Ad-Aware Free Antivirus 12.2.889.11556

* Added: Ad-Watch Connect is now enabled.
* Added: Ad-watch registry got new settings.
* Added: Changed base directory for the update client to use the same folder as AAW.
* Bugfix: Several bugs in Ad-Watch Registry to increase stability and functionality.
* Bugfix: Bug that caused errors with the verification of the definition file was removed.
* Bugfix: Bug with Registry Executable scan was removed.
* Added: Custom scan settings are redesigned to better reflect the user's scan options.
* Added: A scan timer on the scanning screen, that allows the user to see how long the scan has been running.
* Added: The user can now select language (although no translations are available as of yet).
* Bugfix: Bug that affected the addition of infections to the Quarantine and Ignore List.
* Bugfix: Bug that hogged CPU power during cleaning of infections was removed.
* Bugfix: Various minor bug fixes affecting the settings.
* Bugfix: Removed memory leaks in GUI and Service.

* Added: Client for updating aaw 2007 software components.
* Added: Animated icon and possibility to cancel the scheduled scans.
* Added: TAI levels in Ad-Watch Processes.
* Added: Boot cleaner component for removal of resident threats at computer start-up.
* Added: Archive scanning fully implemented.
* Bugfix: Cookie scan in Ad-Aware that resulted in service crash.
* Bugfix: Removed an error in the scheduled definition file update that made the service crash.
* Bugfix: Cookie scanner in Ad-Watch.
* Bugfix: Process scanner in Ad-Watch.
* Bugfix: Detect, remove, quarantine and restore a bad URL in Internet Explorer and opera Default Search page.
* Bugfix: Detect, remove, quarantine and restore a bad URL in Internet Explorer and opera Start Page.
* Bugfix: Detect, remove, quarantine and restore a bad URL in Internet Explorer and Opera favorites.
* Bugfix: Quarantine on a bad URL as link on the desktop.
* Bugfix: Detect, remove and quarantine a bad URL in FireFox Start Page # Bugfix: Quarantine and replace registry data
* Bugfix: Restore a registry value and data from quarantine.
* Bugfix: Conditional registry scan.
* Bugfix: Restore folders for from quarantine containing files that have been quarantined.
* Added: Default skin changed to Icy Blue.
* Added: Replaced all infection list view controls with new list tree views; faster and more effective.
* Added: Setting "Let windows remove files at startup" under Clean tab.
* Added: Current path and object shows while scanning.
* Bugfix: Removed memory leak in quarantine tab(this fix may remove the TForm Access Violation error that some beta testers reported).
* Bugfix: Removed bug in Select Scan type page, where the buttons sometimes disappeared or did not fully display.
* Bugfix: Restructured behind the scenes to gain more speed and efficiency.
* Bugfix: There were slight GUI difference between using or not using WinXP Styles in previous betas. Now it will look the same with or without WinXP styles. This does not affect Win2000 OS.
* Bugfix: Fixed window resize issues.

* TrackSweep now cleans browser tabs in Opera, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
* Registry scanning tweaked and more accurate in detecting infections.
* Basic detection and cleaning of static MRU (Most Recently Used) objects introduced.
* Archive scanning of compressed files added.
* Improved file signature detection of replicated and morphed malware.
* Core engine no longer detects and reports the same infection multiple times.
* Bug that forced GUI to shut down when malware injected itself fixed.
* Redesigned Ad-Watch GUI features a new layout and better functionality.
* Central event log created in Ad-Watch that is categorized by type, date and time.
* The list GUI component has been switched to a third-party component that is much more efficient than the previous beta (Ad-Watch).
* Custom graphical classes optimized and code rewritten to create a quicker GUI (Ad-Watch and Ad-Aware).
* 'Close' button now minimizes to tray instead of shutting down completely in the previous version (Ad-Watch).
* Random issue with the 'About' form fixed. Now possible to close by clicking anywhere on the page or hitting Esc.
* Ability to quarantine tracking cookies removed (due to the fact that cookies may reinstall if certain pages are revisited). Now users can either add them to the ignore list or remove them completely.
* Ad-Aware's GUI has an updated tab style and new graphics.

* Home page is restored after scan detects IE browser hijack.
* Hijack attempts are now detected, quarantined, restored and cleaned after scan detects FF browser hijack.
* Quarantine and restoration for folders is fixed and working.
* The Infection List memory leaked is sealed.
* News and new version communications now fed at time of web update.
* Fixed bug that caused Hosts File Editor to crash when deleting entries.
* 'Save' action when deleting entry in Hosts File Editor fixed.
* Bugs fixed for Ad-Watch notification windows.
* Fixed bug results in quick exit AAW 2007 in Vista.
* Fixed bug that caused error message "List index out of bounds(0)" to appear at AAW2007 exit.
* OLE/System error that appeared at startup now removed.
* "AAWPro" in Windows task bar renamed to "Ad-Aware 2007 beta".
* The scheduler (Schedule tab) now shows correct scheduled task.
* Notification window now only displays if settings fail to save (web update settings).
* Push-through news appears on web update page after performing update.
* AAW 2007 now supports Vista Aero Glass effect.

* Messages and a tray icon for scheduled scans and updates have been added.
* A bug in register scan that reported the wrong count of scanned items has been fixed.
* Ad-Watch no longer uses 100 percent CPU.
* A fix has been made to the Hosts File Editor so a dialog box will notify users of accepted or unaccepted entries when importing to the existing Hosts file.
* Database now displays the date of the last incremental update as the database date (core engine).
* Tweaked callback for preparing file hash scan.
* A template bug used for standard windows directories (%temp%, %appdir% etc) is fixed (core engine).
* The service now registers its own failure actions, instead of relying on sc.exe during the installation process which does not work on Win2k.
* Now able to stop process during "preparing GUID scan."
* Now able to stop process during "preparing File hash scan."
* Removed the call to sc.exe during installation in response to installation problems concerning Win2K.
* A bug that caused the GUI to crash if the display is set to a higher DPI rate than 96 has been fixed. Users with displays set above this rate will now be able to run the GUI, but fonts will not be displayed correctly.
* The main system for handling graphics has been rewritten, increasing the GUI's speed.
* The GUI's tab component has been rewritten.
* A bug has been fixed in Ad-Watch so that a notification message will appear if users attempt to run Ad-Watch when the application is already running.
* System restore point option has been removed for Windows 2000 operating systems, due to the technology not being supported by Microsoft.
* Lost connection to service when Windows hibernates is fixed.
* Ad-Aware 2007 "lost connection" dialog message is fixed and only launches with lost connection to the service.
* Removed memory leak after closing Ad-Aware.
* The "Windows Start-up Scan" setting can now be implemented from the Settings menu.
* Screensavers cannot be activated during scanning (Smart, Full and Custom Scans) in order to prevent a "Lost connection" error to the Ad-Aware service.
* Improvements to GUI speed on select tabs.
* "Scanner is busy" error message removed when "Start-Up Scan" mode is set to Smart or Full Scan in the Settings menu.
* Multiple minor corrections made in response to forum submissions.

- Trial period extended

* Fully redesigned engine - provides optimal productivity with fast scans and top resource efficiency
* Advanced Code Sequence Identity technology - results in better detection of deeply imbedded and emerging malware
* Enhanced Detection Database - protects Ad-Aware 2007 users from more malware, with incremental and automatic updates resulting in fast download times
* New graphical user interface (GUI) - easy to navigate for beginners while maintaining advanced options for experienced users and businesses
* Automatic scans and Web Updates - the all-new scheduler allows you to set a personalized schedule for automatic scans and definition file updates
* Ad-Watch TrackSweep - this new feature erases tracks left while surfing the Internet on IE, Firefox and Opera, in one easy click of a button
* Ad-Watch Connect - provides users with advanced protection as an additional shield against hijackers and identify theft
* Hosts File Editor - allows users to add, delete or make changes to the Hosts File to create Web navigational shortcuts and block specific sites
* Multiple Browser Support - Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera
* System Restore Point - provides a system restore point, particularly valuable for computer users who may have deleted a file in error during cleanup of their system