DesktopPlant Changelog

What's new in DesktopPlant 3.8.0

Dec 29, 2021
  • New: Windows 11 compatibility
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in DesktopPlant 3.7.4 (Feb 14, 2020)

  • Fix: issue with saving options when system shuts down

New in DesktopPlant 3.7.3 (Jan 22, 2020)

  • Fix: issue when programs change the display resolution

New in DesktopPlant 3.7.2 (Jan 5, 2020)

  • Fix: rare issue with internal uncompression routine

New in DesktopPlant 3.7.1 (Dec 30, 2019)

  • New: improved setup and uninstall programs
  • New: updated end user license agreement in setup
  • New: creation of start menu shortcuts now optional in setup
  • New: setup dialogs dynamically adjusts to DPI changes
  • New: program window and dialogs dynamically adjust to DPI changes
  • Fix: display issues on desktops with high DPI setting
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in DesktopPlant 3.7.0 (May 7, 2019)

  • New: removed Windows XP support (please download v3.6.2 if you want to use the program under Windows XP)
  • New: Visual Studio 2019 recompilation for better compatibility to new systems
  • New: adjustments for the latest updates of Windows 10

New in DesktopPlant 3.6.2 (Apr 23, 2019)

  • Fix: small cosmetical changes to some dialogs

New in DesktopPlant 3.6.1 (Mar 13, 2019)

  • Fix: dialog and menu positions when screen configuration changes
  • Fix: small fixes regarding user account access (data folder, etc.)
  • Fix: adjustments for the latest updates of Windows 10

New in DesktopPlant 3.6.0 (Mar 3, 2019)

  • New: improved unattended setup
  • Fix: various small fixes and improvements

New in DesktopPlant 3.5.1 (Aug 16, 2018)

  • Fix: issue with automatic archive function not backing up all files
  • Fix: small issue with update check

New in DesktopPlant 3.5.0 (Aug 12, 2018)

  • New: automatic archiving of configuration
  • New: improved "About" and "Update" dialogs
  • Fix: higher resolution application tray icon for high desktop scaling values
  • Fix: various small bug fixes, changes and improvements

New in DesktopPlant 3.4.0 (Jul 23, 2018)

  • New: more detailed license information in "About" dialog
  • New: updated license agreement and terms of use
  • Fix: various small internal changes and improvements

New in DesktopPlant 3.3.0 (Mar 8, 2018)

  • New: possibility to install and uninstall the program silently for mass deployment. See the manual for details.

New in DesktopPlant 3.2.1 (Jul 18, 2017)

  • Fix: improved compatibility with Windows Vista and XP

New in DesktopPlant 3.2.0 (May 8, 2017)

  • New: Visual Studio 2017 recompilation
  • New: registration name can be displayed in non-ANSI characters in "About" dialog

New in DesktopPlant 3.1.4 (Dec 11, 2016)

  • Fix: setup problems for user names starting with 'n' or 'r'
  • Fix: default configuration path in user profile when selecting custom data location

New in DesktopPlant 3.1.3 (Jun 2, 2016)

  • Fix: setup warns if data location is selected on drives without write permission

New in DesktopPlant 3.1.2 (Sep 20, 2015)

  • New: digitally signed setup program and main program
  • New: improved setup program

New in DesktopPlant 3.1.1 (Aug 18, 2015)

  • New: Visual Studio 2015 recompilation
  • Fix: post-setup copy operations for unattended setup improved (see manual for details)

New in DesktopPlant 3.1.0 (Jul 21, 2015)

  • New: Windows 10 compatibility

New in DesktopPlant 3.0.2 (Oct 18, 2013)

  • New: one license file for all plants accepted

New in DesktopPlant 3.0.1 (Apr 16, 2013)

  • Fix: internal plant detection

New in DesktopPlant 3.0.0 (Apr 13, 2013)

  • New: 64 bit compatibility
  • New: Windows 8 compatibility
  • New: backup / restore / reset configuration in "About" dialog
  • Fix: various small bug fixes and improvements

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.13 (Oct 15, 2011)

  • New: Improved unattended setup with init of user configuration

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.12 (Sep 11, 2010)

  • New: license file extension changed from "dlc" to "DeskSoftLicense" to avoid incompatibilities with other programs

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.11 (Jun 22, 2010)

  • Fix: saving current settings and options when shutting down the computer
  • Fix: removed Windows 2000 from the compatibility list

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.10 (Apr 8, 2010)

  • New: setup distribution in exe file format

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.9 (Aug 1, 2009)

  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.8 (Jun 24, 2009)

  • Fix: uninstall not working under certain configurations

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.7 (Jun 22, 2009)

  • New: updated setup routine. Added warning when an antivirus software, firewall, etc. blocks setup.
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.6 (Jun 2, 2009)

  • Fix: problem with setup when not choosing default data path

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.5 (Apr 27, 2009)

  • New: improved setup routine

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.4 (Mar 13, 2009)

  • New: updated setup routine
  • Fix: incomplete uninstall information
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.3 (Feb 22, 2009)

  • New: changes to setup routine
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.2 (Dec 17, 2008)

  • New: manual in help file format
  • Fix: quit button on care dialog
  • Fix: font size in care dialog
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.1 (Dec 13, 2008)

  • Fix: changes in the setup routine
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in DesktopPlant 2.3.0 (Mar 10, 2008)

  • New: cooperation with fantastic search tool: Crawler Toolbar
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes of the main program and the setup program

New in DesktopPlant 2.2.8 (Oct 22, 2007)

  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes of the main program and the setup program

New in DesktopPlant 2.2.4 (Aug 2, 2006)

  • license file recognition problems when multiple plants are on the desktop at the same time