Deskman Classic Changelog

What's new in Deskman Classic 16.1.2

Sep 16, 2016
  • Updated setup and executables, supporting Microsoft's signing requirements for 2017

New in Deskman Classic 16.1.1 (Mar 21, 2016)

  • Updated documentation
  • Minor tweaks

New in Deskman Classic 16.1 (Nov 6, 2015)

  • Added option to disable Alt Gr
  • Signed uninstallation module
  • Revised documentation
  • And other minor changes.

New in Deskman Classic 16.0 (Jul 22, 2015)

  • Windows 10 support
  • Safe Start Menu now works on all platforms
  • Application blocking now accepts folders
  • Applying restrictions manoeuvre improved
  • New restriction to disable the camera
  • New restriction to block browser settings
  • New restriction to disable Windows Explorer bars and menus
  • Hiding desktop icons improved on Windows 8
  • Autorun parsing improved
  • Multiple user interface tweaks and fixes
  • New notification window
  • Revised autologon setting for security reasons
  • Web filter improvements on multiple languages
  • Revised included presets
  • Improved startup security checks
  • Fixed autorun bug
  • Tons of tweaks, bug fixes and small improvements.

New in Deskman Classic 15.1.2 (Jan 7, 2015)

  • Fixed maintenance hotkey issue
  • Fixed bug when checking for updates
  • Fixed safe task manager appearing bug
  • And other minor changes and internal tweaks.

New in Deskman Classic 15.1.1 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • Simplified importing option; use deploy to import everything
  • Fixed bug when importing profiles
  • And other minor changes

New in Deskman Classic 15.1 (Jun 9, 2014)

  • Disabling Start Menu now properly disables charm bars on Windows 8
  • Improved safe web keywords, now accepting wildcards
  • Safe Task Manager stops cmd.exe
  • And other minor changes and fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 15.0.1 (Nov 18, 2013)

  • Fixed startup bug on 32bit systems
  • Deskman process shielding
  • Other minor changes

New in Deskman Classic 15.0 (Nov 18, 2013)

  • New Taskman tab
  • Ability to disable Ctrl-Alt-Del on all supported systems
  • Default hotkey changed: Ctrl-Shift-F12
  • Disabling USB drives also disables iPhone access
  • Updated default profiles
  • Ability to add custom logo to Safe Start Menu
  • Advanced hotkey configuration
  • Improved access to Deskman after elevation
  • Ability to view persistent/recommended restrictions
  • And tons of minor fixes and improvements

New in Deskman Classic 14.1 (Aug 26, 2013)

  • Windows 8.1 support
  • Internet Explorer 11 support
  • Start Menu hiding improved
  • Bug fixes

New in Deskman Classic 14.0.1 (Jul 15, 2013)

  • Minor bug fixes
  • Improved installation
  • Revised documentation

New in Deskman Classic 14.0 (Jun 8, 2013)

  • Faster, smarter, lighter
  • Simplified user interface
  • Restrictions can be activated without logging off
  • Rewritten data file
  • Revised default security profiles
  • New clear button
  • New maintenance section
  • New taskbar icon menu
  • New notification system
  • New restriction for blocking Windows Explorer
  • New key restrictions
  • Freeze improved, renamed as Apps
  • Lock icons simplified, moved to Desktop section
  • Removed obsolete restrictions
  • Removed web interface

New in Deskman Classic 12.3.3 (Apr 15, 2013)

  • Fixed bug that would disable lock workstation when disabling winkeys
  • Fixed bug when executing icons via the safe task manager
  • Fixed desktop.ini bug on safe task manager
  • Renamed Login Name restriction to Manual Windows Login, for clarity
  • Improved safe web browsing on multiple languages
  • Improved uninstallation
  • And other minor fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 12.3.2 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • Updated documentation

New in Deskman Classic 12.3.1 (Oct 19, 2012)

  • Fixed bug in Autoplay restriction

New in Deskman Classic 12.3 (Oct 9, 2012)

  • Ultra Kiosk Mode
  • Windows 8 support
  • Revamped Safe Start Menu
  • New Autorun implementation
  • Autorun moved to Settings
  • Revised web interface
  • Improved winkey restrictions
  • Optimized activation and start up
  • Firewall-friendly setup
  • And many fixes and improvements

New in Deskman Classic 12.2.1 (Sep 5, 2012)

  • Ability to manually add freezed applications
  • Revised documentation
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Deskman Classic 12.2 (Jul 16, 2012)

  • New feature: take desktop snapshots
  • Improved web filtering
  • Added support for Firefox 13 on safe web browsing
  • Fixed bug when selecting multiple peers
  • Fixed installation language issues
  • Updated documentation
  • And other tweaks and minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 12.1 (May 25, 2012)

  • New safe web browsing notification
  • Peers now include operating system
  • Improved password security
  • Improved feedback when sending tasks to tons of peers
  • Encrypted peer data file
  • Exported file now includes the host name
  • Fixed bug that would allow self peer to be added
  • Fixed bug that would permit access to standard peers
  • Updated documentation
  • And other tweaks and minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 12.0 (May 14, 2012)

  • Remote Deskman
  • Decentralized management
  • Heavily tweaked, simplified, interface
  • Fast deployment
  • Detailed logs
  • New dashboard
  • New system information
  • New tools
  • New Kiosk Mode
  • Safe Mode support
  • Default security profiles have been revamped, simplified
  • Faster startup
  • Improved installation
  • Simplified exceptions for administration
  • Implemented weak password warning
  • Ability to edit web browsing keywords
  • Ability to select user icons or common icons on safe taskman
  • And tons of minor changes, fixes and improvements

New in Deskman Classic 11.3.1 (Apr 17, 2012)

  • Fixed potential startup issue
  • Fixed bug when adding Autorun entries
  • Other minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 11.3 (Mar 5, 2012)

  • New Autorun window in substitution of Autorun tab
  • Fixed critical issue with certain bluetooth drivers
  • Optimized code for compatibility and stability
  • Other minor changes

New in Deskman Classic 11.2.1 (Feb 13, 2012)

  • Improved integrity data check at startup
  • Importing data file error message clarified
  • Web keywords no longer removed when loading a default profile
  • Fixed flickering bug when disabling the Taskbar
  • Other minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 11.2 (Jan 18, 2012)

  • Improved importing/exporting data and profiles
  • Added ability to export/import profiles remotely, via web
  • Added logs when removing desktop icons
  • Guided upgrading process
  • Fixed password case bug
  • Fixed bug when restoring a key did not reactivate it
  • Fixed bug when removing profiles
  • Fixed bug when changing profiles
  • And many minor fixes and tweaks.

New in Deskman Classic 11.1.3 (Dec 14, 2011)

  • Fixed evaluation expiration bug
  • Fixed bug that prevented unwanted folders from being removed on locked desktops

New in Deskman Classic 11.1.2 (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Fixed bug that could crash Deskman on exit

New in Deskman Classic 11.1.1 (Nov 10, 2011)

  • Fixed last-minute bug on data file

New in Deskman Classic 11.1 (Nov 9, 2011)

  • Improved date reference in log
  • Tweaked security profiles
  • Updated documentation
  • Multiple minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 11.0.1 (Oct 20, 2011)

  • Fixed bug when saving profiles with long names
  • Fixed potential security issue
  • Other minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 11.0 (Oct 19, 2011)

  • Safe Web Browsing
  • Safe Task Manager
  • Activity Log
  • Revamped Interfaces
  • Remote Monitoring Support via Anfibia Reactor
  • Drives tab integrated in Main tab
  • USB drives andzw restrictions integrated in Main / Privacy
  • Setup renamed to Settings and others

New in Deskman Classic 10.4.2 (Sep 16, 2011)

  • Fixed bug that may cause Deskman to crash on some systems.
  • Fixed issue when autodetecting language.

New in Deskman Classic 10.4.1 (Sep 8, 2011)

  • Fixed potential issue when enabling Autologon on Windows XP.
  • Updated documentation.

New in Deskman Classic 10.4 (Aug 19, 2011)

  • Fixed menu hotkey security bug.
  • Tweaked initial start-up.
  • Tweaked input tab restrictions.
  • Removed legacy code to avoid potential issues.

New in Deskman Classic 10.3.1 (Aug 4, 2011)

  • Improved Lock! and Freeze! buttons.
  • Improved autologon.
  • Added additional data error-checking.
  • And other minor changes.

New in Deskman Classic 10.3 (Jul 20, 2011)

  • Improved importing.
  • Improved stability.
  • Fixed data loading bug.
  • Fixed multiple minor issues.

New in Deskman Classic 10.2.1 (Jun 30, 2011)

  • Fixed startup bug on Windows 2008
  • Fixed installation bug

New in Deskman Classic 10.2 (Jun 24, 2011)

  • Fast deployment now available
  • Improved unattended installation
  • Improved stealth options
  • Revamped User Guide
  • Fixed bug when exporting data
  • And other minor fixes and changes

New in Deskman Classic 10.1.1 (Jun 7, 2011)

  • Update documentation
  • Bug fixes

New in Deskman Classic 10.1 (May 24, 2011)

  • Hotkey security level is now higher.
  • New security evalutaion notification.
  • New options to hide Network access from Explorer and Start Menu.
  • New profile: 'No External Connections'.
  • And other minor fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 10.0.4 (Apr 29, 2011)

  • Disabling the ESC key -and combinations- is now possible.
  • Fixed nagging evaluation screen.
  • And other minor fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 10.0.2 (Feb 17, 2011)

  • Fixed bug when disabling web address bar on Internet Explorer.

New in Deskman Classic 10.0.1 (Feb 1, 2011)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 10.0.0.54 (Jan 24, 2011)

  • Boss Mode.
  • Fast Startup.
  • Added Stay Awake option.
  • Added Remote Desktop/Terminal Services support.
  • Updated web interface.
  • Updated desktop icons lock.
  • Updated default profiles.
  • Stealth installation available.
  • Reduced memory usage.
  • Enhanced password security to prevent snooping.
  • Fixed excessive nagging on Windows 7 at startup.
  • And tons of minor fixes and improvements.

New in Deskman Classic 9.4 (Nov 18, 2010)

  • Updated licensing system and installation.

New in Deskman Classic 9.3.2 (Jun 30, 2010)

  • Documentation updates.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.3.1 (May 29, 2010)

  • Fixed bug that could disable the spacebar if the Start Menu was disabled on Windows XP.

New in Deskman Classic 9.2.3 (Feb 6, 2010)

  • Fixed multiple links to web resources.
  • And other minor changes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.2.2 (Jan 18, 2010)

  • Updated documentation.
  • Fixed strange bug when restarting Windows on some systems.

New in Deskman Classic 9.2.1 (Nov 10, 2009)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.2 (Oct 2, 2009)

  • Windows 7 officially supported.
  • 64bit systems officially supported.
  • Improved ability to execute commands, applications, files.
  • Enhanced installation procedure. And other minor fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.1.1 (Aug 3, 2009)

  • Fixed bug when locking the desktop on Windows XP.
  • Fixed "No Shutdown" restriction bug.
  • And other minor fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.1 (Apr 21, 2009)

  • New web interface.
  • New privacy restrictions.
  • Simplified access to main screen on Windows Vista.
  • Fixed bugs when loading, removing profiles.
  • Enforced strong password policies.
  • Improved profile functions. And multiple minor changes and fixes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.0.1 (Feb 3, 2009)

  • Improved password screen. and other minor changes.

New in Deskman Classic 9.0 (Dec 9, 2008)

  • New interface.
  • New secure Start Menu.
  • New restriction: Freeze!
  • New licensing system.
  • Multiple compatibility fixes on Windows Vista.
  • Improved desktop protection.
  • Improved task execution.
  • Improved key protection.
  • Simplified Lock.

New in Deskman Classic 8.1.1 (Sep 17, 2008)

  • Fixed bug when using exceptions on Windows Vista. and other minor fixes

New in Deskman Classic 8.1 (Jul 15, 2008)

  • Improved library installation.
  • Added the ability to import, export data files.
  • Fixed multiple visual bugs and quirks on Windows XP.

New in Deskman Classic 8.0.3 (May 13, 2008)

  • Fixed bug when locking the desktop on Windows XP.

New in Deskman Classic 8.0.1 (Mar 21, 2008)

  • Fixed multiple issues on Windows XP Home.
  • Fixed installation bugs.

New in Deskman Classic 7.0.4 (Mar 31, 2007)

  • Fixed potential bug when disabling multiple key combinations.

New in Deskman Classic 7.0 (Oct 6, 2006)

  • Create user exceptions,
  • improved security system,
  • reboot adviser,
  • disable usb drives,
  • improved help system,
  • other fixes and tweaks.