Product Release History

11/14/2024

10.0.1270

• Service release
• Introduced dramatically improved Home Page Protection! Now supports Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Pale Moon. This popular Real-Time Protection feature is available to all SUPERAntiSpyware users!
• Made several crucial bug fixes and internal improvements to address issues affecting scans on some systems
• Improved internal error handling so that the development team can more easily understand and solve product problems in the future
• Added stability tweaks to the manual subscription renewal link on the main screen
• Slightly reduced the program setup and definition update sizes
• Made other miscellaneous bug fixes

09/17/2024

10.0.1268

• Our most significant update in over FOUR YEARS!
• Added complete Unicode character support to all product components across all supported platforms
• Replaced Game Mode with new and improved Do Not Disturb Mode – Use SUPERAntiSpyware without interfering with your movies, games, and productivity!
• Added System Investigator and full cookie detection support for Brave, Opera, and Pale Moon browsers
• Addressed issues with existing Chromium- and Firefox-based browser support
• Implemented needed refinements to the scan experience including offering new options for handling cookie removal
• Fixed some quirks in the application messaging system
• Made numerous other bug fixes, stability improvements, and enhancements to the product interface, features, and settings
• Updated the SUPERAntiSpyware Ext browser extension which can be installed here

• Service release
• Streamlined the installation experience for the SUPERAntiSpyware Ext browser extension
• Fixed an erroneous "days old" notification in the Tech Edition
• Made performance and behavior improvements to the application messaging system
• Other small bug fixes
• Updated legal copyright information

11/30/2023

10.0.1260

• Service release
• The SUPERAntiSpyware Browser Extension for Chrome and Edge browsers is now available!
  Features enhanced web and privacy protection to complement the already powerful SUPERAntiSpyware anti-malware engine
• Updated the A.I.-powered scanning technology for greater performance and stability
• Additional reductions made to the definition download size
• Made several refinements to the application messaging system
• Minor bug fixes

10/16/2023

10.0.1258

• Service release
• Fixed a problem with tracking cookie detection in recent builds of Chrome and Edge
• Added several enhancements and minor changes to the user interface to improve usability
• Major reductions made to the definition and installer download sizes
• Bug fixes implemented in the application messaging system
• SUPERAntiSpyware is now AppEsteem Certified

08/01/2023

10.0.1256

• Service release
• Fixed long-standing System Investigator display corruption issue affecting older systems
• Added proper support for closing Edge and Brave browsers if the "close active" flag is set
• Made minor enhancements and bug fixes to the in-application messaging system

06/14/2023

10.0.1254

• Service release
• Fixed several bugs including the "white box" issue that affects some users
• Minor updates to the real-time and AI-powered scanning engines

05/10/2023

10.0.1252

• Service release
• Significantly reduced the definition and installer download sizes with zero impact on detection capabilities
• Upgraded application network security by updating obsolete infrastructure references
• 05/31/2023 - Minor maintenance update to AI-powered scanning engine

03/24/2023

10.0.1250

• Service release
• Update in-product links that point to the website
• Minor enhancement to the uninstall flow

03/02/2023

10.0.1248

• Service release
• Update to the product copyright and mailing address

04/21/2022

10.0.1246

• Service release
• Introduced the Guided Paths search feature on the Help & Registration screen. Guided Paths help you find solutions to thousands of common tech issues!
• 05/26/2022 - Minor maintenance update to AI-powered scanning engine

02/14/2022

10.0.1244

• Service release
• Upgraded application network security with special provisions for older OSes
• Fixed an Edge cookie detection issue

01/10/2022

10.0.1242

• Service release
• Made significant optimizations to post-install actions that will reduce the risk of poor system performance
• Fixed a Chrome cookie detection issue
• Enhanced the functionality used to display creatives within the Free Edition
• Updated legal copyright information

08/19/2021

10.0.1238

• Service release
• Revised previous release's Tech Edition fix, preventing a confusing dialog from popping up in the Free and Pro X Editions

08/17/2021

10.0.1236

• Service release
• Addressed an issue impacting Tech Edition startup
• Revised interal logic to assist in future support of legacy OSes

06/28/2021

10.0.1232

• Service release
• Fixed a problem where the scanner is unable to delete certain detected files due to filename irregularities
• Minor tweak to the search URL used for lookup of detected or System Investigator items

06/14/2021

10.0.1230

• Service release
• Fixed an issue preventing the AI-powered scanning engine from detecting malware under certain folders
• Fixed a long-standing cookie detection and removal bug

06/01/2021

10.0.1228

• Service release
• Fixed an issue preventing the AI-powered scanning engine from running properly on certain systems
• Fixed a serious bug impacting the malware research process

05/25/2021

10.0.1226

• Service release
• Maintenance update to AI-powered scanning engine

04/29/2021

10.0.1224

• Service release
• Fixed Microsoft Edge cookie detection issue

04/14/2021

10.0.1222

• Service release
• Updated legal copyright information

03/09/2021

10.0.1220

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/10/2020

10.0.1216

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

10/20/2020

10.0.1214

• Service release
• Major upgrade to the Professional X Edition definition update system. Benefits include enhanced update speed and stability.
• Misc. bug fixes

08/27/2020

10.0.1208

• Service release
• Minor cosmetic enhancements to support Professional X Edition
• Various bug fixes

08/04/2020

10.0.1206

• All NEW Professional X Edition!
• AI Powered Detection Engine - Dramatically improved malware protection fueled by 4th generation machine learning AI, with 1 billion+ threats blocked to date! (Pro X-only feature)
• Lightweight, Fast Scanning - With real-time threat blocking and scheduled fast-scanning, Pro X works in parallel with other malware or anti-virus protection products. (Pro X-only features)
• Bug Fixes - Numerous under-the-hood changes to improve product stability and reliability.
• Learn more about Professional X Edition here.

03/16/2020

8.0.1052

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

02/06/2020

8.0.1050

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/16/2019

8.0.1048

• Service release
• Minor bug fixes

10/23/2019

8.0.1046

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

09/24/2019

8.0.1044

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

08/19/2019

8.0.1042

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

06/25/2019

8.0.1040

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

04/09/2019

8.0.1038

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

04/03/2019

8.0.1034

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

03/18/2019

8.0.1032

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

02/11/2019

8.0.1030

• Service release
• Fixed some longstanding typos in the UI
• Minor bug fixes

01/29/2019

8.0.1028

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/17/2018

8.0.1026

• Added check box to Startup Item Added toaster to allow a user to disable the notification
• Fixed a possible bug that may affect the spoofed file detection when using direct disk scanning
• Misc. minor bug fixes

11/06/2018

8.0.1024

• All NEW Version 8.0!
• Updated Look & Feel - Updated visuals and design that creates a cohesive experience with the updated website.
• Alerts When Programs are Added to Start Up - Notifies users when new programs have been added to Windows startup locations or load points.
• Scan For Hijacked Shortcuts - Warns users of a hijacked browser shortcut from the desktop.
• Repair Tools - Enables users to restore PC system and configuration settings that have been damaged from malware.
• Do Not Disturb PC Mode - Allows users to turn off SAS notifications when playing a game or watching a movie.

09/11/2018

6.0.1264

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

08/14/2018

6.0.1262

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes
• Improvements to in-product performance and quality assurance telemetry

06/26/2018

6.0.1260

• Service release
• Fixed long-standing issue that could affect Tech Edition under certain circumstances
• Changes to facilitate SUPERAntiSpyware partner builds
• Minor bug fixes

03/22/2018

6.0.1258

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes
• Under-the-hood changes to support future feature enhancements

01/12/2018

6.0.1254

• Fixed cookie detection issue affecting Internet Explorer

01/08/2018

6.0.1252

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

10/17/2017

6.0.1250

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

08/22/2017

6.0.1248

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

06/12/2017

6.0.1244

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

05/31/2017

6.0.1242

• Service release
• Update corporate HQ address on the Help screen
• Misc. bug fixes

04/04/2017

6.0.1240

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

02/07/2017

6.0.1236

• Add the option to allow an exception for SUPERAntiSpyware in the Windows Firewall (Help screen)
• Consolidate the troubleshooting options into one Safe Mode Scan checkbox (Help screen)
• Streamline registration code entry (Help screen)
• Workaround for an issue where SUPERAntiSpyware will not start if the user elects to run as Administrator under the Compatability tab
• Refinements to cookie scanning and detection logic
• Numerous small cosmetic fixes including updated copyright dates and a link to our Facebook page
• Misc. bug fixes

01/06/2017

6.0.1232

• Workaround for .LNK file hang issue introduced by the latest version of Bitdefender in conjunction with Windows updates
• Misc. bug fixes

12/06/2016

6.0.1230

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

10/18/2016

6.0.1228

• Fix for Edge browser cookie detection on Windows 10 Anniversary
• Various other bug fixes

08/30/2016

6.0.1224

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

07/19/2016

6.0.1222

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

05/31/2016

6.0.1220

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

04/20/2016

6.0.1218

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

02/29/2016

6.0.1216

• Improvements to internal application logging for enhanced customer support
• Changes to facilitate SUPERAntiSpyware partner builds
• Misc. bug fixes

01/21/2016

6.0.1212

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/01/2015

6.0.1210

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

10/19/2015

6.0.1208

• Fixed Chrome cookie removal issue
• Fixed Windows 10 scan hang/crash affecting certain systems
• Misc. bug fixes

09/23/2015

6.0.1206

• Improved Windows 10 support
• Edge browser cookie detection

07/30/2015

6.0.1204

• Addresses Chrome cookie detection issue
• Crash fixes and stability enhancements

07/07/2015

6.0.1200

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

05/12/2015

6.0.1194

• Service release
• Better handling of the expired subscription state
• Improved definition update history window
• Further updates to the in-product update system
• Misc. bug fixes

03/24/2015

6.0.1186

• Service release
• Numerous enhancements to the in-product update system

01/26/2015

6.0.1170

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/15/2014

6.0.1168

• Service release
• Core technology improvements designed to facilitate a better user experience
• Bug fixes

11/13/2014

6.0.1164

• Service release
• Under-the-hood enhancements to support improved malware detection rates!
• Misc. bug fixes

10/06/2014

6.0.1158

• Service release
• Fixed a memory usage and stability issue affecting certain users
• Fixed a potential issue in registration system
• Various other bug fixes

09/08/2014

6.0.1146

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

07/29/2014

6.0.1130

• 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.
• Includes bug fixes and enhancements from version 6.0.1094 to present

06/10/2014

5.7.1026

• Fix/workaround for the IE10 crash issue
• Added support for Pale Moon cookie cleaning
• Product stability fixes
• Malware detection engine enhancements
• Preparations for the next major revision of SUPERAntiSpyware!

01/14/2014

5.7.1018

• Service release
• Minor bug fixes

12/10/2013

5.7.1016

• 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

11/06/2013

5.6.1042

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Registration/activation system enhancements

10/02/2013

5.6.1040

• Service release
• Minor bug fixes

08/12/2013

5.6.1032

• Internet Explorer 10 cookie support
• Streamlined user interface options
• Enhanced definition updater
• Internet connectivity optimizations
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

05/15/2013

5.6.1020

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements

11/02/2012

5.6.1014

• Misc product fixes/updates
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements

10/16/2012

5.6.1012

• Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Misc product fixes/updates

10/04/2012

5.6.1010

• 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

09/24/2012

5.5.1022

• Important bug fixes
• Multiple "under-the-hood" scanning engine enhancements

09/06/2012

5.5.1016

• Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Improved file resource handling to increase detection rate
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Misc product fixes/updates

07/23/2012

5.5.1012

• General Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Improved Rootkit Detection
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Misc product fixes/updates

06/26/2012

5.5.1006

• Worldwide Threat Map - See where threats are being detected worldwide!
• Heuristic rogue detection improvements
• Various Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Misc product enhancements

06/20/2012

5.1.1002

• General Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Improved Rootkit Detection
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Misc product fixes/updates

05/30/2012

5.0.1150

• General Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Improved Rootkit Detection
• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Misc product fixes/updates

04/26/2012

5.0.1148

• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Distributed Definition Downloading (faster downloads)
• Misc product fixes/updates

03/07/2012

5.0.1146

• Heuristic/Smart definition updates and improvements
• Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Distributed Definition Downloading (faster downloads)
• Misc product fixes/updates

02/02/2012

5.0.1144

• Improved Rogue Detection (Fake AV/AS Products
• Heuristic/Smart definition enhancements (Rootkit)
• Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Faster Definition Downloading

12/15/2011

5.0.1142

• Heuristic/Smart definition enhancements
• Scanning Engine Updates/Fixes/Enhancements
• Improved Definition Loading Speed
• Resolved situation(s) with samples with malformed resource blocks

11/10/2011

5.0.1136

• Smart definition update enhancements (improved detection)
• Internal scanning engine improvements
• Better resource handling (memory)
• DDA and DRA (Direct Disk and Registry Access) updates

10/17/2011

5.0.1134

• 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)

10/14/2011

5.0.1132

• Slightly faster scanning on some systems
• Small UI fixes/updates
• Smart Definition Updates/Enhancements
• Better memory handling in low memory situations

09/26/2011

5.0.1128

• 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

08/02/2011

5.0.1108

• 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

07/29/2011

4.56.1000

• New product update system to upgrade to 5.0 when released the first week of August 2011
• Important Note : You MUST install this to upgrade to 5.0 automatically.

06/30/2011

4.55.1000

• 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.

06/10/2011

4.54.1000

• Improved diagnostic system (upcoming: SUPERAntiSpyware Threat Check)
• Updated Smart Definitions System for Rogue AV Detection
• Scanning engine updates (performance)
• Minor fixes for DDA (Direct Disk Access) on 64-bit Systems
• 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.

05/23/2011

4.53.1000

• 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.

05/05/2011

4.52.1000

• 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.

04/21/2011

4.51.1000

• Improved Direct Disk Access (DDA)
• Heuristic Engine Updates
• Scanning Engine Updates (Reduced Overhead)
• Faster scanning under certain situations

03/17/2011

4.50.1002

• 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

02/21/2011

4.49.1000

• Internal Scanning Engine Updates
• Smart Definition Engine Updates
• Improved Rootkit Detection/Remediation
• Improved Definition Downloading when malware blocks access

01/14/2011

4.48.1000

• 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)

12/15/2010

4.47.1000

• Further internal enhancements in preparation for version 5.0
• Minor bug fixes
• Scanning engine updates
• Improved rootkit detection and removal

11/23/2010

4.46.1000

• 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

10/27/2010

4.45.1000

• 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)

09/30/2010

4.44.1000

• 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

09/14/2010

4.43.1000

• 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

08/26/2010

4.42.1000

• 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)

07/21/2010

4.41.1000

• 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!

07/01/2010

4.40.1002

• 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

06/10/2010

4.39.1002

• 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

05/24/2010

4.38.1004

• 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

05/07/2010

4.37.1000

• 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!

04/29/2010

4.36.1006

• 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!

03/29/2010

4.35.1002

• 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!

02/18/2010

4.34.1000

• 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!

01/06/2010

4.33.1000

• 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.

12/17/2009

4.32.1000

• 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

11/23/2009

4.31.1000

• Improved stealth rootkit detection technology
• Scanning engine technology updates/additions
• Updated threat remediation technology
• Update Direct Disk Access (DDA)

11/11/2009

4.30.1004

• Speed improvements to scanning and definition parsing engine
• New smart definition engine to catch more threats with fewer definitions
• Scanning engine technology updates

10/14/2009

4.29.1004

• 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

09/17/2009

4.29.1002

• Resolved issue with Norton Real-Time
• Resolved issues with corrupted PE file formats with new infections
• Improved hidden service handling
• Enhanced packed file handling

09/04/2009

4.28.1010

• 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

08/06/2009

4.27.1002

• 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

07/28/2009

4.27.1000

• Many internal scanning engine updates
• Direct Disk and Registry Enhancements
• Improved hidden service and hook detection
• Improved application blocking protection (startup when infected)

06/23/2009

4.26.1006

• General Technology Update (scanning/removal)
• Enhanced detection/removal of Rootkits
• Improved Definition Processing
• Fixed small UI bug when updating

05/26/2009

4.26.1004

• Scanning speed improvements in certain conditions
• Enhanced Vundo detection/removal
• Improved Smart Definitions System
• Real-Time Protection Enhancements
• Rootkit Discovery Definitions (updated)

04/29/2009

4.26.1002

• 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

03/26/2009

4.26.1000

• 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

02/24/2009

4.25.1014

• 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

01/19/2009

4.25.1012

• Support for Danish, Norwegian, Mecedonian and Polish Languages

• Enhanced Diagnostic System
• Advanced in-memory (resident) detection
• Improved rootkit removal technology to handle rootkits that disable security applications
• Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine
• Direct Registry Access (DRA) Techology Enhancements
• Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access)

12/29/2008

4.24.1004

• 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

12/08/2008

4.23.1006

• 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

11/17/2008

4.22.1014

• Support for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Unicode Languages coming soon)
• New in-product graphics/logo
• Enhanced diagnostic interface and submissions

• 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

09/04/2008

4.21.1004

• Reboot when cookies are detected in certain cases resolved, reboot is no longer required
• Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access) and improved compatibility with various NTFS formats
• New Vundo Extraction Technology (VET)
• Improved Rootkit Detection
• Improved Trace Detection and Removal

08/25/2008

4.20.1046

• Enhanced diagnostic interface and submissions
• Resolved rare issue where update would not be allowed if interface was open
• Resolved/Improved various interface issues/text

• 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

06/02/2008

4.15.1000

• 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

05/19/2008

4.1.1046

• 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

• 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

03/03/2008

4.0.1154

• 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

• 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

06/25/2007

3.9.1008

• Scanning engine improvements to detect rootkits that keep handles open to themselves
• Ability to remove most infections in a single pass/reboot
• Improved trace detection
• Windows Vista Scanning Improvements
• Additional repairs for Windows Vista and Windows XP (System Restore and System File Checker (SFC)

05/24/2007

3.8.1002

• Defintion Information Display System will show what was updated for the definition updates

• Scanning engine improvements
• Windows Vista Scanning Improvements
• Additional repairs for Windows Vista

04/26/2007

3.7.1018

• Resolved issue on Windows Vista where registration would be required over and over
• Last definition update time/date is displayed on the main screen
• First Chance Prevention now allows individual settings for startup/shutdown/services scanning (Professional Version Only)
• First Chance Prevention will now notify you when items are/were detected and removed on startup/shutdown
• Resolved 12/24 hour time issue with scheduled scanning - it should now default to the time display set in the Control Panel
• Note that First Chance Prevention is not available on Windows Vista currently and will be available shortly.

• Enhanced Windows Vista Scanning
• Additional repairs for Windows Vista
• Improved detection of packed/compressed threats
• Resolved issue where a zero byte file could be created on desktop under rare circumstances
• Enhanced detection and removal of in-memory threats
• Improved kernel direct scanning. This allows us to see more items even if they try and hide with kernel drivers.

03/07/2007

3.6.1000

• Windows Vista enhanced/updated support.
• Enhanced detection and removal of registry based threats
• Resolved rare issue with right-click scanning (context menu handler)
• Improved kernel direct scanning and hidden process detection.
• Improved decompression and detection of compressed threats

01/16/2007

3.5.1016

• Windows Vista preliminary support. SUPERAntiSpyware has all access rights on any account in Vista for scanning and removal.
• Enhanced detection and removal of in-memory threats
• Enhanced detection and removal of large file items (even if the 4MB limit is active). This enhancement is designed to block many of the larger installer packages.
• Improved kernel direct scanning. This allows us to see more items even if they try and hide with kernel drivers.
• Improved ADS (Alternate Data Stream) detection and removal

• Resolved issue where certain files could cause the scan to end prematurely
• Limited user account support. Guest account support. All functions work as they do under the Administrator user. Product only needs to be registered on a single account now.
• All quarantines and logs are now stored PER USER. SUPERAntiSpyware will auto-migrate existing installations
• Definition version numbers are now stored in the files so the version number will automatically update when you manually update and copy definitions
• Right-click scan file and folder capability. You can turn this off under the scanning options. The default is ON
• Sound setting was still not saved on reboot. This has been resolved.

12/07/2006

3.4.1000

• Rootkit detection and removal ability enhancements
• Technology updates to the scanning engine for compressed files
• Technology updates to handle registry entries hidden by rookits

• Resolved scheduled scanning issue for the Professional version

10/19/2006

3.3.1020

• Scan time is now 30% - 40% FASTER in all scanning modes
• Rootkit detection and removal ability has been drastically increased
• Reboot not required if only cookies are detected during the scan
• Real-Time (Professional Only) and In-Memory Scans allow unlimited size to cache large installers and items that unpack to large memory images
• Resolved issue in SASSEH.DLL where the COMODO Firewall would send inordinately long strings and crash most Shell Execute Hooks
• Detected items verified to make sure they are not part of the core/original Windows installation - this ensures that no system/core components can be removed should a false-positve happen, or a malware application tries to rename/spoof items inorder to "trick" the scanner into removing a critical component (we have observed this). This feature works on Windows 2000 and above only. i.e. not on Win98/ME
• Shortcuts now use standard shortcuts instead of Windows Intaller self-healing shortcuts to allow running when the Windows Installer Service (safe-mode) is not running - repair shortcut added to programs menu to repair the installation should it become corrupt - this applies to new installations only
• Additional Safe Mode scanning enhancements

• Option to play sound when spyware found retains proper state (checked/unchecked)
• Option to not save scan logs if no infection was found
• Option to view the scan log directly from the detection screen
• Total scan time added to scan log
• Product version added to scan log
• False positives reports now require e-mail address and description of issue
• Scan type added to the scan log
• Scanned item counts for memory, registry and files added to the scan log

07/21/2006

3.2.1028

• Improved detection of in-memory threats when processes are locked or are locking components
• Kernel access enhancements to detect new rootkits
• Scanning speed improvements

06/20/2006

3.2.1026

• Right-click menu allows enabling and disabling of real-time protection
• Program version displayed on main screen
• Link to access File Research Center (What's Running on Your Computer) Added to Main Screen
• Access to scanning control/preferences added in the scanning configuration screen. This allows preferences to be altered without going all the way back to the main screen.
• Custom scan now allows cookie scanning to be turned on and off
• Definition downloading/updating progress dialog to provide feedback while downloading definition updates
• Definition updated dialog showing updated definitions with a link to the updates for those interested in what was updated on each definition update

• Quick scan is now faster
• Kernel Direct File and Registry access allows sidestepping the entire Windows file and registry subsystems to uncover rootkits and user land hooking applications. We have been finding lots of these being installed from crack/warez sites.
• Alternate Data Stream (ADS) scanning for NTFS formatted drives
• ZoneMap Domain scanning can detect trusted bad domains, and restricted good domains. Many spyware applications block access to anti-virus and anti-spyware sites to prevent users from getting applications to remove the infections.
• Memory based infection scanning has been improved to be able to detect products that are packed/compressed on disk but expose themselves in memory
• Issues with large file scanning are resolved
• Improved real-time protection for SUPERAntiSpyware Professional

04/06/2006

3.1.1010

• Enhanced scanning engine to detect more rootkit style threats and user mode hooking applications
• Enhanced Browser Hi-Jack Detection
• User Interface Enhancements including trust/allow, manage trusted items and explain detected items directly from detection screen
• False-Positive Reporting system that allows false-positives to be reported directly from the detection screen. We will then analyze and address them promptly.
• Installer no longer places extra icons on the desktop
• Auto-updating when the product starts may now be disabled in the General and Startup tab of Preferences
• Reset Defaults option added to the General and Startup tab to allow all settings to be restored to their default values
• Option to not resolve .lnk files added to Scanning Control
• Option to not terminate memory threats added to Scanning Control to help with spyware/malware that crashes the system when terminated
• Enhanced and updated Repairs to help repair system items damaged by spyware/malware
• Resolved rare issue where files over 4MB were scanned when a link (.lnk) pointed to the file
• Resolved issue where certain options were not getting properly saved (check states)
• Updated Help File
• Thousands of new detection rules - make sure you check for updates daily!

03/14/2006

3.0.1058

• Enhanced scanning engine to detect more rootkit style threats
• User Interface Enhancements
• Resolved Windows 2003 Server Issues
• Faster quarantine management
• Complete Help File

03/09/2006

3.0.1050

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