and fixing of hijacked browser and program shortcuts in order to deal with redirects created by the likes of launchpage.org, amisites.com, and others.
  • Modified file exclusion routines so they are only applied to the local machine, not to any roaming profile.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2949 (Mar 6, 2017)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2949, FastScan to 6.9.5.1350.
  • Added new heuristics to detect file-less malware spawned using Powershell.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.5 Build 2948 (Jan 16, 2017)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2948, FastScan to 6.9.5.1349, Updater to 1.4.1.1118.
  • Improved scan speed times.
  • Minor fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.4 Build 2947 (Jan 16, 2017)

  • Main Program updated to 6.9.5.2948, FastScan to 6.9.5.1349, Updater to 1.4.1.1118.
  • Improved scan speed times.
  • Minor fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.4 Build 2947 (Oct 17, 2016)

  • Fixed false positive on the Microsoft Windows userinit.exe file, which was being shown on 32bit versions of Windows 10 (Version 1607).
  • Modified the Updater logfile truncation routine to correctly truncate from the earliest entries first.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.4 Build 2946 (Sep 5, 2016)

  • Added whitelisting for Nortons Security service entries to prevent false alerts that such services were "missing".
  • Expanded digital signature scanning.
  • Updater: added "Auto Select" Download Server option. This will cycle randomly through the Download Servers to find the first available server automatically.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.4 Build 2945 (Sep 5, 2016)

  • Added scanning of 64bit ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers and ShellExecuteHooks.
  • Fix for context menu individual file scan.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.4 Build 2944 (May 24, 2016)

  • Main program 6.9.4.2944, FastScan 6.9.4.1345, Updater 1.4.0.1111.
  • Added improved detection routines for malicious scripts loaded via the Windows Powershell.
  • Added exclusion routines for Scheduled Tasks and Registry Entries where the entries are loading legitimate files, but may be calling malware scripts.
  • The on-boot FastScan (if not disabled) will now automatically check for program updates periodically.
  • If the main Trojan Remover program is active when the Updater updates the databases the main program is notified, and the new databases are active for the next scan to be run.
  • If the Updater program is launched from either the main Trojan Remover program or the FastScan, it will offer the option to restart the calling program on closing.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.4 Build 2943 (Feb 22, 2016)

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.4 build 2943
  • FastScan updated to version 6.9.4 build 1344
  • This update adds improved detection for malware loading from malformed registry entries

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.3 Build 2942 (Jan 20, 2016)

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.3 build 2942.
  • FastScan updated to version 6.9.3 build 1342.
  • Updater updated to version 1.3.9.1109.
  • Added new 64bit rootkit detection routine.
  • Button sizes changed to improve touchscreen access (you may need to resize forms to see the larger buttons properly).
  • Suppressed evaluation information warnings so they are less intrusive.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.3 Build 2940 (Oct 6, 2015)

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.3 build 2940.
  • FastScan updated to version 6.9.3 build 1340.
  • This update adds detection for malware files loaded via a Shell32 call.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.3 Build 2939 (Sep 2, 2015)

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.3 build 2939
  • FastScan updated to version 6.9.3 build 1339
  • This update provides some more scan speed improvements
  • Adapted heuristic checks for Windows 10 systems

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.2 Build 2938 (May 20, 2015)

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.2 build 2938.
  • FastScan updated to version 6.9.2 build 1338.
  • This update provides modest scan speed improvements.
  • Improved detection for Trojan.Poweliks.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.2 Build 2933 (Apr 2, 2015)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.1 Build 2933 (Apr 2, 2015)

  • Main Program updated to version 6.9.1 build 2933, FastScan updated to version 6.9.2 build 1332.
  • Added new scanning routine to check for malicious files loading as Credential Provider Dlls.
  • Improved scanning of 64-bit AppInit_Dlls.
  • Helpfile updated to version 10.0.7 - updated information on Options menu changes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.9.0 Build 2627 (Jan 17, 2014)

  • Added routine to check for and repair maliciously patched rpcss.dll system file.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.9 Build 2626 (Jan 17, 2014)

  • Added parsing of Windows Explorer ShellServiceObject startups.
  • Improved routines for checking and fixing damaged or disabled security services.
  • Improved digital signature checking on program files.
  • Added direct scanning of 64bit process modules.
  • Fixed 64bit process termination issue.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.8 Build 2622 (Jul 24, 2013)

  • Added routines to restore disabled security services.
  • Added compatibility for Windows 8.1.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.7 Build 2620 (Jun 21, 2013)

  • Added routines to detect and repair security files which have been maliciously re-directed to prevent their correct operation.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.6 Build 2619 (Jun 4, 2013)

  • Added routines to detect and fix corrupted or deleted registry keys which might be preventing a system from starting in Safe Mode.
  • Improved scanning of 64bit Browser Helper Objects.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.6 Build 2617 (Apr 30, 2013)

  • Added routines to detect and fix corrupted or deleted registry keys which might be preventing a system from starting in Safe Mode.
  • Improved scanning of 64bit Browser Helper Objects.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.4 Build 2606 (Jun 16, 2012)

  • Improved support for 64bit systems, including integration into the Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Updated detection methods.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.3 Build 2604 (Jun 12, 2012)

  • Improved support for 64bit systems, including integration into the Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Updated detection methods.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.3 Build 2603 (Apr 19, 2012)

  • Improved support for 64bit systems, including integration into the Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Updated detection methods.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.2 Build 2595 (Jul 6, 2010)

  • Added new heuristic detection algorithms.
  • Various GUI changes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2594 (Mar 1, 2010)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2593 (Feb 1, 2010)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2591 (Sep 21, 2009)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2590 (Sep 16, 2009)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2589 (Sep 4, 2009)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2588 (Sep 1, 2009)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.1 Build 2587 (Aug 6, 2009)

  • Added alert when system files found virally infected.

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.0 Build 2586 (Aug 4, 2009)

  • Added new heuristic rootkit detection routines.
  • Added scanning of hidden Scheduled Tasks on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
  • Added checks of Windows Security Center service which is disabled by some malware

New in Trojan Remover 6.8.0 Build 2585 (Jul 31, 2009)

  • Added new heuristic rootkit detection routines.
  • Added scanning of hidden Scheduled Tasks on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
  • Added checks of Windows Security Center service which is disabled by some malware.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.9 Build 2584 (Jun 23, 2009)

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.9 Build 2583 (Jun 15, 2009)

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.9 Build 2582 (Jun 13, 2009)

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.9 Build 2580 (Jun 2, 2009)

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.9 Build 2579 (May 27, 2009)

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.9 Build 2578 (May 18, 2009)

  • Added new detection routines.
  • Improved scanning of Scheduled Task entries in Vista and above.
  • Improved removal of malware-related files.
  • Some minor bug fixes.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.8 Build 2577 (May 10, 2009)

  • Improved heuristic rootkit detection routines.
  • Added scan of Device Driver entries.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.8 Build 2572 (Mar 30, 2009)

  • Improved heuristic rootkit detection routines.
  • Added scan of Device Driver entries.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.6 Build 2570 (Mar 21, 2009)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine to check for multiply-loading DLL files.
  • Added routine to replace virally-patched USERINT.EXE with a good copy if one exists on the system: if a good replacement cannot be found a warning is displayed with instructions on how to repair the system.
  • Improved removal of heuristically-detected rootkits.
  • Confirmed compatibility with Windows 7 (Beta).
  • Minor visual modifications.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.6 Build 2567 (Mar 15, 2009)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine to check for multiply-loading DLL files.
  • Added routine to replace virally-patched USERINT.EXE with a good copy if one exists on the system: if a good replacement cannot be found a warning is displayed with instructions on how to repair the system.
  • Improved removal of heuristically-detected rootkits.
  • Confirmed compatibility with Windows 7 (Beta).
  • Minor visual modifications.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.6 Build 2565 (Feb 22, 2009)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine to check for multiply-loading DLL files.
  • Added routine to replace virally-patched USERINT.EXE with a good copy if one exists on the system: if a good replacement cannot be found a warning is displayed with instructions on how to repair the system.
  • Improved removal of heuristically-detected rootkits.
  • Confirmed compatibility with Windows 7 (Beta).
  • Minor visual modifications.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.6 Build 2564 (Feb 17, 2009)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine to check for multiply-loading DLL files.
  • Added routine to replace virally-patched USERINT.EXE with a good copy if one exists on the system: if a good replacement cannot be found a warning is displayed with instructions on how to repair the system.
  • Improved removal of heuristically-detected rootkits.
  • Confirmed compatibility with Windows 7 (Beta).
  • Minor visual modifications.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.5 Build 2561 (Jan 23, 2009)

  • Improved heuristic detection routines.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.5 Build 2558 (Dec 25, 2008)

  • Improved heuristic detection routines

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.5 Build 2557 (Dec 21, 2008)

  • Improved heuristic detection routines.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.5 Build 2555 (Dec 12, 2008)

  • Improved heuristic detection routines.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.4 Build 2553 (Nov 23, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.4 Build 2552 (Nov 20, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.4 Build 2551 (Nov 9, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.3 Build 2550 (Oct 25, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.3 Build 2546 (Oct 3, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.2 Build 2545 (Sep 22, 2008)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine for hidden WinlogonNotify DLLs.
  • Added Added new heuristic detection routine for the Downloader.MisleadingApp malware family.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.2 Build 2544 (Sep 16, 2008)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine for hidden WinlogonNotify DLLs.
  • Added Added new heuristic detection routine for the Downloader.MisleadingApp malware family.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.2 Build 2542 (Sep 5, 2008)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine for hidden WinlogonNotify DLLs.
  • Added Added new heuristic detection routine for the Downloader.MisleadingApp malware family.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.2 Build 2539 (Aug 22, 2008)

  • Added new heuristic detection routine for hidden WinlogonNotify DLLs.
  • Added new heuristic detection routine for the Downloader.MisleadingApp malware family.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.1 Build 2536 (Jul 28, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.1 Build 2535 (Jul 24, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.7.0 Build 2534 (Jun 5, 2008)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.6.9 Build 2525 (Apr 10, 2008)

  • Added new rootkit detection routines.
  • Added new checks for malicious entries in the HOSTS file.
  • Added new checks for "Fake Alert" desktop wallpapers.
  • Modified the scan of Active Setup registry keys to correctly scan called DLL files.
  • Improved detection routine for the Backdoor.Rustock family of malware drivers.

New in Trojan Remover 6.6.8 Build 2523 (Mar 29, 2008)

  • Added new detection and removal routines for maliciously patched drivers.
  • Improved heuristic detection routines for Adware.VirtuMonde/Trojan.Vundo.

New in Trojan Remover 6.6.8 (Feb 29, 2008)

  • Added new detection and removal routines for maliciously patched drivers.
  • Improved heuristic detection routines for Adware.VirtuMonde/Trojan.Vundo.

New in Trojan Remover 6.6.1 (Jun 13, 2007)

  • 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.

New in Trojan Remover 6.5.9 (Mar 15, 2007)

  • Added a routine to clean a PC infected with WORM.VUTSOG without requiring the use of SAFE mode. The routine deletes the NTFS Alternate Data Streams the worm creates, and also restores the overwritten Internet Explorer program file.
  • Modified the file-renaming routines so that NTFS Alternate Data Streams are correctly dealt with.
  • Modified the Scan screen progress bars so they no longer "flicker" when running on Windows Vista.

New in Trojan Remover 6.5.4 (Dec 5, 2006)

  • Added new heuristic detection routines for PE386-style rootkits.
  • Added an option to show extended file information in the logfile. The logfile is now displayed in its own Notepad window; this makes it easier to copy information from it.
  • Modifed the Running Processes Scan. This scan now runs at the end of the main scan instead of at the start. Alerts will be shown on any malicious processes detecte