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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9915 on: July 27, 2015, 09:05:13 PM »
WinPatol v33.6.2015.17 is the latest release and is the FIX to the botched v.33.6.2015.16

I have not had, and am NOT having any issues with the latest version of WinPatrol.

You are sure ?

I just updated to V33.6.2015.17 and immediately noticed that 2 items listed in Scheduled Tasks 1.0 are missing now.
I also posted about it on LandzDown forum http://www.landzdown.com/winpatrol-help-information/winpatrol-v33-6-2015-16-is-available/msg178123/#msg178123

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Yup Red, for me I'm sure.
Just stated my own experience. ;)

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« Reply #9916 on: July 27, 2015, 09:23:54 PM »
WinPatol v33.6.2015.17 is the latest release and is the FIX to the botched v.33.6.2015.16

I have not had, and am NOT having any issues with the latest version of WinPatrol.

You are sure ?

I just updated to V33.6.2015.17 and immediately noticed that 2 items listed in Scheduled Tasks 1.0 are missing now.
I also posted about it on LandzDown forum http://www.landzdown.com/winpatrol-help-information/winpatrol-v33-6-2015-16-is-available/msg178123/#msg178123

Greetz, Red.

As far as I'm aware it doesn't retrospectively restore registry entries that were removed, only reinstates the Run entry, not run commands that were in it.

Quote from: 'Bret - LandzDown topic.'
We found the bug in the installer, fixed it and ran some tests. I have since posted a replacement for build 33.6.2015.16.
The fix will recreate the Run key, but regrettably cannot recreated any lost entries. To do that may require re-installation of the affected software.

Since you didn't have the 33.6.2015.16 update installed I would have expected 33.6.2015.17 to take no Run key fix/action.

I just wonder if the fix to retrospectively restore the Run key would overwrite the Original Run key ending up with an empty Run key.

That said if the fix was to restore the Run key, then I would have expected the fix to check for the presence of a Run key and not overwrite it ???
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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9917 on: July 28, 2015, 11:31:23 AM »

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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9918 on: July 28, 2015, 12:58:28 PM »
@ David

Of cource I have checked the issue with the run key.
And from the path listed by Bret on LandzDown, everything was still there after updating.
But I went back to my image, and will stay with v33.6.2015.1 for now, because of the Scheduled Tasks issue.
I have simply too many doubts about this ( and previous ) build(s).

Greetz, Red.


P.S. Attached a screenshot of the 2 missing Scheduled Tasks items in v33.6.2015.17 .
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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9919 on: July 28, 2015, 02:35:09 PM »

stay with v33.6.2015.1 for now


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« Reply #9920 on: July 28, 2015, 03:07:26 PM »
@ David

Of cource I have checked the issue with the run key.
And from the path listed by Bret on LandzDown, everything was still there after updating.
But I went back to my image, and will stay with v33.6.2015.1 for now, because of the Scheduled Tasks issue.
I have simply too many doubts about this ( and previous ) build(s).

Greetz, Red.

P.S. Attached a screenshot of the 2 missing Scheduled Tasks items in v33.6.2015.17 .

Interesting entries in the registry as sub-keys of the RUN key.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run (Disabled by Starter)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\AutorunsDisabled

I have no idea what created these, but I found the avastUI.exe run entry in there when I looked after v33.6.2015.16. That appeared to be all I was missing, I exported both Run and Disabled by keys and copied the avastUI.exe entry into the Run key .reg file and ran it - that put it back in the RUN key registry.

I don't appear to have any missing scheduled tasks, I never allow flash player to check for updates, the only entries are for dropbox and the avast emergency update check.

For now I will continue with v33.6.2015.17 and keey an eye on it.
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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9921 on: July 29, 2015, 02:59:32 PM »
WinPatrol v33.6.2015.18

What’s new in V33.6.2015.18 (posted July 27th)

    Fixes bug that resulted in some customers not seeing any scheduled tasks.
    The scheduled tasks fix will result in some customers being prompted for UAC when opening WinPatrol Explorer.

https://www.winpatrol.com/mydownloads/

EDIT : This version indeed solves my problem(s) with Scheduled Tasks, and so far I didn't notice any other issues  :)

Greetz, Red.
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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9922 on: July 30, 2015, 12:15:02 AM »
WinPatrol v33.6.2015.18

What’s new in V33.6.2015.18 (posted July 27th)

    Fixes bug that resulted in some customers not seeing any scheduled tasks.
    The scheduled tasks fix will result in some customers being prompted for UAC when opening WinPatrol Explorer.

https://www.winpatrol.com/mydownloads/

EDIT : This version indeed solves my problem(s) with Scheduled Tasks, and so far I didn't notice any other issues  :)

Greetz, Red.
But just to be on the safe side, I'd suggest creating a restore point on your system before installing.

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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9923 on: July 30, 2015, 12:32:24 AM »
But just to be on the safe side, I'd suggest creating a restore point on your system before installing.

I prefer to make an image, which I did ;)

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« Reply #9924 on: July 30, 2015, 01:11:11 AM »
But just to be on the safe side, I'd suggest creating a restore point on your system before installing.

I prefer to make an image, which I did ;)

Greetz, Red.

System Restore doesn't provide 100% restoration it only covers certain files and areas. Disk Imaging makes an exact copy of the Disk or Partition, etc. for me it really is the only solution when you want a robust Backup and Recovery strategy.
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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9925 on: July 30, 2015, 01:24:53 AM »
But just to be on the safe side, I'd suggest creating a restore point on your system before installing.

I prefer to make an image, which I did ;)

Greetz, Red.

System Restore doesn't provide 100% restoration it only covers certain files and areas. Disk Imaging makes an exact copy of the Disk or Partition, etc. for me it really is the only solution when you want a robust Backup and Recovery strategy.
I'm sure you don't create an image before every program update. I know I don't and on occasion,
the system restore point has come in handy. Not perfect but handy. :)
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« Reply #9926 on: July 30, 2015, 01:47:19 AM »
I'm sure you don't create an image before every program update.
As it takes many hours to complete, especially if you have more than 50-75GB on your hard drive.

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« Reply #9927 on: July 30, 2015, 03:58:44 AM »

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« Reply #9928 on: July 30, 2015, 09:17:51 AM »
I'm sure you don't create an image before every program update.
As it takes many hours to complete, especially if you have more than 50-75GB on your hard drive.
Not necessarily true. 

Depends on system hardware:  SSD 120 GB (SATA III) to 500 WD Desktop (SATA III), both running as SATA II, a full disk image will take only 12-14 minutes to complete.  Amount of data in image:  15.7 GB, normal compression.  With the old WD 80 GB SATA II operating system drive, took a little longer:  15-17 minutes.

WD 80 GB drive compressed to 23-27 GB with about 37-40 GB data.  SSD 120 GB drive compressed to 15.7 GB with about 27 GB data.

Incremental backups of operating system drive will take as little as 2-3 minutes. 

Even Windows 98SE using Norton Ghost full disk imaging on late 90's system with maxed 128 MB RAM never took that long, 12 minutes tops. 

But then, we're talking only 2-3 GB data, including Windows.
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Re: >> UPDATES <<
« Reply #9929 on: July 30, 2015, 09:20:11 AM »
SpywareBlaster update:

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