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====== Version history ====== | ====== Version history ====== | ||
- | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**V2.28**</font> 22-12-2020 | + | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.51**</font> 26.09.2023 |
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+ | * New design | ||
+ | * Added Annual-3 and Annual-6 licenses, renamed Home license to Annual-2 | ||
+ | * When changing and upgrading a PC, the license reactivation process is carried out automatically. However, the number of license reactivations is limited by 4 in one year | ||
+ | * Camera devices can be indicated | ||
+ | * Added ASTER logo on Windows login screen when ASTER is active | ||
+ | * Added GUI themes | ||
+ | * ASTER v2.51 does not work with Windows 7. In this case, download version 2.31 | ||
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+ | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.31.1**</font>14.08.2022 | ||
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+ | * Added support for Windows 11 (22H2), build 22621,22622. | ||
+ | * Added support for Windows 10 (22H2), build 19045 | ||
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+ | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.31 **</font>21-07-2022 | ||
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+ | * Added support for Windows Server 2022 original release, build 20348. | ||
+ | * Added support for Windows 11 (22H2), build 22621. | ||
+ | * Applied a new mechanism of assigning cameras for Windows 8/10/11, enabled by default for a new ASTER installation, disabled by default when updating. | ||
+ | * Fixed an issue where screen might stop refreshing on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022. | ||
+ | * Optimized the internal processes of the GUI. | ||
+ | * Fixed a bug causing error 109 to be raised with no external reason. | ||
+ | * Solved the problem of incorrect positioning of monitor indications. | ||
+ | * Implemented a solution for running Steam on more than one workplace without sandboxing, switchable, enabled by default. | ||
+ | * Fixed the problem of randomly blanking the screens of the other workplaces when user turns off or disconnects its monitor. | ||
+ | * Small bugs fixes. | ||
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+ | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.30**</font> 19-10-2021 | ||
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+ | * Added support for Windows 11, build 21354-22454, x64 only. | ||
+ | * Added support for Windows 10 build 19044, x64 only. | ||
+ | * For particular cases has been fixed the problem with updating the screen, which occurred after re-commutation monitors (on Windows 11); | ||
+ | * Small bug fixes. | ||
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+ | **<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>v2.29.1</font>** 05-09-2021 | ||
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+ | * Fixed "INTERNAL" type video output control (laptop screen). | ||
+ | * Fixed the issue of sound devices inaccessible in applications from Windows Store (only from Windows 10 build 15063 and newer). | ||
+ | * Added the ability to enable "SharedPCMode" for the lock screen (now shows the logout button, selectively for workplaces). | ||
+ | * The procedure to enable ASTER has been reworked. | ||
+ | * Added beta support for Windows 10 build 19044 (not fully tested). | ||
+ | * Added beta support for Windows 11 build 21354-22000 (x64 Bit OS only). | ||
+ | * Made several small changes for more stability of ASTER. | ||
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+ | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.29**</font> 02.07.2021 | ||
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+ | * Updated the wizard for the initial setup of workplaces. | ||
+ | * Added support for x32 Windows 10 21H1 (build 19043). | ||
+ | * Added synchronization of video mode control procedures. | ||
+ | * Added saving of the last logged-in user for Windows 8/10 (tested on local users only). | ||
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+ | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.28.1**</font> 01.05.2021 | ||
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+ | * Support up to Windows 10 20H2 (build 19043) was added. | ||
+ | * Small bug fixes. | ||
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+ | **<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>V2.28</font>** 22-12-2020 | ||
* The system boot failure with ASTER enabled on Windows 8 has been fixed; | * The system boot failure with ASTER enabled on Windows 8 has been fixed; | ||
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* Increased additional places startup timeout for reliable startup on slow systems; | * Increased additional places startup timeout for reliable startup on slow systems; | ||
* (Fix canceled) Fixed a problem with blanking screens on all workplaces when a user logs off on Windows 10 build 19041. | * (Fix canceled) Fixed a problem with blanking screens on all workplaces when a user logs off on Windows 10 build 19041. | ||
- | * Small bugs fixes. | + | * Small bug fixes. |
- | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**V2.27.2**</font> 01-10-2020 | + | **<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>V2.27.2</font>** 01-10-2020 |
* Support up to Windows 10 20H2 (build 19042) was added; | * Support up to Windows 10 20H2 (build 19042) was added; | ||
* Fixed an issue with session management in Windows 10 build 19041, which was one of the causes of problems with sound. | * Fixed an issue with session management in Windows 10 build 19041, which was one of the causes of problems with sound. | ||
- | * Added changes in monitor management - support hot plug/unplug (for now only for Windows 10 15063 and later); | + | * Added changes in monitor management - support hotplug/unplug (for now only for Windows 10 15063 and later); |
* Fixed a problem with blanking screens on all workplaces when a user logs off on Windows 10 build 19041. | * Fixed a problem with blanking screens on all workplaces when a user logs off on Windows 10 build 19041. | ||
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<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.26.3**</font><font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>27-02-2020</font> | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.26.3**</font><font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>27-02-2020</font> | ||
- | * Added the ability to use of keyboards power buttons. | + | * Added the ability to use the keyboard's power buttons. |
<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.26.2**</font><font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>21-01-2020</font> | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.26.2**</font><font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>21-01-2020</font> | ||
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<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.26**</font> 15-07-2019 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.26**</font> 15-07-2019 | ||
- | * Added ability to assign smartcard readers (can not be assigned through the assigned of USB hubs). | + | * Added ability to assign smartcard readers (can not be assigned through the assigned USB hubs). |
* Added a warning message when at once logging on under the same account at different places. | * Added a warning message when at once logging on under the same account at different places. | ||
* Changes in the new scheme of driver loading to correct some causes of error 2 (-10). | * Changes in the new scheme of driver loading to correct some causes of error 2 (-10). | ||
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* Support of Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) (build 18362-18399) was added. (tested only on 18362). | * Support of Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) (build 18362-18399) was added. (tested only on 18362). | ||
- | * Changes for more reliable launch ASTER driver. | + | * Changes for a more reliable launch ASTER driver. |
* Changes in the GPU isolation code to fix a Vulkan problem. | * Changes in the GPU isolation code to fix a Vulkan problem. | ||
- | * Changes in the code of interaction with DirectX to correct 2 error (-5) which appeared after update Win10 17763. | + | * Changes in the code of interaction with DirectX to correct 2 errors (-5) which appeared after update Win10 17763. |
- | * Changes in user session management, which eliminate a number of problems related to the "disabled" state of additional sessions. | + | * Changes in user session management eliminate several problems related to the "disabled" state of additional sessions. |
- | * Was added ability to simulate the software pressing Win+Ctrl+Shift+B to restart the video subsystem. | + | * Was added the ability to simulate the software pressing Win+Ctrl+Shift+B to restart the video subsystem. |
<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.25**</font> 27-02-2019 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.25**</font> 27-02-2019 | ||
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**GUI changes:** | **GUI changes:** | ||
- | * added settings for assigning processors / cores | + | * added settings for assigning processors/cores |
* the "Reset settings" command (reset to default settings) was added to the context menu of the "System" block; | * the "Reset settings" command (reset to default settings) was added to the context menu of the "System" block; | ||
**<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>v2.24</font>**<font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>24-11-2018</font> | **<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>v2.24</font>**<font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>24-11-2018</font> | ||
- | * bug with don't working touchpad on USB monitor has been fixed | + | * bug with don't work touchpad on USB monitor has been fixed |
* changes to the management of video cards, potentially correcting some problems with monitors | * changes to the management of video cards, potentially correcting some problems with monitors | ||
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* fixed the main causes of errors when testing the driver ASTER using Verifier | * fixed the main causes of errors when testing the driver ASTER using Verifier | ||
* a disableable prohibition to use GPUs from other workplaces (checked only for Vulkan applications) | * a disableable prohibition to use GPUs from other workplaces (checked only for Vulkan applications) | ||
- | * the numbering of video cards was changed to match the order of their initialization, in order for the boot video card to be number 1 | + | * the numbering of video cards was changed to match the order of their initialization, for the boot video card to be number 1 |
* fixed bug 2 (-6) | * fixed bug 2 (-6) | ||
* fixed the problem with the same ContainerID for different devices | * fixed the problem with the same ContainerID for different devices | ||
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* Support for WDDM 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | * Support for WDDM 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | ||
- | * Setting for deny logging in under the same user at different places was added (by default disabled). | + | * Setting for denying logging in under the same user at different places was added (by default disabled). |
* Some bugs fixed. | * Some bugs fixed. | ||
* Support of Windows 10 April 2018 update, version 1803 (build 17134) was added. | * Support of Windows 10 April 2018 update, version 1803 (build 17134) was added. | ||
* Fixed the problem with detecting cameras in Windows 10 version 1709 (16299). | * Fixed the problem with detecting cameras in Windows 10 version 1709 (16299). | ||
* Support for the assigned USB hubs to workplaces was added. | * Support for the assigned USB hubs to workplaces was added. | ||
- | * Denying access to others' USB-disks and USB-CD / DVD, connected to assigned hubs. | + | * Denying access to others' USB disks and USB-CD / DVD, connected to assigned hubs. |
- | * USB disks and USB-CD / DVD are hidden, if tick the Explorer options "Hide empty drives" and "Don't show hidden files, folders and drives". | + | * USB disks and USB-CD / DVD are hidden if tick the Explorer options "Hide empty drives" and "Don't show hidden files, folders and drives". |
<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.21**</font> 26-10-2017 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.21**</font> 26-10-2017 | ||
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<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.20**</font> 11-09-2017 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.20**</font> 11-09-2017 | ||
- | * Ability of relogin and delayed login of workplaces was added. | + | * The ability of relogin and delayed login of workplaces was added. |
* Some Windows 7 and 8 related monitor settings issues were fixed. | * Some Windows 7 and 8 related monitor settings issues were fixed. | ||
- | * Support of monitors, touchscreens and HID was improved. | + | * Support of monitors, touchscreens, and HID was improved. |
* Screen-saver PowerSaver for energy saving on inactive workplaces was added. | * Screen-saver PowerSaver for energy saving on inactive workplaces was added. | ||
- | * Compatibility with the spacedesk driver on Windows 7 and 8 was added. | + | * Compatibility with the space desk driver on Windows 7 and 8 was added. |
- | * Ability to assign webcams to workplaces was added. | + | * The ability to assign webcams to workplaces was added. |
- | * Some bugs was fixed | + | * Some bugs were fixed |
<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.19**</font> | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.19**</font> | ||
- | * Massive update of Windows 10 to the 15063 build revealed some problems in the beta version 2.19, this version had required a significant revision and was renamed to 2.20. | + | * Massive update of Windows 10 to the 15063 builds revealed some problems in the beta version 2.19, this version had required a significant revision and was renamed to 2.20. |
<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.18**</font> 12-04-2017 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.18**</font> 12-04-2017 | ||
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<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.17**</font> 08-02-2017 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.17**</font> 08-02-2017 | ||
- | * Support for HID type touch screens on Windows 8, 10, which do not require driver installation. | + | * Support for HID-type touch screens on Windows 8, 10, which do not require driver installation. |
- | * (Not verified) support for HID type graphics tablets on Windows 8, 10, which do not require driver installation. | + | * (Not verified) support for HID-type graphics tablets on Windows 8, 10, which do not require driver installation. |
* Elimination of influence of the HID-button keyboards and mice from additional workplaces to the first workplace. | * Elimination of influence of the HID-button keyboards and mice from additional workplaces to the first workplace. | ||
* Support for DOD-monitors, in particular DisplayLink monitors, is now turned on by default (applies only to Windows 10 build 14393 and above). | * Support for DOD-monitors, in particular DisplayLink monitors, is now turned on by default (applies only to Windows 10 build 14393 and above). | ||
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<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.14**</font> 14-08-2016 | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v2.14**</font> 14-08-2016 | ||
- | * Reduce the effect lowering FPS on the additional workplaces; | + | * Reduce the effect of lowering FPS on the additional workplaces; |
* Reduced the probability of the effect of the lack of sound devices; | * Reduced the probability of the effect of the lack of sound devices; | ||
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* Support of Windows 10 build 14393 was added | * Support of Windows 10 build 14393 was added | ||
* Improved GUI | * Improved GUI | ||
- | * Some bugs was fixed: | + | * Some bugs were fixed: |
- trial period activation error | - trial period activation error | ||
- | - limitations of full screen modes | + | - limitations of full-screen modes |
- unstable boot after a system updates | - unstable boot after a system updates | ||
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* Improved GUI | * Improved GUI | ||
* Option of transfer of license was added | * Option of transfer of license was added | ||
- | * Some bugs was fixed: | + | * Some bugs were fixed: |
- antivirus incompatibility | - antivirus incompatibility | ||
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* Improvement for RDP connection with the reverse order of displays assignment ; | * Improvement for RDP connection with the reverse order of displays assignment ; | ||
* Screen energy saving imitation for separated video cards by sending the commands on/off to the screens ; | * Screen energy saving imitation for separated video cards by sending the commands on/off to the screens ; | ||
- | * We have added the possibility of ASTER deactivation in order to transfer the license to the other PC. | + | * We have added the possibility of ASTER deactivation to transfer the license to the other PC. |
<font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v1.2.4.18.12.3.1.3.2**</font> | <font 20px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**v1.2.4.18.12.3.1.3.2**</font> |