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Update: 6.1.258.1302 RC
You are probably tired of new release candidates, there were a lot lately indeed. But here is another one: it includes several fixes which had to be done before the final version is released.
You can find the full description on GitHub: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases
And download it at this link: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases/download/v6.1.256.1292-rc/Setup.exe
Update: 6.1.258.1302 RC
You are probably tired of new release candidates, there were a lot lately indeed. But here is another one: it includes several fixes which had to be done before the final version is released.
You can find the full description on GitHub: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases
And download it at this link: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases/download/v6.1.256.1292-rc/Setup.exe
Update: beta version 6.1.256.1292
In this release candidate we offer only one change, but quite important and useful change it is.
Update: beta version 6.1.251.1291
The last release candidate showed the need for some honing, so here's another one. The most important problem we address here is the incorrect handling of some userscripts.
Update: beta version 6.1.252.1283
We made you wait for a while before releasing another release candidate. It is mostly because we were working on a very important addition: extended selectors support. You can read what is so crucial about it below, along with other changes.
Update: beta version 6.1.251.1269
Only two days passed since the last beta update, and everything seems to be fine with it. It means that today we are ready to publish a release candidate. Release candidates don't often come with a big changelog, and this RC is not an exception.
Update beta 6.1.250.1247
This beta doesn't feature any new additions or standout changes. Rather just a bunch of various fixes and improvements. Overall, though, they present a basis for a release candidate, which will come soon if nothing goes wrong with this beta.
Update: beta 6.1.249.1233
This beta features one addition to settings screen (userscript handling), along with a bunch of networking fixes and minor issues.
Update: beta 6.1.242.1198
This beta introduces 'Advanced settings' section along with other, more minor changes.
Update: beta 6.1.232.1142 This is the first beta version after the release of v.6.0.226. It covers all its shortcomings and adds several new features, that mostly concern Stealth Mode. We will describe them below.
Update: beta 6.1.233.1151. Last beta version had a bit more bugs than we expected
So here is a new one, with hotfixes for most spotted bugs, both major and minor.
Urgent hotfix: beta 6.1.234.1154.
[Fixed] Hotfix for Adguard Assistant
In this release candidate we offer only one change, but quite important and useful change it is.
[Added] :matches-css-* pseudo-class support #7
This pseudo-class allows to select any element by its style. Why do we need it? Some websites use a very complicated layout to circumvent ad blocking (one of the best examples is mail.yandex.ru). Ad layout is completely similar to the valid elements aside of the Ad label which is added with a ::before pseudo-element. With this new pseudo-class such ad element can be selected and, therefore, blocked. Custom filtering rules enthusiasts can learn more from the comments in the task itself.#1247
This pseudo-class allows to select any element by its style. Why do we need it? Some websites use a very complicated layout to circumvent ad blocking (one of the best examples is mail.yandex.ru). Ad layout is completely similar to the valid elements aside of the Ad label which is added with a ::before pseudo-element. With this new pseudo-class such ad element can be selected and, therefore, blocked. Custom filtering rules enthusiasts can learn more from the comments in the task itself.#1247
Update: beta version 6.1.251.1291
The last release candidate showed the need for some honing, so here's another one. The most important problem we address here is the incorrect handling of some userscripts.
Update: beta version 6.1.252.1283
We made you wait for a while before releasing another release candidate. It is mostly because we were working on a very important addition: extended selectors support. You can read what is so crucial about it below, along with other changes.
[Added] Support for extended selectors #1225
This is a technical term, but what hides behind it? With extended selectors support, we can much more easily create some rules that were very, very hard to create earlier. Notably, this concerns rules required to block such things as 'Sponsored posts' on Facebook.
[Fixed] Hebrew localization mistakes #1076
[Fixed] Unicode symbols are broken in javascript rules #1234
[Fixed] Multiple Adguard.Tools.exe issue #1229
[Fixed] Grammarly plugin compatibility issue #1231
[Fixed] HTTPS requests are displayed as HTTP in Filtering log #1237
[Fixed] Incorrect userscript auto-detection #1241
This is a technical term, but what hides behind it? With extended selectors support, we can much more easily create some rules that were very, very hard to create earlier. Notably, this concerns rules required to block such things as 'Sponsored posts' on Facebook.
[Fixed] Hebrew localization mistakes #1076
[Fixed] Unicode symbols are broken in javascript rules #1234
[Fixed] Multiple Adguard.Tools.exe issue #1229
[Fixed] Grammarly plugin compatibility issue #1231
[Fixed] HTTPS requests are displayed as HTTP in Filtering log #1237
[Fixed] Incorrect userscript auto-detection #1241
Update: beta version 6.1.251.1269
Only two days passed since the last beta update, and everything seems to be fine with it. It means that today we are ready to publish a release candidate. Release candidates don't often come with a big changelog, and this RC is not an exception.
Update beta 6.1.250.1247
This beta doesn't feature any new additions or standout changes. Rather just a bunch of various fixes and improvements. Overall, though, they present a basis for a release candidate, which will come soon if nothing goes wrong with this beta.
Ad blocking
[Changed] List of stealth mode settings enabled by default #1197
[Improved] Changed $empty modifier behavior #1184
[Improved] Added support for the :style pseudo class syntax #1186
UI
[Added] Hebrew localization #1076
[Added] "Versions history" link on the "About" screen #1185
[Fixed] Extra dialog window pops up when you select 'Debug' logging level #1205
Networking
[Changed] SHA-1 deprecation rules are not being used on Windows XP anymore #1115
[Changed] Browser cache suppressing algorithm on filters change #1190
[Fixed] Router page loading indefinitely #1042
[Fixed] Adguard misinterprets greasemonkey/tampermonkey update checks #1202
[Improved] "Do not filter websites with EV certificates" feature #712
Minor
[Changed] Facebook and Facebook Messenger UWP apps excluded from filtering #1195
[Changed] HAL app added to the list of filtered by default #779
[Fixed] An empty 'C:\Performix LLC' folder is created #646
[Fixed] Adguard update error #1053
[Changed] List of stealth mode settings enabled by default #1197
[Improved] Changed $empty modifier behavior #1184
[Improved] Added support for the :style pseudo class syntax #1186
UI
[Added] Hebrew localization #1076
[Added] "Versions history" link on the "About" screen #1185
[Fixed] Extra dialog window pops up when you select 'Debug' logging level #1205
Networking
[Changed] SHA-1 deprecation rules are not being used on Windows XP anymore #1115
[Changed] Browser cache suppressing algorithm on filters change #1190
[Fixed] Router page loading indefinitely #1042
[Fixed] Adguard misinterprets greasemonkey/tampermonkey update checks #1202
[Improved] "Do not filter websites with EV certificates" feature #712
Minor
[Changed] Facebook and Facebook Messenger UWP apps excluded from filtering #1195
[Changed] HAL app added to the list of filtered by default #779
[Fixed] An empty 'C:\Performix LLC' folder is created #646
[Fixed] Adguard update error #1053
Update: beta 6.1.249.1233
This beta features one addition to settings screen (userscript handling), along with a bunch of networking fixes and minor issues.
[Added] Userscripts handling #1172
We adopted a new way of handling user.js (userscript) files. Now Adguard will automatically detect when user.js file was processed. If it is a valid userscript, Adguard will open a dialog window, offering user to install it. Of course, this setting will be optional and possible to turn off through settings.
Networking
[Fixed] Push API feature messes with Facebook comments and chat #1175
[Fixed] Enabling 'Block WebRTC' in Stealth Mode breaks Web Audio API #994
[Fixed] An issue with hanged connections #1061
[Fixed] Adguard assistant doesn't work in 'Avast safezone' browser #1176
[Improved] Network SDK was updated #1179
Minor
[Changed] sbrf.ru added to https exclusions #1193
[Fixed] Crash on tray icon click #1045
[Fixed] Adguard is not injected on epidemz.com #1126
[Fixed] Assistant is not working on mts.ru #1188
[Fixed] packagecontrol.io issue #1183
We adopted a new way of handling user.js (userscript) files. Now Adguard will automatically detect when user.js file was processed. If it is a valid userscript, Adguard will open a dialog window, offering user to install it. Of course, this setting will be optional and possible to turn off through settings.
Networking
[Fixed] Push API feature messes with Facebook comments and chat #1175
[Fixed] Enabling 'Block WebRTC' in Stealth Mode breaks Web Audio API #994
[Fixed] An issue with hanged connections #1061
[Fixed] Adguard assistant doesn't work in 'Avast safezone' browser #1176
[Improved] Network SDK was updated #1179
Minor
[Changed] sbrf.ru added to https exclusions #1193
[Fixed] Crash on tray icon click #1045
[Fixed] Adguard is not injected on epidemz.com #1126
[Fixed] Assistant is not working on mts.ru #1188
[Fixed] packagecontrol.io issue #1183
Update: beta 6.1.242.1198
This beta introduces 'Advanced settings' section along with other, more minor changes.
[Added] 'Advanced' settings window #1069
Our Adguard for Android users are already familiar with the concept of Advanced settings. We include there settings which, in our opinion, should not be changed by regular users, but only by experienced users, or after a conversation with our support team. This beta introduces Advanced setting for Adguard for Windows. It doesn't offer a plethora of different settings yet, but will be supplemented with more in future releases.
Networking
[Fixed] Adguard cannot detect HTML if there are symbols at the document start #1068
[Fixed] Adguard Assistant doesn't work in Opera 12.18 #1162
[Fixed] StealthMode doesn't allow to use custom IP #1167
[Fixed] Adguard Assistant doesn't work in Avast Safezone browser #1176
[Improved] Optimized basic filtering rules processing speed #1052
UI
[Added] "More extensions..." button to the Extensions settings view #1171
[Added] Drag&Drop support for filter and userscript files #903
[Added] Warning notification if user unchecks the "Filter https protocol" box #923
[Changed] Stealth Mode settings UI layout #1153
[Fixed] Changed the language name for Dutch localization in Adguard settings #1161
Minor
[Changed] usaa.com added to exclusions #1155
[Changed] vps.cwgservices.org added to https exclusions #1130
[Changed] Facebook app for windows added to the list of apps filtered by default #1129
[Fixed] Various userscripts compatibility issues #1160, #1169
[Fixed] packagecontrol.io issue #1183
[Improved] Added additional options for @run-at key #1159
Our Adguard for Android users are already familiar with the concept of Advanced settings. We include there settings which, in our opinion, should not be changed by regular users, but only by experienced users, or after a conversation with our support team. This beta introduces Advanced setting for Adguard for Windows. It doesn't offer a plethora of different settings yet, but will be supplemented with more in future releases.
Networking
[Fixed] Adguard cannot detect HTML if there are symbols at the document start #1068
[Fixed] Adguard Assistant doesn't work in Opera 12.18 #1162
[Fixed] StealthMode doesn't allow to use custom IP #1167
[Fixed] Adguard Assistant doesn't work in Avast Safezone browser #1176
[Improved] Optimized basic filtering rules processing speed #1052
UI
[Added] "More extensions..." button to the Extensions settings view #1171
[Added] Drag&Drop support for filter and userscript files #903
[Added] Warning notification if user unchecks the "Filter https protocol" box #923
[Changed] Stealth Mode settings UI layout #1153
[Fixed] Changed the language name for Dutch localization in Adguard settings #1161
Minor
[Changed] usaa.com added to exclusions #1155
[Changed] vps.cwgservices.org added to https exclusions #1130
[Changed] Facebook app for windows added to the list of apps filtered by default #1129
[Fixed] Various userscripts compatibility issues #1160, #1169
[Fixed] packagecontrol.io issue #1183
[Improved] Added additional options for @run-at key #1159
Update: beta 6.1.232.1142 This is the first beta version after the release of v.6.0.226. It covers all its shortcomings and adds several new features, that mostly concern Stealth Mode. We will describe them below.
### Stealth Mode
[Added] "Self destructing cookies" option in Stealth Mode
Previously Stealth Mode module provided only the option to completely block third-party cookies. Now you will not only have an ability to differ first- and third-party cookies, but also the ability to set the exact time which cookies will be kept alive for. Important note: you can still block cookies alltogether, just set the keep-alive time to '0'.
[Added] Added an option to block "Browser location API"
[Added] Added an option to block "Browser notifications API"
Normally browsers may detect your location and use this information to prioritize specific search results or make other various suggestions based on it. With browser location API blocked this will be impossible.
Blocking browser notifications API feature works somewhat similar, but rather prevents browser from showing things like news or social media frames that pop-up in the corner of your browser.
[Added] A possibility to set IP used to mask your real IP by "Hide IP" feature
[Changed] Default user agent to use when User Agent string field is empty
### Userscripts
[Improved] Content injection algorithm
We completely redesigned content injection algorithm. First and foremost, this should solve issues with document-start scripts, resolve some of the known conflicts (AdsBypasser, YouTube+), and also optimize usage of scripts and ad blocker styles. Overall, a technical, but very important change.
### Ad blocking
[Improved] Increase content filtering rules maximum length limit
[Fixed] Issue with adding localhost to parental control whitelist
[Fixed] Gmail issue when selecting element to block
### Networking
[Fixed] Adguard fails to detect HTML on some websites
[Fixed] Adguard 'Page is unavailable' error screen bug
### UI
[Added] Drag&Drop support for Filtered Apps
[Added] "Whitelisted" filter to the filtering log
[Changed] "Browse for executable" button moved to the filtered apps section
[Changed] Links to EULA and privacy policy added to "About" view
[Changed] Localizations were updated
[Fixed] Tooltip positioning problem
[Fixed] Adguard shows all filtered apps after adding a new one to the list
[Fixed] Adguard GUI starts with a system despite this option is disabled
[Fixed] "Clear" button is absent while there are only spaces entered in search string
[Fixed] User filter takes too much time to delete rules from it
[Fixed] Adguard recognizes UC browser only if it's launched
[Fixed] Adguard crashes when you search for something in 'Settings' and switch tabs
[Fixed] Chrome x64 installation is not detected
[Fixed] Firefox Nightly installation is not detected
### Install/Update
[Improved] Installation is not allowed to start when another installation is in progress
[Changed] Filters update check scheduled right after adding a new filter
### Minor
[Changed] Add `upload.my.mail.ru` to HTTPS exclusions
[Changed] Added GOM Player to the list of of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Added Telecom 7 browser to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Added "BitComet" to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] WWAHost.exe added to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Added line break after filter name in Rule section of blocked request
[Changed] Spotify app added to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Add more modern UI apps to be filtered by default
[Fixed] Uploading video to my.mail.ru is broken by HTTPS filtering
[Fixed] Incorrect blocking rule in Filtering Log
[Fixed] FileWatcher does not work properly when filter file is replaced, not just modified
[Fixed] 'Proceed anyway' button doesn't work
[Fixed] Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation
[Fixed] Uninstall utility does not remove UI settings folder
[Fixed] Problem with uninstalling Adguard
[Fixed] Random language change after updating from 5.10 to 6.0
[Fixed] Custom filter contains "enabled" empty rules
[Added] "Self destructing cookies" option in Stealth Mode
Previously Stealth Mode module provided only the option to completely block third-party cookies. Now you will not only have an ability to differ first- and third-party cookies, but also the ability to set the exact time which cookies will be kept alive for. Important note: you can still block cookies alltogether, just set the keep-alive time to '0'.
[Added] Added an option to block "Browser location API"
[Added] Added an option to block "Browser notifications API"
Normally browsers may detect your location and use this information to prioritize specific search results or make other various suggestions based on it. With browser location API blocked this will be impossible.
Blocking browser notifications API feature works somewhat similar, but rather prevents browser from showing things like news or social media frames that pop-up in the corner of your browser.
[Added] A possibility to set IP used to mask your real IP by "Hide IP" feature
[Changed] Default user agent to use when User Agent string field is empty
### Userscripts
[Improved] Content injection algorithm
We completely redesigned content injection algorithm. First and foremost, this should solve issues with document-start scripts, resolve some of the known conflicts (AdsBypasser, YouTube+), and also optimize usage of scripts and ad blocker styles. Overall, a technical, but very important change.
### Ad blocking
[Improved] Increase content filtering rules maximum length limit
[Fixed] Issue with adding localhost to parental control whitelist
[Fixed] Gmail issue when selecting element to block
### Networking
[Fixed] Adguard fails to detect HTML on some websites
[Fixed] Adguard 'Page is unavailable' error screen bug
### UI
[Added] Drag&Drop support for Filtered Apps
[Added] "Whitelisted" filter to the filtering log
[Changed] "Browse for executable" button moved to the filtered apps section
[Changed] Links to EULA and privacy policy added to "About" view
[Changed] Localizations were updated
[Fixed] Tooltip positioning problem
[Fixed] Adguard shows all filtered apps after adding a new one to the list
[Fixed] Adguard GUI starts with a system despite this option is disabled
[Fixed] "Clear" button is absent while there are only spaces entered in search string
[Fixed] User filter takes too much time to delete rules from it
[Fixed] Adguard recognizes UC browser only if it's launched
[Fixed] Adguard crashes when you search for something in 'Settings' and switch tabs
[Fixed] Chrome x64 installation is not detected
[Fixed] Firefox Nightly installation is not detected
### Install/Update
[Improved] Installation is not allowed to start when another installation is in progress
[Changed] Filters update check scheduled right after adding a new filter
### Minor
[Changed] Add `upload.my.mail.ru` to HTTPS exclusions
[Changed] Added GOM Player to the list of of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Added Telecom 7 browser to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Added "BitComet" to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] WWAHost.exe added to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Added line break after filter name in Rule section of blocked request
[Changed] Spotify app added to the list of apps filtered by default
[Changed] Add more modern UI apps to be filtered by default
[Fixed] Uploading video to my.mail.ru is broken by HTTPS filtering
[Fixed] Incorrect blocking rule in Filtering Log
[Fixed] FileWatcher does not work properly when filter file is replaced, not just modified
[Fixed] 'Proceed anyway' button doesn't work
[Fixed] Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation
[Fixed] Uninstall utility does not remove UI settings folder
[Fixed] Problem with uninstalling Adguard
[Fixed] Random language change after updating from 5.10 to 6.0
[Fixed] Custom filter contains "enabled" empty rules
Update: beta 6.1.233.1151. Last beta version had a bit more bugs than we expected
So here is a new one, with hotfixes for most spotted bugs, both major and minor.Ad Blocker
[Fixed] Removed ads in GMail on Windows apps #1132
Networking
[Fixed] Unfinished downloads issue #1062
[Fixed] Adguard creates temporary HTTPS exceptions randomly #1144
UI
[Changed] Stealth mode settings UI changes #1153
[Fixed] Click on any taskbar item results in main window appear #1133
[Fixed] Main window is opened when user opens Filter Editor or Log #1138
[Fixed] UI button placement bug #1146
[Fixed] 'Block first party cookies' checkbox doesn't work #1147
Userscripts
[Fixed] Userscript execution issue #1134
[Fixed] Some userscripts don't work after the 6.1.232 beta update #1145
Minor
[Fixed] Ads leftovers removed on youtube.com #1141
[Fixed] AdsBypsser setting/configuration doesn't work in Firefox #1139
[Fixed] Popup blocker breaks ok.ru menu navigation #1142
[Fixed] fs.to is broken by Extensions module #1135
[Fixed] Removed ads in GMail on Windows apps #1132
Networking
[Fixed] Unfinished downloads issue #1062
[Fixed] Adguard creates temporary HTTPS exceptions randomly #1144
UI
[Changed] Stealth mode settings UI changes #1153
[Fixed] Click on any taskbar item results in main window appear #1133
[Fixed] Main window is opened when user opens Filter Editor or Log #1138
[Fixed] UI button placement bug #1146
[Fixed] 'Block first party cookies' checkbox doesn't work #1147
Userscripts
[Fixed] Userscript execution issue #1134
[Fixed] Some userscripts don't work after the 6.1.232 beta update #1145
Minor
[Fixed] Ads leftovers removed on youtube.com #1141
[Fixed] AdsBypsser setting/configuration doesn't work in Firefox #1139
[Fixed] Popup blocker breaks ok.ru menu navigation #1142
[Fixed] fs.to is broken by Extensions module #1135
Urgent hotfix: beta 6.1.234.1154.
[Fixed] Hotfix for Adguard Assistant
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