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DirectUpdate Changelog

What's new in DirectUpdate 4.8.1 Build 7

Jan 23, 2022
  • Fix secure/https update.
  • Bump openssl version to 3.0.1.
  • Add dynv6.com dns service.

New in DirectUpdate 4.8.0 (Sep 6, 2021)

  • Add support for IPv6 dns update.
  • Fix email send (STARTTLS).
  • Fix crash in syslog.
  • Fix crash in web admin.
  • Fix easydns dns service.
  • Fix Kontent.de dns service.
  • Add q-see.com dns service.
  • Add infomaniak.com dns service.

New in DirectUpdate 4.7.9 Build 5 (May 11, 2020)

  • Compatibility with winXP, Win2k and Win2k3
  • Update OpenSSL to version 1.1.1g

New in DirectUpdate 4.7.0 Build 207 (Jun 17, 2013)

  • Added option to upload a file to FTP server at startup.
  • Added option to send a "heartbeat" email every 24hours.
  • Added dy.fi dns service.
  • Added DNS2Godns service.
  • Added support for Amazon AWS Route 53 dns service.
  • Improved IP Detection, now using the selected NIC to query URLs.
  • DNS services list now correctly sorted (Finally!).
  • Added Twodns.de dns service.
  • Added DNSDynamic.org dns service.
  • Added Hurricane Electric (dns.he.net) dns service.
  • Added Feste-IP.net dns service.
  • Added VisualDNS.net dns service.
  • Fixed ovh.com dns service.
  • Added support for STUN protocol.
  • Update IP detection URLs list at install.
  • Added a "filter" field in the gui/admin module (for ip detection and dns accounts).
  • Fixed plugin dll: ZoneEdit and ZoneEdit legacy can be used at the same time.
  • Improved ZoneEdit plugin: login name always sent lowercase (to conform with ZoneEdit specs).
  • Updated internal data to prepare for IPv6 support (IPv6 not supported yet!).
  • Improved internal code and installer to get "Windows 8" logo!

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.6 Build 199 (Mar 3, 2011)

  • Added dynami.co.za
  • Added DNSEver.com
  • Added m2f.at
  • Added Zerigo.com
  • Added ZoneEdit legacy
  • Added EasyDNS Caprica
  • Fixed dns plug-in reporting incorrect result
  • Fixed a crash in SockEx
  • Fixed RegFish.de
  • Updated openssl to v1.0.0.d

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.5 Build 197 (Sep 19, 2010)

  • Fixed a crash in SockEx.dll when using the syslog feature.
  • Fixed a crash in DUServ.dll when updating DNS on x64 version.
  • Added "cc" and "bcc" recipients when sending emails (prefix address with cc: or bcc:).

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.4 Build 191 (Jun 27, 2010)

  • Added TZO support.
  • Added Rollernet support.
  • Fixed Strato plug-in.
  • Fixed a crash in SockEx.
  • Fixed a bug in the admin module, having "Modify proxy" button always disabled.
  • Improved engine start time (loading plug-in time reduced by a x3 factor).
  • Added mini-dump file support to facilitate post-mortem debugging.
  • Improved IP detection algorithm.
  • Allow time consuming engine stop (to mark accounts offline).
  • Bug fix in miniDns protocol.
  • Bug fix in GUI log page for German translation.
  • Display version number in admin dialog (bottom bar).
  • Using OpenSSL 1.0.0a

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.3 (May 14, 2009)

  • Fixed the 4.6.2 crashing bug at engine start-up.
  • Fixed a crashing bug when displaying the "Log" page in x64 version.
  • Modified the installer, so win32 and x64 versions are included in the same installer.
  • Added dynddns.us dns service.
  • Added joker.com dns service.

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.2 (May 14, 2009)

  • Added left column resizeable (admin).
  • Added the option to "Stop engine and exit" in the control tool.
  • Added option to modify the detected IP.
  • Internal code change to get the "Vista Certification" logo.
  • Minor dyndns.com plug-in change to get the "Dyndns.com certification".
  • Fixed a crashing bug in engine dns update.

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.1 (May 14, 2009)

  • Fixed "failed to intialize properly" bug appearing in 4.6.0.
  • Fixed the 64 dns acounts limit (now virtually unlimited).
  • Fixed menu string in DUControl tool.
  • Fixed Selfhost.de dns service.
  • Fixed UI/Cosmetic bug in IP detection page.
  • Fixed "manual entered IP/Domain" feature in IP detection.
  • Fixed issue in dyndns.org update protocol.
  • Make some changes to make it "Vista" certified. (certification in progress)...

New in DirectUpdate 4.6.0 (May 14, 2009)

  • Added digital signature (WildUP, my company) to all binaries (exe and dll).
  • Vista now fully supported.
  • Added telnet IP detection plug-in.
  • Added new email notifications (started, stopped and dns update successfull).
  • Added Strato.com dns service.
  • Added OpenDNS.com dns service.
  • Added EditDNS.net dns service
  • Added ipatual.com.br dns service.
  • Russian language added.
  • German language updated.
  • Fixed engine crashing bug (when http 302 code returned by server).
  • Fixed email notification with many recipients.
  • Fixed dyndns.dk dns service.
  • Fixed RegisterFly dns service.
  • Fixed EuroDNS dns service (accounts retreival).

New in DirectUpdate 4.5.1 (May 14, 2009)

  • Fixed service dependency during install.
  • Fixed admin module rejecting some valid registrations.
  • Enhanced the way some URLs are restricted by dynamic dns providers.
  • Fixed MyDyn.de dns service.
  • Fixed disabled/enabled context menu on dns accounts.
  • Fixed some minor cosmetic bugs.
  • Updated the DUTransSDK translation package.
  • Vietnamese language added.

New in DirectUpdate 4.5.0 (May 14, 2009)

  • Added/implemented the automatic/manual online/offline feature.
  • Improved the IP detection, by adding the "detect the same IP x time(s) before considering it as valid".
  • SNMP plug-in fixed.
  • Fixed the MFC80.dll dependency error.
  • Fixed the "Mark account offline during shutdown" issue.
  • Fixed an important memory leak (handle) in the engine.
  • Updated the RegisterFly dns service plug-in.
  • Updated the DNSPark dns service plug-in.
  • Added ippages.com dns service.
  • Added XpertDNS.com dns service.
  • Added ThatIP.com dns service.
  • Added cdmon.com dns service.
  • Added MyDyn.de dns service.
  • Added DJsWeb.com dns service.
  • Added MyDynIP.org dns service.
  • The x64 version received the "Designed for Windows XP x64" logo from Microsoft.
  • New licensing fee (Professional/Business $49 and Personal/Private $25).

New in DirectUpdate 4.1.2 (May 14, 2009)

  • Added Serbian translation.
  • Added Bosnian translation.
  • Added DreamHost.com dns service.
  • Added DNSMax.com dns service.
  • Added Address.net dns service.
  • Fixed crash in "Settings converter" utility.
  • Fixed crash in Admin module (retreiving RAS connections).
  • Fixed crash in Engine (invalid protocol in IP detection).
  • Fixed the installer displayed sizes.
  • Fixed the NT4 dll issue (dependency error).
  • Fixed the "expiration" bug (trial period over right after install).
  • Fixed the "RegisterFly" dynamic dns plug-in.
  • Enhanced the "SNMP" plug-in (conditionnal OID).

New in DirectUpdate 4.1.0 (May 14, 2009)

  • Added x64 version (for XP, Server2003 and Vista x64 edition).
  • Added "SMTP" IP detection method.
  • Added support for "syslog" daemon.
  • Added the "remember password" feature in Admin module.
  • Added "Force update" feature to command-line utility.
  • Added new "domain/host" format for DNS generic updates.
  • Added IP detection restricted URL coloration in Admin module.
  • Now "Manual IP" field supports a domain name (in IP detection settings).
  • Added DynUP.net dns service.
  • Added TigerDirect dns service.
  • Added InexpensiveDomains.com dns service.
  • Afraid.org dns service now supports ssl/https.
  • Fixed plug-in version number at startup.
  • Fixed memory leak in ssl/https.
  • Fixed reported error in ssl/https.
  • Fixed "Web admin" port change in Admin module.
  • Fixed a deadlock condition when stopping engine during startup.
  • Fixed the "Mark offline" feature at system shutdown.
  • Fixed the "connect/disconnect" button in Admin module.
  • Fixed the "Test..." (URL) button in Admin module.

New in DirectUpdate 4.0.5 (May 14, 2009)

  • Fixed a crash when using empty password(s).
  • Fixed a crash when using the SNMP plug-in.
  • Fixed a memory leak in the administration module.
  • Fixed the https (SSL/secured updates) feature (not using OpenSSL anymore).
  • Fixed the ISA (NTLM) proxy authentication.
  • Fixed the "Test button" for IP detection URLs.
  • Fixed the "Force update" feature.
  • Fixed IP extraction on some local TCP interfaces.
  • Fixed error logging during service/engine installation.
  • Fixed settings importation (from file).
  • Fixed a bug in URL redirection.
  • Dutch translation added.
  • Dyndns.it dns service added.
  • Loopia.se dns service added.
  • Fixed/Updated the dns2flat (now everynet.de) dns service.
  • Fixed/Updated the no-ip dns service.
  • Fixed/Updated the Kontent.de dns service.
  • The log window does not scroll automatically anymore if manually scrolled up.
  • Enhanced/Completed built-in "web admin" feature.
  • Added "Copy IP(s) to clipboard" feature in DUControl (icontray).
  • "Designed for Windows XP" logo (awarded by Microsoft)!

New in DirectUpdate 4.0.4 (May 14, 2009)

  • Security issue fixed in the engine (version number not displayed to port scanners, and engine crash fixed when receiving unformatted too long data).
  • Reduced server bandwidth for dynamic dns services offering an IP detection script.
  • Bug fix in "Preferences page" when switching language.
  • Fixed the "Check for new version" feature (including email notification not sent).
  • Fixed the "web port administration" settings (in the admin page).
  • Fixed the "Settings converter" tool for SelfHost.de.
  • Added a "Clear/Copy" context menu in the Log page.
  • Czech translation added.
  • ProNICSolutions dns service added.
  • Updated the Yi.org support.
  • Fixed/Updated the WorldWideDNS support.
  • Fixed/Updated No-IP.com dns service.
  • Admin tool now reports the new forum URL.

New in DirectUpdate 4.0.3 (May 14, 2009)

  • Feature "force update every..." fixed and working.
  • Fixed a crash in the engine when using an empty URL in IP detection.
  • Web/http administration added.
  • Fixed auto IP selection algorithm.
  • Fixed "No operation performed yet" bug (added in 4.0.2).
  • Fixed "Ducontrol" (icontray) startup.(folder wa sopen instead of the control).
  • Added "DNSUpdate.de" dns service.
  • Updated "NO-IP.com" dns service.
  • Updated "SelfHost.de" dns service.
  • Fixed BIND (and SimpleDNS+) dns service.
  • Added Japanese, Portuguese and Brazilian languages.

New in DirectUpdate 4.0.2 (May 14, 2009)

  • Installer redesigned - Now display/detect the running instance(s) of DirectUpdate.
  • Fixed a crash in the engine when resuming from "hibernation".
  • RAS connections enumeration fixed.
  • NTLM http authentication added ("Professional" version only).
  • Proxy settings were ignored at engine startup. Fixed.
  • "Copy IP address to clipboard" added in context menu (administration module).
  • DUControl (icon tray) now mono-instance.
  • DUControl (icon tray) fixed when running under 9x/Me.
  • Error message added in "remote" IP detection.
  • DNSExit service fixed .
  • ConstantTime service fixed.
  • EveryDNS service fixed.
  • Added "WorldNet.nl" service.
  • Fixed serial number validation.
  • Translation fixed when running under 9x/Me.

New in DirectUpdate 4.0 Final (May 14, 2009)

  • Supports many IP (via different IP detection methods).
  • Rewritten and enhanced IP detection (including SNMP).
  • IP detection methods can be added via plug-ins.
  • DNS services are now implemented via plug-ins.
  • Bandwidth & memory usage optimized.
  • UserInterface is now fully resizable.
  • Enhanced logging options.
  • Export/Import settings to/from file.
  • New multi-languages installer (Using InnoSetup).
  • Now supports SECURED updates to win2k/3 DNS server (using GSS-TSIG).
  • RRAS (Routing and RAS) connections now displayed in the IP detection page.
  • French, Spanish, German, Italian and Hungarian translation. More to come...
  • Trial period has been fixed to 60 days.
  • Many Dynamic DNS services added.
  • New licensing fee and options (Professional/Business $35 and Personal/Private $19).

New in DirectUpdate 3.6.3 (May 14, 2009)

  • Bug fix (Crash when reading data returned by the BIND/Win2k DNS servers)
  • Bug fix (Crash when engine/service was reading an empty line)
  • Bug fix (Crash when exting service on Win 95/98/Me)
  • Bug fix (Win 95/98/Me system not shutting down when service running)
  • Bug fix (Temporary files not deleted)
  • Bug fix (accounts are not updated if no IP detection occured)
  • Bug fix (IP detection failed with "2wire" routers)
  • Bug fix (RAS connection was initiated at startup, even if not checked)
  • Bug fix (KeepAlive feature was in some case reset to OFF)
  • Last detected IP now displayed in the tooltip icontray
  • Added the option to periodically synchronize the clock with time server(s)
  • Enhanced FTP PASV upload code if FTP server is behind a NAT router
  • ipUpdater.com service added
  • dns4biz.com (staticip.de) service added
  • NameCheap service added
  • dotyou.com service added
  • Kontent.de service added
  • EuroDynDNS service added
  • "Widge.net" added support of "invalid ip"
  • Only notify once when a new version is available
  • "http/web admin" feature is OFF by default (on fresh install)

New in DirectUpdate 3.6.2 (May 14, 2009)

  • Renamed executables descriptions
  • Bug fix (the "icon tray" was sometime reporting the service not running although it is)
  • Bug fix (Ping feature always set to off at startup...)
  • Bug fix (Can't enter an app path to launch when "ping fail")
  • Bug fix (Manually excluded ip feature was excluding IP outside the range)
  • Bug fix (Sometimes, garbage was added at the end of sent emails)
  • Bug fix (Invalid error message when checking for new version)
  • Bug fix (The RAS connection password was sometime corrupted. Re-enter it in the 3.6.2 !)
  • Changed some installer messages
  • Added the option to dial the RAS connection when engine starts
  • Hebergement-Dynamique.com service added
  • Global RAID service added
  • SiteLutions (Free Dynamic DNS) service added
  • Widge.net service added
  • DNBuy.net service added
  • dns2flat service added
  • Fields (*XXX*) can now be used in all the notification emails
  • SSL support and offline feature added for SelfHost.de
  • Added the option to not refresh automatically the "status" page (usefull if you have a lot of accounts)
  • Updated the web admin page
  • Add extra log if the engine crashes

New in DirectUpdate 3.6.0 (May 14, 2009)

  • RAS connection management added !
  • BIND (With secured TSIG) updates.
  • Win2k DNS servers updates (but without secure protocol).
  • Add SSL support for SMTP protocol (email notification).
  • New graphic design (Thx to id graphique).
  • The engine won't exit when the user logout on 95/98/Me.
  • Bug fix in email notification ("dev" for december, local time and INFINITE loop).
  • Remote IP detection list (remote sites) fixed.
  • Dyndns.dk fixed.
  • ChangeIP updated.
  • DtDNS "offline" feature added.
  • Warning "Update considered abusive" removed (when possible).
  • Added HTTPS support for DNSMadeEasy.
  • GNUDIP Generic server support.
  • PimpDomain service added.
  • DNSExit service added.
  • Constant Time Dynamic DNS service added.
  • Tekdns.org service added.
  • Web page with supported services added.
  • Help file improved.