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Granite Portable Changelog

What's new in Granite Portable 1.5.1.0

Mar 21, 2014
  • Updated GP_Update.exe to download updates from new server location.
  • Modified GP_update.exe in order to reduce server load.
  • Removed error codes that were impossible to be called from GP_Update.exe
  • Fixed exit button backgrounds on Granite Portable Launcher.exe
  • Added ability to reset password if it is forgotten.
  • Updated section 18 of Terms and Conditions.

New in Granite Portable 1.5.0.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Changed encryption algorithm for increased security
  • Updated GP_Update.exe
  • Changed server download location for updates
  • Added link to support page. As of this patch this page is still being worked on
  • Fixed error that occasionally caused Granite Portable to crash when exiting the program
  • Error Log now records Granite Portable version number
  • Optimized some code in Granite Portable Shield.exe
  • Fixed error that prevented Granite Portable from locking and unlocking properly when “Protect Flash Drive Root” was enabled
  • All forms now open in the center of the screen
  • Granite Portable Shield no longer shows up on the taskbar
  • Removed black box from all Granite Portable Icons
  • Changed icon resolutions to 256×256. Previously they were 64×64
  • Added ability for users to allow Granite Portable developers to collect anonymous usage data(error logs)
  • Fixed glitch that occasionally caused the options menu to crash after updates

New in Granite Portable 1.4.2.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Fixed error regarding the error log
  • Added option to disable advanced security in order to increase compatibility
  • Disables use of NTFS protection
  • Also disables the ability to prevent writing to the root of the flash drive
  • Updated GP_Update.exe to reflect changes made to settings.gp
  • Updated “Click to Uninstall” button graphic
  • Update error codes in Granite Portable Shield
  • GP now warns users if they are locking a large number of files in the Vault. Locking a large number of files is known to cause instability in the program
  • Reordered locking events in order to prevent the vault from being unlockable

New in Granite Portable 1.4.1.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Fixed link to Granite Portable forums
  • Merged Granite PC Log.exe into Granite Portable Launcher.exe
  • Removed Granite PC Log.exe from new installs
  • Granite PC Log now records when GP was started, how many failed log in attempts, and when it was successfully accessed
  • Added tool tips to the Exit, Log off and Shutdown buttons on the menu
  • Updated GP_Update.exe and GP_Uninstall.exe to reflect the removal of “Granite PC Log.exe”
  • Updated assembly information
  • Replaced error dialog box’s with an error log
  • Added ability to clear error log

New in Granite Portable 1.4.0.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Added a shutdown button.
  • Added a logoff button.
  • Fixed missing streamwriter close.
  • Removed depreciated code from Granite Portable Shield.
  • Added Granite Portable Shield.exe.config.
  • Updated GP_Uninstall.
  • Updated GP_Update.
  • Added error codes to Granite Portable Launcher.exe.
  • Added error codes to GP_updater.exe.
  • Added error codes to Granite Portable Shield.exe.
  • Set fallback user picture.

New in Granite Portable 1.3.8.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Granite Portable now targets .Net Framework 3.5 Client Profile instead of the full .Net Framework
  • Unified button sizes
  • Set default button background
  • Changed default user picture on new GP installs

New in Granite Portable 1.3.7.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Enter key now works on the program list
  • Adjusted tabindex on the menu
  • Added ability to create shortcuts
  • Removed ability to import bookmarks
  • Added portable fonts
  • Adjusted button colors for improved appearance across multiple platforms
  • Updated uninstall form design
  • Updated uninstall function

New in Granite Portable 1.3.6.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Removed some unneeded code from the old add-on system
  • Disabled right click context menu in the add-on browser
  • Disabled WebBrowserDrop in the add-on browser
  • Preventing creating files on flash drive root also prevents creating folders on the flash drive root. You can still put content in folders that are created before checking this option
  • Fixed glitch that caused GP Menu to close properly when opening the add-on or options dialog

New in Granite Portable 1.3.5.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Changed how add-ons are packaged and installed. This allows for more complex add-ons in the future.
  • When clicking the Add-ons button it now shows the latest add-ons.

New in Granite Portable 1.3.4.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Added support for changing the Program List background
  • Adjusted size of theme selection dialog
  • Program List now scrolls vertically
  • Adjusted Program List column sizes
  • Slightly shrunk main buttons height

New in Granite Portable 1.3.3.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Cleaned up directories
  • Added support for Password Generator Add-on
  • Added support for Process List Add-on
  • Menu now closes when opening an item on the menu
  • A slight change was made to the vault security
  • Security tab in the options box has been updated
  • Autorun.inf is now hidden by default
  • Set default theme to “Standard – Black”
  • Updated uninstaller
  • Granite Portable.url” is no longer included by default on the programs list since there is a “website” button on the menu

New in Granite Portable 1.3.2.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Disabled clicking on the menu when the aboutbox, options box, and add-on box is open
  • Updated code for retrieving password in options box
  • Fixed glitch that caused Granite Portable to crash on windows XP if the file dialog box was shown
  • Fixed glitch that caused Granite Portable to crash if a theme was already installed
  • Enter key can now be used on the login form
  • When changing the user picture, the default location for the filedialog is now where Granite Portable saves the pictures
  • Fixed glitch that prevented more than one theme being installed
  • Fixed glitch that caused program to crash if a theme file with the same name already exists
  • Added ability to import bookmarks from Internet Explorer. This is still a beta feature
  • Changed the names of the default themes
  • Granite PC Log is now built into Granite Portable and is no longer a add-on
  • Removed some absolute cold regarding the Granite PC log and Granite USB Lock add-on
  • Changed default text on the PC Log box

New in Granite Portable 1.3.1.0 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Updated Add-ons
  • Added support for “PC Log” Add-on
  • Set top-most to true for login form
  • Set top-most to true for register form
  • Added version number to the login form
  • Added support for user created themes
  • Added progress bar to Update form

New in Granite Portable 1.3.0.0 (Oct 3, 2013)

  • Added support for Add-ons
  • Adjusted button locations
  • Fixed glitch with error notifications.

New in Granite Portable 1.2.6.0 (Oct 3, 2013)

  • Updated About Box description.
  • Increased password security.
  • Added “refresh” button to right click context menu.
  • Fixed glitch that caused the Program List to have duplicate entries.
  • Added a startup folder. Any *.exe put in this folder will start after login.
  • Added menu support for *.txt files.