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Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) Changelog

What's new in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 12.5 Build 2709703329

Mar 9, 2024
  • Fix a pagefile movement bug that could cause slow system bootup
  • added the setup.INI switches
  • Other small bug fixes reported through tech support
  • EndPoint Manager:
  • Add live client screen monitor feature
  • Add Desktop view to list screen monitor
  • Customize and save Detail view as custom views
  • Add VNC-based client remote control
  • Change Toolbar icons

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 12.5 Build 2708962800 (Jul 26, 2023)

  • Fix on BSOD issue after setup on some select PCs

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 12.5 Build 2708923714 (Jul 4, 2023)

  • General:
  • Minor GUI tweak(shield.exe).
  • Redesign how Reboot Restore Rx Pro works with Windows Updates(shield.exe)
  • Bug fix in the installer(x64.exe)’s detection of system being encrypted by Bitlocker.
  • Bug fix in the uninstaller(shdserv.exe)’s failure to remove driver files.
  • Add new command line switch shdcmd.exe /Getfile(shdcmd.exe).
  • Add new setup parameter to exclude the system from EPM screen lock(setup.ini).
  • Renew security certificate for digital signing.
  • Check Reboot Restore Rx Pro release against Windows service pack installation for compatibility support(setup.exe).
  • Bug fix disable and re-enable the demo setup could reset the demo time(shdtray.exe).
  • Bug fix after disable/enable protection, user profiles moved to the exemption drive become unaccessible(shdsync.exe).
  • Add vsncache configuration option in the installer(setup.exe).
  • Encrypt user password in Setup.ini file(Setup Configuration Wizard.exe).
  • New restrict resource usage: block access to Control Panel.
  • New restrict resource usage: block access to CMD/Powershell.
  • New restrict resource usage: block access to Task Manager.
  • New restrict resource usage: block access to Windows registry.
  • New restrict resource usage: block installing new software.
  • Kernel Driver:
  • Bug fix in driver(shield.sys) logging flush.
  • Support 4K sector HDD(Shieldf.sys).
  • Bug fix in processing disk dirty flags in 4K sectors disk(Shieldf.sys).
  • Bug fix in processing IOCTL_DISK_GET_DRIVE_GEOMETRY_EX in shieldm fails if sector size is 4096 bytes(Shieldm.sys).
  • Bug fix in processing FixupTrueSectorForEncrypt failure if sector size is 4096 bytes(Shieldm.sys).
  • Bug fix in FindTrueSectorW_COW for disk sector size is 4096 bytes(Shdbus.sys).
  • Bug fix in BackupNtfsMft for disk sector size is 4096 bytes(Shdbus.sys).
  • Bug fix in LogLevel for disk sector size is 4096 bytes(Shdump.sys).
  • Support Windows 11’s partition modification by ioctl(Shield.sys).
  • Add new device driver to prevent license hack patch(Shieldmf.sys).
  • Pre-OS:
  • Redesign the pre-OS EFI bootloader to comply with Microsoft’s new EFI code signing requirements(shdmgr.ef_).
  • Add debug mode for pre-OS EFI bootloader(shdmgr.ef_).
  • New code signing certificate for UEFI secure boot(shdloader.efi).
  • Bug fix in pre-OS installer for handling MBR disk marked as GPT parition(shield.efi).
  • Bug fix in EfiConsoleControlProtocol not found(shield.efi).
  • EndPoint Manager:
  • Add columns in the detailed view to show clients’ OS build number and display version(RmConsole.exe).
  • Add option to show/hide the built-in groups(RmConsole.exe).
  • Add scheduled task for send message(RmConsole.exe).
  • Add target directory selection for send files(RmConsole.exe).
  • Prevent screen lock on the system with EndPoint Manager(EPM) console(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to re-activate clients with a new product ID(RmConsole.exe, RmServer.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system control panel(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system command prompt and Powershell(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system task manager(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system registry(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable clients installing new software(RmConsole.exe).
  • Display clients’ CPU information in EPM(RmConsole.exe).
  • Bug fix client connection fails with Invalid network packets error(RmServer.exe).

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 12.0 Build 2707937851 (Aug 4, 2022)

  • EndPoint Manager fixed text visibility of the bottom status bar
  • EndPoint Manager help file rerouting fix
  • Other small bug fixes reported through tech support

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 11.3 Build 2706680670 (May 12, 2021)

  • General:
  • Added setup.ini settings to add registry exclusion during setup
  • Fix restore@logoff bug due to insufficient user privilege.
  • Fix calculating maxtablesectors bug
  • Fix SwitchProtectMode bug
  • Fix bugs and compatibility issues reported through technical support
  • EndPoint Manager:
  • EPM monitors clients’ visited websites, launched programs. windows system events.
  • Allow re-activation of already activated set up with a new product ID

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 11.2 Build 2704515934 (Mar 22, 2019)

  • GENERAL:
  • Add dynamic disk support.
  • Fix setup problem on single larger than 2TB partition
  • PRE-OS ENVIRONMENT:
  • Fix the UEFI BIOS 1GB memory allocation limitation.
  • Renew UEFI bootloader Microsoft digital signing.
  • ENDPOINT MANAGER:
  • Fix a bug in EPM scheduled task to wakeup client on LAN.

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.7 Build 2702811146 (Oct 19, 2017)

  • Improved compatibility for Windows 10’s Creators Update.
  • Added Fast Restore mode – when Reboot Restore Rx is configured to Restore at Restart and when the Fast Restore mode is on, the restore will be much faster. The Fast Restore mode can be configured using FastRestore=1 setting in setup.ini or command line switch ShdCmd.exe /FastRes [/enable | /disable] /u administrator /p password.
  • Added command line switch ShdCmd.exe /List /u administrator /p password to list all snapshots time and conditions.
  • Added User Management
  • RMC – Implemented Windows Firewall exception for Windows 10 based firewall
  • Small bug fixes reported by users

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.7 Build 2702518294 (Sep 6, 2017)

  • Fixes Secure Boot Issue for better compatibility with Windows 10 build 1607 & later
  • Support Grub Linux bootloader.
  • Mask Product ID on the Tray Icon About window.
  • Adjusted Multiboot setup
  • Adjusted the Uninstallation User Interface.
  • New End User License Agreement (EULA)

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.6 Build 2702327820 (Feb 10, 2017)

  • Last updated: February 08, 2017
  • Modified RMC Install Windows Updates not depending on client’s setting
  • Added Update now button to Windows Update
  • Fixed a uninstall try icon not been able to be removed problem
  • Hover mouse over tray icon display Installing Windows Updates
  • Fixed default demo license issue
  • Added License Expiration tab in RMC detailed view
  • Support subsystem VGA display mode 800*600
  • Mid-cycle UI refreshment
  • Added Shutdown based scheduled type in Setup INI Wizard
  • Fixed Windows update related problem by booting from PE environment
  • Fixed BSOD caused by Windows 10 anniversary Update
  • Resolves Secure Boot Issue
  • Fixed various setup related compatibility problems received by customer report.

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.6 Build 2701680652 (Feb 10, 2017)

  • Last updated: October 18, 2016
  • Change of new logo and product names.
  • Change of product version to 10.6.
  • UI enhancement.
  • Add “Send Message” features through RMC to client workstation.
  • Add “Uninstall” options via the RMC.
  • Add the ability to have multiple instances of RMC install.
  • Add Asynchronous mode to the device drivers to allow faster bootup and better performance on multiple hard disks based systems.
  • Fix BSOD caused by Windows WRE (Windows Recovery Environment).
  • Support M.2 SATA

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.5 Build 2701484045 (May 25, 2016)

  • Fixed "Daylight Saving" issue showing the wrong time on the Remote Management Console (RMC).
  • Fixed "Remote Desktop Connection" (RDP) not working on Windows 10 operating system.
  • Fixed SSD hibernation issue.
  • Fixed slow subsystem defrag issue.
  • Added "Force shutdown or restart" on RMC when sending a restart command to the workstation while applications are still running.

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.5 Build 2701205518 (May 25, 2016)

  • Fixed creating exclusion drive reported by customers.
  • Added command line switches to allow users to update and resetting the "Installation snapshot".

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.5 Build 2700918799 (May 25, 2016)

  • Added "Windows 10 Clients" Group in Remote Management Console.
  • Fixed automation Windows Updates, by just doing "Critical Updates" only.
  • Fixed "Setup.exe" won't start problem caused by problem in GPT partition structure.
  • Modify the subsystem to handle large RAM on UEFI based system.
  • Re-design driver security to stop security cracks.

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.5 Build 2700732429 (May 25, 2016)

  • Supporting Windows 10.
  • Moved entire license activation process from the Windows service to the subsystem.
  • Fixed various compatibility issue reported by customers.
  • Changed subsystem text to "The Best Way To Manage Public Access Computers".
  • Added UseVss=1/0 switch int he setup.ini to set the VSS option.
  • Added a check in the subsystem to automatically defrag snapshot when free space is below 10GB.
  • Added a pop-up message when you hit "APPLY" to notify users the setting has been changed.
  • Added Maintenance time period under "System Baseline".
  • Fixed drop down menu "Everyday" under "System Baseline".

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.4 Build 2700300298 (Mar 24, 2015)

  • What's New:
  • A totally re-designed client communication module to work with the new Remote Management Console (RMC)
  • Add a Check for Updates feature
  • Add "FastRestore" to speed up restore time
  • It will display a message on the system when Windows Updates applying on the machines
  • Check if the subsystem has been removed by 3rd party antivirus scanner when system is shutting down or restart
  • What's Fixed:
  • Fix the problem that installer does not recognize the drive letters same as Windows Explorer
  • Fix the problem that setup fails with insufficient disk space due to NTFS MFT table are not continuous
  • Fix the problem that license activation fails on UEFI subsystem
  • Fix the BSOD caused by bootmgfw.efi
  • Fix the problem that tray icon does not show up after a reboot due to "MySearchString" is too long

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.3 (Mar 6, 2014)

  • Complete re-organization of restore & baseline settings
  • Added "Restore to last good known" restore point under tools & settings
  • Added "Back to the start" under tools & settings

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.2 (Oct 22, 2013)

  • Full Windows 8 compatibility
  • Totally redesigned Shield kernel and subsystem
  • Supports GPT partitions
  • Supports multiple hard disks
  • Supports up to 64TB size hard disk
  • Supports UEFI secure boot with Microsoft certification
  • Compatible with Anti-Virus rootkit scanning
  • Uninstall to the current system without rebooting
  • Adds compression to snapshot structure which makes faster to restore a snapshot, also faster to create a new snapshot and mounting snapshot
  • New licensing system
  • Supports Windows 8 Fastboot

New in Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine) 10.0 (May 3, 2013)

  • New features and updates:
  • Windows 8 compatibility
  • Supports UEFI BIOS
  • Supports Advanced Format Disk
  • New Application Console, Tray Icon and Subsystem interface
  • Allow application console program interface to resize
  • Setup checks if the system is on the 1st hard disk
  • Support setup on systems with more than 4 hard disks
  • Support Windows XP 64bit O.S
  • Allow unattended setup reading program settings from clear text based setup.ini, so 3rd party applications can set program settings in the setup.ini before unattended setup
  • Add a text based subsystem for systems that require faster subsystem load time
  • Added Restrict use of Internet feature
  • Allow users to set registry keys to be excluded from restore
  • Add subscription based license type
  • Move Windows portion of the uninstaller from the shieldtray.exe to the service SHDSERV
  • Zip Drive Vaccine snapshot data structure tables for better performance.
  • Windows 8 32/64 bit support
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed Dell BIOS A08 compatibility problem
  • Fixed subsystem setup freezes on loading graphic driver
  • Fixed memory leaks in ps.dll
  • Fixed getvolumebitmap bug in background defragmenter
  • Fixed subsystem freeze on highly fragmented memory problem
  • Fixed setup from a network share fails to correct detect network path problem