Version 1.3.7.3005 - May 22, 2007

  • Maintenance Release
    All known issues have been resolved.

Version 1.3.6.2999 - September 25, 2006

  • Maintenance Release

Version 1.3.5.2994 - February 2, 2006

  • Maintenance Release

Version 1.3.4.2475 - September 26, 2005

  • Maintenance Release

Version 1.3.4 - April 16, 2005

  • Maintenance Release

 

Version 1.3.3 - March 26, 2004

  • FlashUpdate
    Added new high-color icons to the most commonly-accessed windows, as well as other small improvements to the GUI layout and dialog progression.
  • FlashUpdate
    FlashUpdate now checks for orphan update data files (compiled updates) after loading a previously saved project.
  • FlashUpdate
    Project variables are properly reset to their default values when creating a new project with the Project Wizard while a project is already open.
  • FlashUpdate
    Fixed a couple of issues specific to Windows 2000 systems, notably an issue with the "Save As" command, and the help system not linking context-sensitive help properly.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Added the automatic, sequential downloading of multiple update descriptions during consecutive software updates.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    After deleting files from a folder or subfolder, the Client now deletes the folder or subfolder if it is completely empty.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Added support for absolute, non-network (UNC) paths when accessing and installing software updates locally.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The Client now attempts to find the application executable in the installation folder by default; if the file cannot be found, the Client looks in the active folder.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Fixed an issue that would cause some local updates to fail if no internet connection was available.
  • Design Editor
    Updated the copyright notice year to 2004 on all of the design templates.
  • Design Editor
     Fixed an issue that occurred when saving design templates on systems with German locale settings.
  • Distribution Wizard
    Prior to compiling the list of available updates in updates.ini, the wizard now checks that the update data files are still available locally and that the updates have not been deleted.
  • Distribution Wizard
    It is now possible to publish updates to an FTP server using a port other than the default FTP port 21.
  • Distribution Wizard
    Fixed an issue where the first update remote location would be saved twice in the same FlashUpdate Client distribution.
  • Updates Manager
    Added color-coding to the list of updates, to highlight which updates need to be recompiled and/or republished, after changes are made.
  • Updates Manager
    Deleting a software update from the Updates Manager now deletes its associated update data file (compiled update).
  • Updates Manager
    Fixed an issue where the updates list would sometimes display the wrong compilation date for a specific update.

Version 1.3.2 - February 25, 2004

  • FlashUpdate
    Resolved an issue where projects could be saved in two different locations when logged in with Administrator rights.
  • FlashUpdate
    Added a "Save Project As" option in the "File" menu to save a FlashUpdate project and its updates to an alternate location.
  • FlashUpdate
    Added a new Update Workflow option to always restart the software application, even when no updates are performed.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The update checking algorithm has been optimized and is now much faster than in previous versions of the Client.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Added a way to check for updates silently via the "/SILENT" command-line switch. The FlashUpdate Client window will only appear if an update is available. Otherwise the Client will exit.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    When the application path retrieved from the Registry points to a file, the Client now extracts the application path from the file name and proceeds.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    When prompting the user for a password or an installation path, the cursor focus is moved to the text entry box.
  • Update Files Window
    The "Browse for file" dialogs used to specify the old and new paths of a file to patch remember their respective locations.
  • Design Editor
    Added a new Update Design template: Automatic - Dark.
  • Distribution Wizard
    Fixed an issue with publishing updates locally to a non-network drive.
  • Updates Manager
    Fixed an issue where the Updates Manager would refuse to create an update when the third digit of the version number was a zero.

 

Version 1.3.1 - January 25, 2004

  • FlashUpdate
    Added the ability to register DirectShow codecs with the .ax extension in the System Files window.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The Client now detects if a proxy is configured in the Internet Explorer connection settings, and automatically uses the default proxy if one is configured.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    In Automatic mode, the Client now sends the WM_DESTROY message instead of WM_CLOSE to shut down running applications.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Fixed an issue that would result in corrupt downloads when a web server's default MIME type was not configured as application/octet-stream.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Fixed an issue in the update workflow where the post-cleanup program was not always properly executed, but the application would be restarted twice.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Resolved a Client loading issue introduced in version 1.3.0 that occurred on systems with French locale settings.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    If a restart is required, the Client will restart the system after 5 seconds in Automatic mode unless the user clicks cancel.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Added a dialog to prompt the user to close applications that are locking system files so they can be updated without needing to restart the system.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    During Automatic updates, the FlashUpdate Client automatically closes applications that are preventing system files from being updated.

 

Version 1.3.0 - January 10, 2004

  • FlashUpdate
    Many of the Update properties were redundant from one update to the next. These have been implemented as Project properties instead.
  • FlashUpdate
    Graphical User Interface enhancements to the Welcome to FlashUpdate dialog, the Update Description window, and the Update Password window.
  • FlashUpdate
    New Project Workflow settings under Project Properties:
    • Ability to close the application if it is already running, as well as force the application to shut down if not responding
    • Ability to run pre-update and post-update cleanup programs
    • Ability to specify command-line arguments for external programs
  • FlashUpdate
    New Version Management settings: The FlashUpdate Client can now retrieve the current software version number from an INI file, a registry key, or a binary file.
  • FlashUpdate
    Removed CRC32 checking options in Update Properties. The Client will never attempt to patch a file that has been corrupted.
  • FlashUpdate
    Added the ability to append to previous update logs rather than overwrite existing logs.
  • FlashUpdate
    Added support for System Restore on Win ME and Win XP: Prior to installing an update, the FlashUpdate Client will create a System Restore Point with the software name and version number.
  • FlashUpdate
    Added an option to always prompt the user to confirm the folder where the application is installed, even after the installation path has been retrieved from the registry.
  • FlashUpdate
    The New Project Wizard has been enhanced, with options to configure advanced project properties, create a distribution package, and create a simple software update.
  • FlashUpdate
    Added a new option in the FlashUpdate Preferences dialog: "Publish updates to all available remote locations."
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The FlashUpdate Client features a new engine, and can now download updates from both HTTP and FTP servers, via anonymous or standard login.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Added the ability to download and install multiple updates sequentially.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    New "Smart-Branching" feature: The Client checks the size of all available updates in order to find the shortest path to update the user's current version to the latest version.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Modified the behavior of the FlashUpdate Client in Automatic mode so that the updates are always truly automatic.
    The "-noconfirm" command-line switch is now obsolete.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    When running in Wizard mode, the FlashUpdate Client skips the update description page when no update description is available, and begin to download the update immediately.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    By default, the FlashUpdate Client does not prompt for the software installation folder, unless the path retrieved from the registry is invalid.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Modified the FlashUpdate Client authentication scheme.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Fixed an issue where the background picture of some update designs was slightly misaligned.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Fixed an issue where the FlashUpdate Client would throw an error message when attempting to delete a file that was read-only.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The FlashUpdate Client now properly retains subfolder information when creating backups of files during an update.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The FlashUpdate Client now correctly reverts to non-XP style command buttons on non-XP systems.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Added a simple "browse for file" dialog to the FlashUpdate Client when a file to patch cannot be found.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    The FlashUpdate Client now returns a non-zero error code if an error occurs at any time during the update process.
  • FlashUpdate Client
    Fixed the inaccurate "Corrupt Distribution Package" error that occurred when running the Client in the evaluation version of FlashUpdate 1.2.2.
  • File Wizard
    Major speed improvements when scanning application folders that contain a large (hundreds) number of files.
  • File Wizard
    The File Wizard now remembers which folders were scanned the last time it was run for each update.
  • File Wizard
    The File Wizard now properly scans all subfolders in the application folders.
  • Update Files Window
    An issue with changes not being saved after renaming subfolders in the Update Files window has been fixed.
  • Update Files Window
    Several minor bug fixes to the Detailed File Properties window.
  • Update Files Window
    An issue with changes not being saved after renaming subfolders in the Update Files window has been fixed.
  • Design Editor
    New Update Design Templates are available:
    • Windows Update
    • Text on the Left
    • Automatic - Minimalist
  • Distribution Wizard
    The Distribution Wizard now closes automatically after an update is compiled or published from the Updates Manager.
  • Distribution Wizard
    The Remote Update Locations properties window has been improved so that it is easier to understand and navigate.
  • Distribution Wizard
    Added an upload/download test for Remote Update Locations to ensure that the updates will be published in the appropriate location.
  • FlashUpdate Help File
    Fixed an issue in the HTML help file where clicking on some topics in the Contents page would cause an HTML script error.

 

Version 1.2.2 - August 14, 2003

  • FlashUpdate: FlashUpdate now displays a thumbnail preview of the Update Designs in the Design Templates list.
  • FlashUpdate: The Project Properties window has been redesigned to be more user-friendly.
  • FlashUpdate: Added a new Project Properties Wizard to walk new users through the creation of their first FlashUpdate projects.
  • FlashUpdate: Messages displayed during the launch of FlashUpdate no longer appear behind the splash screen.
  • FlashUpdate: The Application Executable is now a Project property. The FlashUpdate Client will always run this file after checking for available updates.
  • FlashUpdate Client: When a connection to the internet cannot be found, the FlashUpdate Client dials the default connection.
  • FlashUpdate Client: If the Client cannot access the update files on a certain server, it automatically tries to access the files on the next available server.
  • FlashUpdate Client: The date and time information of updated files is now correctly preserved on all systems.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Fixed an issue where the Client would not properly detect the %OS% variable with Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Added a "-NOCONFIRM" command-line switch for automatic updates with absolutely no user interaction or confirmation.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Updated the application icons to look nicer at different display color depths.
  • FlashUpdate Client: The Client now properly cleans up any temporary files created in the Temporary Folder during the update process.
  • Design Editor: The Design Editor automatically creates a thumbnail preview of the Update Design when it is saved.
  • Design Editor: A new Update Design Template is available: Aluminum.
  • Update Files Window: Added the ability to drag and drop multiple files from Windows Explorer into the Update Files window.
  • Update Files Window: Several minor bug fixes to the Detailed File Properties window.
  • Distribution Wizard: Added a new Remote Locations interface that allows for multiple update servers to be used in the same project.
  • Distribution Wizard: A Timeout property has been added to the server configuration. It is specific to each update server.
  • Distribution Wizard: Updates can now easily be published to a local or remote folder on a Local Area Network.
  • Distribution Wizard: All temporary files that are created while compiling the updates are now properly removed.

 

Version 1.2.1 - June 24, 2003

  • FlashUpdate: Resolved an issue with GDI resources that was causing an "out of memory" problem on pre-Windows 2000 systems.
  • FlashUpdate: The Custom Layout now loads properly during startup.
  • FlashUpdate: The FlashUpdate startup and shutdown procedures are now significantly faster, especially on slower systems.
  • FlashUpdate: Minor enhancements to the graphical user interface. This is mostly noticeable in the Distribution Wizard.
  • FlashUpdate: Added the option to always run an external program after the Client is closed, even if no updates were available.
  • FlashUpdate Client: When the Client asked users if they wanted to abort an update, the Yes button was erroneously selected by default.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Fixed an issue introduced in 1.2.0 where the Client would not update some files located in the Windows\System32 folder.
  • FlashUpdate Client: The FlashUpdate Client can now update itself without requiring a system restart after the update.
  • FlashUpdate Client: The FlashUpdate Client was ignoring variable names when they were not capitalized in uppercase.
  • Updates Files Window: Added a Common Files folder to the list of easily-accessible Windows special folders.
  • Updates Files Window: Attempting to displaying the properties of a non-existing file did not appropriately result in an error.
  • Distribution Wizard: Added a display indicating the reduction in file size that results from binary patching while compiling the updates.

 

Version 1.2.0 - June 9, 2003

  • FlashUpdate: The list of recently accessed projects in the Project menu is now displayed in chronological order.
  • FlashUpdate: Changed the behavior of the Shortcut Bar: clicking on an icon now alternately opens and closes its corresponding window.
  • FlashUpdate: The evaluation information window was not being correctly displayed when FlashUpdate was starting up.
  • FlashUpdate: Added a compiled version of the sample project that can be run from the FlashUpdate group on the Start Menu.
  • FlashUpdate Client: When a file to be patched has already been updated, the FlashUpdate Client skips the file instead of returning an error.
  • FlashUpdate Client: External images were not being displayed properly on the last page (update successful) of the FlashUpdate Client.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Added a status message for the user when running an external program or redirecting to a web page.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Updated the FlashUpdate Client to take advantage of the new features available in the Design Editor.
  • Registry Updates: Fixed a problem where FlashUpdate would retrieve the wrong value types when importing more than one registry file.
  • Registry Updates: Added a prompt to overwrite existing registry data when importing registry settings from a file.
  • Design Editor: Added a new FlashUpdate Client Window object to allow further customization of the FlashUpdate Client.
  • Design Editor: Added the following properties to the FlashUpdate Client Window object: Window title, window border (toggle), background picture stretch (toggle), and background color.
  • Design Editor: A new Resize to Fit Background feature provides an easy way to resize the Client window to fit the background picture.
  • Design Editor: The Browse button was not visible in the Default design.
  • Design Editor: Fixed an issue where selecting a custom color from the custom palette was not recognized on some systems.
  • Update Files: Resolved minor interface issues with the Update Files window.
  • Distribution Wizard: Fixed a display issue when creating a Distribution Package where the path to the files was only displayed in part.
  • Updates Manager: Resolved problems that occurred with managing project dates on non-English Windows systems.

 

Version 1.1.1 - May 27, 2003

  • FlashUpdate: Added the ability to save the current project and updates after recovering from a Windows exception error.
  • FlashUpdate: Fixed an issue in the setup program that made it impossible to enter the appropriate licensing information during installation. FlashUpdate then incorrectly reported it was not licensed.
  • FlashUpdate: Fixed a couple of issues in the startup routine when running FlashUpdate on a non-English Windows installation.
  • FlashUpdate: Fixed an issue where some windows would not be properly displayed when the fade transition effects were disabled.

 

Version 1.1.0 - May 19, 2003

  • FlashUpdate: Major changes in the graphical user interface, especially in the Updates Manager and the Update Properties window.
  • FlashUpdate: Added support for more flexible versioning formats, such as Maj.Min or Maj.Min.Rev.Build.
  • FlashUpdate: Added a sample project to the installation files. It is located in the "FlashUpdate Projects" folder.
  • FlashUpdate: The list of recently-accessed projects is no longer displayed in inverse order in the Project menu.
  • FlashUpdate: Startup sequence has been optimized for better performance on older systems. A new splash screen has also been added.
  • Binary Patch Engine: Resolved an issue associated with patching files that are only a few bytes long.
  • Binary Patch Engine: Fixed a rare instance when creating patches for very large files using specific buffer sizes would freeze the application.
  • Binary Patch Engine: Improved binary patching optimization settings to choose between faster patch creation and smaller patch files.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Fixed an issue where the Client was backing up files even when the option was disabled in the update properties.
  • Update Properties: Added the option to create a new backup folder each time an update is performed, instead of overwriting the previous one.
  • Registry Updates: Added the ability to automatically import registry settings from a standard Windows Registry file.
  • Registry Updates: Fixed a crash that occurred when attempting to create a new value when a value with the same name already existed.
  • Design Editor: Fixed an incorrectly named image object in a couple of update design templates.
  • Distribution Wizard: Fixed an issue where the Distribution Wizard would continue to publish an update when the Cancel button was clicked.
  • Updates Manager: Added the ability to compile, publish, and preview an update without loading the Distribution Wizard.

 

Version 1.0.3 - April 20, 2003

  • FlashUpdate Client: Changed the update log header to include the Client version, log type, and operating system.
  • FlashUpdate Client: Fixed a couple of rare instances when the Client mistakenly reported that a file to update was not found.
  • FlashUpdate Client: The Client now correctly restores an updated file's attributes on NTFS systems when the Indexing Service is disabled.
  • Update Properties: When importing settings from another update, the path now defaults to the current FlashUpdate project folder.
  • Distribution Wizard: The wizard now reports the appropriate error after attempting to connect to an invalid FTP server.
  • FlashUpdate: It is now possible to reference an update design file located outside of the FlashUpdate\Designs subfolder.
  • FlashUpdate: Some minor adjustments in the graphical user interface, and tweaks in a few file access routines.

 

Version 1.0.2 - April 3, 2003

  • FlashUpdate Client: The Client correctly follows the behavior set in the Update Properties when it encounters a file with the wrong CRC32.
  • FlashUpdate Client: CRC32 values are now reported in hexadecimal instead of decimal in the log files and the update dialogs.
  • FlashUpdate Client: The log file section reporting the result of the update download is no longer deleted when the update is installed.
  • Design Editor : Fixed an error that arose when minimizing the Design Editor window when the design contained no background picture.
  • Distribution Wizard: Fixed a crash that occurred in the Wizard when an invalid URL was entered in the Project Properties.
  • FlashUpdate: Fixed a random crash that sometimes occurred when creating a new project while the Tip of the Day feature was enabled.

 

Version 1.0.1 - March 17, 2003

  • Design Editor: The Application Name variable is now correctly inserted as %APPNAME% instead of %NAME%.
  • Design Editor: The background picture is displayed below other objects even when there is only one object on the screen.
  • Design Editor: Fixed two update designs that contained disordered controls.
  • Distribution Wizard: The wizard now correctly retrieves FTP information when publishing updates for the first time.
  • Distribution Wizard: When compiling the Distribution Package, the wizard can now access relative files on other drives.
  • FlashUpdate: Fixed a crash that occurred when double-clicking on a project file to open it.
  • FlashUpdate: Fixed the Order Information URL in the Evaluation version.

 

Version 1.0.0 - February 31, 2003

  • Initial Release

 

 

  

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