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RogueKiller

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  • Latest Version

    RogueKiller 15.15.3.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Adlice Software / External Link

  • Filename

    setup.exe

RogueKiller is an anti-malware software that helps users to detect and remove various types of malware such as viruses, rootkits, spyware, adware, and other malicious software. It is designed to work on Windows operating systems and can be downloaded for free from the official website.



The software's real-time scanning engine is highly performant and transparent, removing malware without affecting computer performance or battery life.

It also protects against ransomware by preventing data leaks and turning folders into armored safes. Additionally, the software restricts access to the clipboard to protect sensitive data such as passwords, credit card numbers, and cryptocurrency wallets.

Here’s a little summary of what Rogue Killer is able to do:
  • Kill malicious processes
  • Stop malicious services
  • Unload malicious DLLs from processes
  • Find/Kill malicious hidden processes
  • Find and remove malicious autostart entries, including: Registry keys (RUN/RUNONCE, …), Tasks Scheduler (1.0/2.0), and Startup folders
  • Find and remove registry hijacks, including: Shell / Load entries, Extension association hijacks, and DLL hijacks
  • Read / Fix DNS Hijacks (DNS Fix button)
  • Read / Fix Proxy Hijacks (Proxy Fix button)
  • Read / Fix Hosts Hijacks (Hosts Fix button)
  • Restore shortcuts/files hidden by rogues of type “Fake HDD“
  • Read / Fix malicious Master Boot Record (MBR), even hidden behind the rootkit
  • List / Fix SSDT – Shadow SSDT – IRP Hooks (Even with inline hooks)
  • Find and restore system files patched/faked by a rootkit
Features

Malware detection and removal
The software can detect and remove various types of malware such as viruses, rootkits, spyware, adware, and other malicious software.

Advanced scan
The software offers an advanced scan mode that can scan for deeply embedded malware and other hidden threats.

Customizable scan
Users can customize the scan by selecting specific areas of the system to scan or by excluding certain files or folders.

Process killer
RogueKiller offers a process killer feature that allows users to terminate any suspicious or malicious processes running on their system.

Hosts file editor
Users can edit their hosts file to prevent access to malicious websites.

Automatic updates
The software is updated regularly to ensure it can detect and remove the latest threats.

User-friendly interface
The software has a simple and user-friendly interface that makes it easy to use.

How to Use
  • Download and install the software from the official website or FileHorse.
  • Launch the software and click on the "Scan" button to initiate a scan of your system.
  • The software will scan your system for malware and display the results.
  • If any malware is detected, click on the "Remove" button to remove it from your system.
  • Alternatively, you can use the process killer feature to terminate any suspicious or malicious processes running on your system.
  • You can customize the scan by selecting specific areas of the system to scan or by excluding certain files or folders.
FAQ

Is RogueKiller safe to use?
Yes, the program is safe to use. It is designed to detect and remove malware from your system without causing any harm to your data or system files.

Is RogueKiller free to use?
It can be downloaded and used for free. However, there is also a premium version that offers additional features and support.

Can RogueKiller remove all types of malware?
The app is capable of detecting and removing various types of malware such as viruses, rootkits, spyware, adware, and other malicious software. However, it may not be able to remove all types of malware.

Can RogueKiller run alongside other antivirus software?
Yes, it can run alongside other antivirus software. However, it is recommended to disable other antivirus software during the scan to avoid conflicts.

How often should I run RogueKiller?
It is recommended to run the app periodically to ensure that your system is free from malware. The frequency of scans depends on your usage pattern and the level of risk you are exposed to.

Alternatives

Some of the popular alternatives include:

Malwarebytes - A popular anti-malware software that offers real-time protection and malware removal features.

HitmanPro - A cloud-based anti-malware software that can detect and remove various types of malware.

Zemana AntiMalware - A lightweight anti-malware software that offers real-time protection and malware removal features.

SUPERAntiSpyware - An anti-malware software that offers real-time protection and malware removal features.

Pricing

It can be downloaded and used for FREE. Scan & Remove Malware, AntiRootkit, Personal Use Only, and Forum support for FREE.

However, there is also a premium version available that offers additional features such as real-time protection, malware protection or ransomware protection, automatic updates, and priority support.

Premium Plan - $15/year
  • Scan & Remove Malware
  • AntiRootkit
  • Malware Protection
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Clipboard Protection
  • Enterprise Use Allowed
  • Email support
Technician Plan - $35/year
  • All Premium Features
  • Portable Config & License
  • Unlimited machines
  • Scriptable software
  • Email support
For individuals, the "Premium" license is recommended for home use, while companies can choose from special plans also under the "Premium" license. IT departments or computer repair shops can benefit from the "Technician" license, which allows them to remove threats and disinfect customer machines without limitations.

System Requirements

The software is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11. The minimum system requirements for RogueKiller are:
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • 100 MB of free disk space
  • Intel Pentium 4 processor or higher
PROS
  • Detects and removes various types of malware
  • Offers advanced and customizable scans
  • User-friendly interface
  • Automatic updates
  • Free to use
  • Process killer feature
CONS
  • Limited customer support for the free version
  • Some features are only available in the premium version
Conclusion

Overall, RogueKiller is a useful anti-malware software that can detect and remove various types of malware or anti-rootkit from your system. The software offers advanced and customizable scans, a user-friendly interface, and a process killer feature. While the free version of the software is limited in terms of customer support and features, the premium version offers additional features such as real-time protection and priority support. The FileHorse review team highly recommends this outstanding anti-malware app.

Note: Limited functionality in the unregistered version.

Also Available: Download RogueKiller Portable

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What's new in this version:

RogueKiller 15.15.3.0
- Updated to core 6.18.3
- URLEncode search paramters
- UTF8 encoding for Curl parameters
- UCheck: Internal Name support
- Multiple scheduled scans implementation
- Scan cloud config for malpe
- Scanners cloud config implementation
- Mutiple threat names implementation
- Added ability to have multiple scheduled scans


RogueKiller 15.15.2.0
- Updated to core 6.18.1
- fix for UCheck exclusions
- fixed un-needed remove at reboot of drivers
- fixed potential app lock during crash dump upload


RogueKiller 15.15.1.0
- Fixed potential crash in account page


RogueKiller 15.15.0.0
- Removed unneeded ACL reset
- Replaced folder ACL reset by "Add World ACE"
- Added IsInstalled verification in core
- Now using current directory's subdir for non-installed core instances
- Modular core, preparing for core optimizations
- Added UCheck bitness detection algorithm
- Added UCheck existence verification
- Removed potential crashing logs
- Added AsyncWorker for smoother UI experience
- Theme fixes
- Report UI refactoring
- Minor fixes
- Disabled shell replacement in installer ("Black screen" issue on update)
- Now opening UCheck instead of website if installed
- Consolidated Tech portable available features
- Added "fully portable" feature, if not installed will work from a current dir's subdir


RogueKiller 15.14.0.0
Updated to core 6.17.2:
- Themes colors changes
- Registration page performance fixes
- Error management in UCheck APIs
- UI lib update
- Fixed issue with json decoding from array
- Better progress count
- Fix for cloud config (proxy not applied)
- Fixed potential crash in filesystem scanner
- Fixed possible hang in scan worker
- Minor fixes

- Contrast improvements
- Theme changed refreshes
- Minor color fixes
- Fonts improvements
- Now saving window geometry and restoring it at launch
- Added translator name display
- Added theme name (translation)
- Minor UI/UX changes


RogueKiller 15.13.1.0
- Updated to core 6.15.1
- Rkfl 0.10.6 (fixed potential handle leak)
- Better RTP logging
- Minor fixes
- Fixed possible crash on initialization


RogueKiller 15.13.0.0
- Updated to core 6.14.0
- Fixed notification not opening links
- Truesight 3.4, fixed vulnerabilities
- Truesight 3.4, fixed possible handle leak
- Now avoiding killing protected processes
- Minor Fixes
- Fixed minor UI issues


RogueKiller 15.12.2.0
- Updated to core 6.13.3
- Fixed possible crashes on logging
- Fixed potential crash on exiting core with a scan running
- Fix for explorer path parser
- Minor Fixes
- Fixed issue where signatures were not loading using import button


RogueKiller 15.12.1.0
- Updated to core 6.12.2
- Fixed performance issue in UCheck engine
- Fixes for UCheck portable detection
- Updater 4.1.1, fixed some download links for portable versions
- Truesight 3.3 (fixed security issue)
- Rkflt 0.10.5 (fixed security issue / fixed potential crash)
- Doclock added new services to allow list
- Minor Fixes
- Minor fix for settings revert to default


RogueKiller 15.12.0.0
- Updated to core 6.12.0
- First launch UI config
- Fixed shell extension removal during uninstall
- Fixed backup config removal during uninstall
- Cloud config
- Cloud scanning no increment on rescan
- Minor Fixes
- Added Welcome page
- Now showing UI on first launch
- Removed thanks page opening
- Minor changes for marketing page


RogueKiller 15.11.0.0
- Updated to core 6.11.0
- Fixed possible crash when opening EULA
- Deployed cloud config
- Added cloud config for MalPE
- Fixed potential crashes in DirectoryCounter
- Fixed issue where files removed at reboot were not triggering user notice
- Added SearchScope (Bing) search rules
- Fixed issue where ACLs protected registry keys could not be read/deleted
- Fixed minor issues for URL scanning
- Fixed issue were Cloud mitigated detections were not showing in Diag
- Minor Fixes


RogueKiller 15.10.0.0
- Updated to core 6.10.0
- Ability to login to shop account to retrieve license keys
- Registration page re-designed
- NTFS module
- FileScanner fast enumeration during scan
- Now showing progress during filesystem scanning
- Minor Fixes


RogueKiller 15.9.0.0
- Now uploading unknown files using dedicated cloud API
- Fixed an issue where directores with specific ACLs were not removed
- Minor Fixes
- Fixed an issue where exiting after a certain scenario would lead to error message in a loop


RogueKiller 15.8.2.0
- Updated to core 6.7.2
- Fixed an issue where volatile licenses were eating activations
- Fixed encoding issue in installer translations
- Fixed file types filtering in archives scanning
- Minor Fixes


RogueKiller 15.8.1.0
Updated to core 6.7.1:
- Added client tagging on signatures check/update
- Added scheduled scan type in config  
- Update checks task only executing on Premium
- RTP task not exeutes every 60 mns (prior, 15mns)
- RTP task disabled when RTP not enabled
- Minor Fixes

- Moved scheduled scans to its own settings tab
- Added ability to choose between Standard/Quick type for scheduled scan


RogueKiller 15.8.0.0
Updated to core 6.7.0:
- Updated libraries (libyara)
- Updater translations
- Fixed issues on Windows XP
- Fixed an issue where Powershell was slow to open with Clipboard protection
- Fixed issue in exclusions where sometimes wrong target was set
- Fixed minor issue in Cloud scanner
- Minor fixes

- Removed wizard button
- Now outdated notice has an hyperlink


RogueKiller 15.7.0.0
Updated to core 6.6.0:
- Fixed multiple issues with cloud scanning
- Minor Fixes


RogueKiller 15.6.5.0
Updated to core 6.5.8:
- Fixed an issue with Curl network check
- Minor Fixes


RogueKiller 15.6.4.0
- Updated to core 6.5.7
- Fixed an issue where link open may fail under LocalSystem account
- Fix for obtaining default browser path
- Fix for Pipe exit
- Abortable scan report
- Moved some links opening to more secured method
- Minor Fixes
- Moved some links opening to more secured method
- Dynamic translations


RogueKiller 15.6.3.0
Updated to core 6.5.5:
- Fixed download issue in UCheck module
- Minor fixes
- Translations update


RogueKiller 15.6.2.0
Updated to core 6.5.4:
- Moved URL protocol to installer
- Rkflt version 0.10.4
- Fixed possible BSOD at driver Load
- Fixed possible altitude collision on Windows 11
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 15.6.1.0
Updated to core 6.5.1:
- NEW! Protocol URLs: Ability to register license from an URL
- Fixed issue where scanning whitelisted folders' content was not honored in custom scan
- DLP no longer in BETA

- Translations updated
- Fixed an issue where scan was not stopped on session log out, leading to a crash


RogueKiller 15.6.0.0
Updated to core 6.5.0:
- New! Process injection (rkmon32 & rkmon64) [BETA]
- New! Clipboard protection module [BETA]
- Fixed an issue where RTP cleanup routine was not executed
- Fixed an issue where RTP signatures were not updated automatically
- Fixed an issue where RTP cache was not limited in Size
- Optimization for RTP cache on process termination


RogueKiller 15.5.3.0
- Updated to core 6.4.3
- Fixed a critical issue in signatures engine (some signatures were not working)


RogueKiller 15.5.2.0
Updated to core 6.4.2:
- Truesight 3.1 (Win10+)
- Fixed memory leaks
- Fixed missing allocations tagging
- Added -excluded-paths CLI switch
- Removed Wizard (better UX)
- Fixed a bug where update could launch during a scan
- Fixed missing label in Web addons exclusions
- Added refresh button on Account tab


RogueKiller 15.5.1.0
- Updated to core 6.4.1
- Fixed Rkflt version 0.10.3 for 32 bits


RogueKiller 15.5.0.0
Updated to core 6.4.0:
- Rkflt version 0.10.3 (Win10+)
- Fixed memory leaks
- Fixed missing allocations tagging
- Windows 11 official support  
- Logs reduction
- Minor fixes

Added translations:
- Japanese
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- Brazilian
- Polish
- Italian
- Arabic
- Japanese


RogueKiller 15.4.0.0
Updated to core 6.3.3:
- Fixed potential memory leak in zip module
- Fixed issue in cloudscanner where empty batches were sent for analysis
- MalPE mitigation: Unknown cloud files are no longer considered malicious
- Added background scanner configs
- Command scanner is now able to retrieve current process directory and use it for path resolution

- Added setting to revert full scan performance (on demand + scheduled)
- New dashboard page


RogueKiller 15.3.0.0
- Updated to core 6.3.2
- Added first cloudscan config
- Fixed an issue where detection was added even with a cloudscan invalidation
- Fixed an issue where Windows backup history svchost was detected as DLP
- Curl timeout increase
- Redesigned all command line arguments
- Minor fixes
- Redesigned UIs to better resize
- Background scan enabled by default


RogueKiller 15.2.0.0
Updated to core 6.3.0:
- Cloudscanner (new module, BETA)
- New detection design (Pipeline, BETA)
- Minor fixes

- New scan progress design
- New marketing page design
- New settings page design
- New history page design


RogueKiller 15.1.5.0
Updated to core 6.1.8:
- Fixed potential crash
- Fixed infinite reload loop in scheduler causing UI to hang / having performance issue
- Fixed possible crashes (log formatting)
- Fixed possible crash (CLSID scanner)
- My Account UI redesign
- Registration UI redesign

- Fixed potential crash on exiting for update
- Settings redesign


RogueKiller 15.1.4.0
- Updated to core 6.1.7
- Opened Exclusions to free version
- Better wording in settings descriptions
- Added UCheck link in miniscan banner
- Removed setup registration (now all inside the software)

Fixed:
- missiing translation on signatures download link
- refresh issue where driver was showing unloaded after registration
- refresh issue where secured storage was showing unavailable after registration
- issue in scheduler where monthly scan was not working
- numerous UI / UX issues across the app
- an issue where switches where slow to update


RogueKiller 15.1.3.0
- Updated to core 6.1.6
- Fixed potential crash
- Fixed infinite reload loop in scheduler causing UI to hang / having performance issue


RogueKiller 15.1.2.0
- Updated to core 6.1.5
- Setup: Always force desktop icon
- UI lib update (button padding issue)

Fixed:
- for scheduler (fixed time not starting after sleep)
- an issue in common report view
- an issue in path parser (task scheduler)
- an issue in DLP where prefetch service was blocked
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 15.1.1.0
- Updated to core 6.1.4
- Fixed an issue with scheduled scans not starting
- Added ability to cancel scan during archive scanning
- New scheduler
- Added EDGE scanner
- Minor fixes
- Added Next Scan date on dashboard
- Removed scan notifications if UI is shown


RogueKiller 15.1.0.0
- New reporting
- Added ability to cancel scan during archive scanning

Fixed:
- an issue when adding exclusions
- a false detection on explorer / DocLock
- an issue with scheduled scans not starting


RogueKiller 15.0.9.0
Updated to core 6.0.11:
- Fixed self folder scanning issue
- Asynchronous logging
- Fixed possible deadlock
- Fixed possible infinite loop in config migration
- certificate update

- Fixed possible issue with information update at startup
- Re-enabled thanks page opening
- Deactivated Cloud Upload windows (later integrated into own worker)
- Added Proxy authentication settings


RogueKiller 15.0.8.0
- Disabled temporarily "thanks page" opening (will be reworked later)
- Updated to core 6.0.10
- Fixed possible crashes when stopping


RogueKiller 15.0.7.0
- Updated to core 6.0.9
- Quarantine delete all
- Minor fixes
- Fixed issue where UI was showing inconsistent state during long initialization
- Added locks during engine initialization
- Added banner when there's too many quarantine items to display (> 1000)


RogueKiller 15.0.6.0
- Updated to core 6.0.8
- Fixed possible crash in pipe communication
- Fixed issue when checking for updates (signatures state not refreshed)
- translations update


RogueKiller 15.0.5.0
Updated to core 6.0.7:
- Fixed possible deadlock (SecuredIPC) between scheduler / signatures_changed callback


RogueKiller 15.0.4.0
Updated to core 6.0.6:
- Fixed another issue where dates are not saved properly in config file
- Fixed service scan request (scheduler)
- Fixed service signatures status update


RogueKiller 15.0.3.0
- Updated to core 6.0.5
- Fixed potential crash getting username from session ID
- Updater 4.0.1
- Fixed crash on certain cases (double download worker thread)
- Fixed crash issue when old config is present (Config migration)
- Fixed an issue where dates are not saved properly in config file
- Fixed potential crash on Initialization


RogueKiller 15.0.2.0
- Fixed potential crash on exporting portable config


RogueKiller 15.0.1.0
- Fixed potential crash on startup


RogueKiller 15.0.0.0
Fixed:
- an issue where context menu scan was not working when UI is started by the service
- potential crash in getting computer name
- issue with Windows Updates status
- issue with ucheck progress counters
- an issue where some settings in combobox where changing on page scroll (lang, theme)

- Refactored using safer memory management (smart pointers)
- Refactored with asynchronous initialization (faster to start)
- Updater 4.0
- RK DLL 4.0
- Minor fixes
- Minor UI fixes
- Updated to core 6.0.4


RogueKiller 14.8.6.0
Updated to core 5.3.5:
- Fixed potential stack overflows
- Reducing Cloud.Generic FPs by ignoring some 3rd parties
- Translations update
- Minor fixes

- Augmenting contrast on detections results page


RogueKiller 14.8.5.0
- Updated to core 5.3.4  
- Fixed possible hang on Zip
- Fixed bad licensing error message in some cases
- Now opens Update form if clicked on "new version" notification
- Now all notifications honor the "no notification" user setting


RogueKiller 14.8.4.0
- Fixed wrong rkflt version (0.10.0 => 0.10.1) for x64


RogueKiller 14.8.3.0
- Updated to core 5.3.3
- Fix for XP compat (CancelSynchronousIo)
- Fix for disk enumeration hang
- Fix for network file resolution hang
- rkflt 0.10.1 (fixed a potential crash on USB device plug


RogueKiller 14.8.2.0
- Updated to core 5.3.2
- Fixed a possible crash in scan worker


RogueKiller 14.8.1.0
Fixed:
- Fixed licensing issue with XP
- Fixed issue in VTScanner on exit (submit on exit)
- Fixed possible memory leak in scan items
- Fixed possible memory leak in zlib module
- Fixed possible memory leak in zip module
- Fixed possible memory leak in COM module
- Fixed possible memory leak in Event module
- Fixed possible memory leak in SigCheck module
- Fixed possible stack overflox in Time module
- Fixed possible hang in Drives enumeration (async file opening)
- Added hash in event history
- Fixed an issue where filemon event took time resolving process path and could hang on certain programs (WoT block)
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.8.0.0
- Updated to core 5.3
- Fixed possible issue (small buffer) in filter com
- Fixed VTScanner cache, not working in some conditions
- Fixed FileMemoryScanner, archive not scanning in some conditions
- Fixed DigisigScanner, suspicious CAs
- Fixed multiple crashes in PE module
- Fixed possible crashes (SO) in registry, path modules
- Fixed possible crashes (except) in string, buffer, curl modules
- Minor fixes
- Added Chinese translation


RogueKiller 14.7.4.0
- Updated to core 5.1.4
- Fixed potential issue with broken Shell extension (explorer context menu)
- Fixes for DocLock DLP FP mitigation
- Minor fixes
- Added Archives scan configuration


RogueKiller 14.7.3.0
- Updated to core 5.1.3
- Fixed several memory leaks
- Leverage AME cache for DocLock classification
- Disabled RTP for portable config
- Minor fixes
- Fixed refresh issue on dashboard


RogueKiller 14.7.2.0
- Updated to core 5.1.2
- Fixed potential crash in digisig module for x86


RogueKiller 14.7.1.0
- Updated to core 5.1.1
- Fixes for Data Leak Prevention (BETA)
- Fix for digisig module (check file from cert store)
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.7.0.0
- Updated to core 5.1.0
- RKFlt 0.10
- RogueKillerSVC 1.5
- Added Data Leak Prevention (BETA)
- Deferred Kill to post-processing
- Fixes for MalPE pre-filtering
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.6.3.0
- Updated to core 5.0.4
- Fixed crash in PE parser
- Fixed crash in config Migration
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.6.2.0
- Updated to core 5.0.1
- DocLock: Mixed protection (FP mitigation)
- DocLock: Now preventing to add system folders
- Fix for Bad.Extension on files disguised as PE
- Fixed scheduled updates / button updates


RogueKiller 14.6.1.0
- Fixed Truesight digital signature


RogueKiller 14.6.0.0
Updated to core 5.0.0:
- Added more logs for Curl
- Proxy validation
- Trusight 3.0 (refactored with HLK validation)
- Antirootkit module re-integrated (silent mode as a 1st step)
- RogueKillerSVC: 1.4
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.5.0.0
Updated to core 4.3.4
- MalPE AI 0.6
- DocLock: Blocking suspicious NETSH
- DocLock: Blocking suspicious WMIC
- Added default printer location
- Added ability to scan files with context menu
- Added ability to scan network paths with context menu
- Added Browser extension type for exclusions
- Minor fixes

- Added white-circled icon
- Updater 3.4.1
- Fixed a possible crash at exit


RogueKiller 14.4.2.0
Updated to core 4.3.3:
- Fix for crash upload (limitation by dump is present)
- RKSvc 1.3.1


RogueKiller 14.4.1.0
Updated to core 4.3.2:
- Fixed pipe disconnect (retry logic)
- Fixed pipe security
- Fixed IPC cache
- Added config auto-backup/restore
- Fixed self-update task
- Fixed crash reports upload


RogueKiller 14.4.0.0
Updated to core 4.3.0:
- Fix for XP (libzip, openssl rebuilt)
- Added scan warnings
- Added filescanner warning on abnormally long folder scan
- Added scan warnings JSON reporting
- Size optimizations
- Removed warnings
- New advert payload
- Added some logging
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.3.0.0
Updated to core 4.2.0:
- Libraries update (libzip / sqlite)
- New version manager (network failure proof)
- Flush DNS cache on network domain resolve error
- Fix for XP (libcurl rebuilt)
- Fixed a possible crash in PE parser (VersionInfo)
- [DocLock] Added suspicious digisig filtering => Mitigation against signed Ransomware
- [DocLock] Allowing more explorer processes
- Fixed an issue where process termination was not properly detected
- Update to rkflt 0.9.4
- Update to rksvc 1.3.0
- Update to roguekillerdll 3.2.0
- Update to roguekillerupdater 3.4.0
- Fixes for early logging
- Minor fixes

- My Account links


RogueKiller 14.2.1.0
Updated to core 4.1.3:
- Fixed url for signatures download


RogueKiller 14.2.0.0
Updated to core 4.1.2:
- Updated libraries (openssl / libssh2 / libcurl /libyara)
- Fixed an issue in Path parser
- Update to rkflt 0.9.3
- Update to rksvc 1.2.0
- Fixed an issue where certain command lines could hang until timeout in rkflt
- Improved performances for scanning filesystem network resources
- Fixed scheduled version check
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 14.1.1.0
- Updated to core 4.1.1
- Service: Defer crash upload in a worker thread
- Fixed potential issue with hanging processes (including web browsers)
- Fixed EULA showing in installed mode


RogueKiller 14.1.0.0
- Updated to core 4.1.0
- Fixed a possible crash in Buffer module (implicitcasts)
- Fixed an issue where threat name wasn't properly parsed
- Reduced API calls frequency
- Update to rkflt 0.9.2
- Update to rksvc 1.1.0
- Fixed possible crash at exit
- DockLock: Prevent RW from rebooting
- DockLock: Prevent RW from using shadow copy removal
- DockLock: Fixed an issue where renaming whas not fully detected
- DockLock: Added RIPlace detection and blocking
- Updates libraries (jansson / cryptopp)
- Driver loading sanity check
- Added gamer mode (no notifications during full screen)


RogueKiller 14.0.4.0
- Fix for getting username from SYSTEM account
- Fixes for scheduler engine
- Fixed FP remediation for Proc.Svchost detections
- Fixed exclusions when path have spaces
- Minor fixes
- Added "refresh" button for custom scan paths directories tree (to use on external drives (un)plugged)
- Fixed laggy UI at startup


RogueKiller 14.0.3.0
- Added button to export RTP history
- Added button to export service log
- Added button to clear RTP cache
- Fixed warning about modules disabled when explicitely turned off by config
- Fixed an issue with exit warning not showing
- Updated German translation
- Updated Turkish translation

Updated to core 4.0.4:
- Fixed Bad.Extension on Zero-filled
- Fixed heuristics in command-line scanner
- Fix for telemetry
- Fixed bad reference decrement in Yara scanner
- Fixed initialization order in worker threads
- Fixed ACLs removal in Debug module
- Fixed potential crash in Exclusions and History Events modules
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 14.0.2.0
- Fixed possible crashes in logging
- Fixed an issue with processes CLI exposing pipe names (some VPN softs)
- Fixed an issue where DocLock reset was not removing old entries
- Now displaying full command line instead of process path in history/events
- Cloud upload (async) when needed
- New telemetry data
- Minor fixes
- Updated German translation


RogueKiller 14.0.1.0
-  Added ability to reset doclock folders to default
-  Improved doclock remove all folders call
-  Fixed possible crashes
-  minor fixes

- Fixed an issue where self-exit displayed a warning
- Added ability to reset doclock folders to default


RogueKiller 14.0.0.16
- Updated to core 4.0.0
- Real Time Protection
- Malware Protection module
- Documents Protection module
- Real Time Protection settings and UI changes
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 13.5.7.0
- Updated to core 3.2.17
- Added Background scan
- Fixed possible crash at scanner destroy
- Minor fixes
- Added background scan (low CPU usage) setting for scheduled scans
- Icons refactoring


RogueKiller 13.5.6.0
- Updated to core 3.2.16
- Fixed possible crash when exiting during a scan
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 13.5.5.0
- Updated to core 3.2.15
- Fixed common folders/files ACLs
- RogueKillerDLL 2.4
- Using Restart Manager whenever possible
- Added registry setting to force debug logging
- Fixed an issue where folders were not properly quarantined and removed
- Added Critical flag manipulation before processes termination
- Fixed an issue where exclusions were not working with shortcuts
- Minor fixes
- Fixed an issue with licensing button notifications


RogueKiller 13.5.4.0
- Updated to core 3.2.13
- Fixed a possible deadlock and crash in scheduler/advert


RogueKiller 13.5.3.0
- Fixed an issue where Marketing request wasn't properly processed (notifications loop)
- UCheck engine duplicates handle
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 13.5.2.0
- Updated to core 3.2.10
- Fixed an issue where advert tasks were re-added (and cleared) on network issues


RogueKiller 13.5.0.0
- Updated to core 3.2.8
- MalPE model 0.4
- Minor fixes
- Improved binaries replacement in installer


RogueKiller 13.4.4.0
- Updated to core 3.2.6
- Minor fixes
- Fix for notifications (bug: under taskbar)
- Fixed possible crash at startup


RogueKiller 13.4.3.0
- Fixed an issue in WinTrust (part 2)
- Fixed possible deadlock while enumerating processes
- Fixed SearchStrings method
- Signatures 20190819_114745
- Added new Scan locations
- Fixed an issue with ACLs where config files may not be properly saved
- Fixed portable_license CLI parameter
- Fixed low privilege Shell extension registration


RogueKiller 13.4.2.0
- Updated to core 3.2.1
- Fixed a possible deadlock in scheduler


RogueKiller 13.4.1.0
- Fixed an issue with Shell extension on x64


RogueKiller 13.4.0.0
- Fixed MalPE threshhold
- Fixed Wintrust scan (slow)
- Added signatures package integrity check
- Fixed MalPE detection name (negatives values sometimes)
- Fixed issue with Bad.Extension detection
- Added Shell extension (Explorer context menu entry)
- Added Shell extension setting


RogueKiller 13.3.2.0
- Updated to core 3.2.0
- Signed files are whitelisted by default
- Fixed an issue in scheduler
- MalPE V2


RogueKiller 13.3.1.0
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 13.2.2.0
- Updated to core 3.0.11
- Fixed startup registration issue when laptop on battery
- Fixed warning message at startup when floppy drive exists
- Fixed file not closing after zip operations
- Added automatic updates setting
- New Automatic update system (silent with notifications and scheduler)
- Fixed last scan date (taken from config and not history)


RogueKiller 13.2.1.0
- Updated to core 3.0.10
- Fixes for scheduler (grace period)
- Added button to cleanup crash information
- New registration form
- New account form
- Fixed issue with dashboard not reflecting scan status


RogueKiller 13.2.0.0

- Updated to core 3.0.9

Bug fixes:
- Updated signatures
- UCheck engine update
- Fix for hidden.proc
- Free users can now download signatures package automatically


RogueKiller 13.1.10.0
- Added notifications setting
- Updated to core 3.0.8


RogueKiller 13.1.9.0
- Fixed marketing notification, now won't show at startup after first time
- Updated to core 3.0.7
- Fixed crash in notifications engine
- Fixed COM initialization in real time services
- Fixed Scanner queue initialization
- MSHTA and WScript detections
- Minor Bug fixes


RogueKiller 13.1.8.0
- Bug fixes


RogueKiller 13.1.7.0
- Updated to core 3.0.5
- Fixed WebScanner mitigation
- Disabled PUM.StartMenu for RogueKiller
- Fixed Appdata scan duplicate
- Fixed LocalAppdata scan duplicate
- Fixed an issue with renewal links


RogueKiller 13.1.6.0
- Updated to core 3.0.4
- Added Firefox registry addons search
- Fixed registry items duplicates on scan
- Fixed translations
- Removed tray icon in portable version
- Fixed freeze on custom scan selection
- Fixed autostart minimize on Free version
- Fixed autostart initial state
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 13.1.5.0
- Updated to core 3.0.3
- Added ability to read encrypted signatures packages (AV detection mitigation)


RogueKiller 13.1.4.0
- Updated to core 3.0.2
- Fixed a crash in ZIP module
- Fixed an issue in Folder creation (preventing creating working directory when executing from non system drive)
- Now VT.Unknown is not treated as a threat anymore
- Now updater runs installer with /silent
- Updated shop links to use download API
- Updated marketing notification from every 1 hour to every 3 hours


RogueKiller 13.1.3.0
- Improvment: Installer now kills existing processes before replacing the files
- Fixed: Support form not sending proper Program name
- Updated: Signatures, package 20190121
- Improvment: Pricing table is clearer
- Improvment: Exit button icon
- Fixed: Renewal link for FR


RogueKiller 13.1.2.0
- Fixed: Translations (French, Spanish, German)
- Fixed: notifications showing under taskbar in certain conditions
- Refactored notifications (removed useless ones)
- Added marketing table (easier to understand Premium features and differences with Free version)
- Hiding filters in report view (useless for RogueKiller)


RogueKiller 13.1.1.0
- Updated to core 3.0.1
- Fixed: a crash in PE parser when file is driver protected
- Fixed: renewal link for Technician
- New: Added better notifications
- Fixed: Translations (French, Spanish, German)
- Fixed: Custom filesytem locations selection
- Fixed: Notifications on multiple monitors


RogueKiller 13.1.0.0
- Updated to core 3.0.0
- Ability to download signatures from YED server
- Now using Scheduled task to run as admin at startup
- Now ignoring excluded items from scanner
- New: Added Scheduled scans (Premium)
- New: Added Automatic signatures updates from adlice.com YED server (Premium)
- New: Added Manual signatures packages loading
- New: Added setting to run at startup
- New: Added exclusions settings and option


RogueKiller 13.0.22.0
- Added service detection by name
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.21.0
- Improved support for high DPI screens (V2)
- Added signature
- Added support for .lic file (registration)


RogueKiller 13.0.20.0
- Updated to core 2.2.2
- Fixed an issue with installer and updater/DLL - Part 2
- Fixed possible crash on File IO operations


RogueKiller 13.0.19.0
- Updated to core 2.2.1: Fixed an issue with installer and updater/DLL


RogueKiller 13.0.18.0
- Added signatures
- Updated to core 2.2.0
- Added link to threat page on Quarantine items
- Added buttons to quarantine / report page
- Fixed multiple dates
- Added dashboard shortcuts
- Minor themes fixes
- Improved support for high DPI screens (V2)


RogueKiller 13.0.17.0
- Added signatures
- Updated to core 2.1.0


RogueKiller 13.0.16.0
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.15.0
- Updated to core 2.0.25
- Fixed a issue in Filescanner where LNK arguments were not expanded for variable environment
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.14.0
- Updated to core 2.0.24
- Fixed a crash in scanner engine when scanning a file locked by driver


RogueKiller 13.0.13.0
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.12.0
- Updated to core 2.0.23
- Fixed an issue in Curl, leading to download aborts on file sharing issue
- Improved Curl file download, now retaining file handle on write (Windows Defender slow download fix)
- Added UCheck mini-scan setting (Premium)
- Improved support for high DPI screens


RogueKiller 13.0.11.0
- Updated to core 2.0.22
- Added UCheck mini-scan
- Added Registry heuristic scanner
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.10.0
- Updated to core 2.0.21
- Fixed an issue in the path parser
- Minor fixes and enhancements
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.9.0
- Updated to core 2.0.20
- Added German translation
- Minor fixes and enhancements


RogueKiller 13.0.8.0
- Updated engine to Yara 3.8.1
- Updated to core 2.0.18
- Added Spanish translation
- Minor fixes and enhancements


RogueKiller 13.0.7.0
- Fixed a potential crash in yara engine
- Updated to core 2.0.17
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.6.0
- Fixed a potential crash in VirusTotal engine
- Updated to core 2.0.16


RogueKiller 13.0.5.0
- Minor fixes
- Updated to core 2.0.15


RogueKiller 13.0.4.0
- Fixed a crash in Unzip engine
- Fixed a crash that occured at startup with Agent enabled
- Fixed installer UUID (reverted to RK12 UUID)
- Fixed telemetry setting
- Fixed premium settings
- Updated to core 2.0.14
- Added: Activations manager screen (List/Remove)


RogueKiller 13.0.3.0
- First official release
- Added signatures


RogueKiller 13.0.2.0
- Added Comments and Forum Url fields for CloudRemoval
- Updated scan rules
- Updated CloudRemoval payload
- Updated to core 2.0.13
- Updater 3.1 (fixes an issue in Config file readonly)
- RKDLL 2.2 (fixes an issue in Config file readonly)
- Added detections


RogueKiller 13.0.1.0
- Update to core 2.0.12
- Fixed minor bugs


RogueKiller 13.0.0.0
- Update to core 2.0.11
- Fixed minor bugs


RogueKiller 12.13.6.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.13.5.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.13.4.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.13.3.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.13.2.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.13.1.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.13.0.0
- Fixed a critical memory leak in core (buffer)
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.34.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.33.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.32.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.31.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.30.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.29.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.28.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.27.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.26.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.25.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.24.0
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.12.23.0
- Fixed a crash in Curl module
- Fixed Win32 API usage that broke XP compatibility


RogueKiller 12.12.22.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.21.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.20.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.19.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.18.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.17.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.16.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.15.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.14.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.13.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.12.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.11.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.10.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.9.0
- Added detections
- Update Korean translation


RogueKiller 12.12.8.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.7.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.6.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.5.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.4.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.3.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.2.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.1.0
- Fixed possible crash in PE parser
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.12.0
- Fixed possible hang while processing file MD5
- Fixed Chrome extension removal
- Fixed Chrome configuration removal
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.32
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.31
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.30
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.29.0
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.11.28.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.27.0
- Fixed potential issue with "device not found, insert disk" messages
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.26.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.25.0
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.11.24.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.23.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.22.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.21.0
- Added detections
- Updated translations
- Fixed a bug in JSON export


RogueKiller 12.11.20.0
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.11.19.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.18.0
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.11.17.0
- Added detections
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.11.16.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.15.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.14.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.13.0
- Added detections
- Added msiexec handler to pathparser


RogueKiller 12.11.12.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.11.0
- Added detections
- Dutch translation update


RogueKiller 12.11.10.0
- Added detections
- Fixed issue with uploader (please note this will apply to next update)


RogueKiller 12.11.9.0
- Added detections
- Fixed POST requests with proxy
- Fixed Upload timeout (crash upload/support form)


RogueKiller 12.11.8.0
- Fixed proxy persitence in Free mode
- Fixed a bug in MalPE
- Added detections
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.11.7.0
- Added detections
- Added Proxy configuration


RogueKiller 12.11.6.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.5.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.4.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.3.0
- Added detections
- Minor fixes


RogueKiller 12.11.2.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.11.1.0
- Added detections
- Fixed possible bug in MalPE scanner
- Forced VT mitigation for MalPE scanner to avoid FPs


RogueKiller 12.11.00.0
- Added detections
- NEW! MalPE module (BETA)
- NEW! RogueKillerAdmin V2 compatible
- DEPRECATED: RogueKillerAdmin V1


RogueKiller 12.10.10.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.10.9.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.10.8.0
- Added detections
- Fixed a bug in settings where Offline registry setting wasn't saved


RogueKiller 12.10.7.0
- Added detections
- Fixed a possible crash in COM module
- Fixed a possible crash in Path parser


RogueKiller 12.10.6.0
- Added detections
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.10.5.0
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.10.4.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.10.3.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.10.2.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.10.1.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.10.0.0
- Added detections
- Now using common translations
- Fixed UI error where the "Pause" button was not reset after a scan
- Fixed a bug in the MBR scan
- Fixed minor bugs


RogueKiller 12.9.9.0
- Added detections
- Added warning when no element is selected prior to removal
- Fixed a bug in detection labels
- Fixed a bug in VT module


RogueKiller 12.9.8.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.9.7.0
- Added detections
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.9.6.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.9.5.0
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.9.4.0
- Fixed FP on Mozilla Maintenance Service


RogueKiller 12.9.3.0
- Added detections
- Fixed licensing machine ID


RogueKiller 12.9.2.0
- Added detections
- Fixed critical bug in File module leading to a crash when scanning big files (> 2GB)


RogueKiller 12.9.1.0
- Added detections
- Various fixes


RogueKiller 12.9.0
- Added detections
- Signatures reorganization with YaraEditor database
- Donation text rewording
- Fixed big files scan
- Switched Yara fast mode ON
- Fixed tasks working dir recognition


RogueKiller 12.8.6
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.8.5
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.8.4
- Added detections
- RogueKillerDLL 1.0.3
- Fixed a bug in licensing, where it was impossible to remove license if about to expire


RogueKiller 12.8.3
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.8.2
- Added detections
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.8.1
- Added detections
- Fixed update page translations
- Fixed eula page translations
- Fixed machine identification method


RogueKiller 12.8.0
- Added detections
- NEW! Chrome confuguration scanner
- Added Print Providers scanner


RogueKiller 12.7.5
- Added detections
- Fixed COM crash on some machine at initialization
- Added Svchost path parser and service scanner
- New telemetry
- Fixed hidden tasks not being scanned


RogueKiller 12.7.4
- Added detections
- Fixed COM init/close implementation, that led to a hang on Windows XP
- Improved path parsing security
- Now path parser is able to scan for powershell EncodedData payloads


RogueKiller 12.7.3
- Added detections
- Updated translations
- Fixed bugs in task scanner prenventing from scanning entirely and removing tasks
- Fixed a bug with exit button
- Now installer has complete version number


RogueKiller 12.7.2
- Emergency fix for ADS false positive


RogueKiller 12.7.1
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.7.0
- Added detections
- Improved filesystem scanner
- Improved telemetry
- Added winsock scanner
- Fixed a bug in installer
- Fixed installer error messages translations


RogueKiller 12.6.4
- Added detections
- Fixed a bug in disk serial read


RogueKiller 12.6.3
- Added detections
- NEW: Firewall rules scanner


RogueKiller 12.6.2
- Added detections
- Fixed a bug in LNK cleanup
- Added powershell path parser


RogueKiller 12.6.1
- Fixed missing resources (leading to a crash)


RogueKiller 12.6.0
- Added detections
- Updated translations
- Fixed a bug where patched files were not fixed on removal
- Added warning when license is expired or about to expire
- NEW! WMI Scanner


RogueKiller 12.5.2
- Added detections
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.5.1
- Fixed a bug in Yara module


RogueKiller 12.5.0
- Added detections
- Added file exclusion for forged files
- Fixed a bug where big files were detected as VT.Unknown
- Updated scanner to use Yara 3.5
- Fixed (Yara 3.5): Processes scan doesn't use all memory/cpu
- Improvements (Yara 3.5): Scan is faster


RogueKiller 12.4.4
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.4.3
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.4.2
- Added detections


RogueKiller 12.4.1
- Added detections
- Shortcuts scanner now cleans them instead of removing


RogueKiller 12.4.0
- Added detections
- Added Feed fallback (no more blank thing when website is slow)
- Added Shortcuts scanner
- Added Tasks scanner (by name/path)
- Updated translations
- Moved IRP scan to expert mode
- Fixed a bug where LNK pointed by tasks where not resolved
- Added registry Classes scanner
- (Premium) Added -noremove switch, to ignore detections


RogueKiller 12.3.8
- Change log not available for this version


RogueKiller 12.3.7
- Added detections
- Updated internal links
- Updated translations


RogueKiller 12.3.6
- Fixed a bug leading to app being quit when a message is closed while in tray.
- Now displaying warnings on "Expert settings" turned on.


RogueKiller 12.3.5
- Fixed all links, now using a file provider API.


RogueKiller 12.3.4
- Added detections
- Added folder children exclusion scanner rule
- Signatures normlization
- Fixed a bug leading to hosts file not being scanned


RogueKiller 12.3.3
- Added detections
- Updated translations
- Fixed a bug where HTML reports were'nt readable on Chrome


RogueKiller 12.3.2
- Added detections
- Fixed possible crash on Intel files scan
- Refactor of marketing page
- Fixed a bug in VirusTotal upload leading to files not being sent for analysis
- Minor UI improvments


RogueKiller 12.3.1
- Added detections
- Updated translations

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