Windows 10: AdwCleaner Version Update

Malwarebytes | AdwCleaner

Version: v7.1.0.0
12 April 2018










Information

The meaning of the settings: [EN] - AdwCleaner documentation - Pages - Downloads - AdwCleaner - ToolsLib

• Reset
  • Proxy Remove every proxies.
  • Winsock settings: Reset every Winsock settings to fix connections troubles. (On by Default)
  • TCP/IP settings: Reset TCP/IP settings : correct settings will be automatically restored if the network uses DHCP. Otherwise the reset must made manually.
  • Firewall settings: Reset every firewall rules.
  • IPSec settings: Reset IPSec settings. It's a protocol used to established encrypted connection between hosts. It can cause connection troubles due to specific malicious software.
  • BITS queue: Empty the "Background Intelligent Transfer Service" queue. It's used to transfer files (like software or signatures updates) between hosts, but it can cause connection troubles.
  • IE policies: Delete every Internet Explorer policies and set the ones by default.
  • Chrome policies: Delete every Google Chrome policies and set the ones by default.
  • Chrome preferences: Reset each profile preferences.
  • Hosts file: Remove the Hosts file and replace it by an empty Hosts file.
• Delete
  • Tracing" keys: Delete all Tracing keys. They are used by several malwares.
  • Image File Execution Options: Delete all subkeys from HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
  • Prefetch files: Delete all .pf files from C:\Windows\Prefetch

Gets rid of adware, restores performance
Is your PC acting up? It could be riddled with adware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), or a browser hijacker. Malwarebytes AdwCleaner removes obnoxious programs that slow and impede your computer’s performance.

How it works for you

• Removes adware
• Removes unwanted toolbars
• Removes potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)
• Removes browser hijackers

Features

• PUPs and adware removal functionality
• Toolbar removal functionality
• Light footprint

With AdwCleaner 7.1, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Speed and Detection: catches more and is 3.5 times faster
• New UI: easier, faster and more accessible
• Settings: fine-tune your experience

v7.1.0 [12/04/2018]

New Features

• Brand new user interface, with high-DPI support, accessibility improvement
• Add a dedicated Help section with various resources to get assistance and contribute.
• Support for synchronized addons in Chrome, and include massive improvements in browsers scan and clean efficiency.
• Display a scan summary at reboot.
• Exclusions Support for elements and families to be excluded from the detections.

Changes

• Major improvements in scan and remediation speed.
• Reduce binary size.
• Improve the reliability of the update process
• Improve translations coverage.
• Settings format is more effective and less error prone.
• Improved report design for better usability
• Redesign AdwCleaner - Free Adware Cleaner & Removal Tool
• Update definitions to 2018.04.11.1
• Component updates

Bugfixes

• Quarantine process and restoration work again.
• Fix numerous generic detection issues and design flaws.
• Fix various crashs and miscellaneous issues.

Tip
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner User Guide PDF: https://www.malwarebytes.com/pdf/gui...User-Guide.pdf

For more information on version 7.1.0.0, from the developer, please go here Announcing AdwCleaner 7.1 - Malwarebytes AdwCleaner - Malwarebytes Forums


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My computer was compromised- virus svchost.exe?

Previously I used AdwCleaner previous version, have put into Virustotal to scan but no virus

Here is the latest version AdwCleaner 6.0.2.1 , I no dared to use the ??

ToolsLib

Download AdwCleaner

 

message regarding updating Media program

I'd run some scans with

AdwCleaner: Download AdwCleaner

and

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (free version,
not the trial or Pro version): Malwarebytes for Windows

 

Malwarebytes first acquired Junkware Removal Tool, and now AdwCleaner? Good job Malwarebytes, now they need to boost their software extensions detection so it can detect other malicious extensions application such as .dll, .reg, .bat, etc...... not only .exe malicious application only.

 

Odd that you have the same Forums handle/name as the CEO of Malwarebytes(just a slightly different capitalization) at the Malwarebytes forum, and you're surprised at the news*Wink

 

Thanks for the info Cliff. I feel that's a bit of good news. AdwCleaner is a decent app but it could do with a more professional interface and website. Hopefully this will happen now *Smile

 

How long before they buy all the competitors/similar companies up, become a monopoly and lose their way?

 

Well there's always a chance of that John.However in this case I do feel it's a good move.
It's probably better they come under the Malwarebytes umbrella than end up struggling along on their own in a couple of years. At the moment they are barely known which is a shame as their product is good and works well.
Fingers crossed it turns out ok *Smile

 

I dunno Andy, I think they have too many products on the go now to really provide the same level of dedication that they had when it was just malwarebytes.

 

John, would it be better if Intel bought them? One word: McAfee*092

 

You can't really use McAfee as it was awful to begin with so should really improve under Intel.

 

I do know where you're coming from John but it could be a case of AdwCleaner needing funding from somewhere, I mean they are an extremely small player in a big field.

 

Just used it. Much more simple interface. Just makes one quick scan. Does not create restore point.

Malwarebytes Junkware Removal Tool ( JRT) is also still available. Wonder if the two will be consolidated ?

 

I have just downloaded AdwCleaner 6.030 but from usual toolsLib page not Malwarebytes one.

PS - Yes. It says "by Malwarebytes" above. Hadn't noticed it at first.

PS2 - Thanks Cliff by the way for the news. Spot on.

 

You're welcome*Smile