Secblitz 0.11.0

Using Secblitz 0.9.2 or older with Web protection on? It can't update itself to a newer version. Download and run the installer once; your settings, history and undo stay.

Added

• Secblitz runs on PCs with an ARM processor, with its own installer.
• PCs with an ARM processor running the regular version are told when a version made for them is available.
• Web protection can block scam sites, fake shops and pop-up spam, off until you turn them on.
• Blocked scam, dangerous and pop-up sites show on the Web page, where you can let one through for 10 minutes.
• The tray tells you which scam or dangerous site was blocked.
• The Web page says when a browser, a VPN or another setting can get around Web protection, including Brave.
• Pick which Chrome and Edge add-ons to turn off, with an exact undo.
• Folder protection stops untrusted apps from changing your personal folders, after first watching which apps need them.
• See when your files were last backed up with File History, OneDrive or Windows Backup.
• A short list of what's new shows once after Secblitz is updated or reinstalled.
• Renew your PC's startup security certificates before the old ones expire, with a clear warning that it can't be undone.
• An optional fix that turns off the Run box, which fake "I'm not a robot" pages use to install password stealers.
• A check that warns when something typed into the Run box looks like a fake check page trick.
• The AI features topic shows when the Copilot app is installed, with a way to remove it.
• A way to start fresh when Secblitz's undo history is damaged, keeping a copy of the damaged files.
• Restore all brings back every removed app in one go.

Changed

• The app uses the Lexend font, which is easier to read.
• Web protection also turns off Brave's own private lookups.
• Before you agree, every fix says if it can't be undone, needs a restart, or makes your browser say "Managed by your organization".
• Older version downloads are no longer offered on the website.
• Secblitz is now tested on Windows 10 (version 22H2).
• The window's title bar blends into the app, without the icon and name.
• The Home summary is shorter: what Secblitz can fix for you, and when it last checked.

Fixed

• Setup no longer stops with "could not finish setting up" on some new PCs, including ARM laptops.
• Camera, microphone and location lists show the usual names of the apps that come with Windows 10.
• A start-up program or browser add-on found after a fix is no longer shown as switched back.
• Camera, microphone and location show as off when they are switched off for everyone on the PC.
• Files left over from an update are removed once the update is confirmed.
• Removing apps that came with Windows 10 now works.
• White app icons on Windows 10 show on a colored tile instead of disappearing, including Maps and People.
• An app you chose to remove is closed first if it is open, so its copy is complete.
• Bringing back an app works when Windows already has a newer version of a part it needs.
• An app is no longer reported as already back when Windows only left a folder behind, which removed its saved copy.
• Bringing back apps no longer fails after other apps have been brought back.
• The Copilot key note only shows on Windows 11, where those keyboards exist.
• The link to turn on private lookups now goes straight to its switch.
• Background checks work on Windows 10, where they could not read any settings.
• You are told when Windows switches back a virus protection setting Secblitz fixed.
• Turning the system tray icon on or off takes effect right away instead of at the next sign-in.
• A virus scan now shows that it is scanning while it runs and says when it has finished.
• Background checks start again on their own if they stop unexpectedly.
• Installing a new version or removing Secblitz while it is open now closes it first, so nothing is left behind.
• Fixes, undo and updates are no longer held back while Windows Defender or Windows Update works in the background.
• Settings no longer says automatic updates aren't set up before their first hourly check.
• Long lines in the fix result no longer run into the scroll bar.