Versions HistoryThe History Of Anyplace Control updates
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Anyplace Control: versions history
http://www.anyplace-control.com
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Version 7.1 (July 2014)
1) New API has been developed to connect to remote PC via command line.
Read more info here:
http://www.anyplace-control.com/anyplace-control/help/api.htm
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Version 7.0 - major update (September 2013)
1) New connection method with the remote PC has been added:
"Connection via Computer ID-number".
2) New version does not require installation of Anplace Control.
You can run Anyplace Control without installation (optionally)
3) Total compatibility with Windows 8
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Version 6.0 - major update (April 2013)
1) Transmission of audio playback from a remote computer has been implemented
2) VoIP remote chat has been added
3) Some interface improvements.
4) Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 5.4 (May 2012)
1) Ability to connect to Online Account computers without Access Password use.
2) Exact identification of Host module type in the address book
(Permanently installed or started for One-time Remote Assistance).
3) Connection speed in the Online Account Connection service has been improved.
4) Some bugs have been fixed.
5) Minor interface changes.
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Version 5.2 (June 2011)
1) Connection speed in the Account Connection service has been improved
2) Remote Screen Scaling option improved - quality and performance
has been improved.
3) Minor interface changes.
4) Minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 5.1 (February 2011)
1) An ability to disable interface skins has been added.
2) Interface changes.
3) Usability improvements.
4) Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 5.0 (June 2010). Major Update!
1) An ability to send "Alt+Tab" keystroke on a remote PC has been added.
2) Chat feature (Admin to Host) has been added.
3) An ability to connect to remote PC via Proxy server has been added.
4) An ability to see semi-transparent windows opened on a remote PC has
been added.
5) An ability to send "Alt+Ctrl+Del" keystroke on a remote
Vista/Windows 7 OS PC has been added.
6) Full compatibility with Windows 7 OS (including 64 bit)
7) Multi-monitor support (dual-screens etc) feature has been added.
8) Remote installation of pre-configured Host Module (with extended
options) feature has been added
9) An ability to create customized Host module installation packages
with preconfigured settings (silent MSI-installer) has been added
10) An ability to see (in columns) extended info about Host Module even
if remote PC is disconnected (such as domain name, IP address,
current user, etc) has been added.
11) Interface and design change (Windows 7 style).
12) An ability to disable Direct Connection mode for Host has been added
13) An ability to disable Windows visual effects on a remote PC to
accelerate a connection has been added.
14) Online version of Host Module that doesn't require installation
15) An ability to enable/disable features on a Host PC: File Transfer,
Clipboard Transfer etc. has been added.
16) Optional feature: interactive user's permissions is required to
perform File Transfer and Clipboard Transfer operations has
been added
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Version 4.15 (April 2010)
1. Minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 4.14 (March 2010)
GAOTD edition (non-official)
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Version 4.13 (January 2010)
1. Security improvements
2. Software interface has been translated into Arabic and Polish.
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Version 4.12 (December 2009)
1. Security improvements
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Version 4.11 (May 2009)
1. Interface changes.
2. Bugs have been fixed.
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Version 4.10 (April 2009)
1. An ability to view semitransparent remote objects has been added.
You can view semitransparent menus and windows (Vista sidebar,
Office 2007 menu, etc) on the remote desktop.
2. Interface changes.
3. Bugs have been fixed.
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Version 4.9 (November 2008)
1. An ability to create customized version of Host Module has been added.
If you need to support remotely computer illiterate user, who doesn't
know how to install and configure Host Module, you may send him a
special link to download a customized Host Module, that doesn't
require any installation and configuration.
Read more here: http://www.anyplace-control.com/download-host.shtml
2. Groups in Admin's Address Book for Direct Connection tab:
you can unite PCs into groups, using explorer-like tree view window.
3. Minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 4.8 (August 2008)
1. An ability to create several admin users for your Account has been added.
You can set an access rights for each admin user to determine which Host
PCs are available to access.
Note: Described features can be activated for additional payment and are
not included into the common version of the software.
2. Software interface has been translated into Polish.
Help file has been translated into French and German.
All translated materials are available for download from here:
http://www.anyplace-control.com/anyplace-control/languages/
3. Minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 4.7 (August 2008)
1. Groups in Admin's Address Book for Account Connection tab:
you can unite PCs into groups, using explorer-like tree view window.
2. Interface changes.
3. Minor bugs fixed.
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Version 4.6 (June 2008)
1. Security improvements.
2. Minor bugs fixed.
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Version 4.5 (April 2008)
1. Interface changes, new design.
2. Security and performance improvements.
3. Minor bugs fixed.
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Version 4.4 (March 2008)
1. Ability to send text messages from Admin to Host.
2. All Host and Admin modules have separate Account settings.
Even those installed on the same PC.
3. Security improvements. Admin Module prompts for login and password to
access Account after every start.
4. Improved usability, interface changes.
5. Minor bugs fixed.
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Version 4.3 (December 2007)
1. Ability to bypass firewall "traffic inspection" feature in
Account Connections mode.
2. Some bugs have been fixed.
3. Minor interface changes.
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Version 4.2 (December 2007)
1. Higher connection speed to Account Server.
2. Security system improvements.
3. Some bugs have been fixed.
4. Minor interface changes.
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Version 4.1 (October 2007)
1. Full Windows Vista compatibility. Host Module can be run as system service
allowing remote logon user after restart.
Support of User Account Control (UAC) and "Fast user switch" function.
2. All bugs under Windows NT4 and Windows 98 are fixed.
3. Minor interface changes.
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Version 4.0 (July 2007)
Major update. Next features have been added:
1. "Account Connections" mode has been added. It allows you to control
remote PC over the Internet using Account and Nickname instead of
IP address.
You can bypass firewalls and routers now and will be able to easily
connect even if the remote PC doesn't have an external IP address or a
dynamical IP address.
2. Speed up screen refresh rate.
3. Decrease CPU utilization.
4. Better data security:
- More secure traffic encryption and authentication protocol.
- Host Module will not work with blank or too short passwords.
5. Host Module can inform you about incoming connections allowing
you to accept or decline this connection.
6. More user friendly interface.
7. Some bugs have been fixed.
Note: version 4.0 is not compatible with previous versions.
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Version 3.6 (June 2007)
1. Software has been translated into Chinese.
2. Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 3.5 (March 2007)
1. Windows Vista Support.
2. New feature has been added: "Interactive User's permission is
required to accept connection".
3. File transfer supports files with size >2 Gb.
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Version 3.4 (February 2007)
1. Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 3.3 (January 2007)
1. Ability to remember view settings for File Transfer windows
has been added.
2. Image of Remote Screen Window in "Scaled mode" is more qualitative now.
3. Improvements in security system
3. Some bugs have been fixed.
4. Some interface changes.
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Version 3.2 (September 2006)
1. Software has been translated into Portuguese.
2. Some interface changes.
3. Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 3.1 (July 2006)
Admin Module:
1. Remote "Power On" feature has been added. You can turn on Host PC
remotely via LAN (Wake-On-Lan technology is used).
2. 4 bit/pixel color mode for Remote Screen has been added.
This mode greatly increases program's performance in the case of low
network bandwidth (for example, dial-up 56K).
Host Module:
1. "Hide tray icon" feature has been added.
2. Some interface changes.
3. Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 3.0 (April 2006)
Major update. Next features have been added:
1. File Transfer.
Administrator can manage the remote files via Explorer-like window.
2. Remote deployment of Host Module in the network.
Now you are not obliged to visit each Host PC physically to install or
update Host Module: you can do it remotely (and automatically) via
network.
3. Lock remote PC.
Administrator can lock remote PC (disable remote mouse/keyboard and
turn off remote monitor) and manage Host PC remotely during locking.
4. Now Remote Screen Window contains comfortable toolbar, which allows
to quickly execute most often used actions with remote screen.
5. "Automatic scrolling" feature has been added for Remote Screen Window.
Now you are not obliged to click scrollbars to scroll large remote
screen image. It will be automatically scrolled when you move mouse to
the edge of the Remote Screen Window.
6. Automatic configuration of Windows XP firewall.
Host Module automatically configures Windows XP Firewall (SP2), i.e.
opens required port. User of Host Module are not obliged to configure
Windows XP Firewall manually.
Note: If you use some other firewall, you still need to configure it
manually.
7. Displaying of the remote mouse cursor.
Administrator can see remote mouse cursor in the Remote Screen Window
(any remote mouse movement in real time).
8. Support of mouse wheel.
Administrator can use mouse wheel and middle mouse button when
controlling the remote screen.
9. Automation of Administrator work.
Set of options to automate work with Admin Module has been added
(you can turn on only required options):
- Admin Module can start automatically with Windows (minimized into
the tray).
- Admin Module can automatically connect with all remote PCs after
its start.
- Admin Module can automatically lock remote PC. So, Administrator is
not obliged to click "Lock" button. Remote PC can be locked
automatically either immediately after connection or during remote
screen control session only.
- Admin Module can automatically reconnect to Host PC if connection is
dropped down.
- Remote Screen Window can be opened automatically after establishing
of connection (Administrator is not obliged to press "Full Control"
button).
- Admin Module can be hidden to the system tray by clicking "Close"
button. All opened Remote Screen windows will be also hidden.
- Control Window of Admin Module can be always on top. So, you will
always have fast access to the Control Window, even if many Remote
Screen windows is opened on your desktop.
10. Restrictions of trial version is not too hard now.
Now trial version allows to test software with 5 remote PCs during
30 days.
12. Such bug as incorrect positing of remote screen windows after restoring
them from the system tray on the multimonitor systems has been fixed.
12. Software has been translated into Italian
13. Some interface changes.
14. Some bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.12 (December, 2005)
Admin Module:
1. "Auto scan" feature has been added. You can browse the network and find
active Host Modules ("Add new PC" dialog box).
2. Ability to arrange shortcuts in the Address Book has been added.
You can arrange icons either by name or by connection state.
3. Using of Master Key has been simplified.
Another security scheme is used now. Read more in help file.
4. Some interface changes.
Host Module:
1. Ability to hide tray icon has been removed, however ability to disable
"Exit" command for tray menu has been added. (We had problems with
Antiviruses - user of Host PC should know that remote control tool is
installed on his/her PC. Tray icon inform user about it).
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Version 2.11
1. Clipboard Transfer feature has been added. Any data that can be copied
to clipboard (except files) can be transfered between PCs, for example,
text or graphics.
2. Some interface changes.
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Version 2.10
Admin Module:
1. Ability to browse network has been included in the "Add new PC" dialog.
2. Some interface changes.
Both Modules:
1. Tray icons have been changed.
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Version 2.9
1. Some interface changes.
2. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.8
Both Modules:
1. Multilanguage support has been added. Program interface has been
translated into Russian and German.
1. Some interface changes.
2. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
Host Module:
1. Protection method of Host Module settings has been changed.
Earlier separate password was used to access to
Host Configurator program. Now, Access Password is used for this aim.
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Version 2.7
1. Some interface changes.
2. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.6
1. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.5
Admin Module:
1. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
Host Module:
1. An ability to forbid remote control commands has been added
(you can switch off "Full Control" mode and allow "View" mode only).
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Version 2.4
1. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.3
Host Module:
1. A speed of screenshots transition has been greatly increased in case when
several administrators are viewing the same Host.
2. An ability to close the Host Module using a tray menu has been added.
3. Host Configurator program is available in the tray menu.
4. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
Admin Module:
1. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.2
Admin Module:
1. The user interface is more friendly now.
2. You can minimize the Admin Module to the system tray now.
3. The program automatically saves:
- Position and size of Control window,
- Position, size, display mode, and color depth of each Remote Screen
window.
4. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
Host Module:
1. The user interface is more friendly now.
2. You can shut down the Host Module using a Host Configurator tool.
3. You can specify the execution type of Host Module
(service, simple application, etc.)
4. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
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Version 2.1
1. Minimally required length of a Master Key is changed from eight
symbols up to one symbol.
2. Such bug as inconvenient centring of dialog windows on multimonitor
systems has been corrected.
3. Some interface changes.
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Version 2.0
1. 320 bit RSA authentification of connections has been added.
2. Master Key using has been added for safe storaging of Security Keys on
the computer with Anyplace Control-Admin
3. IP filter has been added.
4. Logging has been added to the Anyplace Control-Host.
5. 'Ctrl+Alt+F12' hotkey sends Ctrl-Alt-Del to the remote computer
6. Anyplace Control-Host accepts multiple remote connections at one time.
7. Many interface changes
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Version 1.2
1. All data is encrypted with 64 bit stream crypto
2. Remote shutdown feature.
3. Optional Tray icon on Host side with computer IP address tip
4. Some interface changes.
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Version 1.0
Initial release.
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