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Windows Repair Toolbox Changelog

What's new in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.9

Jan 23, 2024
  • Changed to the Libre Hardware Monitor library, replacing Open Hardware Monitor.
  • Increased the polling period of the CPU temperature monitor from 1 second to 2 seconds.
  • Built-in HTTP connections to windows-repair-toolbox.com domain have been replaced with secured HTTPS connections.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.8 (Jan 7, 2024)

  • Added AdwCleaner to the group of tools that can be executed in unattended mode, in replacement of TDSS Killer.
  • Added F-Secure Online Scanner to the Malware Removal tab.
  • Added a confirmation MessageBox before executing Winget in the groupbox "Update" of the Malware Removal tab.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.7 (Jun 14, 2023)

  • Added:
  • In the bottom panel, when running on a system that supports System Encryption or BitLocker, the status of these features will be displayed, indicating whether they are turned on or off.
  • Changed:
  • Improved high DPI support.
  • Improved SSD detection.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.6 (May 22, 2023)

  • Added:
  • Added the winget command-line tool to the "Update" section (runs the command: "winget upgrade -h --all").
  • Fixed:
  • Resolved the issue with the NirLauncher download that had ceased functioning.
  • Resolved the issue with the SDIO download that had ceased functioning.
  • Changed:
  • Some internal updates.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.5 (Sep 11, 2022)

  • Changed:
  • Updated to Visual Studio 2022 and the target to .NET Framework 4.8.
  • Updated the 7-Zip components to version 22.01.
  • Norton Power Eraser now have 32- and 64-bits versions. Updated the code to reflect that change.
  • One of the executables of Emsisoft Emergency Kit changed its name. Updated the code to reflect that change.
  • Several other internal updates.
  • Fixed:
  • The "FixPrintSpool" button, in the "Repairs" section, was missing the context-menu (right-click menu).
  • Several other minor fixes.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.4 (Sep 27, 2021)

  • Changed:
  • Replaced "UltraAdwCleaner" with "Fix Print Spooler", in the "Repairs" section.
  • The first tool of the GUI for the Sysinternals Suite is now selected as soon as the GUI is opened.
  • Fixed:
  • Fixed a bug in the GUI for the Sysinternals Suite: after running a command-line tool the command prompt would go to a different path than the folder where the tools are located (it should stay in the same folder to allow the user to continue to run commands).

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.3 (Sep 19, 2021)

  • Fixed:
  • Fixed a bug in the GUI for the Sysinternals Suite: the command-line tools would not run if the path contained an empty space.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.1 (Aug 29, 2021)

  • Added:
  • Ability to delete all tools in a section at once (added that entry to the right-click context menu over each button).

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.3.0 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • Added:
  • Already downloaded tools will now have a green border around its button.
  • Ability to delete tools individually (added a right-click context menu over each button).
  • Fixed:
  • The "Intel Drivers" checkbox in the update all settings wasn't working.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.9 (Aug 16, 2021)

  • Added:
  • Option to always update tools (don't ask).
  • Option to always start WRT in normal mode.
  • Option to always start WRT in minimal mode.
  • Changed:
  • Some internal updates.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.8 (Jun 20, 2021)

  • Added:
  • Sysinternals Suite, to the "Useful Tools" section of the "Tools" tab.
  • Intel Drivers & Support Assistant, to the "Update" section of the "Malware Removal" tab.
  • Changed:
  • Moved Patch My PC to the "Update" section of the "Malware Removal" tab.
  • Some other changes and internal updates.
  • Removed:
  • Java, from the "Update" section of the "Malware Removal" tab.
  • Adobe Reader, from the "Update" section of the "Malware Removal" tab.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.7 (May 8, 2021)

  • Fixed:
  • Nirlaucher download.
  • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool execution in unattended mode (had stopped working due to a change in one of the supported parameters).
  • Changed:
  • Replaced Vipre Rescue Scanner (software discontinued) with ESET Online Scanner, in the "Malware Removal" tab.
  • Replaced Flash Player with a screen tearing test in the "Final Tests" tab.
  • Several other internal updates and fixes.
  • Removed:
  • Removed Windows Repair from the "Run Unattended" functionality.
  • Removed Flash Player from the "Update" groupbox.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.6 (Nov 18, 2020)

  • Fixed:
  • Due to a change in the way Emsisoft Emergency Kit is packed, WRT was no longer being able to run it.
  • Due to a change in the update link, WRT was no longer being able to check for new versions of RogueKiller.
  • Changed:
  • Some minor internal updates and changes.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.5 (May 2, 2020)

  • Added:
  • For the "Windows" groupbox of the "Tools" tab, created two small console applications: "CHKDSK" and "DISMsfc".
  • "CHKDSK" allows to quickly run the most used chkdsk commands, and "DISMsfc" the most used DISM and SFC commands.
  • In the "Windows" groupbox of the "Tools" tab, added the "TaskManager" and "DiskCleanup" buttons.
  • "TaskManager" opens Windows Task Manager. "DiskCleanup" opens Windows Disk Clean-Up. On Windows 10 it will open the "Storage" settings.
  • Fixed:
  • Main window of WRT was being chopped off at the bottom in computers using low display resolution settings.
  • This problem affected the last three versions of WRT.
  • Updated the download link for Eset Online Scanner, in the "Custom Tools" tab.
  • Removed:
  • In the "Windows" groupbox of the "Tools" tab, removed the "chkdsk c:", "chkdsk c: /r", "sfc /verifyonly" and "sfc /scannow" buttons.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.4 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • Added:
  • Upgraded the "AV Leftovers" functionality into a full application that I named "Antivirus Removal Tool" (it's now in the "Uninstallers" section).
  • Besides helping to identify what Antivirus programs were installed in the past, the program will now also provide the official dedicated uninstallers (29 Antivirus programs are supported).
  • Added a shortcut to Ninite.com website (button "Ninite", in the "Useful Tools" section).
  • Changed:
  • In the "Final Tests" tab, replaced "BrowserCheck" with a Speakers test.
  • In the "Final Tests" tab, replaced "CrowdInspect" with a Keyboard and Mouse test.
  • In the "Uninstallers" tab, replaced "AV Uninstall Tools Pack" with "Antivirus Removal Tool".

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.3 (Apr 5, 2020)

  • Fixed:
  • An "Access Denied" message would be shown while closing WRT if Windows Repair AIO tray icon was active
  • The Microsoft Safety Scanner download, in the "Malware Removal" tab, would frequently fail
  • Several other internal improvements and fixes
  • Changed:
  • WRT now targets .Net Framework 4.5, in order to support TLS 1.2
  • In the "Malware Removal" tab, replaced Zemana with Malwarebytes
  • Updated the CPU temperature monitor
  • Removed:
  • Removed support for Windows XP and Windows Vista

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.2 (Feb 19, 2020)

  • Fixed:
  • Maintenance release, in order to fix some downloads that stopped working (CloneApp, Nirlauncher, PatchMyPc and WirelessKeyView).

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.2.1 (Aug 25, 2019)

  • Added
  • Added a link to NoMoreRansom.org, in the "Malware Removal" tab.
  • Changed:
  • The "Email where you wish to receive the log", in the "Settings" tab, is now a saved setting. This means that it will not be deleted after a program restart,
  • And that it will also be exported when you use the "Backup" functionality, or when you upgrade Windows Repair Toolbox using the built-in functionality.
  • Centered the "Update All" settings and the "Set password" window in relation to the Windows Repair Toolbox main window and not in relation to the screen.
  • Fixed:
  • If new tools where introduced in a new version of Windows Repair Toolbox, after upgrading to that new version (using the built-in upgrade mechanism),
  • The "Update All" settings would not save the settings regarding those new tools.
  • It was possible to open more than one "Update All" settings window at the same time.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.1.9 (Jul 16, 2019)

  • Added:
  • Added "Process Monitor" to the "Useful Tools" section.
  • Added "Webroot System Analyzer" to the "Final Tests" section.
  • Changed:
  • Replaced the .AVI test with the .MP4 test, in the "Final Tests" section.
  • Removed:
  • Removed "Kaspersky System Checker" from the "Useful Tools" and "Final Tests" sections.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.1.8 (May 13, 2019)

  • Added:
  • Improved high-DPI support.
  • When a new version of Windows Repair Toolbox is available the program is now able to auto-update while keeping user customizations.
  • It will no longer ask you to go to the website to download the new version.

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.1.7 (Mar 23, 2019)

  • Added:
  • The ability to select what tools are to be downloaded or updated when the "Update All" button is clicked (in the "Settings" tab of WRT).

New in Windows Repair Toolbox 3.0.1.6 (Jan 7, 2019)

  • 3.0.1.6 - 2019-01-06
  • Added:
  • Added the command line argument '/minimal', that starts the program in minimal mode.
  • Added the MacAddress information to the tooltip of the "OS" label at the bottom of the first tab.
  • If the OS is Windows 10, when hovering the mouse over the label that gives that information, a tooltip will be shown displaying the specific version (e.g.: 1809).
  • Changed:
  • In the "Useful Tools" section, replaced "Ninite" with "Firefox Portable".
  • In the "Repairs" section, replaced "Zoek" with "SFCFix".
  • In the "Repairs" section, replaced "Easy Fix" with "Office Uninstaller".
  • Increased the countdown time in the Welcome Form.
  • In "Notes" tab, the default format to insert a picture is now the .PNG format.
  • Updated the 7-Zip components to version 18.06.
  • Fixed:
  • Several things wouldn't work if Windows Repair Toolbox was located in a path containing any empty spaces (e.g.: C:UsersUserSome FolderWindows_Repair_Toolbox.exe):
  • The Microphone test (in the "Final Tests" tab) wouldn't work.
  • The Nirsoft password recovery tools (in the "Notes" tab) wouldn't work and will cause Windows Repair Toolbox to keep running in the background after its main window being closed.
  • The "Run Unattended" functionality (in the "Malware Removal" tab) would break if RKill, TDSSKiller or KVRT were selected to run.
  • At the time of the release of this version of Windows Repair Toolbox, RKill whitelisting functionality doesn't support paths containing empty spaces.
  • So, if Windows Repair Toolbox was located in a path containing empty spaces, RKill would terminate Windows Repair Toolbox (due to heuristic detection).
  • Until that is fixed, the possible workaround was to prevent RKill from running when it's located in a path containing empty spaces (and informing the user about the reason why).
  • The program "Crucial System Scanner" takes some time to close itself after doing its work (it continues to run in the background for awhile).
  • So if the user tried to execute it again before allowing it to close the program wouldn't work. In order to avoid this, WRT will now check if the program is already closed before allowing to run it again (otherwise it will ask the user to wait and try again in one minute).