SUPERAntiSpyware 3.7 Pre-Release

[Chubb]

SUPERAntiSpyware 3.7 Pre-Release for testing

http://forums.superantispyware.com/viewtopic.php?t=652

{QUOTE-> Interface and Functionality Changes

* 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

Technology Changes

* 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. <-QUOTE}

[fcukdat]

Thanks Chubb:thumb:

[lucas1985]

Wow :o
When do Nick and his coworkers sleep? ;D

[rdsu]

Working well as always... ;D

[Chubb]

3.7.1018 final released.

http://www.superantispyware.com/producthistory.html?id=SUPERANTISPYWARE

[Meriadoc]

The development of this as is excellent with constant improving and new features not surpassed by any other antispyware.

First Chance Prevention is something new in Real-Time Protection...

[The Hammer]

Well the 40% faster scanning speed claim and the lower resourse claim being made on the SUPERAntispyware site are not borne out on my system at least. The only other program running realtime is NOD32. :-\ http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> Well the 40% faster scanning speed claim and the lower resourse claim being made on the SUPERAntispyware site are not borne out on my system at least. The only other program running realtime is NOD32. :-\ http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html <-QUOTE}

If you notice in our release notes, the 40% is not referenced, the 40% is in comparison to our initial releases of the software.

[Perman]

Hi, folks: Will SAS pro become another Spyware Doctor; thorough scanning coupled w/ system slowdown ? The only reason I stay away from SD.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> Hi, folks: Will SAS pro become another Spyware Doctor; thorough scanning coupled w/ system slowdown ? The only reason I stay away from SD. <-QUOTE}

As you notice, nothing we have added to SUPERAntiSpyware in the past year as resulted in any system slowdown - we intend to keep SUPERAntiSpyware light on resources so it can co-exist with other anti-spyware and anti-virus applications as we all know a single application can't catch everything on a given day.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> If you notice in our release notes, the 40% is not referenced, the 40% is in comparison to our initial releases of the software. <-QUOTE}Well a casual observer who doesn't study release notes would believe it is a comparison with 3.6. As claims of higher efficency are usually made in comparison to the version released prior the new one. :(

[lodore]

well i have a problem since i updated to the newest version.
i have reported it to support already.
since i installed it logging in and out is alot slower but once the desktop is loaded the pc is very fast.
hopefully this will be resolved
edit once i turned off the new first chance provention in realtime protection tab its all back to normal.
lodore

[acr1965]

{QUOTE-> If you notice in our release notes, the 40% is not referenced, the 40% is in comparison to our initial releases of the software. <-QUOTE}
Well I certainly appreciate the free program available from SAS. But from a consumer point of view I would think the advertisement of "Over 40% faster scanning" directly after "New Version 3.7" would mean that 3.7 is 40% faster than the last version, not the original however many releases ago that was. There should be an * or something clarifying that claim.

Like I said earlier, I appreciate the free program being available. But I could see where someone would really be turned off (or ticked off) if they purchased and the claims referenced the original version not the previous release. That is a bit misleading unless clarified in the same place the claim is made.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> Well a casual observer who doesn't study release notes would believe it is a comparison with 3.6. As claims of higher efficency are usually made in comparison to the version released prior the new one. :( <-QUOTE}

If you were not already using the product, it is faster than previous builds - we don't list it in the release notes, so users upgrading from 3.6 to 3.7 will know it's not pertaining to the upgrade.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> Well I certainly appreciate the free program available from SAS. But from a consumer point of view I would think the advertisement of "Over 40% faster scanning" directly after "New Version 3.7" would mean that 3.7 is 40% faster than the last version, not the original however many releases ago that was. There should be an * or something clarifying that claim.

Like I said earlier, I appreciate the free program being available. But I could see where someone would really be turned off (or ticked off) if they purchased and the claims referenced the original version not the previous release. That is a bit misleading unless clarified in the same place the claim is made. <-QUOTE}

I respect your opinion - we have to have some flexibility in our advertising and marketing.

[Perman]

{QUOTE-> I respect your opinion - we have to have some flexibility in our advertising and marketing. <-QUOTE}
Hi, folks: Everyone needs the flexibility once a while, but... if that feature would lead to more confusions ,more questions, IMO, i would rather refrain from doing it. Vague statements, unintentional misleadings are just few maga killers of any growing ,striving business. Remember, you can fool all the people once, but you can not fool just one all the time. Have a nice thought.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> I respect your opinion - we have to have some flexibility in our advertising and marketing. <-QUOTE}Some BS room you mean. :P

[Don Pelotas]

{QUOTE-> Some BS room you mean. :P <-QUOTE}
Probably. ;D

[coolbluewater]

LOL ;D

[EASTER.2010]

Speed is good, especially when it can step up scanning/detection without limiting functionality. Frankly, i thought it was adequate enough before but hey, if it can be made to run faster all the more i say.

[JerryM]

Sometimes I think it is true that "You couldn't please some people if you hung 'em with a new rope." ;D ;D

Jerry

[The Hammer]

The 40% claim in improved scanning speed has disappeared it seems.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> The 40% claim in improved scanning speed has disappeared it seems. <-QUOTE}

It's interesting how much people complain when they are getting a free product! :)

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> It's interesting how much people complain when they are getting a free product! :) <-QUOTE}Yes. Still there's something to be said for truth in advertising. ::)

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> Yes. Still there's something to be said for truth in advertising. ::) <-QUOTE}

We have NEVER falsely advertised anything.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> It's interesting how much people complain when they are getting a free product! :) <-QUOTE}Not anymore. I'm now trialing CounterSpy v2.0.

[19monty64]

Using SAS for a year and a half, I've noticed remarkable improvement in scanning speeds! It's not installed right now as I'm testing some other apps., but it always gets re-installed when I see it's been updated. SAS is always improving, not like some a/s-apps. Support goes a lo-o-ong way to increasing the value of any product!!! Ciao4now....need2dLoSAS!!!

[acr1965]

{QUOTE-> I respect your opinion - we have to have some flexibility in our advertising and marketing. <-QUOTE}

Like I said before, I appreciate the free offering of SAS. I believe on this site it is probably recommended more than any other anti-spyware product. And for good reason, it is outstanding.

I noticed that the 40% faster scanning was taken off the SAS web site. That is impressive, whether it was due to user concerns or whatever. But I doubt users would have gotten that same type of quick response from some of the larger anti-malware companies. We have probably all had bad experiences with some of them. At least I have.

Thanks.

[Perman]

Hi, folks: As memebers have reported that the "40%" issue has been removed from SAS's web site. IMO. Their quick and responsible response and correction have demonstrated that they DO care users's reactions and act accordingly. Just for these, Nick, you have my full endosement. Look around in cyber-security industry, most vendors just roll up their blind eyes and cover up their deaf ears. I am sure SAS will carry out this type of advertising a lot more realistically next time. IMO, both SAS and users are turly the beneficiary of this outcome. May Nick and your wonderful staff have nice days. :thumb:

[Anhydrous]

{QUOTE-> Not anymore. I'm now trialing CounterSpy v2.0. <-QUOTE}

Tried it and it isnt the product that SUPERantispyware Pro is....
I will take Nicks' great support and product all day long over counterspy.Just MY opinion.Hope it works well for you Hammer

[jawadde]

how can i donwload the new version? Do i have to uninstall version 3.6xx?

[fcukdat]

{QUOTE-> how can i donwload the new version? Do i have to uninstall version 3.6xx? <-QUOTE}

You can use the internal updater by right clicking on the SAS tray icon and selecting check for updates:)

It should auto uninstall the superceded version:)

[jawadde]

i pusched the buttom 'check for updates", but version 3.7XX wasn't install, it still stays on the previous version. (Maybey it is because i use the free editione?)

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> i pusched the buttom 'check for updates", but version 3.7XX wasn't install, it still stays on the previous version. (Maybey it is because i use the free editione?) <-QUOTE}

Make sure your firewall is not blocking SSUPDATE.EXE (our updater).

[jawadde]

no, because i get some updates, but not the new version (3.7xx). :)

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> no, because i get some updates, but not the new version (3.7xx). :) <-QUOTE}

Well, there is no other reason you would not get the updates - so I would double check to make sure it's not blocked.

[LoneWolf]

{QUOTE-> Well, there is no other reason you would not get the updates - so I would double check to make sure it's not blocked. <-QUOTE}

Jawadde,check that and also update not from the main interface of SAS but go to preferences then click on check for updates now.worked for me.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> Tried it and it isnt the product that SUPERantispyware Pro is....
I will take Nicks' great support and product all day long over counterspy.Just MY opinion.Hope it works well for you Hammer <-QUOTE}I'm happy so far. That's all I want to say as I don't want to hijack this thread. :lurking:

[LoneWolf]

Funny and not the ha ha funny , I thought SAS downloaded the new version.
SAS downloaded then said to reboot and I still have 3.6.1000 not 3.7 so its not updating the version from the program here either.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> Funny and not the ha ha funny , I thought SAS downloaded the new version.
SAS downloaded then said to reboot and I still have 3.6.1000 not 3.7 so its not updating the version from the program here either. <-QUOTE}I had the free version until yesterday and had no problem getting updates for the 3.7 version. Uninstalled 3.6 first though. I presume you uninstalled the previous version first also.

[acr1965]

Uninstalling the previous version worked very well for me too. Already have updated and scanned a couple times with 3.7.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> Funny and not the ha ha funny , I thought SAS downloaded the new version.
SAS downloaded then said to reboot and I still have 3.6.1000 not 3.7 so its not updating the version from the program here either. <-QUOTE}

That means one of your security packages is blocking us from updating the registry.....Ad-Watch does that to us.

[LoneWolf]

{QUOTE-> That means one of your security packages is blocking us from updating the registry.....Ad-Watch does that to us. <-QUOTE}
No Ad-Watch here. Will uninstall 3.6 then install 3.7 later when I have time.Updatng the version thru the program does not work.

[SUPERAntiSpy]

{QUOTE-> No Ad-Watch here. Will uninstall 3.6 then install 3.7 later when I have time.Updatng the version thru the program does not work. <-QUOTE}

Well, something is blocking us from putting our updater in the start key so the files can be updated on reboot - many security applications do that and don't warn the user they are blocking something :(

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> No Ad-Watch here. Will uninstall 3.6 then install 3.7 later when I have time.Updatng the version thru the program does not work. <-QUOTE}That's generally how I install all my software. Even if the program says I can update the version of program X through an updater or install over the top.

[Perman]

Hi, Travellinman; I would check PG's setting to see whether it is in learning mode. It may prevent new registry alterations. How about the snoopfree? perhaps temporarily disable while updating SAS ? Good luck.

[LoneWolf]

PG was the culprit.Updated thru program.