Software Update: AdwCleaner 7.0.0.0

ToolsLib, nowadays part of Malwarebytes, released version 7.0 of AdwCleaner. This program aims to remove malware, such as toolbars added to web browsers and so-called hijackers, which modify the homepage and search engine, among other things. Support is available for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. After the scan has been performed, you can decide for yourself what needs to be removed. In version 7.0 the program has been completely rewritten and it has, among other things, a new appearance, an internal updater, the scanner is slightly faster and suspicious files can be submitted for analysis. The complete changelog looks like this:

New:

• New graphical interface (responsive and easier to use)
• New database format, with concept of family
• Additional actions per family
• Most of JRT technology now included
• New database management system
• Use of a CDN to provide database downloads
• No longer dependant on 3rd parties dll
• In-App Updater
• “Submit samples” menu entry

Updated:

• Database 2017-07-17.1
• Updated Generic detections
• All cleaning modules are more powerful against various system and permissions issues
• Remediation for browsers faster and no longer corrupt preferences.
• Scan faster by 15 to 25%