Changelog for ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus

• Enhancement: Support for Thunderbird 3.1
• Enhancement: Added ribbon support for Outlook 2010
• Fix: Computer hangs when going to sleep/hibernate on Windows 7 (usually in combination with Dropbox)
• Fix: Sysrescue Wizard cannot detect the Czech version of Windows Automated Installation Kit
• Fix: Enhanced support of scanning of virtual drives used by Office 2010
• Fix: Opening Office documents from Novell shared folder is not possible

• Fix: Computer hangs when going to sleep/hibernate on Windows 7 (usually in combination with Dropbox)
• Fix: Sysrescue Wizard cannot detect the Czech version of Windows Automated Installation Kit
• Fix: Enhanced support of scanning of virtual drives used by Office 2010
• Fix: Opening Office documents from Novell shared folder is not possible

• Fix: Creation of temporary profiles on Windows 7 system
• Fix: Inconsistent list of active connections in GUI and in a new open window
• Fix: Windows 2000, Vista and newer systems: Issues with authentication via the authentication server
• Fix: ESI memory leak on x64 systems
• Fix: Issues with ClusterStorage cluster folder
• Fix: Default settings buttons not working correctly
• Fix: Windows Live Mail crash occurs randomly when DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is enabled for wlmail.exe
• Fix: Outlook integration problem after reinstall from EAV to ESS
• Fix: GUI crash when scanning e-mail
• Fix: Taskbar color and the window icons not synchronized with the systray icon color
• Fix: Real-time protection not working after reinstallation of EAV / ESS
• Enhancement: Added MS Outlook 2010 support
• Fix: Added detection of MS Outlook Click-to-Run 2010 installation
• Fix: Problem with non-functional firewall due to problems with NDIS driver initialization
• Fix: Tag messages appended also to clean email sent from Outlook Express
• Fix: Tooltips displayed even with the "Show tooltips" option disabled
• Fix: Thunderbird: Drafts duplicated by the auto save feature

• Fix: Creation of temporary profiles on Windows 7 system
• Fix: ESI memory leak on x64 systems
• Fix: Issues with ClusterStorage cluster folder
• Fix: Default settings buttons not working correctly
• Fix: Windows Live Mail crash occurs randomly when DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is enabled for wlmail.exe
• Fix: GUI crash when scanning e-mail
• Fix: Taskbar color and the window icons not synchronized with the systray icon color
• Fix: Real-time protection not working after reinstallation of EAV / ESS
• Enhancement: Added MS Outlook 2010 support
• Fix: Added detection of MS Outlook Click-to-Run 2010 installation
• Fix: Tag messages appended also to clean email sent from Outlook Express
• Fix: Tooltips displayed even with the "Show tooltips" option disabled

• Fix: Missing drive in the warning bubble for detected infiltrations on Windows NT
• Fix: A standard user with UAC enabled could not stop the on-demand scanner when run as administrator
• Fix: Crashes of the ESET engine on multi-core machines with SSL scanning enabled
• Fix: Intermittent crashes of Windows Live Mail with integration enabled
• Fix: Crashes of GUI with authentication against the authentication server
• Fix: Dropped specific broadcasted UDP packets causing inability to browse network on Windows 2000 and XP

• Fix: Missing drive in the warning bubble for detected infiltrations on Windows NT
• Fix: A standard user with UAC enabled could not stop the on-demand scanner when run as administrator
• Fix: Crashes of the ESET engine on multi-core machines with SSL scanning enabled
• Fix: Intermittent crashes of Windows Live Mail with integration enabled

• Fix: issues with HTTP scanner with longer domain names ( support for length of domain name to 256 characters)
• Fix: Long file name makes trouble with logs in "document protection enabled" mode
• Fix: Scan profile settings not retained after reinstallation
• Fix: Open ESI log from EAV doesn't work on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
• Fix: Not possible to save EAV's ESI log and export service script on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
• Fix: All ESI logs are lost after upgrade from V4 to V4.2
• Fix: Fixed ceasing of scan tasks when logged in as standard user
• Fix: Unification of behavior when disabling some parts of EAV/ESS/EMS in the main settings window
• Fix: Possible to delete log of a running on-demand scan
• Fix: X64 Vista + win7: UAC appears during opening ESI log from ESS/EAV GUI
• Fix: Minor Thunderbird and Outlook issues

• Fix: Issues with HTTP scanner with longer domain names ( support for length of domain name to 256 characters)
• Fix: Issues after PC restart when firewall system integration is "only scan application protocols"
• Fix: When ESS installed with disabled FW, dialog about trusted networks not displayed
• Fix: Installation of ESS using Remote Desktop; after selecting firewall's "Interactive mode", the session will interrupt
• Fix: Long file name makes trouble with logs in "document protection enabled" mode
• Fix: Scan profile settings not retained after reinstallation
• Fix: Open ESI log of EAV doesn't work on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
• Fix: Not possible to save EAV's ESI log and export service script on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
• Fix: Wrong settings imported from ESS configuration cause problems in EAV
• Fix: All ESI logs are lost after upgrade from V4 to V4.2
• Fix: Impossible to delete the on-demand Scan Log in ESS
• Fix: Fixed ceasing of scan tasks when logged in as standard user
• Fix: Minor issues with Trusted zone conversion from older to newer version
• Fix: Unification of behavior when disabling some parts of EAV/ESS/EMS in the main settings window
• Fix: Possible to delete log of a running on-demand scan
• Fix: X64 Vista + win7: UAC appears when opening ESI log from ESS/EAV GUI
• Fix: Minor Thunderbird and Outlook issues.

• Fix: Error logs are generated while the personal firewall is disabled after every reboot of the PC
• Fix: Problems after PC restart when firewall system integration is in "Only scan application protocols" mode
• Fix: Anti-spam boot failure when "Folder Redirection" is set on Windows Server
• Fix: Scheduler task is not displaying scan targets
• Fix: Graphic User Interface crash when making changes in the exclusions in the spam list
• Fix: Slow opening of Office documents from a Windows 2003 server share
• Fix: Intermittent error when saving files on Windows 7
• Other minor fixes and improvements

• Fix: Scheduler task not displaying scan targets
• Fix: Slow opening of Office documents from a Windows 2003 server share
• Fix: Intermittent error when saving files on Windows 7
• Other minor fixes and improvements

• Fixed: External driver injection in ESET SysRescue on Microsoft Windows 7 RC fails when this option is selected in the advanced mode of ESET SysRescue wizard
• Fixed: Error sending a file via "Send to" in the right-click menu. The problem only occurs in combination of Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Outlook 2003 when the Microsoft Outlook process is not running.
• Fixed: Mozilla Thunderbird with IMAP account freezes when a virus-laden message is received
• Improved: Compatibility with server operating systems
• Improved: HTTP scanning compatibility
• Other minor fixes and improvements

• localization bugfixing

• Fixed – localization issues

• Fixed: After installation of ESET Smart Security 4.0.424, some web sites are blocked with http scanner (seznam.cz)
• Fixed: Thunderbird plug-in may corrupt email in some occasions + several minor fixes
• Fixed: Problem with the creation of Rescue CD after reinstallation from ESET Smart Security 4 to ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4
• Minor fixes in ESET SysInspector

• Fixed: Outlook Express - random email corruption with large attachment when scanning during reading
• Fixed: Issue with functionality of Mozilla Thunderbird after reinstallation/upgrade from V3 to V4 or after adding extension

• Fixed several issues in firewall module:
  • Detection for Conficker added
  • Fixed detection of TCP stream
  • Fixed detection of binary rules in ipv6
  • Fixed BSOD on Vista caused by entering mapped drives
  • Removed potencial deadlock during Windows log on process
  • Fixed detection for DNS cache poisoning attack
  • Fixes and changes in ICMP filtering
  • Fixed scanning of ARP
  • Fixed issue with disconnecting of routers and data transfer cards from internet
• fixed: protocol filtering (correct displaying on list of certificates)
• fixed: Settings of scanning size (GB) within archive is displaying correctly

ESET Smart Security 4

New Features and Improvements

• ESET SysInspector Integration - a powerful diagnostic tool for in-depth analysis of the operating system, including running processes, registry content, startup items and network connections
• ESET SysRescue - new wizard for creating bootable CD/DVD and USB thumb drive for cleaning infected systems
• Removable Media Access Control - set scan options for USB devices, such as thumb drives, CD/DVD, flash storage, or block all access to them to prevent infections through file sharing. Autorun files are automatically scanned when devices are mounted
• Advanced Archive Scanning – scan compressed ZIP, RAR, CAB files and more to root out hidden malware. Users have full control of scanning depth, maximum file size, and scan timeout
• Support for Additional Email Clients – integration with Mozilla Thunderbird, Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, and Windows Mail simplifies email scanning and spam filtering. POP3 and IMAP scanning means anti-malware protection for virtually any email client
• Personal Firewall Improvements – time saving "learning mode" automatically creates rules for all observed communications. The user or administrator can then verify or edit the rules as necessary, without creating them manually. Users can also override Automatic mode with exceptions.
• Self-Defense – built-in technology that protects ESET software processes and registry keys against malware trying to disable or negatively affect computer's protection status
• Scanning of Encrypted Communications – SSL-encrypted protocols such as HTTPS and POP3S are scanned for malware
• Anti-Spam Improvements – improved spam detection, performance and system footprint
• Integrated Anti-Stealth – advanced protection against Rootkits
• Support for Cisco NAC
• Plus many usability improvements, such as:
  • Delaying non-critical scanning tasks when running on battery or UPS
  • Keyboard shortcuts and non-graphical display mode that's compatible with screen reading applications for the visually impaired
  • And many more...

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4

New Features and Improvements

• ESET SysInspector Integration - a powerful diagnostic tool for in-depth analysis of the operating system, including running processes, registry content, startup items and network connections
• ESET SysRescue - new wizard for creating bootable CD/DVD and USB thumb drive for cleaning infected systems
• Removable Media Access Control - set scan options for USB devices, such as thumb drives, CD/DVD, flash storage, or block all access to them to prevent infections through file sharing. Autorun files are automatically scanned when devices are mounted
• Advanced Archive Scanning – scan compressed ZIP, RAR, CAB files and more to root out hidden malware. Users have full control of scanning depth, maximum file size, and scan timeout
• Support for Additional Email Clients – integration with Mozilla Thunderbird, Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, and Windows Mail simplifies email scanning. POP3 and IMAP scanning means anti-malware protection for virtually any email client
• Personal Firewall Improvements – time saving "learning mode" automatically creates rules for all observed communications. The user or administrator can then verify or edit the rules as necessary, without creating them manually. Users can also override Automatic mode with exceptions.
• Self-Defense – built-in technology that protects ESET software processes and registry keys against malware trying to disable or negatively affect computer's protection status
• Scanning of Encrypted Communications – SSL-encrypted protocols such as HTTPS and POP3S are scanned for malware
• Anti-Spam Improvements – improved spam detection, performance and system footprint
• Integrated Anti-Stealth – advanced protection against Rootkits
• Support for Cisco NAC
• Plus many usability improvements, such as:
  • Delaying non-critical scanning tasks when running on battery or UPS
  • Keyboard shortcuts and non-graphical display mode that's compatible with screen reading applications for the visually impaired
  • And many more...

• Fixed problem with notification of missing antivirus protection in the Windows Security Center - Windows Vista SP1 and higher
• Fixed problem of improper usage of rules due to incorrect identification of application in the firewall's interactive mode
• Other minor fixes

• Fixed minor localization issues

• stability and security fixes

• Fixed problem causing instability on Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit
• Fixed problem in antispam module causing "Unexpected exception 003 and 007" error messages

• Fixed tasks scheduled to be run after a successful update

• Fixed issues in reinstallation / upgrade process
• Improved Antistealth to detect new kinds of rootkits
• Optimization of opening files through Novell shares using Windows Client for Novell Netware
• Improved mechanism in case of exception during scanning
• Fixed issue with processing HTTP reply code 302
• Fixed incorrect date in Windows Vista
• Fix of the console output, resp. redirection to pipe
• Export of the list of applications excluded from checking

• Enhanced handle in Novell – fixed issue - long time opening files
• Improved mechanism in case of exception during scanning

• Fixed issue with processing HTTP reply code 302
• Fixed incorrect date in Windows Vista

• Fix of the console output, resp. redirection to pipe

• Export of the list of applications excluded from checking

• Fixed problem causing system instability on Microsoft Windows Server platform
• Improved stability for users when using Microsoft Windows Mail
• Fixed issue with deleting emails from a server using POP3 protocol
• Fixed incompatibility with PC Translator software
• Fixed issue with incorrect message statistics in Antispam module

• Fixed problem during an update from Mirror with an authentication
• Fixed few firewall issues
• Fixed an issue in the integration with Windows Mail

• Fixed problem with EAV installation to machine with older version of CheckPoint
• Fixed few firewall - related problems
• fixed issue with false positive reports of attacks
• fixed issue with network browsing
• fixed issue with spurious firewall rule creation
• Fixed issue with Web Access Protection module in Windows Vista
• Fixed few issues in Microsoft Outlook Express and Windows Mail
• fixed issue with disappearing user account information
• fixed issue being unable to send receipts/delivery reports
• fixed filtering/highlighting messages not functioning
• Other small fixes

Firewall

• Fixed synchronization through ActiveSync while firewall is in Automatic Mode
• Fixed Incorrect IP Packet checksum issue
• Fixed issue with creating duplicate rules

Outlook/Outlook Express/Windows Mail

• Improved general performance by several optimisations
• Interactive Toolbar (turn off icons/text, large icons)
• Possibility to rescan selected/unscanned/all messages in folder  for viruses and spam
• Possibility to add Names instead of e-mails to blacklist
• Possibility to turn off ESET toolbar in OE/WM
• Added Alt+S shortcut to mark message as spam

GUI

• Extended options available from system tray menu
• Fixed delays when creating exclusions
• Export logs into XML or TXT
• Fixed problem of multiple threat notifications
• Fixed problems saving changes of some settings
• Fixed several minor bugs related to GUI

Installer

• Detection of security products known to cause compatibility issues

• Problems with the firewall on multi-core computers running Windows 2000
• Problems with updates via Microsoft ISA Server
• Problem with displaying images from web sites
• Problem with scanning video streams

• It fixes the "Outlook Express" problem reported by many users (that Outlook Express takes two or three executions to start).

November 05 ,2007 - 3.0.551

• Released