AdwCleaner by Xplode Updates Thread

[Petrovic]

v4.208 - 09/07/15
[Database] - Added local database v09-07-2015.1
[Language] - Fixed error which caused AdwCleaner to be always in english version when ran on XP
[Services] - Fixed a bug that occured during the scan
[Firefox] - Added "ghostery" to whitelisted keywords for preferences scan
[Generic.Netfilter] - Generic detection updated
https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/

 

[Petrovic]

v5.000 - 14/08/15
[NEW] - Debug mode added
[NEW] - New generic detections engine
[NEW] - Quarantine manager is now fully integrated into AdwCleaner
[NEW] - Compatibility with W10
[NEW] - "Reset Proxy settings" option added
[NEW] - "Reset Winsock settings" option added
[NEW] - "Reset TCP/IP settings" option added
[NEW] - "Reset Firewall settings" option added
[NEW] - "Reset IPSec settings" option added
[NEW] - "Reset BITS queue" option added
[NEW] - "Reset Internet Explorer policies" option added
[NEW] - "Reset Chrome policies" option added
[NEW] - Generic.BrowseFox added to generic detections

[UPD] - Local database v14-08-2015.3
[UPD] - Code optimization
[UPD] - SQLite version updated to v3.8.11.1
[UPD] - Chrome preferences detection improved
[UPD] - "HKLM\SOFTWARE\AppDataLow\Software" added to handled keys
[UPD] - "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser" added to handled keys
[UPD] - "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext\CLSID" added to handled keys
[UPD] - "HKEY_USERS" subkeys added to handled keys
[UPD] - "Generic.Netfilter" renamed to "Generic.Vitruvian"
[UPD] - All generic detections updated
[UPD] - Tasks detection improved (x64 folders handled)
[UPD] - AppInit detection improved (x64 values handled)
[UPD] - Infected shortcuts detection improved (recursive search)
[UPD] - Auto-resize for all columns in GUI
[UPD] - "Files / Folders" report sections split
[UPD] - Reports are now saved to C:\ instead of C:\AdwCleaner
[UPD] - Searching reports are now called "AdwCleaner[SX].txt"
[UPD] - Cleaning reports are now called "AdwCleaner[CX].txt"
[UPD] - New caption in cleaning reports :

[-] : The element has been deleted
[+] : The element has been deleted after resetting its ACL
[#] : The element will be deleted on reboot
[!] : The element can't be deleted
[x] : The element has not been marked for deletion

[REM] - "Internet Explorer" tab removed (keys are now listed in "Registry" tab)
[REM] - Illyx generic detection removed
[REM] - Gomita generic detection removed
[REM] - Skintrim generic detection removed
[REM] - Pirrit generic detection removed
[REM] - Maintainer generic detection removed
[REM] - AdPeak generic detection removed
https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/

 

[sinu]

Popular adware hunter AdwCleaner has hit version 5 with the addition of a new and improved generic detections engine.

The program can optionally reset a range of Windows settings — proxies, winsock, TCP/IP, firewall, IPsec, the BITS queue — as well as IE and Chrome policies.

AdwCleaner’s Quarantine Manager is fully integrated into the program for easier access.

There’s a new Debug mode available from the Options menu, and the program is now officially compatible with Windows 10.

The new release did a good job of cleaning up a test PC for us, but beware, it can be aggressive, and might highlight something you want to keep. Check the program’s recommendations carefully before you delete anything.
http://www.downloadcrew.com/article/29166-adwcleaner

 

[Anupam]

It's a very good software. I used it on my Friend's infected PC and it worked like a charm. Removed all toolbar, auto-redirects from the Browsers.

 

[Kate_L]

My favorite removal tool, I highly recommend

 

[Petrovic]

v5.001 - 17/08/15

[BUG] - Bug when retrieving users fixed

[UPD] - Generic.Browsefox updated
[UPD] - Generic.Tuto4PC updated
[UPD] - "Reset Chrome policies" checked by default
[UPD] - "Reset Internet Explorer policies" checked by default
[UPD] - German translation updated
[UPD] - French translation updated
[UPD] - English translation updated
[UPD] - Japanese translation updated
https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/

 

[Petrovic]

v5.002 - 18/08/15

[BUG] - Main window no longer minimize when clicking on "Quarantine manager"
[BUG] - Bug when retrieving users fixed
[BUG] - Bug with German translation fixed

[UPD] - Improved SearchScopes detection
[UPD] - Portuguese Brazilian translation updated
[UPD] - Dutch translation updated
[UPD] - Reports now saved to C:\AdwCleaner instead of C:\
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

 

[Petrovic]

v5.003 - 20/08/15

[BUG] - Bug with internal AutoIT function fixed

[UPD] - Local database v20-08-2015.1
[UPD] - Spanish translation updated
[UPD] - Estonian translation updated
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

 

[Petrovic]

v5.004 - 26/08/15

[NEW] - Added Generic.Maintainer detection
[NEW] - Added HKU subkeys to SearchScopes module

[BUG] - Bug with EULA scrollbar fixed
[BUG] - Bug with Spanish translation fixed

[UPD] - Tasks detection improved
[UPD] - SearchScopes detection improved
[UPD] - Drivers generic detections updated
[UPD] - Generic.Browsefox updated
[UPD] - Generic.MyWebSearch updated
[UPD] - Portuguese Brazilian translation updated
[UPD] - Dutch translation updated
[UPD] - Polish translation updated
[UPD] - Russian translation updated
[UPD] - All options but "Reset Winsock settings" unchecked by default
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

 

[Petrovic]

v5.005 - 31/08/15

[NEW] - COMODO Chromodo browser now handled

[BUG] - Bug with DNS detection fixed
[BUG] - Bug with older version detection fixed
[BUG] - Bug with Brazilian Portuguese translation fixed
[BUG] - Bug with Polish translation fixed
[BUG] - Bug with Firefox files generic detection fixed
[BUG] - Minor display bug in the report fixed

[UPD] - Local database v31-08-2015.2
[UPD] - Chrome preferences management changed
[UPD] - "Reset Chrome policies" option improved
[UPD] - Services generic detections updated
[UPD] - Shortcuts detection improved
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

 

[sinu]

AdwCleaner 5.006

Change Log:
[BUG] - Bug with Chrome extensions detection fixed
* [BUG] - Bug with Tuto4PC generic detection fixed
* [UPD] - Added "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID" to handled keys
* [UPD] - Services generic detections updated
* [UPD] - Tasks deletion improved
* [UPD] - Generic.Crossrider updated
* [UPD] - Generic.Multiplug updated

 

[Ink]

Thanks for sharing, however remember to post the link to the release notes and homepage, per update.

Changelog can be found here: http://general-changelog-team.fr/~xplode/Changelogs/CG_AdwCleaner.txt

 

[Moose]

Detection's ratio? For above!

Kind regards,

 

[roger_m]

It's a shame it still has the same terrible user interface, which makes it close to useless if it detects anything that you do no want to remove.

 

[Petrovic]

v5.008 - 18/09/15
[NEW] - Added "HKLM\...\URL\DefaultPrefix" to handled keys

[UPD] - Generic.Perion updated
[UPD] - Local database v17-09-2015.3
[UPD] - Merged Generic.Sambreel with Generic.Browsefox
[UPD] - Italian translation updated

v5.007 - 08/09/15
[NEW] - Added Generic.Perion detection ( 1st part )

[BUG] - Bug with AppInit data detection fixed

[UPD] - Local database v08-09-2015.2
[UPD] - Generic.Vitruvian updated
[UPD] - Generic.Multiplug updated

v5.006 - 06/09/15
[NEW] - Added Generic.Conduit detection

[BUG] - Bug with Chrome extensions detection fixed
[BUG] - Bug with Tuto4PC generic detection fixed

[UPD] - Added "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID" to handled keys
[UPD] - Services generic detections updated
[UPD] - Tasks deletion improved
[UPD] - Generic.Crossrider updated
[UPD] - Generic.Multiplug updated
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

 

[Petrovic]

v5.009 - 27/09/15
[NEW] - Added message when no elements are found

[BUG] - Bug with update checking fixed

[UPD] - Local database v27-09-2015.1
[UPD] - Tasks generic detections updated
[UPD] - Generic.Downloadprotect updated
[UPD] - Generic.Multiplug updated
[UPD] - Generic.MyWebSearch updated
[UPD] - Generic.Browsefox updated
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

 

[sinu]

What's new in this version:

Spoiler: Changelog

New:
- Added message when no elements are found

Bugs fixed:
- Bug with update checking fixed

Updated:
- Local database v27-09-2015.1
- Tasks generic detections updated
- Generic.Downloadprotect updated
- Generic.Multiplug updated
- Generic.MyWebSearch updated
- Generic.Browsefox updated

It's compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 in 32 & 64 bits.

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[Malware1]

It's a shame it still has the same terrible user interface, which makes it close to useless if it detects anything that you do no want to remove.

No, it doesn't. When did you use it last time?
You can select the items you want to delete since some time.

 

[roger_m]

@Malware1 I should have made myself clearer. Yes, you can select what items you want to delete. However, AdwCleaner does not give a description to any the items it detects. It lists items without saying what particular threat they belong to. This can make it very hard to determine what items belong to software you want to keep. In some cases, it will be clear, e.g. due the folder the detected item is in. In other cases, it is not clear at all, e.g. a seemingly random registry key.

If you want to let AdwCleaner delete everything it finds, there will be no issue. However, if you want to keep some items, it's just too much of a hassle trying to figure out what needs to be keep and what needs to be deleted, which is a shame, as the detection rate is very good, and it could be a truly excellent tool.

 

[Petrovic]

v5.010 - 04/10/15
[NEW] - Added new feature to detect patched DLLs
[NEW] - Added tab "DLLs" in the GUI

[UPD] - Local database v04-10-2015.3
[UPD] - FP in tasks generic detections fixed
[UPD] - Firefox extensions detection improved
[UPD] - Generic.Perion updated
[UPD] - Generic.Vitruvian updated
[UPD] - Generic.Crossrider updated
Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib