Thanks to Anonymous: 55049 we learned that version 1.0 of the SpyBot program has been released. SpyBot, like Ad-Aware, is a program that prevents and cures spyware programs. The list of spy-ware programs discovered by this program is here to find. Below is a list of changes since the last version:
New features in version 1.0: (all changes since 0.95 public version)
Most buttons replaced with Office 2k style toolbars
Office/Outlook style toolbar for easier navigation
Secure (File) Shredder (in Tools section)
Settings combined in one big configuration tree
Improved bot info section
Basic skin options
New help files
Update supports proxy and displays progress
Search presets in system internals fix dialog
Bug fixes:
Improved handling of cookies and temporary internet files
More protection against error messages
Error messages now display in results list to be included in bug report
RAS file problems fixed (RASAPI.DLL or similar not found)
Problem with Ahead Nero usage tracks fixed
Bug report settings loaded on program start
Windowstate (for example Maximized) will be saved and restored correctly now
Unavailable categories are now disabled during scan
Already downloaded updates can’t be selected again
Fixed problems with selection/deselection context menu items
If update fails, an error will be displayed now
Opera cache directory detection improved
Fixed integrated full update (program will be restarted after update)
Fixed EAccessViolation bug at program end
(These are only the most important features and bug fixes. More can be found in the support forum)
Version number |
1.0 |
Operating systems |
Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
Website |
SpyBot |
Download |
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