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Game Jackal Pro Changelog

What's new in Game Jackal Pro 5.2.0.0

Oct 30, 2013
  • Windows 8.1 compatibility testing.
  • Updated the driver to help prevent the no media detected issue.
  • Improved media autorun detection and handling.
  • Bad media could cause the profiling process to hang, this is now detected and reported.
  • The Windows based pop up menu (used for all but the Windows skin), no longer flows off screen.
  • Fixed the inconsistent font issue.
  • Removed a number of legacy options from the interface.
  • Fixed a number of graphic issue with the profile wizard.
  • When cancelling profile creation, the canceled profile is no longer created.
  • Updated Portuguese Brazil language.

New in Game Jackal Pro 5.1.0.0 (Aug 6, 2013)

  • Entirely brand new interface design
  • Window 8 and 8.1 compatible
  • A number of updates to improve profile capture and performance
  • Tiled based interface, each profile now has its own "profile tile"
  • A profile's tile can be customized with a game image
  • All new interface themes
  • Existing v4.1 profiles are compatible with Game Jackal v5 (users are prompted to copy existing v4.1 profiles over to v5)

New in Game Jackal Pro 5.0.0.0 Beta (Mar 28, 2013)

  • Total rewrite of the core application

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.7 (Sep 6, 2011)

  • Fixed a start up exception experienced by some users

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.6 (Aug 30, 2011)

  • Added the ability to rename the current profile folder by clicking on the folder name within the interface.
  • Fixed a number of interface errors.
  • Added code to trap bad sector list when creating a profile.
  • Fixed a number of language file formatting errors.
  • Fixed a bug with the drag and dropping on game shortcuts into the Game Jackal interface.
  • Fixed a bug that was causing a lengthy delay with the showing of the create profile wizard dialog.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.5 (May 20, 2011)

  • Fixed a client / server connectivity issue experienced by some users.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the client to crash for not apparent reason.
  • Added the ability to change the client's target host name (used for the debugging of client / server issues).

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.4 (May 2, 2011)

  • Fixed a TOC driver issue that could cause a game to report no cd/dvd present.
  • Fixed the Securom 5019 error that was occurring with some older titles.
  • Additional client / server connection logging.
  • Updated German language files.
  • Updated Arabic language files.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.3 Beta (Feb 14, 2011)

  • Profile capture mode is now performed in a less aggressive manner by default (this was previously called "safe mode - capture").
  • Improved Securom detection.
  • Fixed an issue with some profiles not activating correctly.
  • Minor changes to the diagnosis utility.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.2 (Dec 6, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue with the licensing system on unicode systems.
  • Fixed an issue with the help system (help was not being displayed at all).

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.1 (Nov 15, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue with the password protection introduced in 4.1.1.0

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.1.0 (Nov 1, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue that was prevent the Game Jackal client from starting correctly.
  • Fixed a profile deactivation issue (when profile deactivated from the Manager).
  • Fixed a drivers emulation issue with the new lossy image mode.
  • Updates to the media error detection.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.9 Beta (Oct 20, 2010)

  • Many interface / internal fixes and changes. NOTE - This version IS NOT compatible with Enterprise. You must have Enterprise v4.1.0.9 or late
  • Updates to prevent the "Conflict with Emulation Software" message with the latest version of Securom.
  • Fixed a language issue with the main navigation.
  • Improved Securom auto-detection support.
  • Added profile map for "Medal of Honor".

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.8 (Sep 20, 2010)

  • Updated driver to better recognize and support the underlying chipset.
  • Game Jackal server now fully Enterprise aware.
  • Further improvements to client / server connection failed logging.
  • Updated Spanish language files.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.7 (Sep 3, 2010)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause a game being captured to display an error (and in some cases the game process may hang).
  • Updated Spanish language files.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.6 (Sep 3, 2010)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause a BSOD on some hardware (0x44 MULTIPLE_IRP_COMPLETE_REQUESTS).
  • Improved client / server initial connection functionality and added "noevents" application switch to help with connection debugging.
  • Added client / server connection failed logging.
  • Added some further testing operation to the "Game Jackal Diagnostics" application.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.5 (Aug 24, 2010)

  • Fixed a bug that could prevent Game Jackal from detecting a profile de-activation.
  • Added two new options (under settings). Enable Safe Mode - Capture / Emulation. Use these options if you are experiencing lockups or other driver related issues.
  • Log veiwer can now filter by category.
  • Fixed a number of logging bugs.
  • Added 2 new skins - Windows 7 Black (now the default skin for new installations) and Windows 7 Full Black.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.4 RC2 (Aug 13, 2010)

  • Fixed a bug that could prevent profiles from performing correctly on Windows XP.
  • Improved Securom support.
  • Minor interface bug fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.3 RC1 (Aug 3, 2010)

  • Fixed a number of client interface and profiling issues.
  • Fixed an issue with the installing not creating the Manager's launch icon correctly.
  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including:
  • Fixed a bug that could cause a BSOD under certain condition.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause image mode profiles to fail.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.2 Beta (Jul 12, 2010)

  • Improved driver profiling performance.
  • Fixed a number of client profiling issues.
  • Further updates to prevent the "Conflict with Emulation Software" message.
  • Launchpad functionality now enabled under the German language.
  • Due to issues with Launchpad, profile file names have been reverted back to a fixed naming convention (this can be changed by disabling the registry value "Enable Fixed Profile File Names").
  • Updated Arabic language files.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.1 Beta (Jul 8, 2010)

  • Fixed a BSOD issue that effect certain hardware configurations

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.1.0.0 Beta (Jun 26, 2010)

  • It should be noted that because of the updates made, pre v4 profiles are no longer supported in this release.
  • Fixed a bug that was causing an exception to be display when a profile was starting.
  • The number of profile files has been reduced.
  • Profile file names now reflect the name of the profile.
  • Updated German language files.
  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including:
  • Fixed a BSOD issue that was occurring on some x64 machines.
  • Fixed a bug that was preventing profiles activating correctly.
  • Improved profile loading speed.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.8a Beta (Jun 10, 2010)

  • Fixed a potential BSOD issue with the drivers

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.8 Beta (Jun 10, 2010)

  • Fixed a profiling issue that was causing the waiting dialog box to be continually displayed with some profiles.
  • Improved the profile monitoring functionality. Crysis64 (in addition to other x64 processes) is now monitored correctly.
  • Changed the Crysis profile map so this profile no longer uses any game management (using this setting could cause a "Conflict with Emulation software" message).

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.7 (May 29, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue that was causing exceptions when the Manager was starting, or while activating a profile.
  • Fixed an activation issue that could cause the waiting dialog box to be continually displayed.
  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause a game to display the "No CD inserted" message.
  • Improved reliability with regards to the "Conflict with Emulation software" message that appears with some titles.
  • Launchpad exe files now contains the profile's game icon (it should be noted that this currently only support 32x32 icons).
  • Added profile map for "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed".
  • Added support for client / server networking port to be changed.
  • Updated Spanish language files.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.6 (May 8, 2010)

  • The Manager will now check the Server component to ensure that both the Manager and Server are of the same version level.
  • Fixed and issue with profile importing.
  • Fixed a timeout issue that could occur when a profile is starting.
  • Fixed an issue with the log viewer when opening files containing null characters.
  • Added Launchpad functionality. This new feature can create a new game exe (exe created alongside the game's original exe) that will activate the game's profile and then launch the game, all without the Game Jackal interface running. Note this feature is still in beta and is disabled by default. To enable add the registry value "Enable Launchpad" and set it to "1".
  • Added Game Jackal Diagnostics utility.
  • Updated Spanish language files.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.5 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the interface to become unresponsive when creating a profile (issue introduced in v4.0.2.4).
  • Fixed a BSOD issue that could occur when a drive used to create a profile is removed.
  • Added Enterprise v4 support.
  • Added profile map for "Caesar IV" and "Battlefield Bad Company 2".
  • Updated Spanish language files.
  • There are a number of important changes and additions since the last retail release (v4.0.2.3) of Game Jackal. Please refer to all Beta and RC notes for further information.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.4 Beta (Mar 29, 2010)

  • Fixed driver profile read errors that can occur on some machine configurations.
  • Design change to eliminate the "Conflict with Emulation software" message that appears with some titles.
  • Added the advanced profile option "Close while running". This will close the Game Jackal interface when a profile is launched, and restart the interface when the profile is complete.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the "No CD inserted" message to be displayed when a profile starts.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.3 (Mar 20, 2010)

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including.
  • Improved logging.
  • Fixed a lockup issue when advanced logging is enabled.
  • Advanced logging no longer resets when Game Jackal is restarted. However we recommed that you disable this option when it is not required.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could cause a "Conflict with Emulation software" message to appear with some titles.
  • Fixed some interface bugs.
  • Updated Arabic language files.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.2 (Mar 3, 2010)

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including.
  • 1) BSOD and system lockups when capturing a profile.
  • 2) Game Jackal not deactivating after the profile's application has closed.
  • 3) Improved profile creation process.
  • 4) Added driver option (0x400000) to prevent the eject command from shutting down the active profile.
  • Fixed an issue with the creation of Tages profiles.
  • Tages profile creating using image mode now works correctly.
  • When unlocking the Game Jackal interface, the right-click profile menu now works correctly.
  • When creating NoCD profiles, image mode and quick launch options are now disabled (this was causing an issue for some users).
  • The installer now attempts to stop the Game Jackal server prior to installing.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.1 (Feb 25, 2010)

  • Some setting are now user account specific. These include:
  • The skin selected.
  • Enable manual profile option.
  • Disable balloon tips.
  • Disable wizard animation.
  • Profile display order.
  • Language.
  • Fixed an issues with the interface when changing skins.
  • Update Arabic and Spanish language files.
  • Fix to the BF2142 profile map.
  • Added profile map for "BioShock 2".
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.2.0 (Feb 17, 2010)

  • Fixed a profile issue that was causing read errors on some hardware.
  • Fixed an issue with the media type detection.
  • Changed fast "error skipping" routine used during capture. By default this is only enabled on CD-ROM's (registry setting are "Fast Error Skip Mode" = 0: disabled, 1: cdrom only, 2: any media. Default = 1).
  • Improved the image mode profiling functionality.
  • A backup of the license key is now retained. This is to prevent the license key being deleted if v3 is uninstalled after v4 is installed.
  • When deleting a profile, the client interface is now refreshed correctly.
  • The uninstaller will now stop the Game Jackal service before attempting to remove the server component(s).
  • Updated Arabic and Spanish languages.
  • Added two new skins.
  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including:
  • Better handling of media errors.
  • Under some instances the drivers could deactivate before the profile is shutdown, this has been fixed.
  • Improved resource handling (i.e. lower memory footprint).
  • Better debug support.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.9 Beta (Feb 6, 2010)

  • Fixed a profile issue that was causing read errors on some hardware.
  • Fixed an issue with the media type detection.
  • Changed fast "error skipping" routine used during capture. By default this is only enabled on CD-ROM's (registry setting are "Fast Error Skip Mode" = 0: disabled, 1: cdrom only, 2: any media. Default = 1).
  • A backup of the license key is now retained. This is to prevent the license key being deleted if v3 is uninstalled after v4 is installed.
  • When deleting a profile, the client interface is now refreshed correctly.
  • The uninstaller will now stop the Game Jackal service before attempting to remove the server component(s).
  • Updated Arabic and Spanish languages.
  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including:
  • Better handling of media errors.
  • Under some instances the drivers could deactivate before the profile is shutdown, this has been fixed.
  • Improved resource handling (i.e. lower memory footprint).
  • Better debug support

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.7 Final (Jan 15, 2010)

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements.
  • When installing alongside v3, the profiles are now copied instead of permanently moved (technical they are moved to the v4 directory first, and then copied back to the v3 directory).
  • The manager application will now minimize to the tray when a profile is active.
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing profile shortcuts from starting if they were not in the currently loaded profile folder.
  • Fixed a number of bugs with the Windows context menu.
  • Fixed a display issue when certain languages were in effect.
  • The Game Jackal profile will now deactivate if the media is ejected via Windows explorer.
  • Fixed an error with the "Manually create profile" option.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.5 Final (Dec 24, 2009)

  • The new v4.x Game Jackal Server will now move existing v3.x profiles if detected on first start up (providing there are no existing v4.x profiles).
  • Minor updates to improve profile timing.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.
  • Added profile map for "The Sims 3 World Adventures".
  • Added profile map for "Borderlands".
  • There are a number of important changes and additions since the last retail release (v3.2.1.4) of Game Jackal. Please refer to all v4.x Beta and RC notes for further information.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.4 RC2 (Dec 18, 2009)

  • Major driver changes to improve reliability.
  • Fixed a driver issue that was causing the profile's CD/DVD image to remain in explorer after the profile is shutdown.
  • Fixed some minor issues with the performance and reliability monitor.
  • Auto-start dialogs should no longer display when profiles are starting.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a "Conflict with Emulation software" message to appear with some titles.
  • A number of interface updates and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.3 RC1 (Nov 28, 2009)

  • Re-enabled Guardian Control.
  • Added a "No CD" profile map. This is to replace the v3.x "No CD" plugin.
  • Many interface fixed and improvements.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.2 Beta (Nov 16, 2009)

  • Fixed language issue with main navigation bar (i.e. some items were not displaying the correct language).
  • Fixed issue with the profile map.
  • Minor interface updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.1 Beta (Nov 12, 2009)

  • Interface locking now fully supported.
  • When starting a profile from a shortcut, the manager will now close when the profile is deactivated.
  • Removed deprecated options from setting dialog.
  • Fixed a bug that was preventing image mode working correctly.
  • Fixed an issue with media type detection.
  • Many fixes and improvements to the interface.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.1.0 Beta (Nov 7, 2009)

  • Fixed a minor driver bug.
  • Fixed a bug with the profile advanced settings.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.0.9 Beta (Nov 7, 2009)

  • Driver improvement and bug fixes.
  • Implemented interface drag and drop functionality and re-enabled desktop shortcut creation.
  • Implemented Windows context menu support.
  • Fixed support for The Sims 3.
  • Many fixes and improvements to the interface.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.0.8 Beta (Oct 25, 2009)

  • Major driver upgrade to fix a number of issues and improve overall performance.
  • Fixed a number of interface crashing issues.
  • Number of fixes to profile maps

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.0.5 Beta (Sep 18, 2009)

  • Fixed an issue with the profiles not being deactivated on some occasions.
  • Fixed an issue with Securom protected games being profiled incorrectly.
  • Fixed issues with log file generation and export.
  • Updated Arabic language.
  • Many fixes and improvements to the interface.
  • Added profile map for "GTA 4".

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.0.4 Beta (Sep 15, 2009)

  • Fixed an issue with automatic capture mode. Securom is now being detected correctly.
  • Fixed an issue with exporting and importing profiles.
  • A number of user interface changes and fixes.
  • Add new start menu options to start and stop the Game Jackal service (Game Jackal Server).
  • Added profile map for "ArmA 2".

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.0.3 Beta / Stable 3.2.1.4 (Sep 12, 2009)

  • Improved reliability between the Game Jackal client and server.
  • Profile display order fixed.
  • Manually profile creation is better supported.

New in Game Jackal Pro 4.0.0.2 Beta / Stable 3.2.1.4 (Sep 12, 2009)

  • Total rewrite to allow UAC and limited user accounts to be fully support. In addition this rewrite also address a number of blacklisting issues that have occurred with previous versions.
  • There are a number of things to note with this version.
  • This version of Game Jackal can be installed alongside previous versions of Game Jackal. Profiles from v3 are compatible with v4, simply shutdown v4 and copy profiles from the profiles library folder of v3 to the profiles library folder of v4.
  • Game Jackal no longer runs at start up. You simply open the interface when you would like to use the application, and then close it when you're finished.
  • Guardian control has been disabled due to compatibility issues. We are looking into ways to re-enable it for the final release.
  • The Windows 7 style interface is now the standard Game Jackal interface, with the older interfaces now removed. There are plans to provide additional themes to the Windows 7 interface.
  • Desktop shortcuts are not supported (nor can they be generated). This will be addressed in the next beta.
  • The "Convert to Game Jackal profile" option is not supported. This will be addressed in coming next betas and will finally support both x86 and x64 platforms.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.1.4 (Jun 24, 2009)

  • Fixed an issue that was displaying the CD/DVD details in explorer after the profile had been deactivated.
  • Fix an issue that was preventing the Game Jackal plug-ins from appearing under the navigation bar interface.
  • Fixed an issue with the hints windows displaying when the main interface was not visible.
  • Improved bad media reads (-9 error). Game Jackal now performs a deeper scan of bad sectors and will continue regardless of the result.
  • Improved capturing for some titles (including The Sims 3).
  • Fixed an issue that interface locking feature when used with the new navigation bar interface.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.1.2 (Jun 11, 2009)

  • Fixed a driver issue that could cause either Explorer.exe to crash, or a BSOD (0x50) when running on Vista SP2 systems.
  • Fixed a driver issue that could cause both Game Jackal and the launching game to become unresponsive.
  • Official Windows 7 support (based on Windows 7 RC Build 7100).
  • Introduction of the new navigation bar interface (via the "Windows 7" and Windows 7 - Black" skins).
  • Improved driver logging.
  • Fixed an issue with the smart imaging of Securom titles.
  • Fixed a skin switching issue (when switching to and from the new nav interface).
  • Implemented the hints window for the new navigation bar interface.
  • Improved log viewer performance with loading large log files.
  • A number of user interface changes and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.9 Beta (May 22, 2009)

  • Official Windows 7 support (based on Windows 7 RC Build 7100).
  • Initial implementation of the new navigation bar interface (via the "Windows 7" and Windows 7 - Black" skins). Under this version there the following issues:
  • a) There are no hints displayed for the menu items or the profiles data.
  • b) When switching between the original style skins and navigation interface style skins, there may be some visible issues (restarting Game Jackal will fix these issues).
  • A number of user interface changes and fixes.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.8 Beta (May 6, 2009)

  • Further changes to the driver to prevent Windows from becoming unresponsive in certain situations.
  • Updated Arabic language.
  • Minor interface updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.7 Beta (Apr 30, 2009)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause Windows to become unresponsive.
  • Improved capture error recovery for media that is difficult to read.
  • Driver generation values can now be set via the setting.
  • Debug value can now be set via a profile's settings.
  • Improved Tages scan speed.
  • Log files exported from the log viewer now include the profiles srb file.
  • Interface improvements and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.6 (Apr 2, 2009)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause a BSOD on some machines.
  • Improved Game Jackal service support.
  • Fixed minor log viewer issue.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.5 (Mar 21, 2009)

  • Fixed a driver bug that effected some 64-bit systems.
  • Many minor interface updates and fixes.
  • The following is a list of some of the major changes and additions since the last retail release (v3.1.2.2) of Game Jackal :-
  • a) The introduction of the generation 4 driver architecture.
  • b) The introduction of a log viewer with export capabilities.
  • c) Improved interoperability between Game Jackal and AnyDVD.
  • e) Added profile map updated profile maps.
  • For a detailed list of changes since the last retail release, see the following change logs (down to v3.1.2.2).

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.4 Beta (Mar 11, 2009)

  • Further updates and improvements to the new generation 4 driver architecture.
  • Bug fixes to driver performance under Windows XP.
  • Fixed an issue with missing sector data detection.
  • Interface improvements and updates.
  • Log viewer improvements.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.3 RC1 (Feb 20, 2009)

  • Further updates and improvements to the new generation 4 driver architecture.
  • Improved driver logging.
  • Bug fixes to the log viewer (export now works correctly).
  • Interface improvements and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.2 Beta (Feb 13, 2009)

  • Further updates and improvements to the new generation 4 driver architecture.
  • Improved driver logging.
  • The introduction of a log viewer with export capabilities.
  • Log files are now retained for each profile and can be view using the new log viewer (right-click a profile and select "View log").
  • Interface improvements and updates

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.1 Beta (Jan 31, 2009)

  • The introduction of the generation 4 driver architecture. This also includes continued support for existing profile (generation 3 and below). Note that if you wish to continue using generation 3 (for capturing profiles), change the registry value "Default Driver Generation" from 4 to 3.
  • AnyDVD is now disabled during profile emulation (was previously being paused, however this was causing profiles to fail with a number of users).
  • Fixed an issue with the subscription date decoding.
  • Updated languages including German, Arabic, Russian, and Hungarian.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.2.0.0 Beta (Jan 8, 2009)

  • Upgraded driver architecture to improve performance.
  • Fixed a number of driver issues that could cause problems with Securom protected games.
  • Fixed an issue with DVD detection (was detecting "The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff" as a CD not a DVD).
  • Initial implementation of the new licensing scheme.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.2.2 (Dec 16, 2008)

  • Fixed blacklisting issue.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.2.1 (Dec 12, 2008)

  • Fixed a bug with the Version 3 skin.
  • Added OEM functionality.
  • Added profile map for "The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff".

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.2.0 (Dec 12, 2008)

  • Added driver option switches to help with troubleshooting.
  • Fixed an interface bug when running in non-explorer mode.
  • Minor interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.8 Beta (Dec 8, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements including changes to reduce "Insert the correct CD/DVD" messages experienced by some users.
  • Improved profile capturing.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented desktop shortcuts from working.
  • Interface improvements and updates.
  • New "Default" skin.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.7 Beta (Nov 20, 2008)

  • Numerous driver updates.
  • Driver updated to support the latest version of SafeDisc.
  • Driver updates to improve reliability with Securom.
  • Fixed SafeDisc blacklisting issue.
  • Improved scanning of SafeDisc protected games.
  • Driver changes to reduce "Insert the correct CD/DVD" messages experienced by some users.
  • Added a number of profile maps including a map for "Call of Duty: World at War".
  • Fixed a bug that prevents the interface from reappearing under certain circumstances.
  • Minor interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.6 Beta (Nov 16, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements.
  • Driver changes to reduce "Insert the correct CD/DVD" messages experienced by some users.
  • Fixed a bug with the update check routine that caused it to report that a new Game Jackal version was available even when the was not internet connection.
  • Logging improvements.
  • Minor interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.5 Beta (Nov 4, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements.
  • Improved profile capturing and emulating.
  • Improved "Performance and Reliability wizard", should now fix even more issues with profiles.
  • Fixed a bug with profile import.
  • Logging improvements.
  • Added profile map for "Far Cry 2".
  • Minor interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.4 (Oct 16, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements.
  • Improved reliability with CD based Safedisc protected games.
  • Logging much improved with the "Advanced logging" setting providing finer detail (note, for performance reasons, this option is now reset on each restart of Game Jackal).
  • Changes to the Performance and Reliability wizard.
  • Fix to auto eject of profiled CD/DVD's
  • Minor interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.2 (Sep 18, 2008)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause the message "Insert the correct CD/DVD" to appear.
  • Improved Tages scanning.
  • Improved copy protection type detection.
  • Improved driver installation.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Plugin interface update.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.2 (Sep 18, 2008)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause the message "Insert the correct CD/DVD" to appear.
  • Improved Tages scanning.
  • Improved copy protection type detection.
  • Improved driver installation.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Plugin interface update.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.1.0 (Sep 12, 2008)

  • Improved profiling speed.
  • A further fix to the bug that could cause the Securom message "Unable to authenticate original disc within time limit" to appear (re-profiling will be required).
  • The following is a list of some of the major changes and additions since the last retail release (v3.0.1.6) of Game Jackal:
  • Performance and Reliability wizard. This wizard will help new and existing users troubleshoot problem profiles.
  • Major driver updates and enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
  • New Securom algorithms to improve profile reliability ("Conflict with Emulation software" messages should be greatly reduced).
  • Tages support.
  • Improved compatibility between Game Jackal and AnyDVD.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.0.5 RC1 (Sep 5, 2008)

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause the Securom message "Unable to authenticate original disc within time limit" to appear.
  • Updated to remove the Securom message "Conflict with Emulation software" that can occur with the latest version of Securom.
  • Changes to the Performance and Reliability wizard.
  • Minor interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.0.6a (Aug 29, 2008)

  • Improved reliability with regards to the "Conflict with Emulation software detected" message.
  • Updated profile map support

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.0.4 Beta (Aug 27, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements.
  • Initial release for the Performance and Reliability wizard. This wizard will help new and existing users troubleshoot problem profiles.
  • Important information regarding the Performance and Reliability wizard.
  • a) This wizard will appear after a profile is shutdown, if the shutdown occurred within 3 minutes of the profile starting.
  • b) The wizard can be viewed for a specific profile by right-clicking the profile and selecting "Performance and Reliability wizard".
  • c) To disable the wizard all together, set the registry value to "Enable Performance Wizard" to 0.
  • d) The wizard is only enabled if the target language is English (to change this set the registry value "Enable Performance Wizard" to 1). This will be enabled for additional languages as they are translated.
  • e) The wizard's text is not yet finalized and as a result is not contained in the language file (this will be done in the next release).
  • Minor interface changes and updates.
  • Improved logging.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.0.3 Beta (Aug 6, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.0.2 Beta (Aug 5, 2008)

  • Further fix to the game lockup issue addressed in v3.1.0.1
  • Improved driver installation.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.1.0.1 Beta (Aug 4, 2008)

  • Fixed an issue with the drivers that may cause a game lockup on some machine.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the profiling operation to crash.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.6a (Aug 1, 2008)

  • Major driver updates and enhancements to improve performance and reliability (this also addressed the lock issues being experienced by some users).
  • New Securom algorithms to improve profile reliability (�Conflict with Emulation software� messages should be greatly reduced).
  • Improved Tages and Safedisc support.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the error "Unable to load all Game Jackal files..." to be displayed on start up.
  • Fixes to the summary.log file generation.
  • Updated Korean language.
  • Updated game profile support.
  • Minor interface changes and updates.
  • Improved logging.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.6a (Jul 20, 2008)

  • Improved reliability with regards to the "Conflict with Emulation software detected" message.
  • Updated profile map support.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.2.1 Beta (Jun 19, 2008)

  • Minor drivers changes.
  • Changes to prevent application exceptions on some machines.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.2.0 Beta (Jun 17, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements.
  • Preliminary Tages support.
  • A number of general application bugs fixed.
  • Updated game profile support.
  • Improved logging.
  • German help file added.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.9 Beta (May 27, 2008)

  • Fixed a driver locking issue.
  • Improved logging.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.8 Beta (May 26, 2008)

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements.
  • Fixes to the AnyDVD pausing functionality. AnyDVD now re-enables now after a profile capture. (requires AnyDVD 6.4.2.5 or later).
  • Fixed a bug with the import feature.
  • Minor interface changes and updates.
  • Fixes to the installer.
  • Added profile map for "The Sims 2 Deluxe".

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.7 Beta (May 22, 2008)

  • Driver performance and realiabilty improvements.
  • AnyDVD is now paused when Game Jackal is running (requires AnyDVD 6.4.2.5 or later).
  • Improved error and bug reporting (for beta versions).
  • Minor interface changes and updates.
  • Language updates.
  • Installer now skips "Profile key" and "Skins" setting when performing an upgrade.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.6 Final (May 20, 2008)

  • Fixed a number of issues that could cause an exception to occur.
  • Driver performance improvements.
  • Numerous interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.5 Final (May 5, 2008)

  • Driver performance improvments.
  • Numerous interface changes and updates.
  • Updated game profile support.
  • Enterprise compatibility update.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.4 Beta (Apr 29, 2008)

  • Fixed a bug that could cause an exception to occur during a profile capture.
  • Improved logging

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.3 Final (Apr 24, 2008)

  • Fixed a bug that could cause issues after a profile has been captured.
  • Improved version/upgrade checking.
  • Minor fixes to the installer.
  • Numerous interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.2 Beta (Apr 24, 2008)

  • Further updates / bug fixes to eliminate the "Insert CD/DVD" error message that can occur on occasions.
  • Driver bug and performance fixes.
  • Numerous interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.1.0 Final (Mar 25, 2008)

  • Improved handling of 64-bit games.
  • Improved language support.
  • Improved logging. All log files for a single operation are now summarized into a single file (Summary.log)
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the export dialog from closing if an error occurred.
  • Fixed bug when importing a profile on a 64-bit platform.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.8 Final (Mar 21, 2008)

  • Driver bug and performance fixed (thanks to Webslinger for his help with testing).
  • Improved language support.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.8 Final (Mar 11, 2008)

  • Driver bug fixe that could cause issues with games crashing.
  • Tighter scanning for DVD based games during capture. This is to improves game start up performance. Please note that this has the side effect of increasing the profiling time.
  • Interface tweaks.
  • Language updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.7 Beta (Mar 4, 2008)

  • Driver change to prevent "Insert CD/DVD" error.
  • Added additional "Game Management" options to support 64-bit games. When running 64-bit versions of a game, Game Management should be set to "Limited support".
  • Updated the BattleField plugin.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.6 Final (Feb 26, 2008)

  • Fix to prevent BSOD when Vista update KB943899 is applied.
  • Language updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.5 Final (Feb 16, 2008)

  • Addional advanced profile options.
  • Further driver bug fixes and enhancements.
  • Language updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.1 Beta 3 (Jan 22, 2008)

  • Fix to the installer which copied 64 bit drivers to the wrong location.
  • Fixed intermittent BSOD under Vista 64.

New in Game Jackal Pro 3.0.0.0 Beta (Jan 8, 2008)

  • Change to the version number format (to bring it into line with other SlySoft products).
  • New driver architecture.
  • 64 bit support.
  • Driver and application signing.
  • Improved Vista support (new manifest added which should force Vista to prompt for elevation if required).
  • Improved profile map support.
  • Improved advanced profile options including date fixing for a profile.
  • New interface skin.
  • Profile library location can now be explictly set to a new location (this can currently be done by modifing the registry entries "Profile Library" and "Profile Library Dir")
  • Fixed a bug that was reporting invalid disk space when creating a profile.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the "missing file" message to be displayed at startup.
  • Numerous interface changes and updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.610 (Nov 23, 2007)

  • Added profile import / export functionality.
  • Improved driver stability and performance.
  • Fixed a bug with the driver that could cause image mode to work incorrectly.
  • Profiles now automatically lock when first captured.
  • Profiles can now have their protection type changed (via the advanced options).
  • Fixes a bug with the driver that could cause a game to crash when launched.
  • Fixed a bug with the driver that could cause image mode to work incorrectly.
  • Fixed a bug that was causing an exception when clicking on the plugin list.
  • Updated Arabic language support.
  • Updated blacklisting support.
  • Fixed a bug with the launcher (parameters are now passed correctly).
  • Missing profile data is now tracked to allow for a "update profile" to be performed.
  • Update profile feature implemented (assessed by right-clicking on the profile). This will update the profile with any data that has been flagged as missing.
  • Collection files are now deleted when a profile is deleted.
  • Minor interface improvments

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.600 (Oct 17, 2007)

  • Updated blacklisting support.
  • Improved game startup speed.
  • Updated Serbian language support.
  • Update profile map.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.595 (Oct 15, 2007)

  • Updated blacklisting support.
  • Change to prevent the "Insert CD/DVD" error occuring with some profile after a reboot.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.590 (Sep 20, 2007)

  • Updated blacklisting support.
  • Improved German language support.
  • Improved dynamic extended profiling.
  • Inclusion of the Battlefield Performance Plugin. This will fix the performance issue some users have been experiencing with the Battlefield series.
  • Minor interface updates.
  • Update to the plugin interface (added extended event types).
  • Small changes to improve Enterprise support.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.570 (Aug 14, 2007)

  • Removed blacklisting issue
  • Improved dynamic extended profiling.
  • Much improved Vista support.
  • Minor updates.
  • Enterprise support.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.565 (Jun 23, 2007)

  • Update version info link fixed.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.550 (Jun 5, 2007)

  • Fixed a bug with the creation of desktop shortcuts.
  • Added Hungarian language.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.9.18.545 (Jun 2, 2007)

  • Changes to SlySoft site urls.
  • Updates to the language file.
  • Fixes to the update functionality.
  • Added new languages (Croatian, Indonesian, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese-Brazil, Serbian and Russian) and updated existing languages.
  • Fixed an issue with the calling of the help file.
  • Section titles can now be set within the language file (they were required to be set in the skin.xml file).
  • Fixed an issue that was writing the incorrect "run" parameter to the registry.
  • Fixed an issue with the context menu option.
  • Updates to some support dll's.
  • Changes to the trial licensing.
  • Fixed minor issue with licensing.
  • Added feature to remove popup notifications when clicked on.
  • Introduced SlySoft licensing.
  • Minor updates.

New in Game Jackal Pro 2.8.17.500 (Jan 20, 2007)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with some games.
  • Fixed a bug that was preventing the Game Jackal window position being saved correctly.
  • Fixed a bug with the advanced profile options dialog.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause a re-install Game Jackal error message to appear.
  • Removed balloon tips for "plugin type" profiles (this includes plugins such as the no cd plugin etc).
  • Added an notification dialog that is display when profiling is complete.