Anti-Malware Toolkit/Changelog

This page contains a complete, comprehensive list of all of the changes that went into the Anti-Malware Toolkit.

Version 2

2.0.4

Release date: 2021-10-24

• [New] Proper Windows 11 detection.
• [New] Checks in the tree are themed for Windows 11.
• [New] Graphic added to the status bar for Windows 11.
• [Changed] Default download path is now the user's Downloads folder.
• [Removed] Code cleanup – removed XP and Vista remnants.

2.0.3

Release date: 2021-02-10

• [New] Graphic added to the status bar dependent on installed Windows OS.
• [New] Improved OS detection for Windows 10 versions, such as 20H2.
• [Changed] Switched to the newly built in Microsoft JSON.
• [Changed] Numerous code optimizations to Treeview and DownloadManager.

2.0.2

Release date: 2020-09-25

• [New] Option to delete downloaded files on close.
• [Changed] Windows 7 will explicitly use the last supported TLS, version 1.2.
• [Changed] Right click menu is now Run instead of Install.

2.0.1

Release date: 2020-07-02

• [New] Tasks menu to easily allow users to run common repairs.
• [New] Report a Bug form with diagnostic information.
• [New] Ability to scan with Microsoft Malicious Software Tool under Tasks menu.
• [Changed] Applied better optimizations to images.
• [Changed] Redesigned About form.
• [Changed] Code improvements and optimizations.

2.0

Release date: 2019-12-13

• [New] https support added.
• [New] Support for modern security standards.
• [New] OS detection for Windows 8.1, 10.
• [New] Json support added.
• [New] Standardized menu icons added.
• [New] New menu items for faster access to common areas.
• [New] Settings now accessible through Edit menu.
• [New] About now accessible through Help menu.
• [New] Numerous optimizations of code.
• [New] User agent to identify Anti-Malware Toolkit.
• [New] Skipping partially downloaded file will delete the partial download.
• [Changed] Improved OS detection.
• [Changed] Using .NET Framework 4.8, up from .NET 2.0.
• [Changed] All links now use https.
• [Changed] GUI improvements and changes.
• [Changed] UAC now only prompts when necessary.
• [Changed] Save location is now in Settings.
• [Changed] Proxy settings now in its own tab, code refactored.
• [Changed] Settings now save to the proper location in AppData.
• [Removed] XML support removed.
• [Removed] Unnecessary tabs removed from main UI.
• [Removed] Support for x86/32-bit OS’ removed.
• [Removed] Windows Vista and lower no longer supported.

Version 1 (Legacy)

1.13.326

Release date: 2010-01-01

• [Fixed] Resolved issue where XML list was not downloading properly.

1.12.215

Release date: 2009-06-17

• [Added] Install icon added to Install context menu.
• [Added] Information on how to use proxy via command line.
• [Added] New images added to update check status.
• [Fixed] Detection issues with the Windows Server family were identified and fixed.

1.11.204

Release date: 2009-05-25

• [Added] --seven added to command line arguments for Windows 7.
• [Fixed] Minor issues with proxy.
• [Fixed] Minor GUI issues have been fixed.

1.10.197

Release date: 2009-05-20

• [Added] New option under the File menu to open the folder files are downloaded to.
• [Added] Menu option in Tools to open Command Prompt.
• [Fixed] Corrected minor issue in detection of Windows Server 2003.
• [Fixed] Refresh menu option was not disabled during downloading.
• [Fixed] Bad URLs (404s, etc.) will no longer cause the application to hang.
• [Fixed] Fixed several items that would error if they required UAC privileges and were canceled.
• [Changed] Proxy support has been improved.
• [Changed] Improved the settings handler code.
• [Changed] Command line arguments have been improved.
• [Changed] Minor improvements to error handling.
• [Changed] Program incompatibilities flagging has been improved.
• [Changed] Lite, Standard and Professional packages have been removed. To replace them are corresponding Operating System packages.

1.09.186

Release date: 2009-04-16

• [Fixed] Error that occurred on some x64 Windows has been resolved.
• [Fixed] Corrected transparency issue with menu icon.
• [Fixed] UAC issues on Windows Vista and Windows 7 are now fixed.
• [Changed] settings.xml is now saved in the %Appdata%\Lunarsoft\Anti-Malware Toolkit\ folder.

1.08.174

Release date: 2009-03-30

• [Added] New detection for 32 and 64 bit.
• [Added] Right-clicking a program and choose install will now execute it if it's found in the specified directory.
• [Added] Treeview list now covers Vista theme and supports Windows 7's theme.
• [Fixed] Resolved bug where incompatible downloads for the user's OS were not flagged.
• [Fixed] Updated icon to resolve issues where colors less than 32-bit were used.
• [Changed] Improved detection of installed Windows OS.
• [Changed] Pause button has been removed. Now when you start a download the button changes into a Pause/Resume button.
• [Removed] Support for Windows 9x/Me removed.

1.07.169

Release date: 2008-12-24

• [Added] Windows 7 detection implemented.
• [Fixed] Resolved bug where Event Viewer, Device Manager and Services were disabled.
• [Fixed] Corrected minor issues with the GUI.

1.06.157

Release date: 2008-12-10

• [Added] Tab control added to user interface to access Main, Settings and About.
• [Added] Proxy settings including username and password for authorization.
• [Added] Setting to download into categories (E.G.: Applications, Definitions).
• [Added] Option to save download path.
• [Added] Ability to open download folder when downloads complete.
• [Added] Settings are now saved to an xml file.
• [Added] Regedit now available under Tools menu.
• [Added] Auto-update feature and option in Settings.
• [Added] Update status added in statusbar.
• [Changed] Links menu contents rearranged. Windows Update now under Tools; PC Cleanup, PC Security and Lunarsoft links found under Help.

1.05.144

Release date: 2008-10-15

• [Added] Tools menu for faster access to frequently used items.
• [Added] Successful downloads now uncheck when downloading is complete.
• [Fixed] Corrected minor issue with appearance of some icons.

1.04.138

Release date: 2008-08-29

• [Added] Skip button now present to skip downloads.
• [Added] Programs now have descriptions to help inform users about the programs they will be downloading.
• [Fixed] Resolved bug where filenames would be created with %20 instead of a space.
• [Fixed] Resolved crash bug if application is unable to load programs list.
• [Fixed] Errors while downloading are now more user friendly.
• [Changed] Errors while downloading are now skipped instead of aborted.

1.03.125

Release date: 2008-08-04

• [Added] Program list will now highlight a program in red if it is incompatible with user's Operating System.
• [Added] Link to PC Cleanup guide on main program so users can get help with the programs if they need it.
• [Fixed] Links in About form now show correct tooltips.
• [Fixed] Code cleanup, bugfixes and optimizations.
• [Changed] LunarDownloader name has been changed to Anti-Malware Toolkit.

1.02.117

Release date: 2008-07-16

• [Added] Refresh option now in Edit menu to reload the tree list of programs. F5 is the hotkey to refresh the list.
• [Added] Windows Update menu option under Links. - Thanks Ultimate Predator!
• [Changed] Changes.log renamed to change.log
• [Changed] Updated icon for exiting the application in the File menu.
• [Changed] Optimized code for parsing data and loading the treeview.

1.01.99

Release date: 2008-07-02

• [Added] Changes.log file to show changes.
• [Added] --help command line.
• [Fixed] Package choices dropdown now disabled during download.
• [Fixed] Items selected in the treeview now update when select by keyboard.
• [Fixed] Resolved bug where application would hang if items were downloading and then paused, when canceling downloads or exiting application.
• [Changed] Currently downloading file now reflects in the Program Information section.
• [Changed] Application no longer checks for applications.xml, instead downloads from Lunarsoft.

1.0.97

Release date: 2008-06-26

• Initial release.