MRU Blaster released

[Paul Wilders]

Javacool has done it again:

"Much like ID-Blaster, MRU-Blaster helps protect your privacy - but there is a big difference.

MRU-Blaster is an all-new program, made to do one large task - detect and clean MRU (most recently used) lists on your computer. These MRU lists contain information such as the names and/or locations of the last files you have accessed. But they are located ALL OVER your registry, and for almost ANY file type. By looking at these MRU lists, someone could determine what files you opened/saved/looked at, what their file names were, and much more! (And, in many cases, the lists are displayed in drop-down menus automatically.)"

More info, specs and download here (http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/mrublaster.html)

regards.

paul

[claire]

Hi,
Sorry if I ask a dumb question but to what extend is this prog different of the tool contained in SPYBOT?
Regards :)

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: claire link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26881 date=1034093951]
Hi,
Sorry if I ask a dumb question but to what extend is this prog different of the tool contained in SPYBOT?
Regards :)
" }-

Spybot does scan and detect a couple MRU lists, and delete usage tracks for some programs, however it does so with everything else (and is not dedicated to performing just that). Spybot S & D is an excellent spyware and pest detection and removal program - I use it every day, myself. It detects some MRU lists on the side (but it is not its main purpose).

MRU-Blaster is dedicated to scanning and cleaning MRU lists on your computer, and has a larger database to search for (approx. 5520 items in the latest detection database). Also, MRU-Blaster has a VERY quick scan time (a couple seconds, at most), so you can quickly rid your computer of those MRU lists.

MRU-Blaster will also be frequently updated to target more and more MRU lists. 5,000 items is just a start. :)

Hope this helps. :)

-Javacool

P.S. If you are still unsure, you can always download MRU-Blaster and test it out. I can almost guarantee it will find numerous items on your system. And there is an uninstaller built-in if you still have any misgivings.

[claire]

Thank you very much for your answer Javacool,
As I already use ID Blaster ,I'll give a try to MRU Blaster :)

[Tinribs]

Its good too, found 29 items that Spybot missed. :)

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tinribs link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26891 date=1034099823]
Its good too, found 29 items that Spybot missed. :)
" }-

An update is coming soon that adds more items to the database, and also adds a new option: a "-silent" parameter. With the new silent cleaning option, you can set up MRU-Blaster to silently, in the background, scan and clean your MRU lists, and then exit - and it only takes 1 or 2 seconds. :)

Look for it very soon.
UPDATE: See post below. ;D

-Javacool

[Paul Wilders]

Update up and running:

www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html)

regards.

paul

[claire]

Hi,
Here I am again.
I gave a try to MRUBLASTER and it found nothing.
SPYBOT foundwindows explorer stream history,windows explorer user assistant history file and user assistant history IE(18 files).Is it normal?
Anyway I'll give a try to the new updated version
Thanks in advance for your answer :)

[Pieter_Arntz]

My compliments Javacool: small, effective and fast.
One question though ;): I would like to keep the list for the Start > RUN dialog. Do I have to uncheck something ? And wich one?

Regards,

Pieter

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: claire link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26896 date=1034102706]
Hi,
Here I am again.
I gave a try to MRUBLASTER and it found nothing.
SPYBOT foundwindows explorer stream history,windows explorer user assistant history file and user assistant history IE(18 files).Is it normal?
Anyway I'll give a try to the new updated version
Thanks in advance for your answer :)
" }-

It is normal for it to find nothing on some system configurations. :) It depends a lot on what programs you have installed and what programs you use. (And also if you have run any other cleaners, of course.)

Spybot currently detects one or two MRU lists that MRU-Blaster does not detect (however, MRU-Blaster detects many that Spybot does not detect). Again, depending on what other programs you use, and what other programs you have installed, you may not have as many MRU lists on your system. (Or it is possible that you have your system set up not to create them for certain things.)

If you want to be sure that MRU-Blaster is actually working (although the "0" detection is a VERY good sign), you can go to the Start Menu, click on Run, and type in "calc" - it may or may not execute the windows calculator. If it does, run MRU-Blaster again - it should detect at least one or two items (since the run dialog keeps a list of everything you have entered into it). (If it doesn't run the calculator, then it won't record that into an MRU list.)

Hope this helps. :)

-Javacool

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Pieter_Arntz link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26898 date=1034102978]
My compliments Javacool: small, effective and fast.
One question though ;): I would like to keep the list for the Start > RUN dialog. Do I have to uncheck something ? And wich one?

Regards,

Pieter
" }-

You can uncheck items that you don't want deleted in the "Show Results" screen. Currently, you would have to uncheck every item that begins with "Windows Explorer - Run Dialog MRU" to prevent those entries from being deleted.

I may incorporate further improvements to the ease of this in the future - including a permanent "ignore" option - so keep watching! :)

-Javacool

[Pieter_Arntz]

-{ Quote: " quoting: javacool link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26901 date=1034103459]
I may incorporate further improvements to the ease of this in the future - including a permanent "ignore" option - so keep watching! :)
" }-

Thnx for the swift answer and I sure will check for updates 8)

Regards,

Pieter

[Prince_Serendip]

:) Hi javacool!

Hard at work again I see! I am interested in this. Is it for all Windows platforms? Do the MRU's make accessing files quicker? What if I want to save some just so I can remember where I left off? Would it then be possible to stick them into an encrypted folder? Then get rid of the excess that are not needed. TIA!

Best regards from Larry! ;)

[Prince_Serendip]

Hi javacool!

I went to this download site and got "Error. File not found." I suppose it's busy?

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html

Thanks.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Prince_Serendip link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26909 date=1034104884]
:) Hi javacool!

Hard at work again I see! I am interested in this. Is it for all Windows platforms? Do the MRU's make accessing files quicker? What if I want to save some just so I can remember where I left off? Would it then be possible to stick them into an encrypted folder? Then get rid of the excess that are not needed. TIA!

Best regards from Larry! ;)
" }-

To answer your questions:

-{ Quote: "Is it for all Windows platforms?" }-
-Yes, it is compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP.
-{ Quote: "Do the MRU's make accessing files quicker?" }-
-The only potential benefit for MRUs is in (for example) the file-save as menu in Word XP - in that case, you could click in the drop down menu to see the names of previous files saved. Also, in Word XP, in the File menu there is typically a list of the last 4 (or so) files opened. Those are both MRUs. If you don't find those useful (and in my opinion, they are more of a privacy risk than useful) then it does not make accessing files quicker, no.
-{ Quote: "What if I want to save some just so I can remember where I left off?" }-
-See above for more information on MRUs. However, if you do want to save some, after scanning click the "show results" button instead of the "clean now" button. On the Show Results screen, you have the option to uncheck any items you do not want deleted (however, I do not think you would really have a need for any of them - except in certain circumstances, such as in Pieter's case).
-{ Quote: "Would it then be possible to stick them into an encrypted folder?" }-
-Currently, no such feature is implemented. However, you bring up an interesting idea... :)

Hope this helps.

-Javacool

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Prince_Serendip link=board=20;threadid=4082;start=0#26911 date=1034105763]
Hi javacool!

I went to this download site and got "Error. File not found." I suppose it's busy?

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html

Thanks.
" }-

Download works fine here.

You might try disabling any download accelerators/helpers (I'm not exactly sure if the wilders.org server supports them).

If it still doesn't work, let me know.

-Javacool

[Prince_Serendip]

:) Thanks javacool!!

It is perhaps just as well that we encountered this problem. I use Star Downloader with my IE. I am now using my alternate browser, Opera! I had no problem downloading with it. This will help others.

Best regards from Larry! ;)

[Paul Wilders]

-{ Quote: "You might try disabling any download accelerators/helpers (I'm not exactly sure if the wilders.org server supports them)." }-

For the record: we do support download managers - even encourage the use of these.

regards.

paul

[yodafan]

OMG OMG!!!!

I've been looking for a program like this.....woooohoooo thanx javacool, u r awsome dude.

YODA ;D

[Prince_Serendip]

:) Hi javacool!

Putting the few MRU's I'd like to keep into an encrypted folder is a piece of cake for me. I have the early unlimited freeware version of Encypter.exe. (It's now time limited payware.) It's a very easy proggy to use and maintain. I see you're point and thanks for answering my questions. This app is obviously a winner!

Best regards from Larry! :)

[Ghost]

It certainly pointed out the differences of the sites and usages that this computer gets put to here by different users.

I down-loaded and installed it yesterday (after having already run SpyBot, Internet Sweeper and having all my normal defensive programs running while surfing). It didn't "find" anything to remove.

After getting up this morning (the computer having been used last night by other family members) , I read this post and ran it - and sure enough, it came up with
36 entries, which I promptly had it remove.

Things get dis-abled and not run when you're not the one in front of the computer, it would seem.

Thank you.

[Primrose]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Ghost link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=15#26970 date=1034166621]


After getting up this morning (the computer having been used last night by other family members) , I read this post and ran it - and sure enough, it came up with
36 entries, which I promptly had it remove.

Things get dis-abled and not run when you're not the one in front of the computer, it would seem.

Thank you.
" }-



Wondering if you had run spybot first if it would have found the same things. Do you remember what kind they were?


I think this is a great tool and will get better as many of the other MRU are IDed and put into this tool. Seems already some users have found it exceptional.

[Prince_Serendip]

:) Hello Everyone!

I concur with John. Did my first scan this morning. It found Windows Explorer Run Dialogs. Six of them. I cleaned them all. It did not affect the files I have listed in WordPad. It is quick, efficient and runs very smooth!

It now has a Prince Serendip 5 Smiles Rating!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You have got to love an application like this one! 8)

Best regards from Larry!

[Marianna]

Javacool THANKS !!!!!

Just downloaded it and found ......ahum........122 items.

ALL clean now ! Great job!

[javacool]

A small note to make: the MRU lists do reappear over time. In fact, if you run MRU-Blaster two times (with an hour period in between) you will most likely find a number of items back again.

ALSO, since the MRU lists are different for each user on the computer, it might help to run MRU-Blaster logged in as each user (depending on the OS, you may find 500 or so more items on the second, third, fourth, etc users).

-Javacool

[Mr.Blaze]

holly mollly i know what that is omg i been waiting all my cyber life to get ahold of something like that =) woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooo
some body actualy made it about time im almost in tears.

i hate looking at my recently opend and deleted stuff on the start menue under documents is that what where talking about here?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: MRBLAZE link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=15#27019 date=1034204573]
holly mollly i know what that is omg i been waiting all my cyber life to get ahold of something like that =) woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooo
some body actualy made it about time im almost in tears.

i hate looking at my recently opend and deleted stuff on the start menue under documents is that what where talking about here?
" }-

Basically, that's what this does (on some versions of Windows, it gets different things - but the database is always being updated with more and more items).

Currently, MRU-Blaster targets a lot of things you DONT see too (but that keep track of what you have opened, etc). Many programs' MRUs, such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, etc are also in the database.

I would give it a try - you might be surprised at how much it finds. :)

-Javacool

[Mr.Blaze]

gaspppppppppppppppp 349 object my god and all this time i thioght my system was clean thx god for MRU Blaster thx javacool

[Mr.Blaze]

will it found 349 things but still didnt clean deleted programs or recently viewed folders in start button im runing windows me lol might want to check it out next update =)

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: MRBLAZE link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=15#27026 date=1034207307]
will it found 349 things but still didnt clean deleted programs or recently viewed folders in start button im runing windows me lol might want to check it out next update =)
" }-

I'll definitely check it out. :)

If you are referring to the items listed under the "Documents" menu, you may want to try rebooting - the items *might* disappear then (sometimes, certain lists also get stored in memory).

-Javacool

[Ghost]

Javacool - Three quick questions/suggestions:

(a) Can MRUB be made to where you don't have to un-install the program each time you update it? It would be faster and easier that way, given the frequency of the updates, if you could just load in the new versions "over the top" .

(b) Can the program be made to run resident? So that it would remove the MRU's as they appear, without waiting for a start-up or shut-down?

(c) Question: I've clicked on "MRU-Blaster Silent Clean" in the Start/Programs menu - is it now automatically cleaning MRU's at both start-up and shutdown? (Cleans the ones on-board at shut-down, then checks it again at the next start-up?)

[Ghost]

AND, since you've mentioned that some of the MRU's show back up after a couple of hours, can you incorporate an 'automatically run every two hours' feature into the program?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Ghost link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=30#27072 date=1034259256]
Javacool - Three quick questions/suggestions:

(a) Can MRUB be made to where you don't have to un-install the program each time you update it? It would be faster and easier that way, given the frequency of the updates, if you could just load in the new versions "over the top" .

(b) Can the program be made to run resident? So that it would remove the MRU's as they appear, without waiting for a start-up or shut-down?

(c) Question: I've clicked on "MRU-Blaster Silent Clean" in the Start/Programs menu - is it now automatically cleaning MRU's at both start-up and shutdown? (Cleans the ones on-board at shut-down, then checks it again at the next start-up?)
" }-

(a) I'm working on it. :)

(b) Possibly - I'll look into it (I may have to make a separate "resident" version.

(c) The silent clean shortcut is just a sample - you would have to place it in your "startup" folder and also schedule it to run before your computer shuts down. You could also use Windows Scheduled Tasks to schedule it to run every 2 hours (or at whatever interval you wish).

-{ Quote: "
AND, since you've mentioned that some of the MRU's show back up after a couple of hours, can you incorporate an 'automatically run every two hours' feature into the program? " }-

Again, a possible feature - I'll look into it. You can also just use the scheduled tasks method above, until then. :)

-Javacool

[Ghost]

Need a checkbox on the main interface for "Autorun at computer start-up' with the further option to 'Automatically remove all'.

If it can't run resident for whatever reason, another checkbox for 'Run and Remove MRU's every two hours'.

"Set it and forget it" is my aim here.

[javacool]

Database update (10/10/02) and program update (v1.3)

Details available here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4132

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html

Enjoy! ;D

-Javacool

[Marianna]

Javacool - wow :D

is it a "dumb" question to ask :"do we have to uninstall first ???"

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Marianna link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=30#27125 date=1034298386]

Javacool - wow :D

is it a "dumb" question to ask :"do we have to uninstall first ???"
" }-

No, you do not have to uninstall first. The new installer does it automatically for you. :)

-Javacool

[Marianna]

Javacool

thanks for the prompt reply ;) You are SUPER 8)

[yorkdale]

I'm having trouble with this program. Just got it yesterday (and the newest release today), and it doesn't clean my Office 2000 MRUs. In fact, it doesn't even see them, even though I have them checked to be scanned under Settings. This is a critical area for me - any ideas what's wrong? ???

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Yorkdale link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=30#27139 date=1034313544]
I'm having trouble with this program. Just got it yesterday (and the newest release today), and it doesn't clean my Office 2000 MRUs. In fact, it doesn't even see them, even though I have them checked to be scanned under Settings. This is a critical area for me - any ideas what's wrong? ???
" }-

I will take another look at Office 2000 (some users have reported success, however). It may be possible that the MRUs are being stored in another location.

The software is always being improved and updated - those Office 2002 MRUs will be a priority on my "hit list". :)

-Javacool

[yorkdale]

Thanks Javacool! Look forward to seeing what else you come up with. 8)

[TonyKlein]

Just installed it, and it looks slick! :)

Thanks!

I haven't done any in depth testing but two things that MRUblaster appeared to miss are the RunMRU and the Google toolbar history.

Now the second I understand, and I suppose it's going to follow later, but what about the RunMRU?

It's such a basic thing. Am I doing anything wrong?

Win 98 SE here, BTW

[TonyKlein]

BTW, I have Run MRU checked in Settings, of course.

And I just discovered that I also have 9 items remaining in the Find Files History (Doc Find Spec MRU)

Ant that was after running MRUblaster once again.

What's happening?

I must add, that MRUblaster did not find anything in the Run or Find FilesMRU when scanning.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=30#27293 date=1034455060]
Just installed it, and it looks slick! :)

Thanks!

I haven't done any in depth testing but two things that MRUblaster appeared to miss are the RunMRU and the Google toolbar history.

Now the second I understand, and I suppose it's going to follow later, but what about the RunMRU?

It's such a basic thing. Am I doing anything wrong?

Win 98 SE here, BTW


" }-

The Run MRU is part of the database, and it should be getting removed. The items still appear in the "Run..." dialog until a reboot (they are stored in memory). But they should be gone after you reboot your PC. :)

Regards,

-Javacool

P.S. I'll have to install the Google toolbar on one of my test machines to get its history (thanks for the posting on it). It should be included in the database soon, with any luck. :)

[TonyKlein]

But it didn't list anything to be cleaned there.

It didn't mention the RunMRU or the Find Files MRU list.
It did mention Streams, Wordpad history, and something else.

However, I'll reboot and will post back.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=30#27294 date=1034456260]
BTW, I have Run MRU checked in Settings, of course.

And I just discovered that I also have 9 items remaining in the Find Files History (Doc Find Spec MRU)

Ant that was after running MRUblaster once again.

What's happening?

I must add, that MRUblaster did not find anything in the Run or Find FilesMRU when scanning.

" }-

Would you mind rebooting and then seeing if there are any items in the Run MRU?

TIA.

EDIT: It is quite possible that the Run MRUs are being stored in yet another location in the registry.

-Javacool

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=30#27296 date=1034456504]
But it didn't list anything to be cleaned there.

It didn't mention the RunMRU or the Find Files MRU list.
It did mention Streams, Wordpad history, and something else.

However, I'll reboot and will post back.
" }-

The Find Files MRU list is not yet included in the database - my apologies for the oversight (it should be included in the next update).

-Javacool

[TonyKlein]

I rebooted, and as you predicted, the Run history was gone. :)

However, Find Files history is still there.

[edit] Aha, that explains! :D

OK, thanks for the heads up!

I'll see what else I can come up with! LOL

Cheers,

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27299 date=1034457279]
I rebooted, and as you predicted, the Run history was gone. :)

However, Find Files history is still there.

[edit] Aha, that explains! :D

OK, thanks for the heads up!

I'll see what else I can come up with! LOL

Cheers,
" }-

Looking forward to it. ;D

-Javacool

[TonyKlein]

Javacool,

What about the following:

C:\Windows\Recent (a vital one, I think)

And my Office 9.0 recently used files: C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\Office\Recent

Or does it do registry entries only?


And does it do the FindComputer MRU? (HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindComputerMRU)

Also, SpyBot dug up these:

Windows Explorer: User Assistant history files( (3 files)) (Registry key)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{75048700-EF1F-11D0-9888-006097DEACF9}\Count

Windows Explorer: User Assistant history IE( (128 files)) (Registry key)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{5E6AB780-7743-11CF-A12B-00AA004AE837}\Count

Cheers,

[TonyKlein]

BTW, here's the location of my Google Bar search history:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\NavClient\1.1\History

Cheers,

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27303 date=1034459854]
Javacool,

What about the following:

C:\Windows\Recent (a vital one, I think)

And my Office 9.0 recently used files: C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\Office\Recent

Or does it do registry entries only?

" }-

Currently, it only does registry entries - I *may* however add those vital ones to the database (and add a checkbox to specify scanning and deleting them).

There's always an interesting opportunity for a combination "ID-Blaster/MRU-Blaster/cache cleaning/cookie cleaning/cleaning the additional items you mentioned above" application which I could just call "Privacy Blaster". :)

-{ Quote: "
And does it do the FindComputer MRU? (HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindComputerMRU)
" }-

Not yet. You can be sure it'll be in the next database update. :)

-{ Quote: "
Also, SpyBot dug up these:

Windows Explorer: User Assistant history files( (3 files)) (Registry key)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{75048700-EF1F-11D0-9888-006097DEACF9}\Count

Windows Explorer: User Assistant history IE( (128 files)) (Registry key)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{5E6AB780-7743-11CF-A12B-00AA004AE837}\Count
" }-

Those I know about - all the information there is stored in encrypted format, but they should be included in a database update soon also (not necessarily the next one).

Regards,

-Javacool

[Pieter_Arntz]

Tony,

You probably already know this, but Spybot S&D can clean up your Google toolbar recent search list.

Javacool,

I´d like to see this one cleaned out as well (also on Spybot´s list) : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\5.0\AVGeneral\cRecentFiles\c1

Regards,

Pieter

[TonyKlein]

I knew that indeed, Pieter. That's how I noticed... ;)


And Javacool, I think it is vital to include MRU files as well.

It would make MRU Blaster complete. :)

I can't really understand how you could on one hand target for example the WordPad history, just because it's HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Wordpad\Recent File List, but on the other disregard MS Office 9.0 recent files, on the sole ground that they're not located in the Registry.

With all due respect, I can't see the logic there.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Pieter_Arntz link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27307 date=1034461257]
Tony,

You probably already know this, but Spybot S&D can clean up your Google toolbar recent search list.

Javacool,

I´d like to see this one cleaned out as well (also on Spybot´s list) : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\5.0\AVGeneral\cRecentFiles\c1

Regards,

Pieter
" }-

That item is included in the latest database update (10/12/02). :)

Regards,

-Javacool

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27308 date=1034461858]
I knew that indeed, Pieter. That's how I noticed... ;)


And Javacool, I think it is vital to include MRU files as well.

It would make MRU Blaster complete. :)

I can't really understand how you could on one hand target for example the WordPad history, just because it's HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Wordpad\Recent File List, but on the other disregard MS Office 9.0 recent files, on the sole ground that they're not located in the Registry.

With all due respect, I can't see the logic there.

" }-

Quite understandable (the original reason was because they are technically not an MRU list ;), but don't worry - they'll be added soon - the Office Recent folder(s) are so closely related to MRUs that, as you said, it doesn't make much sense NOT to add them).

Regards,

-Javacool

[TonyKlein]

Great! :)

It's just that it would be nice to be able to delete all recent files and MRU lists in one fell swoop.

I must add, that I've never really used applications to do that, but I've always emptied them manually. or through running a regfile, whenever I felt like it.

I'm not the really paranoid type... ;)

However, now that we have this fine application, why not include these closely related items?

One shouldn't need to install 2 or 3 application, just to clear out recent file lists, IMHO.

[eyespy]

Hi JC !
Nice proggie ! Quick and simple !
Off topic somewhat...and I mentioned it in the past....
is it possible to create a proggie that targets "log files" for deletion/wiping ??

bill :)

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: eyespy link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27324 date=1034470975]
Hi JC !
Nice proggie ! Quick and simple !
Off topic somewhat...and I mentioned it in the past....
is it possible to create a proggie that targets "log files" for deletion/wiping ??

bill :)
" }-

That's always a future possibility, but it probably won't anytime soon (I'm still working on expanding the MRU-Blaster database). :)

Regards,

-Javacool

[eyespy]

-{ Quote: "That's always a future possibility, but it probably won't anytime soon (I'm still working on expanding the MRU-Blaster database). :)

Regards,

-Javacool
" }-

Great ! Maybe it could be expanded in that direction ! ;D
In any case, we really appreciate your software and I for one, do use it !!
Keep up the great work !
Best regards,
bill ;)

[Pieter_Arntz]

-{ Quote: " quoting: javacool link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27311 date=1034462784]
That item is included in the latest database update (10/12/02). :)
" }-

Faster than lightning :D
Keep it up.

Regards,

Pieter

[Ghost]

Javacool - Thanks for putting in those new features - I appreciate it.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Pieter_Arntz link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=60#27332 date=1034499405]
-{ Quote: " quoting: javacool link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27311 date=1034462784]
That item is included in the latest database update (10/12/02). :)
" }-

Faster than lightning :D
Keep it up.

Regards,

Pieter

" }-

Will do - another database update should be coming soon (probably tomorrow) that'll push the count over 10,000. ;D

Regards,

-Javacool

[FanJ]

-{ Quote: " quoting: eyespy link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27324 date=1034470975]
Off topic somewhat...and I mentioned it in the past....
is it possible to create a proggie that targets "log files" for deletion/wiping ??

bill :)
" }-

Hi,

On one hand I see that that could be maybe, maybe a nice thing, but at the other hand I would suggest to be very cautious here:
Would you really like to loose your log-files of -for example- your firewall (ZA for example), your AV, your AT, etc.......? Hm, think twice, I definitely would suggest.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: FanJ link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=60#27378 date=1034552539]
-{ Quote: " quoting: eyespy link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=45#27324 date=1034470975]
Off topic somewhat...and I mentioned it in the past....
is it possible to create a proggie that targets "log files" for deletion/wiping ??

bill :)
" }-

Hi,

On one hand I see that that could be maybe, maybe a nice thing, but at the other hand I would suggest to be very cautious here:
Would you really like to loose your log-files of -for example- your firewall (ZA for example), your AV, your AT, etc.......? Hm, think twice, I definitely would suggest.
" }-

I think he was hinting more towards an application that would delete other logs (because I certainly wouldn't want to delete those either).

IF I would make a program that would contain that functionality, you can be assured it would be separate from MRU-Blaster. :)

-Javacool

[FanJ]

Hey JC,

I knew that you too wouldn't delete these! ;)
Sorry for posting my warning in a bit strong words!


Thanks a lot Javacool !!!!!

Warm regards, Jan.

[Paul Wilders]

Database Update 10/14/2002 released:

www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4166 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4166)

Have fun ;)

regards.

paul

[eyespy]

-{ Quote: "Hi,

On one hand I see that that could be maybe, maybe a nice thing, but at the other hand I would suggest to be very cautious here:
Would you really like to loose your log-files of -for example- your firewall (ZA for example), your AV, your AT, etc.......? Hm, think twice, I definitely would suggest.
" }-

Of course I would want the option of choosing or exempting certain logfiles !! ;D

regards,
bill ;)

[controler]

eyespy

Would start - find - *.Log work for you? LOL

At the link below the link below that doen't work

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html

http://www.wilders.org/HTMLobj-1448/mrublastersetup.exe

[Paul Wilders]

controler,

The actual download link is:

www.wilders.org/HTMLobj-1452/mrublastersetup.exe (http://www.wilders.org/HTMLobj-1452/mrublastersetup.exe)

It's hard to keep up with all new updates coming fast.

btw: this isn't the latest version. Due to the fact our server move hasn't fully completed yet, we are at the moment unable to update the web page. Be assured it will be as soon as possible - including the latest version link.

regards.

paul

[Paul Wilders]

New update 10/16/2002 released:

www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html)

Have fun ;)

regards.

paul

[TonyKlein]

Thanks for the heads up, Paul! :)

This little app is getting better at an almost frightening pace! :D :D

[Paul Wilders]

-{ Quote: " quoting: TonyKlein link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=60#27612 date=1034764970]
Thanks for the heads up, Paul! :)

This little app is getting better at an almost frightening pace! :D :D
" }-

My pleasure Tony ;)

That pace is killing us - we hardly can keep up ;D

regards.

paul

[controler]

Thanks guys :)

The link works good and I am going to try this out. I have to LOL
everybody is saying it is the best thing since sliced bread.

Good luck on the new server move. Texas is a cool place.
Lots a cool people there.

[Tuulilapsi]

Hi Javacool,

Just noticed that for some reason, I get a Run-time error 28: "Out of stack space" every single time I try to run the latest MRU-Blaster version, on Windows ME. It displays this error endlessly, clicking OK produces the same error again and again, and the only thing one can do is kill MRU-Blaster from memory. I didn't have this problem with the first version. Am I the only one who gets this error?

Oh, and reinstalling does not help.

- Tuulilapsi

[Pieter_Arntz]

Maybe you have a similar entry: http://www.rdpslides.com/friday/tutorial/FAQ00099.htm

Regards,

Pieter

[Tuulilapsi]

Nope, I don't "tweak" my config.sys. ;D It's just as it was before,

Stacks=9,256

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tuulilapsi link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=60#27620 date=1034773844]
Hi Javacool,

Just noticed that for some reason, I get a Run-time error 28: "Out of stack space" every single time I try to run the latest MRU-Blaster version, on Windows ME. It displays this error endlessly, clicking OK produces the same error again and again, and the only thing one can do is kill MRU-Blaster from memory. I didn't have this problem with the first version. Am I the only one who gets this error?

Oh, and reinstalling does not help.

- Tuulilapsi
" }-

Would you mind trying the following? (This worked for someone else.) TIA.

Download and install the Visual Basic SP5 run-time from here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;Q290887

A direct download link to the file is below:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp5/WIN98Me/EN-US/VBRun60sp5.exe

This should, with any luck, fix your problem (previous versions of the run-times could cause this error). If it doesn't a potential fix will be included in the next database update.

Regards,

-Javacool

UPDATE: If the problem still occurs, after installing the SP5 run-time above - please e-mail me at javacoolsoftware@hotmail.com with an e-mail address I can mail you a potential fix (the potential fix is a new version of the MRU-Blaster exe). TIA.

[Tuulilapsi]

(I knew today would be a bad day.)

I checked, and sure enough, I did not have the latest VB run-time version installed. The funny thing is, I downloaded the new version from that second link to Microsoft Download Center, and ran the file - but it didn't actually install anything. No files are changed. What am I doing wrong here?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tuulilapsi link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27631 date=1034791762]
(I knew today would be a bad day.)

I checked, and sure enough, I did not have the latest VB run-time version installed. The funny thing is, I downloaded the new version from that second link to Microsoft Download Center, and ran the file - but it didn't actually install anything. No files are changed. What am I doing wrong here?
" }-

Did you make sure that all instances of MRU-Blaster were gone from memory?

Could you try rebooting (making sure auto-start shotcuts to MRU-Blaster are disabled), install the new run-time, and then rebooting again? (It definitely should be installing the updated files...)

(Just to verify, the installer should ask you "Do you want to install the Visual Basic SP5 run-time", then when you click on Yes, you should see a brief screen as it copies files (and yet another screen in the upper left hand corner of your monitor, on Windows ME, as it installs them).

Regards,

-Javacool

[Tuulilapsi]

Well, unless MRU-Blaster masked itself as STMGR.exe, yup, I'm sure it was all killed. ;)

As for auto-start shortcuts, I never allowed those to be created, and I did verify none were created. I downloaded the thing again, just to make sure it wasn't corrupted. Rebooted, installed, rebooted. Files still not changed the least bit. Strange.

And yes, it does ask me if I want to install Visual Basic 6.0 run-time files, and I see it doing something which looks like copying - only that it isn't, since nothing is copied or overwritten or even created. But that install screen I'm never seeing. *shrugs*

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tuulilapsi link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27635 date=1034792759]
Well, unless MRU-Blaster masked itself as STMGR.exe, yup, I'm sure it was all killed. ;)

As for auto-start shortcuts, I never allowed those to be created, and I did verify none were created. I downloaded the thing again, just to make sure it wasn't corrupted. Rebooted, installed, rebooted. Files still not changed the least bit. Strange.

And yes, it does ask me if I want to install Visual Basic 6.0 run-time files, and I see it doing something which looks like copying - only that it isn't, since nothing is copied or overwritten or even created. But that install screen I'm never seeing. *shrugs*
" }-

Would you mind e-mailing me at javacoolsoftware@hotmail.com ? I have another potential solution for your issue (I'd have to send you a new version of the MRU-Blaster exe to try.)

Regards,

-Javacool

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: javacool link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27636 date=1034792964]

Would you mind e-mailing me at javacoolsoftware@hotmail.com ? I have another potential solution for your issue (I'd have to send you a new version of the MRU-Blaster exe to try.)

Regards,

-Javacool
" }-

The e-mail is on its way. :)

Regards,

-Javacool

[Tuulilapsi]

Cheers, Javacool, I got the email and the files. :)


The MSVBVM60.dll I had was indeed older than the one in your email, so I replaced the old one.

The mrublasternew.exe was *exactly* the same size as the original mrublaster.exe, though. And replacing the old executable with the new one didn't fix the problem. I still get the same error. ???

I went through the log of the VB6.0 run-time installation, and noticed it does extract the contents into TEMP, but never goes any further. I don't get it.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tuulilapsi link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27644 date=1034795367]
Cheers, Javacool, I got the email and the files. :)


The MSVBVM60.dll I had was indeed older than the one in your email, so I replaced the old one.

The mrublasternew.exe was *exactly* the same size as the original mrublaster.exe, though. And replacing the old executable with the new one didn't fix the problem. I still get the same error. ???

I went through the log of the VB6.0 run-time installation, and noticed it does extract the contents into TEMP, but never goes any further. I don't get it.
" }-

The file size isn't exactly the same - but there isn't a very large difference in size (the difference is measured in bytes).

You might try rebooting, and then doing the following (note: reports of success with the following has come from two individuals, but I cannot guarantee it will work for you - it shouldn't, however, cause any issue - I just tested it on a Windows ME machine although I cannot duplicate the error you are having).

Start>Run> sysedit

In the "config.sys" file, remove the line beginning with "STACKS="

File>Save (in sysedit)

However, before doing the above, you may want to search your system and replace any older versions of the files the VB SP5 installation extracted to the temp file that are in system folders with those newer files it extracted (and see if that works).

Hope this helps. :)

Regards,

-Javacool

[Tuulilapsi]

-{ Quote: " quoting: javacool link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27645 date=1034796358]

However, before doing the above, you may want to search your system and replace any older versions of the files the VB SP5 installation extracted to the temp file that are in system folders with those newer files it extracted (and see if that works).
" }-


LOL, it appears the installer has cleverly deleted the files from TEMP. I can't get the files out of that accursed installer. And I can't find them as a zip archive from MS Download Center, either. Well, darn.

Any ideas?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tuulilapsi link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27646 date=1034796956]
-{ Quote: " quoting: javacool link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#27645 date=1034796358]

However, before doing the above, you may want to search your system and replace any older versions of the files the VB SP5 installation extracted to the temp file that are in system folders with those newer files it extracted (and see if that works).
" }-


LOL, it appears the installer has cleverly deleted the files from TEMP. I can't get the files out of that accursed installer. And I can't find them as a zip archive from MS Download Center, either. Well, darn.

Any ideas?
" }-

I can send you a zip with them.

Look for it in your inbox in, oh, 1 minute. :)

Also attached is yet another new mru-blaster exe - if replacing any old vb dlls with the new ones does not work, would you mind trying this one?

Regards,

-Javacool

[Tuulilapsi]

Got them, and replied already. :)


(Also, Win ME doesn't have Sysedit, which means I'll have to use Notepad. Go MS, go!) ;D

[Paul Wilders]

New update availabe:

www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html)

regards.

paul

[Joep]

Hi,
Awesome program folks! 8) Fast it is! :o

Quote from the Author's opening post of this forum : 8OCT02
-{ Quote: " By looking at these MRU lists, someone could determine what files you opened/saved/looked at, what their file names were, and much more! (And, in many cases, the lists are displayed in drop-down menus automatically.) " }-

Is he referring to someone locally, sitting down at the PC or can these MRU lists be accessed/exported across a network/interanet/ internet?

Thanks

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Joep link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=75#28606 date=1035474987]
Hi,
Awesome program folks! 8) Fast it is! :o

Quote from the Author's opening post of this forum : 8OCT02
-{ Quote: " By looking at these MRU lists, someone could determine what files you opened/saved/looked at, what their file names were, and much more! (And, in many cases, the lists are displayed in drop-down menus automatically.) " }-

Is he referring to someone locally, sitting down at the PC or can these MRU lists be accessed/exported across a network/interanet/ internet?

Thanks
" }-

Most of the MRU lists are located in the registry. Thus, not only is it very easy for someone at a computer to view them (assuming registry access restrictions are not in place) but various programs like trojans horses have abilities such as exporting registry keys, etc.

Regards,

-Javacool

[Ghost]

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4052;start=15

Did the tracking stuff for K/KL/DK ever get added?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Ghost link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=90#29007 date=1035649077]
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4052;start=15

Did the tracking stuff for K/KL/DK ever get added?
" }-

The Search MRU for those programs has been added, yes, and is in the 10-21-02 database update. However, depending on your settings, it may or may not exist on your system (it also depends on your version of those programs).

Regards,

-Javacool

[javacool]

Database updated (10/26/2002). :)

Regards,

-Javacool

[urzio]

Hi,

have tried out MRUblaster today for the first time and i'm very pleased with it.It's a keep it to me.Thank You JavaCool.
Just an idea,it would be very nice to have an extra feature or maybe another tool (RegKeyBlaster?)
for let's say more advanced users, with the possibility
to select any RegKey in order to delate it automatically.
I'm looking for a long time for such a tool.Updates wouldn't be ne necesary in connection with new applications.It would be an allrounder.
(please excuse my bad english)

Best regards
urzio

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: urzio link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=90#29481 date=1035892854]
Hi,

have tried out MRUblaster today for the first time and i'm very pleased with it.It's a keep it to me.Thank You JavaCool.
Just an idea,it would be very nice to have an extra feature or maybe another tool (RegKeyBlaster?)
for let's say more advanced users, with the possibility
to select any RegKey in order to delate it automatically.
I'm looking for a long time for such a tool.Updates wouldn't be ne necesary in connection with new applications.It would be an allrounder.
(please excuse my bad english)

Best regards
urzio
" }-

That is a very interesting idea - I will look into it. :)

Regards,

-Javacool

[the Tester]

Hey Javacool.Another excellent Blaster!I didn't think I needed it.I run a really good cleaner program regularly.I like the Blaster programs that I use,so I thought I'd try it.You said in an earlier post that it would find things.You are right!It found 140 items that I promptly cleaned. :o Thanks for MRU Blaster.It's an innovative addition to your Blaster line of programs.

[javacool]

Database updated (11/17/02).

Regards,

-Javacool

[Paul Wilders]

Database updated 12/07/2002

regards.

paul

[Richard G.A. Nitsch]

After installing the MRU blaster I found major problems.
The folders would change from original settings and the History would clear ourall the information. had to remove MRU blaster. Too bad >:(

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Richard G.A. Nitsch link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=90#34854 date=1039298251]
After installing the MRU blaster I found major problems.
The folders would change from original settings and the History would clear ourall the information. had to remove MRU blaster. Too bad >:(
" }-

I'm assuming you have Windows 95, 98, or ME.

To prevent MRU-Blaster for clearing window placements and folder settings, uncheck the "Stream MRU" option in the Settings screen - it will no longer scan or clean the Stream MRUs (which can contain this data).

As for your History clearing out - that was not caused by MRU-Blaster, but unchecking the item above should alleviate all of your problems. :)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[Richard]

Just like to know why MRU Blaster resets Folders from individual formatted to default windows settings. I have been told that this depends on setup. Why would you need to tell MRU to ignore screen display settings?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Richard link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=90#35182 date=1039489694]
Just like to know why MRU Blaster resets Folders from individual formatted to default windows settings. I have been told that this depends on setup. Why would you need to tell MRU to ignore screen display settings?

" }-

The same area that can store window placement settings can also store data on what programs and/or files you have recently accessed/saved/opened/etc.

Best regards,

-Javacool

[Pretender]

Quote from javacool post:

MRU-Blaster has been updated.

Latest database : 12/20/02 - approx. 12,401 MRU items in detection database

Various compatibility issues with certain system configurations were also fixed. (Namely, the problem mentioned above should now be gone.)

Download it from here:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/mrublaster.html

Best regards,

-Javacool

[javacool]

Latest database update: 1/9/03 and v1.5 of MRU-Blaster

NEW MRU-Blaster integrated plug-ins provide support for additional on-disk cleaning tasks! Included are:

-CookieBlaster (clean cookies except those you add to an exclude list)

-IE Temporary Internet Files Cleaner

With even more in development! All plug-ins provide secure file deletion, and both of the above plug-ins also clean the associated index.dat files that are locked during normal Windows usage (with secure file wiping). Enhance the protection of your privacy! (Of course, plug-in usage is completely optional and they are disable by default - minimal configuration is needed.)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[Marianna]

Javacool,

THANKS :D

Great additions ! Love them ;)

[Privacy]

Hi javacool, another great Blaster program! I have one question/request, would it be possible for the index.dat deletion tool to be seperate to the TIF cleaner? I understand there are many people who use both, so even an option to use one or the other would be great, as I would rather clean the index.dat file, and leave TIF intact.

I usually run SpyBot once or twice a day and lately it's only been finding MRUs, this application is going to save me alot of time! Thanks! :D

[imadreamer2]

After installing the updated mru blaster, i clicked on the pluggins. set the cookies to ignore, checked the bloxes that said run cookie and temp int when mru blaster is run. Did the scan clicked to clean, and after clean the ietemp block came on the screen and just sat there for fifteen minutes or so. I finally ctl, alt, del it and pulled up the windows explorer. Neither cookies nor temp files are gone. It aut detects windows/temp internet files and won't let me set it to add the /content.ie5. I tried clicking the 2x scan for temp ie and not clicking it. Both ways it didn't clear anything. So what else didn't I do?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: imadreamer2 link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=105#40983 date=1042222785]
After installing the updated mru blaster, i clicked on the pluggins. set the cookies to ignore, checked the bloxes that said run cookie and temp int when mru blaster is run. Did the scan clicked to clean, and after clean the ietemp block came on the screen and just sat there for fifteen minutes or so. I finally ctl, alt, del it and pulled up the windows explorer. Neither cookies nor temp files are gone. It aut detects windows/temp internet files and won't let me set it to add the /content.ie5. I tried clicking the 2x scan for temp ie and not clicking it. Both ways it didn't clear anything. So what else didn't I do?
" }-

It displays the general path to the Temporary Internet Files - on cleaning, it enumerates the Content.IE5 and underlying folders automatically (this all should happen in the background).

If you have a large number of folders and files in your Temporary Internet Files, it might be best to use the Internet Tools "clean temporary internet files" option, and then schedule MRU-Blaster to scan at time intervals (that way it cleans much smaller amounts). If you have over 1 GB of Temporary Internet Files currently, this method is recommended (unless you just want to wait a little while), although it still shouldn't hang for that long...

If you have thousands and thousands of cookies on your ignore list, that may actually be your problem - try disabling the CookieBlaster feature if the suggestions above do not work.

Out of curiousity, what version of Windows do you have?

TIA.

-Javacool

P.S. I should note that if you browse in Windows Explorer to your Temporary Internet Files folder (general, not the Content.IE5 hidden folder) you will still see many items in it after an MRU-Blaster cleaning. After a reboot, the index.dat file will be cleared (which can contain these links) and those items should disappear. Also, depending on your version of Windows and version of IE, you may see your cookies in your Temporary Internet Files folder - this is just a strange quirk of Windows: they aren't actually stored anywhere in or under Temporary Internet Files, but it displays them and links to them as if they are.

[Privacy]

Just a quick question, javacool, how would one update MRU-Blaster whenever there are any updates? I don't see a "Search for Updates" button, like SpywareBlaster has, anywhere in the program. ???

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Privacy link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=105#41064 date=1042246407]
Just a quick question, javacool, how would one update MRU-Blaster whenever there are any updates? I don't see a "Search for Updates" button, like SpywareBlaster has, anywhere in the program. ???
" }-

Currently, you have to download the latest installer package from the MRU-Blaster webpage. However, you can install it directly over your old version and it will update the files. :)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[imadreamer2]

I am running win98 first edition with all patches and updates expect maybe a couple that don't fit my system, at any rate I have all ms says I need except of course ie6, which i did try but ended up having to reformat and reinstall cause this system is too old for ie6. I am running IE 5.50.4807.2300 with sp2, q321232, q313829, q323759, q328380, q328970, q324929,

I only had a few maybe 15 files in temp inter folder, and only 8 or 10 cookies. At the time I had the 4 marked for ignore and there were maybe 8 or 10 cookes showing. My index.dat never really gets bigger than 32kb and i don't remember what i did to keep the setting there. After a deltree in dos it does go down to 16kb and i know that is start size.

I clean temp internet files daily using internet sweeper and yes sometimes using internet tools and sometimes deltree in dos but had Internet Sweeper turned it off to see how the new features in mru blaster worked. Course spybot s & d gets a lot of mru's, but mru gets the ones it misses.

Maybe i overkill, cause I run spybot and mru daily as well as internet sweeper actually deletes the temp internet files when i close browser. Yep I even use the spyware blaster.

[DVM100]

New:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\PublishingWizard\AddNetPlace\LocationMRU

May Already be in database but not clearning subkeys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs

Is work still continuing on MRU Blaster?

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: DVM100 link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=105#msg72705 date=1057862166]
New:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\PublishingWizard\AddNetPlace\LocationMRU

May Already be in database but not clearning subkeys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs

Is work still continuing on MRU Blaster?
" }-

Yes, work is still continuing on MRU-Blaster (including further database updates and new program versions).

Thanks for reporting those MRUs! :)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[DVM100]

Good to hear. :)

Will clearing of IE history be added as an option in the next release?

Some more MRUs:

Subkeys not cleared -

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32\OpenSaveMRU

Standard Keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Dependency Walker\Recent File List

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage Explorer\Recent Page List

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage Explorer\Recent Web List

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\ReplaceMRU

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Ftp\Accounts

(Holds past details of FTP logins. Good optional item to clear?)

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: DVM100 link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=105#msg72920 date=1057949360]
Good to hear. :)

Will clearing of IE history be added as an option in the next release?" }-

In the next version release, yes (hopefully).

-{ Quote: "Some more MRUs:

Subkeys not cleared -

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32\OpenSaveMRU

Standard Keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Dependency Walker\Recent File List

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage Explorer\Recent Page List

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage Explorer\Recent Web List

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\ReplaceMRU

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Ftp\Accounts

(Holds past details of FTP logins. Good optional item to clear?)

" }-

Would you be able to export the registry keys under "Standard Keys" above (including all values) and send them to press@wilderssecurity.net ? I'll be able to add them more quickly to MRU-Blaster if you can do so. :)

(For example, it would be useful to know what type of items are under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage Explorer\Recent Page List .... i.e. "Page1", "Page2", etc.?)

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,

-Javacool

[DVM100]

Sure thing, ill do it tomorrow (Sunday)

[mguhin]

??? I think I have a need opposite to most expressed here. Is there a way to adjust settings on MRU-B so I can preserve my IE history? I never realized how much I used it until it wasn't there any more. Otherwise I think MRU-B and SpywareGuard are great products, and I am very pleased to have them. Thank you in advance.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: " quoting: mguhin link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=105#msg75538 date=1059082931]
??? I think I have a need opposite to most expressed here. Is there a way to adjust settings on MRU-B so I can preserve my IE history? I never realized how much I used it until it wasn't there any more. Otherwise I think MRU-B and SpywareGuard are great products, and I am very pleased to have them. Thank you in advance.

" }-

MRU-Blaster doesn't clean the Internet Explorer History. Perhaps you are referring to the Internet Explorer Typed URLs? If so, just uncheck that box in the Settings area. (If not, please let me know. :))

Best regards,

-Javacool

[squalene]

Is there a way to completely update the system.dat and user.dat (or equivalent in NT/2K/XP).Many of the older, but uninstalled, program entries still exist in this two system-protected files.

K U D O S! for writing two fabulous programs MRU- and ID-blaster

[SuperP]

MRU Blaster looks very interesting to me. If it is anywhere near as good as its stablemates (S-B and S-G) that I have installed and working well, it would be a must for all who find MRU lists threatening. I asked my trusted advisor about it, telling him I was about to install MRU Blaster, and he said this:

'If we were significant companies the MRU could be used to readily list and/or find files that were recently opened and used and therefore expose current work.

In the private environment - who cares? So what if a spyware passes this on? On a permanent basis this is a privacy problem - temporarily again who cares ? I would be more interested if they tracked my times on computer, surfing habits, passwords, credit card info, services that are signed up, or files are flagged continuously.'

This comes across as too negative to me. I'm sure there are features of MRU-B that neither of us know about. There are probably arguments that would blow his comments apart. But I value this person's advice, so I would love to hear from those who know. If S-B and S-G are working, what are the reasons a private user would need MRU-B? Perplexed... :-\ ???

[beetlejuice]

With the pervasiveness of spyware, and trojan horses, and the damage they can do, why would anyone in either the public or private sector intentionally want to leave something on his PC that would make it easier to track him? I'm sure if the Government made it manditory to have tracking devices implanted under everyones skin, not too many people would go for that. And if it did happen, I'm sure you would want to do everything possible to remove it.

[SuperP]

-{ Quote: " quoting: beetlejuice link=board=33;threadid=4082;start=120#msg94701 date=1066571868]
With the pervasiveness of spyware, and trojan horses, and the damage they can do, why would anyone in either the public or private sector intentionally want to leave something on his PC that would make it easier to track him? I'm sure if the Government made it manditory to have tracking devices implanted under everyones skin, not too many people would go for that. And if it did happen, I'm sure you would want to do everything possible to remove it.
" }-

Thank you beetlejuice. I do not disagree with the thrust of your message. However, I would still like to hear a reply to my last question which I will rephrase: What defensive functions does MRU Blaster actually perform if Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard are working effectively?

[chris18]

Re:MRU Blaster released
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2002, 01:57:39 PM »

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Just come across this thread having recently installed MRU Blaster and still trying to work out how to set it up properly.

Like Pieter I'd like to keep the dynamic list that's created in Start menu (I think this is what he is referring to) as I find this useful but at the moment this is empty.

I've looked at your suggestion but can't find an entry for "Windows Explorer - Run Dialog MRU".

Can you help please?

Thanks


PS Another great piece of software, I'm already running SpywareBlaster & SpywareGuard.

[toprail]

Wondering why the IE wiping does not delete the names of files, but rather its contents are wiped? Yes, the file size is set to zero, but file names are left unwiped? Is this a bug in the program?

Yes, I also want to know like previous author how to reset the system.dat and user.dat or euqivalent in NT/2K/XP. Many a times the system.dat and user.dat still maintains the last good condition registry (before startup).

Thanks for excellent work.

[Ninth]

The IE plugin doesn't clean/purge the Temporary Internet files though it shows activity - hard disk noise for disk read/write >:(
After the so called "secure deletion" - the files are still there and I have to clean them
with Spybot /the simple file delete in Explorer _is fake_ the deleted files disapear but remain hidden - here is where comes in Spybot/

Any comments?

Sincerely

N.

PS Please note that I've verified the directory the plugin claims to clean
Another thing - Initially the prog. reduced index.dat to 16Kb now it keeps it on 32Kb so I doubt this feature is working properly

[javacool]

That's a very strange problem, Ninth.

Would you mind checking what the "Detected Path" says on the IE Temporary Internet Files Cleaner setup page and posting it there? Is it the correct path to your Temporary Internet Files, or is it the general Temporary Internet Files folder?

Could you also please post more information about your computer - your version of Windows, etc. Thanks!

Best regards,

-Javacool

[Ninth]

MRU-blaster/ IE plugin path: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files

After executing the prog. it deleted the files in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files \ContentIE5 (don't know why IE5 since IE6 SP1 installed and present - Re: Help/About internet explorer) and left a index.dat of 768 Kb in this directory, also cleaned the 4 sub-folders.
The files in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files remained

I ran Spybot - it cleaned the files in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files

Now I'll restart the PC to see what happens with the index.dat file since MRU-blaster is set to run at system startup:
HK_LM:RunOnce MRUBlaster***C:\MRU-Blaster\indexcleaner.exe -CC

The file size was reduced to 32Kb

If that's how MRU-blaster is supposed to work than everything is Okey ?


Here naturaly arise 2 Q.

1) As mentioned in my 1st posting: Initially the prog reuced index.dat to 16Kb, now it resizes it to 32Kb ?!?

2) If no prog. is installed the system reduces the dat.file to 64Kb (from previous observations) What actualy happens here is not clear for me,
- could u please explain what purpose index.dat serves and why it should be cleaned at sys. startup (e.g. is data from it saved in another file on the PC, sent out, or just refreshed...)

Thanks,

Ninth

PS The OS is W2K

[Assiste.com]

Hi Ninth

Default minimum sizes are :
Cookies index.dat - 16 KB
History index.dat - 16 KB
Temporary Internet Files (Cache) index.dat - 32 KB

Anti-Index.dat (a French page)
http://assiste.free.fr/p/internet_contre_mesures/anti_index-dat.php

[bern]

i installed and ran mru for the fist time and found 585 items . i use adware and spybot before i ran mru .

[greenze]

great ;D

[Stuart B]

When will there be a new update for MRU Blaster?

[Assiste.com]

Hi
-{ Quote: " When will there be a new update for MRU Blaster?" }-
For the binary ?
When there will be a new technology for storing MRUs in the system.

For the database ?
When there will be new MRUs identified in old programs or when there will be new programs on the market. Last update is 17 days ago. Too long for you ? ;D

[oonocando]

I installed the MRU Blaster on my computer and it has performed as promised.I am the administrator of my computer with three other user accounts. Do i need to download the MRU Blaster onto each user account to be able to set up the MRU Blaster Schedular to load at startup on the three user accounts.
I have two other programes fromjavacoolsoftware on my computer and i couldnt be happier. So any thoughts about how i can get optimal performance fromthe MRU Blaster would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

[boyd]

MRU Blaster has absolutely no effect on MRUs created by my image viewer, JPEGGER. IMO this is the FIRST place the program should go to obliterate MRUs.

An image viewer itself, it would be nice, should have this feature.

[AJohn]

Nice app :D
Also nice that its freeware :D

[Uffbros]

Why 7 months since last release??????

[holly777]

Time for an update I think!

[Bubba]

Guest Jastizary,

I have split your post off into it's own thread. Please follow the below link for further assistance.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=317137

[megaman]

hey guys this is a great program cept for one problem, when i download it, it does no have an icon its just a blank white box, is this just my pc or does the program not have an icon. It works when i open it, but does not have an icon it would be great if i got a repsonse for this thanks

[Bubba]

-{ Quote: "it does no have an icon its just a blank white box, is this just my pc or does the program not have an icon." }-It utilizes a Microsoft icon located inside the shell32.dll file....and should look like the below icon ?

[The Shadow]

Trying this again, after having done so, years ago.

It has improved, although it still misses a few files, such as VOB/IFO/MP4,
which shows that it can use an update to allow custom file extension
inclusions, along with a custom file deletion selection plugin, perhaps.

Sadly, as far as I can tell, the project appears to be somewhat moribund.

I guess nobody needs very much security, anymore. ;-)

[Bubba]

@ MandyR

I have split your post off into a thread of it's own for better assistance.

This thread---> Where are items found stored ? (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=127327)

[mlurp]

I have been using it daily for years. I would think it would need an update. But hey it's free and gets a lot of the MRU files. Daily anywhere from 30 to 115. I use it first then Window Washer and twice a week Dust Buster XP.

Then the Ad-Aware Plus and either A-Square Free or SUPER Anti Spyware.
And runnin gin th eback ground Spyware Blaster paid for auto updates and Spyware Guard. That is a daily process. Then weekly Defrag. and XP error checker. Plus I use the paid AVG Internet Suite for antivirus/firewall. Hope I got it covered. lol

[mlurp]

Question, I just got Vista Home and am not sure if MRU Blaster is going to work on Vista. Anyone please give me more info, thanks...

I D/L it but will wait for for info B-4 installing it.

[javacool]

-{ Quote: "Question, I just got Vista Home and am not sure if MRU Blaster is going to work on Vista. Anyone please give me more info, thanks...

I D/L it but will wait for for info B-4 installing it." }-

Hi,

The current version of MRU-Blaster should work on Vista, but you may need to run it with admin privileges. Instructions follow:

1.) If you are running on an Administrator account in Vista, you can just right-click on the MRU-Blaster icon and select "Run as Administrator". This will clean your user-specific entries and the system-wide entries.

2.) If you are running on a "Standard" account in Vista, just double-click on the MRU-Blaster icon. This should be able to clear your user-specific entries, but will not be able to properly clear the system-wide entries (since the account lacks admin privileges). You will need to run MRU-Blaster elevated from an administrator account to clear the system-wide MRUs.

Also, the extra tools/plug-ins (IE Temporary Internet Files and Cookie cleaners) are not built for the changes in Vista, and so should be left disabled (the default).

Best regards,

-Javacool

[mlurp]

Thanks for the info.. have a good one.

[murray654]

Thanks, I needed a tool like this.