[CryptoPrevent v23.5.5.0 just released!](https://www.d7xtech.com/cryptoprevent-v23-5-3-0-just-released/ "CryptoPrevent v23.5.5.0 just released!")

May 3, 2023

v23.5.3.0 Fixed an issue sending email with Office 365 SMTP authentication failing, which can be due to an external firewall. Added support for incorrect configurations with Office 365 in particular, as well as any email provider, where CryptoPrevent will auto-correct settings on failure and retry sending email several times with different or suggested settings depending on the specific failure. Removed “Test Protection” button on Windows 11 22H2 (and future versions) as it is no longer...

CryptoPrevent v21.8.17 brings Google account support with OAuth2 for email alerts!

Aug 18, 2021

That may not make sense to many, so let me break that down. CryptoPrevent optionally sends email alerts, but you have to configure your own email account in CryptoPrevent so it can do this. Previously, this meant configuring your email account’s SMTP server and putting in your email password. Now, if you have a Google account email (GMail or Google Workplace) this is no longer the case, you simply need to enter in your Google...

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Windows 10/11 built-in Ransomware Protection (Controlled Folder Access) and CryptoPrevent

Jul 23, 2021

(repost) CryptoPrevent version 21.7.23 adds a new setting for “Controlled Folder Access” which is not a CryptoPrevent protection but a newer protection provided by Windows 10 and Windows 11, so the setting will now appear in CryptoPrevent on these operating systems. We’ve determined that when configured properly, Controlled Folder Access works very well with CryptoPrevent to block unknown ransomware threats. It works by blocking all unknown applications from accessing data in protected folders on your...

CryptoPrevent v21.7.1 Released!

Jul 2, 2021

CryptoPrevent v21.7.1 has been released and is ready for update for all premium copies of CryptoPrevent, or the latest version can be downloaded for installation from the main page here (look for the download button on the right.) Added new ‘ShadowGuard’ protection to protect volume shadow copy data from deletion, and to terminate any application that attempts to do so. Added new maintenance features (Clear the Windows Store Cache, and Create a System Restore Point...

CryptoPrevent Bulk Installer – .NET Error, Missing Chilkat dll (Updated 2021/08)

Jan 14, 2021

If you’re receiving the following error while running your customized CryptoPrevent Bulk installer, this post is for you. First at this prompt, click the Quit button and then Finish button to complete setup. If you click the Continue button instead of Quit, you’ll have to End Task on CryptoPrevent.exe from the Windows Task Manager > Details tab. Next you want to install the missing VC++ 2010 x86 Runtimes, the reason for this error. (YES,...

CryptoPrevent v19.01.09.0 Released

Jan 10, 2019

v19.01.09.0 (January 9th, 2019) Added rules for SRP Double Extensions to include (.7 & .ARJ) Corrected possible issues with Updating from System Tray or problems with System Tray after an update (note: issues may still occur with this update since the issue will still exist in current EXE) Subscription page now shows product key for the registered system or the 1st 5 of Bulk/White-Label Key being used for easier management and identification Updated Digital Certificate...

CryptoPrevent v18.11.29.0 Released

Nov 29, 2018

v18.11.29.0 (November 29th, 2018) Corrected issue when submitting Bulk configs for creation Fixed timing issues with registration in the Creator application (Bulk/White-Label) Other minor bug fixes We STILL have several more improvements already in development and testing, so there should be additional updates in the coming days. You can subscribe to this category of our blog to stay current on any new additions or changes!

CryptoPrevent v18.10.20.0 Released

Oct 21, 2018

v18.10.20.0 (October 20th, 2018) Updated version numbering to reflect date of release for the version Updated to the new d7x Tech branding Updated included d7x Corrects issue with Win10 1809 adding Downloads folder to the cleanmgr.exe run Other misc improvements and bug fixes Fixes for FolderWatch Removed possible false positive patterns from matching Optimized for memory consumption and performance Added option to register free versions using the primary Bulk/White-Label Key (overall remaining key) if there...

Windows 10 October 2018 Update (1809): Important News/Warning (including d7x, dSS, & CryptoPrevent)

Oct 11, 2018

The DOWNLOADS user folder has been added to cleanmgr.exe in the latest Windows 10 October 2018 feature update (1809 version). What does this mean in general? When running Disk Cleanup on the latest version of Windows 10 a new item has been added named “Downloads” seen below: With this option checked it will delete all the files in the Download folder under the users folder. We have not confirmed if it is all users on...

CryptoPrevent free edition NOT discontinued… (UPDATED)

Apr 25, 2018

UPDATE: Get the LATEST FREE edition here. We deeply regret to announce the discontinuation of CryptoPrevent’s free edition. When CryptoPrevent first began in 2013, it was a unique and effective product aimed at stopping a new and unique threat, and as the years have passed the free edition has been invaluable not only to the protection of countless users, but also to the growth of the product and to this company as it spread by...