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14.48 (latest)
May 29, 2012
cleaner8_web_setup.exe
Oct 23, 2021
The-Cleaner.exe
8.1
Apr 5, 2011
cleaner8_web_setup.exe
Apr 21, 2011
7.3
Dec 20, 2010
7.2
Apr 23, 2010
7.1
Apr 14, 2010
7.0
Feb 16, 2010
6.2
Dec 6, 2009
6.1
May 19, 2009
5.3
Apr 7, 2009
5.2
Sep 25, 2008
5.1
Jul 25, 2008
5.0
Mar 1, 2008
4.2
Mar 10, 2008
4.1
Jul 27, 2008
4.0
Mar 19, 2008
3.5
Oct 10, 2008
3.2
Oct 6, 2008
3.1
Oct 24, 2008
3.0
Oct 11, 2008
2.5
Sep 29, 2008
2.1
Dec 30, 2008
2.0
Jan 7, 2009

What's new



v8.1 [Apr 5, 2011]
MooNet
MooNet allows you to share information about the malware being detected on your computer.
Faster Scanning
We didn't think it was possible but The Cleaner 2012 is even faster than before!
Advanced/Basic View
Find yourself overwhelmed with all the features of The Cleaner 2012? Just switch to basic view!
Simplified Configuration
Many important configuration options are taken care of up front.
Tools
We have included useful tools to manage and protect your system.
Administrative Feature
The Cleaner 2012 will send emails about threats it finds making it easier to administer large installations.
New look
There's a new look that we hope will be easier on the eyes!
New TCActive!
TCActive! has been rewritten. It is now faster, less resource hungry and can particiipate in MooNet.
New command line scanner
The command line scanner has been updated.
Improved Documentation
We listened to you and improved our documentation!




v7.2 [Apr 23, 2010]
Better rootkit detection and removal
We have expanded The Cleaner's abilities to handle more rootkits such as TDSS, Alureon, Agent, Zbot/Zeus and many others.
Improved heuristics
The heuristics look for more suspicious activity and can catch many unknown trojans.
More languages
The number of languages supported has expanded.
A fresh new GUI
We have improved the GUI without taking away from the great v6 interface.
Improved scanning speed
In many cases the scanning speed has improved with our updated Smart Scan.
Improved registry malware detection and removal abilities
The Cleaner now looks through more registry areas to find the bad guys.
Improved command line scanner (The Cleaner CL)
The command line scanner (Cleaner CL) can now scan and clean and uses the same great engine as The Cleaner 2011.




















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