Speccy Portable Changelog

What's new in Speccy Portable 1.32.740

May 21, 2018
  • Improved SSD detection for newer SSD devices
  • Improved SSD detection for laptops
  • Added new Privacy menu
  • Fixed a bug where the Speccy uninstaller was removing text and log files from the C: drive

New in Speccy Portable 1.31.732 (Jul 9, 2017)

  • Improved Windows 10 Creators Update compatibility
  • Updated GPU information and sensor tracking
  • Improved 32-bit build architecture
  • Improved localisation and languages support
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Speccy Portable 1.30.728 (Nov 16, 2016)

  • Improved Windows 10 Anniversary Edition compatibility
  • Updated support for latest Intel Kaby Lake processors
  • Improved 64-bit build architecture
  • Improved localisation support
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Speccy Portable 1.29.714 (Dec 3, 2015)

  • Improved support for latest Intel Skylake and Broadwell processors.
  • Improved Windows 10 compatibility.
  • Improved Peripheral and Network Adaptor detection.
  • Updated hardware detection algorithm.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.28.708 (Jan 21, 2015)

  • Improved performance and stability on Windows 10.
  • Improved automatic check for updates.
  • Improved search accuracy.
  • Updated hardware compatibility list.
  • Minor tweaks and bug fixes.
  • Minor GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.27.703 (Dec 17, 2014)

  • Added Windows 10 compatibility.
  • Updated CPU detection for latest Intel i7 processors.
  • Improved Intel Series 9 and X99 chipset support.
  • Improved Windows Hotfixes grouping (Installed and Not Installed).
  • Improved searching algorithm.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.26.698 (Apr 29, 2014)

  • Added SMART attribute real values and statuses
  • Restructured SMART attributes and RAM JEDEC data into grid view
  • Improved Windows 8.1 compatibility
  • Improved scriptable XML and TXT export support (Professional edition only)
  • Improved Network Adaptor detection
  • Improved localization and language support
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Speccy Portable 1.25.674 (Jan 29, 2014)

  • Added ReadyBoost drive detection.
  • Improved Network Adapters list to show disabled adapters.
  • Improved available Wi-Fi networks detection.
  • Improved disk transfer mode detection accuracy.
  • Restructured CPU Core data into grid view.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Minor GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.24.632 (Nov 14, 2013)

  • Added USB storage device detection.
  • Improved CPU and motherboard temperature reading accuracy.
  • Added option to skip User Account Control warning.
  • Added ability to refresh Speccy data.
  • Added option to start Speccy with Windows.
  • Enhanced hard drive information to include sector and track data.
  • Added scriptable parameters for XML and TXT data export (professional edition only).
  • Improved network adaptor detection.
  • Improved debug mode notification.
  • Minor bug fixes and GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.23.569 (Sep 9, 2013)

  • Improved hardware detection speed by 35%.
  • Added temperature readings to tray icon tooltip.
  • Introduced Raxco, Romex and Radeon Dataram RAM drives support.
  • Improved PCI bus width and characteristics detection.
  • Added Finnish translation.
  • Minor tweaks and bug fixes.
  • Minor GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.22.535 (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Added Temperature sensor output to System Tray.
  • Added Read and Write capability information for Optical Drives.
  • Added Graphics Card Manufacturer and Model information.
  • Added support for newest Intel and AMD CPUs.
  • Added MAC addresses to the Network section.
  • Improved Computer Type detection for virtual machines.
  • Improved CPU and memory usage.
  • Minor bug fixes and GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.21.491 (Apr 11, 2013)

  • Added support for multiple monitors
  • Updated graphics card database to support new models
  • Improved detection of RAM and memory slots
  • Improved analysis of hard drive SMART data
  • Improved SSD and large hard drive detection
  • Added minimize to tray option
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Speccy Portable 1.20.446 (Jan 22, 2013)

  • Added detection of Antivirus to servers OSs.
  • Added detection of Internet Explorer to Operating System.
  • Added detection of Java version to Operating System.
  • Added PowerShell to Operating System.
  • Number formatting now uses any custom user format.

New in Speccy Portable 1.19.411 (Nov 29, 2012)

  • Added Antivirus detection.
  • Added detection of Virtual Machines.
  • Added support for NVIDIA GeForce series 6 GPUs.
  • Added detection of Apple iPads.
  • Improved Windows 8 compatibility.
  • Improved analysis of CPU core and bus speeds for newer AMD CPUs.
  • Improved detection of Active Power Schemes.
  • Improved Power Profile detection in Windows 7.
  • Added Network Shares for Windows 2012 Server.
  • Fixed driver version numbers for some Intel GFX cards.
  • Improved vendor detection of Peripherals.
  • Added simplified Chinese language.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.18.379 (Sep 21, 2012)

  • Added detection of .NET version.
  • Added Security Options to Operating System.
  • Improved calculation method for System Uptime.
  • Added Network Access to Sharing and Discovery.
  • Operating System language is now displayed in full.
  • Improved detection of hard drive manufacturers.
  • Improved analysis of Active Power Scheme.
  • Added support for 30 minute timezones.
  • Time zone now recognizes GMT and UTC as the same thing.
  • Time of last Windows update is now correctly interpreted.
  • Fixed issue that could cause the webcam manufacturer to be incorrectly reported.
  • Simple File Sharing' and 'File and Printer Sharing' are now correct on XP.
  • Fixed Wi-Fi SSID reporting on Windows 7.
  • Minor GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.17.340 (Jul 12, 2012)

  • Added Computer type (Desktop, Laptop) to Operating System section
  • Updated CPU detection for latest Intel Core i7 models
  • Improved compatibility with LGA 2011 motherboards
  • Added external drive information to Peripherals
  • Improved detection of Sharing and Discovery for printers
  • Improved exception handling
  • Added language support for Kurdish
  • Minor tweaks and fixes

New in Speccy Portable 1.16.317 (Mar 2, 2012)

  • Added Windows 8 Beta support.
  • Rearchitecting data loading order.
  • Improved exception handling for CPU and GFX sections.
  • Improved detection of Admin Shares.
  • Improved bug data collection and reporting.
  • Fixed minor GUI issues.

New in Speccy Portable 1.15.309 (Jan 24, 2012)

  • Added list of Admin Shares.
  • Added Simple File Sharing detection.
  • Added Firewall rules to Network.
  • Improved detection of OCZ SSD drives.
  • Improved detection of ATI graphics cards.
  • Fixed bug on XP caused by disabled IPv6.
  • Added keyboard support to the Find dialog.
  • Updated hardware compatibility list.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.14.288 (Nov 24, 2011)

  • Improved detection of new SSD drives.
  • Added System Folders to Operating System.
  • Added OpenGL data to Graphics.
  • Added Uptime information to Operating System.
  • Added extra Hotfix info to Operating System.
  • Added detailed Printer information.
  • Improved display of SMART Power on count.
  • Improved layout of data when printing.
  • Various hardware compatibility improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.13.276 (Oct 18, 2011)

  • Added TCP Connections to Network.
  • Improved reporting of Hard Drive data: buffer size, firmware, rotation rate, standards and features.
  • New video card database.
  • Tweaks to Virtual memory calculation.
  • Improved detection of PCI-Express slots.
  • Improved searching algorithm.
  • Stability fix to background update checking.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.12.265 (Aug 24, 2011)

  • Added detection of software RAID.
  • Added list of running processes to Operating System.
  • Added list of Environment Variables to Operating System.
  • Improved detection of temperature on newer NVIDIA cards.
  • Fixed bug that could cause virtual memory to be incorrectly calculated.
  • Improvements to PCI data interpretation.
  • Added background check for updates.
  • Added wildcards to search (* and ?).
  • Fixed bug that could incorrectly report SATA drives as ATA.
  • Scheduled tasks should no longer be missing items.
  • Fixed rare hang with older motherboard types.

New in Speccy Portable 1.11.256 (Jun 7, 2011)

  • Stability and speed fixes on Windows 7 SP1.
  • Improved detection of Norton Internet Security 2011.
  • Fixed issue that caused incorrect reporting of the UAC notify levels.
  • Improved schedule task reporting in Windows 7 SP1.
  • Fixed bug in RAM calculation.
  • Added IP validation to the network section.
  • Fixed accuracy of virtual memory calculation.
  • Fixed highlighting issue with Find feature.
  • Fixed issue that could cause the CPU to be listed multiple times.

New in Speccy Portable 1.10.248 (Apr 11, 2011)

  • Added Find feature.
  • Snapshot (.speccy) files are now associated with Speccy.exe.
  • Improved detection of Antivirus applications.
  • Improved reading of motherboard system temperatures.
  • Fixed bug that could cause DLL not to initialize on some older systems.
  • Improved accuracy of Network Shares in Vista and Windows 7.
  • Improved memory management in graph rendering.
  • UPS Battery Time Remaining format is now easier to read (hh:mm:ss).
  • Lots of language tweaks.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.09.231 (Mar 1, 2011)

  • Added Windows 7 SP1 support.
  • Added Fan speed and Virtualization to CPU.
  • Added Voltages to Motherboard.
  • Added Shaders and Performance levels to Graphics.
  • Added Hotfixes to Operating System.
  • Improved stability of battery estimation.
  • Added support for multiple network controllers.
  • Fixed crash that could happen with no network controllers.
  • Stability improvements to the memory usage and RAM graphs.
  • Better recognition of Intel 64-bit instruction extensions.
  • Improved socket reading for Foxcon components.
  • Better filtering of Peripherals to prevents duplicates.
  • Minor fixes for GeForce 260 GTX cards.
  • Numerous other small fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.08.218 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • New information in Operating System:
  • TimeZone, Power Profile, Scheduler, Services, Device Tree.
  • New information in Network:
  • Sharing and Discovery, Network Shares List,
  • Computer Name, Remote Desktop.
  • Improved drive size recognition for some Hitachi drives.
  • Added Physical Memory to RAM section.
  • Added PCI Data to Motherboard section.
  • Added a credit for translators.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • GUI improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.07.205 (Nov 20, 2010)

  • Improved hardware detection speeds.
  • Fixed SATA interface detection issues.
  • Improved detection of removable drives.
  • Information from the Windows Security Center.
  • Windows Defender status.
  • Windows 7 compatibility fixes.
  • General usability improvements.
  • Various stability fixes.
  • Online Help link.

New in Speccy Portable 1.06.191 (Oct 22, 2010)

  • Major rewrite of Hard Disk interface detection.
  • Improved Network section (DHCP status, IP address, NetBIOS status).
  • Improved Graphics Card detection.
  • Fixed bug that could cause some Sound Cards to be ignored.
  • Minor tweaks and improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.05.183 (Sep 27, 2010)

  • Support for newest Intel and AMD CPUs.
  • Added GFX driver version to summary panel.
  • Improved NVidia SLI status detection.
  • Hard disk info now includes serial number.
  • Improved HD drive type detection for AMD Phenom motherboards.
  • Added "Check for updates" link to status bar.
  • Internet connection test added.
  • Added support for Hungarian language.
  • Uninstall now removes older 32-bit installations correctly.
  • Improved uninstall to remove dmp and log files.
  • Minor tweaks and improvements.

New in Speccy Portable 1.04.173 (Aug 23, 2010)

  • Added native 64-bit EXE.
  • Added multiple user support to the installer.
  • Improved handling of graphics driver version numbers.
  • Added ability to print individual sections.
  • Improved stability on Windows 7.
  • Improved support for some older USB 1.0 peripherals.
  • Added right click > "Copy to Clipboard" option.
  • Minor tweaks and fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.03.162 (Jul 15, 2010)

  • Added Save to Text file option.
  • Added Print feature.
  • Improved support for XP Media Center.
  • Fixed rare crash on computers with more than 32GB RAM.
  • Added support for additional Peripherals.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor stability fixes.
  • Added support for Albanian, Georgian, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, Slovak, Turkish and Vietnamese.

New in Speccy Portable 1.02.156 (Jun 7, 2010)

  • Publish to web feature added.
  • AGP speed now displayed correctly.
  • Added OS serial number to OS spec.
  • Added number of RAM slots to RAM section.
  • Various stability fixes.
  • Minor bug fixes and GUI tweaks.

New in Speccy Portable 1.01.132 (Apr 23, 2010)

  • First full non-beta release.
  • Multi-language support added- note only English in this installer.
  • Save settings to INI added.
  • Standardized on sentence case for labels.
  • Improved large font support.
  • Lots of minor text tweaks and stability fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.00.125 Beta (Mar 19, 2010)

  • Added Network section.
  • Added 'Save as XML' feature.
  • Improved graphics card summary.
  • Added support for mouse back button.
  • Stability fixes when scanning system.
  • Many small bug fixes.

New in Speccy Portable 1.00.108 Beta (Feb 12, 2010)

  • Added text highlighting and copying.
  • .Speccy files now contain a checksum.
  • Improved filtering of duplicate peripherals.
  • Improved support for graphics temperatures.
  • Added /debug mode to help with bug fixing.
  • Lots of small stability fixes and graphics tweaks.