SUPERAntiSpyware 3.3 Pre-Release

[SUPERAntiSpy]

SUPERAntiSpyware 3.3 Pre-Release is now available for testing. The primary focus of this release is internal technology to improve scanning time and detection/removal capabilities. All items suggested by our users are on our "wish list" and will not be forgotten.

Interface and Functionality Changes

* 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

Technology Changes

* 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

I will be updating the SUPERAntiSpyware Pre-Release topic with any changes. Please let me know any issues you experience with this release.

Important : If you would like to try the pre-release, please register on our forums (http://forums.superantispyware.com) and then PM me on our forums with your request and, if approved, I will send you the download link. You MUST uninstall any previous version before installing this version.

The pre-release will be limited to 1000 or so users. Please remember this is a pre-release - so I would not suggest running this on production or client systems as there may be new versions and require full uninstallation and re-installtion as we progress through the pre-release cycle.

Please keep the discussions for this pre-release on the SUPERAntiSpyware forums only so we can track and address any issues promptly.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[cheater87]

sweeeet i can't wait for the final free version

[Perman]

Hi,folks: I am very pleased to hear this wonderful news. Not just the new release, but also(most importantly) your attitude handling this app; Nick says all items suggested by users ARE on his wish list AND will not be forgotten. I just could not believe what I saw. Since when has HI-TECH app been handled like a consumer product? Yours is probably among the first one if not THE first one to do so. As a user I am very grateful that you(vendor) do listen to us, and we,users, do have a good ears at your site. Thanks.

[lu_chin]

It is good to hear about the ongoing development efforts since 3.2 a few months ago. I am glad that I had bought a life-time license of it.

Thanks.

[lodore]

sounds really good Nick and cant wait for the full release version to come out.

[Chubb]

Excellent support service. I got my download link with 1 minute after PMing Nick. :o Keep it up!!! :D

[ccsito]

I still have the version 3.2.1026 on my PC. I guess I better get the new update when it becomes available.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "I still have the version 3.2.1026 on my PC. I guess I better get the new update when it becomes available." }-

If you are running 3.2.1026, the 3.2.1028 has been out for a few months :) You may wish to right-click "Check for Updates..." and download the new updates.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[ccsito]

OK, thanks.:)

[rdsu]

Until now is working well here...

Nice work, Nick :P

[trjam]

It scans a lot faster, that is for sure. Good work Nick.

[cheater87]

when is this due out?

[Chubb]

-{ Quote: "when is this due out?" }-

When all bugs are ironed out and when it is ready. :P

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "when is this due out?" }-

It has been in internal testing for some time, and so far all of our pre-release testers have not had any major issues that would prevent release - so it should be out "soon" :)

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[btman]

Can we get some pics?

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Can we get some pics?" }-

The user interface is basically the same, most of the enhancements in this version are "under the hood" - here is a link to our screen shots:
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarescreenshots.html

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[WSFuser]

will super ad blocker's scanner also be updated with these "under the hood" enhancements?

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "will super ad blocker's scanner also be updated with these "under the hood" enhancements?" }-

Yes - it will be updated after the final SUPERAntiSpyware 3.3 release ships.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[aigle]

Hi Mike, any improvement in the GUI especially the desktop icon.
Really the desktop icon looks rather cheep. Sorry for that but it,s my feeling.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Hi Mike, any improvement in the GUI especially the desktop icon.
Really the desktop icon looks rather cheep. Sorry for that but it,s my feeling." }-

The GUI is the same - I am sorry you don't like the icon - we have not had any complaints - we put our energy into improving the detection and removal on this build.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[kdm31091]

Sorry but I have to agree. The icon does look kinda cheapish. I love the product but how about a little less junky looking icon? It's a minor request and while you might not have complaints, it would look nicer.

[lodore]

I have to agree about the icon as well it does look cheap.

what about a contest to see who can make the best icon design? lol

what about a icon that says SAS?

[lu_chin]

I like the little "bug" icon of SAS and I look forward to more improvements in its engine too.

[trjam]

The bug is an identifier for the product, and should be kept. Nick has done a great job and the new beta product is a big step forward.

[JerryM]

I guess I must be some different. I don't care what the icon looks like, as long as it is there and I can tell the status.

Best,
Jerry

[cheater87]

am i the only one who likes the desk top icon??? It looks great its like saying NO SPIES haha i love it

[the Tester]

-{ Quote: "am i the only one who likes the desk top icon??? It looks great its like saying NO SPIES haha i love it" }-

I agree.
It gets the point across.

[nadirah]

Standardization. The current icon is okay and should be kept. I don't see anything wrong with it.

[rdsu]

I also agree that the program icon should have a better look...

[gerardwil]

If there is nothing left for me to do with this machine I would place the icon on my desktop and become a desktop voyeur. After that I will complain (or not) if I like the SAS icon or not.

For the time being however I am happy with SAS.

Gerard

[muf]

I also like the SAS icon. I think that little bug is quite cute. The SAB icon is another matter entirely. Cheap, boring, uninspiring. I mean come on! A red circle with a white X inside. That really does need addressing.

muf

[Franklin]

Pre-release version 3.3 working fine here with Sandboxie, Kav and Comodo firewall.

Scan speed has reduced around 30% on my machine.:)

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "The GUI is the same - I am sorry you don't like the icon - we have not had any complaints - we put our energy into improving the detection and removal on this build.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com" }-

I totally agree that all that matters is the performance but in my opinion a little tweak to the desktop icon( not the tray icon) and GUI will not hurt as others agree with it.
Anyway it,s ur decision!

[Chubb]

-{ Quote: "I also agree that the program icon should have a better look..." }-

Agreed. ;D

But I understand performance is more important.

[nadirah]

A good-looking GUI is the work of creativity. Why not make the next version's GUI have a Vista-like look and feel? And anyway, Vista is coming out pretty soon, Superantispyware should make the newer version(s) compatible with it too.
To me, that seems to be the best design change which can be made at this period of time. What I suggest is that release version 3.3 with no GUI changes first, focus more on the performance and detection engine, then based on users' opinion, gather more feedback and if needed, release a updated GUI together with the daily definition updates.

Seems positive to me. ;)

[ccsito]

-{ Quote: "Pre-release version 3.3 working fine here with Sandboxie, Kav and Comodo firewall.

Scan speed has reduced around 30% on my machine.:)" }-

Do you mean the scan duration was reduced by 30%? If the scanning speed (such as bits/sec) dropped, doesn't that mean the overall time to scan would be increased (such as a drop in bandwidth speed which will make you wait longer for a download to complete)?

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Do you mean the scan duration was reduced by 30%? If the scanning speed (such as bits/sec) dropped, doesn't that mean the overall time to scan would be increased (such as a drop in bandwidth speed which will make you wait longer for a download to complete)?" }-

The time it takes to scan a system has been REDUCED/SHORTENED by 30%-40% - if a system used to take 20 minutes to scan, it would now only take 12-14 minutes to scan.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[trjam]

Faster and better, not a bad combo if you ask me.:)

[Franklin]

-{ Quote: "Do you mean the scan duration was reduced by 30%? If the scanning speed (such as bits/sec) dropped, doesn't that mean the overall time to scan would be increased (such as a drop in bandwidth speed which will make you wait longer for a download to complete)?" }-
Yep I meant scanning is 30% faster.

As I run a thinned out XP pro it has dropped from roughly 3 mins to 2.:)

[BuckSnort_]

Been reading through this thread and really can't believe the comments on the icon. Kind of like having a new house and complaining about the door nob!

[kdm31091]

Nobody even said it was a big deal...you're the one who's acting like we said it was.

To clear it up, my comment wasn't referring to the bug icon, it was referring to the spy/red circle desktop icon. I just think it looks cheap, and my opinion stands.

[aigle]

Correct.

[gevin]

-{ Quote: "The GUI is the same - I am sorry you don't like the icon - we have not had any complaints - we put our energy into improving the detection and removal on this build.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com" }-
Just wonder if i create/design 1 new SUPERAntiSpy logo, will that earn me a lifetime license or not? LOL :P

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Just wonder if i create/design 1 new SUPERAntiSpy logo, will that earn me a lifetime license or not? LOL :P" }-

You are welcome to submit your ideas - we have had minimal complaints about the icon...but I am always open to new ideas.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[ccsito]

This is going off the subject matter a bit, but with regards to icons, I was considering to add the SafeZone firewall program to a PC which has Antivir installed. Both programs use an umbrella as an icon on the system tray so having both would add two umbrellas which could make things confusing. ;D

[gevin]

-{ Quote: "You are welcome to submit your ideas - we have had minimal complaints about the icon...but I am always open to new ideas.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com" }-
How about this icon, i make for SUPERAntiSpyware.

at least let the "minimal complaints" user able to change to alternate icon ;D

[gerardwil]

Update:

-{ Quote: "SUPERAntiSpyware 3.3.1018 Pre-Release is now available for testing. If you are pre-release testing version 3.3.1014 or 3.3.1016, please uninstall any previous version before installing this new version.



The pre-release download links are the same as before - if you do not have the link, PM me and I will send the link.

Interface and Functionality Changes

* Scan type added to the scan log
* Scanned item counts for memory, registry and files added to the scan log

Technology Changes

* Large files executed through the shell are now properly scanned (or not scanned) so there will be no huge use of memory or slowdown when using real-time scanning

This is a "fix only" version and no more features will be added - if there are technology problems/bugs those will be addressed. This is an official release candidate." }-

http://superantispyware.com/

[Cerxes]

Nick, a smaller detail, but could you change so that a small popup shows up when you take the mouse cursor over the icon in systray, showing the date of the latest update, instead of core/trace version or nothing. It´s easier for the end-user to check if they have the latest signatur version by just pointing to the icon (as the icon of KAV, AVG AntiSpyware e t c.)

Regards, C.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Nick, a smaller detail, but could you change so that a small popup shows up when you take the mouse cursor over the icon in systray, showing the date of the latest update, instead of core/trace version or nothing. It´s easier for the end-user to check if they have the latest signatur version by just pointing to the icon (as the icon of KAV, AVG AntiSpyware e t c.)

Regards, C." }-

It's on the wish/feature list. The 3.3 version is feature "frozen" now as it is going to be released shortly and if we were to add any additional items we would have to re-test and delay the release.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[gerardwil]

update:

-{ Quote: "SUPERAntiSpyware 3.3.1020 Pre-Release is now available for testing. If you are pre-release testing version 3.3.1014, 3.3.1016 oe 3.3.1018 please uninstall any previous version before installing this new version.

The pre-release download links are the same as before - if you do not have the link, PM me and I will send the link.

Interface and Functionality Changes

* Scan type added to the scan log (corrected)

Technology Changes

* Real-Time protection enhancements (internal)
* Quick scan adjusted to compenstate for new locations scanned

This is a "fix only" version and no more features will be added - if there are technology problems/bugs those will be addressed. This is an official release candidate." }-

http://superantispyware.com

[JerryM]

I may have missed it, but do you have to uninstall the previous version, or can you install over the 3.2?

Thanks,
Jerry

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "I may have missed it, but do you have to uninstall the previous version, or can you install over the 3.2?

Thanks,
Jerry" }-

The installer will force you to uninstall - the update server will be on in the next day or two, then it will auto-update if you want to wait.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[mllopes]

But has the new version already been released???

[Chubb]

-{ Quote: "But has the new version already been released???" }-

Yes, SUPERAntiSpyware 3.3.1020 has been officially released.

[JerryM]

Nick,
Thanks for the prompt reply. You do a great job.;D

Regards,
Jerry

[lu_chin]

Congratulations for this superb release. Will a similar update available for SuperADBlocker anytime soon?

Thanks.

-{ Quote: "The installer will force you to uninstall - the update server will be on in the next day or two, then it will auto-update if you want to wait.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com" }-

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Congratulations for this superb release. Will a similar update available for SuperADBlocker anytime soon?

Thanks." }-

Yes, the SUPERAdBlocker product is in the process of being updated for additional IE7 support and the updated scanning engine.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[Perman]

Hi,folks: Are you saying the current SuperAd Blocker does not support the newest IE7? no wonder IE is keeping crashed since it was installed 2 days ago. Should I disable or delete it for now??*puppy*

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "Hi,folks: Are you saying the current SuperAd Blocker does not support the newest IE7? no wonder IE is keeping crashed since it was installed 2 days ago. Should I disable or delete it for now??*puppy*" }-

Microsoft appears to have changed some things internally in the final release that are causing some problems on certain systems. Can you submit a support ticket here:
http://www.superadblocker.com/support.html

We can then diagnose the problem on your system.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com / SUPERAdBlocker.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[Perman]

Hi, folks: Nick, thank you for prompt reply. I have temporarily uninstalled SuperAdBlocker for now, I notice that SAB has some compatibility issues w/ several web sites, namely web tv etc. I will wait for the upgrade. Meantime, I have reactivated AD Blocker feature of ZASS, just to see if there is any improvements. Thanks.:)

[cheater87]

how do i install the new one?

[SUPERAntiSpy]

-{ Quote: "how do i install the new one?" }-

Right-click the SUPERAntiSpyware icon and select the "Check for Updates..." option :)

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

[JerryM]

-{ Quote: "Right-click the SUPERAntiSpyware icon and select the "Check for Updates..." option :)

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com" }-

Worked fine for me on both computers. Thanks, Nick.

Regards,
Jerry

[cheater87]

just updated the program and the def files and doing a full system scan

[the Tester]

Updated to SAS 3.3 with update function thru the program itself.
Easy process.Good job Nick.:thumb: