Softpedia >Windows >Security >Security Related >CurrentWare >  Changelog

CurrentWare Changelog

What's new in CurrentWare 5.5.200

Sep 30, 2020
  • Added 2 new reports to enPowerManager – User Logon & Logoff History & Computer Startup & Shut down History.
  • Added Location Tracking by IP address to 4 BrowseReporter reports – Sites Visited, Employee Productivity, Top Domain & Top Categories by Browsing Time.
  • Improved the cwConsole performance for setup with more than 500+ computers by reducing the load time of the list and windows.
  • Added Access Code Generator to AccessPatrol User Mode.
  • Enhanced AccessPatrol’s Block File Extensions to Block File Transfers.
  • Added the Internet ON/OFF option on BrowseControl’s URL Filter window.
  • Added Portable Devices to AccessPatrol’s File Tracking.
  • Improved the readability of BrowseReporter’s Bandwidth Usage by URL report.
  • Added an option to Block all except Wifi in AccessPatrol.
  • Optimized client performance by splitting the client into multiple processes.
  • Reduced the overhead of website tracking on Chrome browsers to improve end-user browsing experiences.
  • Removed the excluded applications that were hardcoded into the client for application tracking.

New in CurrentWare 5.5.101 (Jul 23, 2020)

  • Fixed a client connection issue caused by hostname resolution (related to IPv6 connections).

New in CurrentWare 5.5.1.0 (May 28, 2020)

  • Added Active Directory Synchronization to the CurrentWare Console
  • Added Web Page Title Tracking on BrowseReporter’s Sites Visited reports
  • Enhanced Idle Time Settings to detect mouse and keyboard movement
  • Separated Imaging Devices to Scanners, Webcams and Cameras
  • Added File Sizes to File Operations History Report
  • Added Block Printers to Device Permissions
  • Added Block Network Share to Device Permissions
  • Added CD/DVD software list to enhance blocking
  • Merged BrowseReporter and AccessPatrol’s Email Settings
  • Added connection status to the CurrentWare Client Configuration window
  • Added Support to IPv6 Direct Access VPN client connection
  • Added Edge Chromium compatibility

New in CurrentWare 5.4.3.0 (Feb 5, 2020)

  • Added Active Directory Import for Windows users and organizational units
  • Improved client connectivity when connecting more than 500 computers
  • Added port range to BrowseControl’s Port Filter
  • BrowseControl is compatible with the latest Microsoft Edge Chromium browser
  • Improved access to the CurrentWare Client configuration window

New in CurrentWare 5.4.2.0 (Oct 4, 2019)

  • Moved the cwClient to a different folder to improve security.
  • URL filter is now compatible with IP addresses.
  • Fixed a performance issue with BrowseControl and Firefox browsers

New in CurrentWare 5.4.1.0 (Jun 20, 2019)

  • Added an option to Redirect Clients (push method) from an old cwServer to a new cwServer.
  • Fixed an issue where the cwClient causes Internet loss during the client upgrade.

New in CurrentWare 5.3.3.0 (Feb 2, 2019)

  • Introduced UIA filtering technology to BrowseControl.
  • Added User Mode support for AccessPatrol.
  • Optimized bandwidth tracking to reduce database file size.
  • Improved enPowerManager’s Wake on LAN functionality.
  • Fixed an issue where the cwConsole closes every 50 minutes.
  • Enhanced AccessPatrol’s available device list.
  • Enhanced the CWUserActivity.log
  • Added an option to restart the cwServer periodically.
  • Added an option to delete bandwidth data.
  • Fixed an issue with the hyperlinks not working in the Sites Visited report.
  • Added AccessPatrol device data and Bandwidth data to the Auto Delete Scheduler.
  • Reduce the BrowseReporter logo file size down to 10KB
  • Added Web service as a backup method for updating BrowseControl’s URL lists.

New in CurrentWare 5.3.2.0 (Nov 10, 2018)

  • Added the option to Show Specific Category to “URL Categories Visited” and “Top N Categories by Browsing Time”
  • Added Categories blocked in the cwBlockedURL.log. Improved UI for this option on the cwConsole
  • Added Database Compression, Backup and Restore, Auto Delete Scheduler for SQL database
  • Fixed an issue with the cwServer not starting when it loses connection to the SQL/Firebird database.
  • Fixed an issue where BrowseControl sometimes block Internal IP addresses
  • Fixed a few issues with AccessPatrol’s Device Allowed list
  • Integrate Block QUIC traffic into the cwMetroClient – Enabled by default
  • Optimize cwClient upgrade
  • Added cwClientSetup Installer log
  • Added a new option in Enable Stricter Handshake – Computer name only: Renaming a computer will result in only one entry on the console

New in CurrentWare 5.3.1.0 (Jul 31, 2018)

  • Fixed a compatibility bug

New in CurrentWare 5.3.0.0 (Jul 6, 2018)

  • New Database Support – Microsoft SQL Server
  • Includes a Database Migration tool to migrate your existing FireBird database to SQL
  • Easy Database Upgrade Tool
  • Remote Client Install – Export results in a log file
  • Added a command line switch to uninstall the cwClient
  • Added Antivirus information in the cwClient.log
  • Improved cwMetroClient performance
  • URL Filter Optimized – validate URL format before adding it to the lists
  • Fixed a bug with productivity report not allowing dashes in the URL
  • Fixed a bug with Category Filtering subscription expiring prematurely

New in CurrentWare 5.2.6.0 (Jan 27, 2018)

  • Fixed an issue that was causing upload slowness
  • Fixed a few issues related to the stability of the cwClient
  • Fixed a bug that caused Category Filtering subscription to expire prematurely

New in CurrentWare 5.2.5.0 (Nov 26, 2017)

  • Added a new feature to enforce Google Safe Search
  • HTTPS Advanced Settings is now compatible with Windows 7 and 8
  • Added a option to move computer to another folder in the right click menu
  • Optimized cwAgent code for better caching
  • Added an option to block Cortana’s Web Search (Tools > Client Settings > Internet Connection)
  • Fixed a bug that causes cwTrack.exe to crash
  • Fixed a bug that causes cwAgent.exe to crash relating to MSVCR90.dll
  • Reordered the BrowseControl menu items

New in CurrentWare 5.2.4.0 (Sep 23, 2017)

  • Fixed a bug in BrowseControl Category Filtering

New in CurrentWare 5.2.3.0 (Sep 4, 2017)

  • Added additional log file for remote client install

New in CurrentWare 5.2.2.0 (Aug 10, 2017)

  • Added an option to enable stricter client connection handshake

New in CurrentWare 5.2.1.0 (Jun 27, 2017)

  • Added links additional links in the cwConsole for licensing support and live chat
  • Fixed a few minor bugs with the cwClient

New in CurrentWare 5.2.0.0 (Jun 3, 2017)

  • HTTPS Filtering for allowing or blocking full URLs
  • Sign Windivert with MS Hardware signature
  • Fixed a cwClient agent issue related to ntdll.dll

New in CurrentWare 5.1.5.0 (Jun 3, 2017)

  • Added an option to switch web filtering mode from cwMetroClient to cwClient for Windows 10 and Windows 2016 computers.
  • Added compatibility with Windows Server 2016.
  • Optimized the CurrentWare Console to improve load speed (applicable to network with 500+ PCs/users)

New in CurrentWare 5.1.4.0 (Mar 15, 2017)

  • Added an notification to Internet scheduler to remind user when Internet is about to be turned off.
  • Added an option to automatically assign license when a new computer connects.
  • Added an option to disable QUIC traffic (Block UDP).
  • Added advanced settings in installer toggle the installation of required components.
  • Added an option to configure Firebird port in cwClient.
  • Created a Command line to change client, upload and firebird ports.
  • Fixed a Quota Settings bug that causes Internet OFF on some client computers.
  • Enhanced the License Expiry Methods for Category Filtering.
  • Fixed a bug with Remote Client Install Finished with Server name -I (dash I).
  • Fixed a bug with Hotfix validation changes preventing Remote Client install to start.
  • Updated driver files to prevent Windows 10 from prompting Digital Signature.

New in CurrentWare 5.1.3.0 (Jan 30, 2017)

  • Added an option to view the cwBlockedURL.log file from the cwConsole.
  • Added an option to import blocked URLs into the URL Filter.
  • Added a recovery routine for BrowseControl’s Web Filtering process.
  • Improve the speed of Category Filtering.
  • Fixed an issue with digital signature affecting one of BrowseControl’s minor processes.
  • Optimized cwClient to reduce “Server Busy: Switch to” error from Chrome and Firefox.

New in CurrentWare 5.1.2.0 (Jan 30, 2017)

  • Added the “Run Backup Now” button on the Database Backup Scheduler to perform one-time backup.
  • Added an easier way to install additional CurrentWare Solutions on the CurrentWare Console.
  • Added a new feature to log blocked URLs to help identify URLs to be added to the Allowed list.
  • Implemented a new methodology to detect missing cwProvider layers (BrowseControl) and reinstall the layers automatically.
  • Fixed an issue with the Remote Client Uninstall does not happen on slower computers.
  • Optimized duplicate computer name validation by using MAC address as the unique identifier.
  • Added a separate log file for automatic client upgrade.
  • Resolved an issue causing high CPU usage on Windows 10 client computers.

New in CurrentWare 5.1.1.0 (Sep 13, 2016)

  • Enhanced Category Filtering with URL based filtering for Search Criteria
  • Modified Installer compression method

New in CurrentWare 5.1.0.0 (Aug 26, 2016)

  • Enhanced Internet Scheduler by listing the status (Enabled or Disabled) on the the window.
  • Removed URL limits from Internet Scheduler’s Custom Allowed or Blocked list.
  • Removed the one minute gap discrepancy between each schedule on the Internet scheduler.
  • Added more categories to Category Filtering
  • Display Warning message is compatible with HTML codes
  • enPowerManager – Added the option to enable or disable Require a password on Wakeup
  • Database Scheduler – Added the option to change backup location
  • Added Search capability in the License Management window
  • Added maintenance reminder to keep your support plan up to date.
  • Added new log – CWUserActivity.log
  • Added a link to provide product feedback
  • Upgraded to .NET Framework v3.5
  • Note: Windows XP is not compatible with version 5.1 onwards.

New in CurrentWare 5.0.7.0 (Aug 26, 2016)

  • Enhanced Web Filtering for Download Filter for Windows 10
  • Enhanced Category Filtering’s IP Bypass for Windows 10
  • Enhanced URL Filter’s Allowed list for Windows 10

New in CurrentWare 5.0.6.0 (Aug 26, 2016)

  • CurrentWare is fully compatible with Windows 10
  • BrowseControl can control the Internet access of Microsoft Edge
  • Added an option to enable advanced log files from the CurrentWare Console
  • Added an option to modify the CurrentWare Server service start up type (to automatic delayed start)
  • Added an option to enable/disable Check for update
  • Modified BrowseControl to restrict Internet access from Outlook Web search
  • Fixed an issue with Download filter

New in CurrentWare 5.0.5.0 (Aug 26, 2016)

  • Fixed an issue with the operator permission

New in CurrentWare 5.0.4.0 (Dec 30, 2015)

  • Optimized the Automatic Client Upgrade process.
  • Reduced the client upgrade file.
  • Remote Client Install is now compatible with Windows 10 client computers.
  • Modified the Remote Client Install window.
  • Changed the location of the log files.
  • Fixed a bug with the Custom Category Scheduler.
  • Fixed a bug with importing URLs to the URL Filter.
  • Fixed a bug with URL upload when the URL contains special characters.

New in CurrentWare 5.0.3.0 (Nov 7, 2015)

  • Added upload port option in Server manager Setting.
  • Added an option to expand or collapse the folders on the CurrentWare Console.
  • Optimized database compression for Firebird database 64-bit.
  • Optimized the CurrentWare Client service when using proxy settings.
  • Optimized AppBlocker for Windows 10.
  • Automatically download and install .Net Framework v3.5 during the CurrentWare Server installation.
  • Fixed a bug in the Internet scheduler for custom category.
  • Fixed a bug with the database backup scheduler for 64-bit machines.

New in CurrentWare 5.0.2.0 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • New Database Maintenance option – automatically compress the Database after deleting URLs.
  • Added a new port to enhance communication between the CurrentWare Client and Server.
  • Added an option to bypass private IP addresses with Category Filtering to optimize connection to intranet portals and applications.
  • Added a 2nd Client Service (cwHelper.exe) to keep the CurrentWare Client running stably.
  • Optimized Firebird for 64-bit operating system.
  • Fixed an upgrade issue where the database is not upgrading if the version installed is older than version 4.4.0

New in CurrentWare 5.0.1.0 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • Added Compatibility Support for Chrome 64-bit

New in CurrentWare 5.0.0.0 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • Fixed an issue with the CurrentWare Client Password character limitation
  • Fixed an issue with the Database Back up Scheduler
  • Fixed an issue with the Bypass list to bypass Application launched over the network.
  • Added a new option called “Auto Delete URL Scheduler” – automatically delete URLs that are older that x number of days. This feature will help administrator maintain the database by reducing the overall file size by deleting older data automatically.
  • Added Software Update Notification – Check for Update

New in CurrentWare 4.4.7.0 (Dec 6, 2014)

  • Fixed an issue with Web filtering on Windows XP computers

New in CurrentWare 4.4.6.0 (Nov 15, 2014)

  • BrowseControl is now compatible with IPv6 traffic.
  • Fixed a bug with Category look up when connecting through a proxy server.
  • Fixed a bug when the display warning message not showing up when connecting through a proxy server.
  • Fixed a bug with the download filter and blocking of MP3 files
  • Fixed a bug with Copy group settings not copying “Download filters” in some scenarios

New in CurrentWare 4.4.5.0 (Oct 23, 2014)

  • Fixed an issue of Internet Explorer 11 crashing on Windows 8.1 64-bit
  • Fixed a few issues that caused the install and uninstall of the CurrentWare Server to encounter errors
  • Updated the User Guides

New in CurrentWare 4.4.4.0 (Sep 23, 2014)

  • Fixed a few compatibility issues with the CurrentWare Server installer

New in CurrentWare 4.4.3.0 (Sep 1, 2014)

  • Added a new feature: Track Asset – export user and computer details to an excel sheet
  • Added vcredist_x86 and vcredist_x64 to the installer

New in CurrentWare 4.4.2.0 (Jul 19, 2014)

  • Fixed an issue that caused Firefox to crash when it is low on memory

New in CurrentWare 4.4.1.0 (Jul 19, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug when multiple computers have the same computer name, active user will be blank for both computers
  • Fixed a bug where the cwServer cannot CF look up when the cwServer is connected through a proxy
  • Fixed a bug where a window user is logged into the computers more than 100 times – user will be missing
  • Fixed a bug where HTTPS Filtering cannot properly filter a website, causing it to display the “Page not loading” error message
  • Automatically fill in the computer name of the CurrentWare Server on the Remote Client Install window.

New in CurrentWare 4.4.0.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Added Custom Category Blocked list for BrowseControl’s Internet Scheduler
  • Optimized an issue with Chrome crash (“Server Busy” error message)
  • Fixed an issue with Internet Explorer 11 crash upon launch
  • Fixed an issue with the Install menu being disabled
  • Added a notification for the CurrentWare Server when the file size reaches 1GB
  • Added a new welcome window when you launch CurrentWare Console for the first time
  • Modified the wsck32.dll file to fix a special portal connection issue for a customer

New in CurrentWare 4.3.4.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Added new categories for Category Filtering
  • Added a backup scheduler for the CurrentWare Server database
  • Tweaked the software modification process to backup database during modification
  • Optimized issue with Chrome encountering “Switch-to Server Busy” error
  • Added new categories, Zipped Files, to the download filter
  • Fixed an issue where Chrome (v32 and v33) crashes when exiting the browser

New in CurrentWare 4.3.3.2 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Fixed an issue with BrowseControl not blocking Internet access on Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 SP1
  • Fixed a bug that caused Internet Explorer 11 to crash randomly
  • Fixed an issue where the active user was not showing up as logged in on the CurrentWare Console
  • Fixed an IP address issue when the CurrentWare Client is connecting to the CurrentWare Server over a Public IP address (WAN)
  • Added Proxy setting configuration to Category Filtering
  • Fixed a button on the Remote Client Install window
  • Automatically remove “asterisks” from the URL filter to prevent invalid entries on the list

New in CurrentWare 4.3.3.1 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Add proxy option to Category Filtering.
  • Add view Category Filtering log from CurrentWare Console
  • Optimize CurrentWare agent – agent recreation if it crashes.

New in CurrentWare 4.3.3.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Client Restart Schedule: automatically restart the CurrentWare Client at scheduled time. Help troubleshoot performance related issues.
  • Added new Categories to the Category Filtering List

New in CurrentWare 4.3.2.2 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Added 20 new categories to Category Filtering
  • Redesigned the appearance of the “Check for Update” Window for patching to new versions
  • Fixed a bug with BrowseReporter not tracking Chrome Internet usage for some Windows operating system with specific regional settings
  • Fixed a bug with the CurrentWare Server Manager

New in CurrentWare 4.3.2.1 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Optimized Category Filtering for faster browsing experience
  • Fixed issue with BrowseReporter tracking on Google Chrome
  • Enhanced Bypass application feature

New in CurrentWare 4.3.2.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Removed “unmanaged computers” from license management
  • Optimized Category Filtering
  • Fixed a bug in Category Filtering that was blocking Internal sites
  • Fixed a bug where websites on Internet Explorer 10 won’t load
  • Integrated patching
  • Enhanced upgrade process (maintain previously installed database)
  • Enhanced the subject line for BrowseReporter’s email report

New in CurrentWare 4.3.0.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Implementation of URL Category Filtering with over 100 URL Categories.
  • Internet filtering with IE 10: resolved with “Enable Enhanced Protected Mode” for both Metro, Desktop applications in Windows 8 OS.
  • Windows 8 32 and 64 bit compatible
  • Modified Internet scheduler/timer inconsistency
  • Resolved cwagent password prompt

New in CurrentWare 4.2.0.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • New BrowseControl Feature – Internet Quota Limit
  • BrowseControl – LSP optimized
  • Performance enhancements

New in CurrentWare 4.1.0.0 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • AccessPatrol added to the new CurrentWare console. The new console consists of BrowseControl, BrowseReporter, AccessPatrol and enPowerManager

New in CurrentWare 4.0.0 (Aug 10, 2010)

  • Newly Designed Console & Client:
  • Introducing our new Console and Client with an enhanced architecture!
  • Now available on an even more powerful and robust common console, CurrentWare Console, the Internet filtering and monitoring policies of both BrowseControl and BrowseReporter can efficiently be administered through this common interface.
  • The clients for BrowseControl and BrowseReporter have also been combined into one common client, offering improved deployment through Active Directory, 3rd party deployment tools or through remote installation from the CurrentWare Console.
  • Terminal Server Compatibility:
  • BrowseControl and BrowseReporter now support a Terminal Server environment. Internet access or web monitoring of thin clients can be administered by installing the new CurrentWare Server/Console and the CurrentWare Client on the Terminal Server.
  • Enhanced Scheduler:
  • While Internet access is restricted to company authorized sites during work hours, you may want to allow users access to personal sites during non-work hours (e.g. at lunch time). Through the Scheduler assign times when users are allowed access to non-work related sites. These sites are pre-selected by the administrator/manager.
  • a) Internet ON – users/PCs are allowed full access to the Internet, except for those sites listed under the Blocked List.
  • b) Custom Allowed List – Internet access is restricted to those sites listed under the “Custom Allowed List” during the scheduled time(s). Sites under the original Allowed List (URL Filter) are accessible at all times.
  • c) Custom Blocked List – Internet access to sites listed under the “Custom Blocked List” are blocked during the scheduled times. The Custom Blocked List supersedes the original “Blocked List” during the scheduled times.

New in CurrentWare 3.0 (Jun 2, 2007)

  • User Based BrowseControl
  • BrowseControl is now able to function in two modes, Computer Based and User Based. User mode allows control over each user on the network. All the functionalities and settings that are available for the Computer based mode are also applicable in the user based mode.
  • Import Users
  • Active Directory users can be imported to the BrowseControl Console making it easier to organize users in the user based mode of BrowseControl.
  • Port Filtering Options
  • Filtering options can be modified to block unwanted downloads of files over the internet, avoid filtering of images or allow blocking of ports only during the Internet OFF mode.
  • Remote Installation of Clients
  • BrowseControl Clients can now be installed remotely from the Console on any system available on the LAN.
  • Redirect Clients
  • The "Redirect Clients" feature of BrowseControl will allow you to resolve any incorrect entries of the Server IP address on the Client remotely from the Console. In addition, through this utility, the clients can also be redirected to an alternate server, should the server component be moved to a different system.