BridgeChecker Changelog

What's new in BridgeChecker 1.9.8 Build 711

Feb 14, 2020
  • Added RESET_ADAPTERS command-line option - This can be used to reset all adapters during the reinstall or update of the app. This will only work during an update (reinstall) and provided during install will be ignored. Valid values 0 or 1. When provided as 1, adapters will be reset.
  • App has been updated to automatically reset adapters whenever a system update is detected.
  • latest configurations for all adapters are stored in the predefined adapter list and also record the current OS version
  • when service starts it compares the last saved OS version with the current OS version and if not the same it automatically restores adapters.

New in BridgeChecker 1.9.7 Build 702 (Jun 10, 2019)

  • Updated a new installer to .exe so that future versions do not have to remove older versions during upgrade.
  • NOTE: It is recommended to clear previous versions and start with this installer fresh.
  • Add new command line parameters, including manually adding adapters, setting On/Off Switch policy, etc.
  • Bug fixes

New in BridgeChecker 1.9.6 Build 624 (May 23, 2019)

  • Fixes to reduce CPU load

New in BridgeChecker 1.7.2 Build 572 (Aug 14, 2013)

  • Automatically detect wired and wireless adapters for enabling and disabling
  • Default operation mode after install will disable wireless if wired connected
  • Allow Windows 7 standard user account to enable/disable adapters using Desktop shortcut
  • Disable wireless on bootup / shutdown

New in BridgeChecker 1.2.9.24 (Dec 22, 2009)

  • Custom NIC selection for automatic enable/disable feature (BridgeChecker Mode)
  • Manual interface enable/disable adapter mode (OneNIC Mode)
  • Interface detection based on Windows hardware device name
  • Hide notification area icon (sometimes referred to as system tray icon)
  • Software will run as a service to bypass Windows Vista UAC issues
  • Admin selectable modes of operation, BridgeChecker mode and OneNIC mode
  • Flexible licensing options (personal/non-commercial and company/commercial)
  • Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
  • Admin password to change config
  • Option to whitelist adapters (e.g., virtual adapters, VPN adapters)