Product Release History

04/21/2022

10.0.1246

• Service release
• Introduced the Guided Paths search feature on the Help & Registration screen. Guided Paths help you find solutions to thousands of common tech issues!

02/14/2022

10.0.1244

• Service release
• Upgraded application network security with special provisions for older OSes
• Fixed an Edge cookie detection issue

01/10/2022

10.0.1242

• Service release
• Made significant optimizations to post-install actions that will reduce the risk of poor system performance
• Fixed a Chrome cookie detection issue
• Enhanced the functionality used to display creatives within the Free Edition
• Updated legal copyright information

08/19/2021

10.0.1238

• Service release
• Revised previous release's Tech Edition fix, preventing a confusing dialog from popping up in the Free and Pro X Editions

08/17/2021

10.0.1236

• Service release
• Addressed an issue impacting Tech Edition startup
• Revised interal logic to assist in future support of legacy OSes

06/28/2021

10.0.1232

• Service release
• Fixed a problem where the scanner is unable to delete certain detected files due to filename irregularities
• Minor tweak to the search URL used for lookup of detected or System Investigator items

06/14/2021

10.0.1230

• Service release
• Fixed an issue preventing the AI-powered scanning engine from detecting malware under certain folders
• Fixed a long-standing cookie detection and removal bug

06/01/2021

10.0.1228

• Service release
• Fixed an issue preventing the AI-powered scanning engine from running properly on certain systems
• Fixed a serious bug impacting the malware research process

05/25/2021

10.0.1226

• Service release
• Maintenance update to AI-powered scanning engine

04/29/2021

10.0.1224

• Service release
• Fixed Microsoft Edge cookie detection issue

04/14/2021

10.0.1222

• Service release
• Updated legal copyright information

03/09/2021

10.0.1220

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/10/2020

10.0.1216

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

10/20/2020

10.0.1214

• Service release
• Major upgrade to the Professional X Edition definition update system. Benefits include enhanced update speed and stability.
• Misc. bug fixes

08/27/2020

10.0.1208

• Service release
• Minor cosmetic enhancements to support Professional X Edition
• Various bug fixes

08/04/2020

10.0.1206

• All NEW Professional X Edition!
• AI Powered Detection Engine - Dramatically improved malware protection fueled by 4th generation machine learning AI, with 1 billion+ threats blocked to date! (Pro X-only feature)
• Lightweight, Fast Scanning - With real-time threat blocking and scheduled fast-scanning, Pro X works in parallel with other malware or anti-virus protection products. (Pro X-only features)
• Bug Fixes - Numerous under-the-hood changes to improve product stability and reliability.
• Learn more about Professional X Edition here.

03/16/2020

8.0.1052

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

02/06/2020

8.0.1050

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/16/2019

8.0.1048

• Service release
• Minor bug fixes

10/23/2019

8.0.1046

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

09/24/2019

8.0.1044

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

08/19/2019

8.0.1042

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

06/25/2019

8.0.1040

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

04/09/2019

8.0.1038

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

04/03/2019

8.0.1034

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

03/18/2019

8.0.1032

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

02/11/2019

8.0.1030

• Service release
• Fixed some longstanding typos in the UI
• Minor bug fixes

01/29/2019

8.0.1028

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

12/17/2018

8.0.1026

• Added check box to Startup Item Added toaster to allow a user to disable the notification
• Fixed a possible bug that may affect the spoofed file detection when using direct disk scanning
• Misc. minor bug fixes

11/06/2018

8.0.1024

• All NEW Version 8.0!
• Updated Look & Feel - Updated visuals and design that creates a cohesive experience with the updated website.
• Alerts When Programs are Added to Start Up - Notifies users when new programs have been added to Windows startup locations or load points.
• Scan For Hijacked Shortcuts - Warns users of a hijacked browser shortcut from the desktop.
• Repair Tools - Enables users to restore PC system and configuration settings that have been damaged from malware.
• Do Not Disturb PC Mode - Allows users to turn off SAS notifications when playing a game or watching a movie.

09/11/2018

6.0.1264

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

08/14/2018

6.0.1262

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes
• Improvements to in-product performance and quality assurance telemetry

06/26/2018

6.0.1260

• Service release
• Fixed long-standing issue that could affect Tech Edition under certain circumstances
• Changes to facilitate SUPERAntiSpyware partner builds
• Minor bug fixes

03/22/2018

6.0.1258

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes
• Under-the-hood changes to support future feature enhancements

01/12/2018

6.0.1254

• Fixed cookie detection issue affecting Internet Explorer

01/08/2018

6.0.1252

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

10/17/2017

6.0.1250

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

08/22/2017

6.0.1248

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

06/12/2017

6.0.1244

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

05/31/2017

6.0.1242

• Service release
• Update corporate HQ address on the Help screen
• Misc. bug fixes

04/04/2017

6.0.1240

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

02/07/2017

6.0.1236

• Add the option to allow an exception for SUPERAntiSpyware in the Windows Firewall (Help screen)
• Consolidate the troubleshooting options into one Safe Mode Scan checkbox (Help screen)
• Streamline registration code entry (Help screen)
• Workaround for an issue where SUPERAntiSpyware will not start if the user elects to run as Administrator under the Compatability tab
• Refinements to cookie scanning and detection logic
• Numerous small cosmetic fixes including updated copyright dates and a link to our Facebook page
• Misc. bug fixes

01/06/2017

6.0.1232

• Workaround for .LNK file hang issue introduced by the latest version of Bitdefender in conjunction with Windows updates
• Misc. bug fixes

12/06/2016

6.0.1230

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

10/18/2016

6.0.1228

• Fix for Edge browser cookie detection on Windows 10 Anniversary
• Various other bug fixes

08/30/2016

6.0.1224

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

07/19/2016

6.0.1222

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

05/31/2016

6.0.1220

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes

04/20/2016

6.0.1218

• Service release
• Various bug fixes

02/29/2016

6.0.1216

• Improvements to internal application logging for enhanced customer support
• Changes to facilitate SUPERAntiSpyware partner builds
• Misc. bug fixes

01/21/2016

6.0.1212

• Service release
• Misc. bug fixes