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IDEAL Administration Changelog

What's new in IDEAL Administration 23.1

Apr 4, 2024
  • Display of a message when the TightVNC viewer has been blocked by an Antivirus.
  • Save/recall "Show Offline Computers" option.
  • The preconfigured Message field for the TightVNC remote control did not scroll vertically.
  • Stopping a Windows service remotely could generate an error.
  • Removed checking of current RDP sessions during mass installation of the TightVNC service.
  • Revised NT Rights Management for Windows 11 & >
  • Fixed a bug in exporting database permissions.
  • Fixed a bug in checking the number of licenses.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the selection of a data source (ODBC) when launching the software.
  • Acceleration of access to network servers/computers.
  • Performance improvements and bug fixes.

New in IDEAL Administration 21.70 (Feb 21, 2022)

  • TightVNC Remote Control:
  • Integration of the v2.8.63 version of the TightVNC Viewer
  • Fixed Copy/Paste issue when multiple remote control sessions are running
  • Windows 11
  • Adjusted some functions for better compatibility with the new Microsoft OS
  • Corrections:
  • RDP Shadow sessions could not be listed
  • Updating FAQs:
  • Some other minor fixes and improvements

New in IDEAL Administration 21.55 (Nov 5, 2021)

  • TightVNC Remote Control:
  • Integration of the latest version of TighVNC (v2.8.59)
  • Installation and start of the remote control service via WMI in order to avoid certain slowdowns
  • New faster management for adding exceptions in remote firewalls (Windows 7 &>)
  • Automatic authorization of the WMI protocol during the first remote control of a workstation
  • Viewing the file copy errors when installing TightVNC
  • Remote control of RDP Sessions. This function can be enabled by TightVNC Settings (Control/Deploy menu), Advanced tab, Connect to RDP option.
  • Correction in the Copy / Paste functions
  • Correction in the transmission of certain characters (Alt Gr key)
  • The performance of file transfers has been improved, and in particular the list of contents of large folders
  • Acceleration of remote control by better management of recent operating systems
  • Wake On Lan:
  • The management of Wake On Lan (computer wake-up) has been revised in order to gain speed
  • List of computers in the domain:
  • Disabled computers are no longer listed by default. You can reactivate their display by the option: Tools Options General List disabled computers
  • Windows 11 computers are now supported
  • Active Directory Reports:
  • Default addition of certain properties when creating a report:
  • whencreated: date of creation of the object
  • whenchanged: last modification of the object
  • canonicalName: DNS domain name format
  • Reminder: You can customize the AD properties to export in your reports, for this use the Advanced button when creating reports
  • Reports are automatically displayed in the web browser after generation
  • Deployment of distributions:
  • Actions in error are highlighted when viewing reports
  • Some distributions might not be listed
  • Corrections:
  • Wake On Lan information was not automatically saved in the database
  • The size of text fields (REG_SZ) in the registry manager has been increased
  • The exports of the lists did not take into account the carriage returns that may be present in the lists
  • RemoteRegistry and WMI alerts displayed were blocking the display of the list of computers in the domain
  • Configuring multiple Microsoft Windows Network tabs could cause the software to crash
  • The remote registry manager could generate an error while deleting a value
  • The new WMI management could cause the software to stop when taking control
  • Remote control by WMI has been accelerated
  • Updating FAQs
  • Some other minor fixes and improvements

New in IDEAL Administration 21.52 (Sep 26, 2021)

  • TightVNC Remote Control:
  • Integration of the latest version of TighVNC (v2.8.59)
  • Installation and start of the remote control service via WMI in order to avoid certain slowdowns
  • New faster management for adding exceptions in remote firewalls (Windows 7 &>)
  • Automatic authorization of the WMI protocol during the first remote control of a workstation
  • Remote control of RDP Sessions. This function can be enabled by TightVNC Settings (Control/Deploy menu), Advanced tab, Connect to RDP option.
  • Correction in the Copy / Paste functions
  • Correction in the transmission of certain characters (Alt Gr key)
  • The performance of file transfers has been improved, and in particular the list of contents of large folders
  • Acceleration of remote control by better management of recent operating systems
  • List of computers in the domain:
  • Disabled computers are no longer listed by default. You can reactivate their display by the option: Tools Options General List disabled computers
  • Active Directory Reports:
  • Default addition of certain properties when creating a report:
  • whencreated: date of creation of the object
  • whenchanged: last modification of the object
  • canonicalName: DNS domain name format
  • Reminder: You can customize the AD properties to export in your reports, for this use the Advanced button when creating reports
  • Reports are automatically displayed in the web browser after generation
  • Deployment of distributions:
  • Actions in error are highlighted when viewing reports
  • Some distributions might not be listed
  • Corrections:
  • Wake On Lan information was not automatically saved in the database
  • The size of text fields (REG_SZ) in the registry manager has been increased
  • The exports of the lists did not take into account the carriage returns that may be present in the lists
  • RemoteRegistry and WMI alerts displayed were blocking the display of the list of computers in the domain
  • Configuring multiple Microsoft Windows Network tabs could cause the software to crash
  • The remote registry manager could generate an error while deleting a value
  • The new WMI management could cause the software to stop when taking control
  • Remote control by WMI has been accelerated
  • Some other minor fixes and improvements

New in IDEAL Administration 21.13 (Apr 1, 2021)

  • Domain computers:
  • Possibility to search for a character string in the list of computers with a Next / Previous option. The column and the string found are indicated in a field.
  • Updating information about the computer when right-clicking on this latest. This function allows you to update information such as statuses, and the information configured without requiring a complete update.
  • Deployment of distributions:
  • Selection of the execution order of the distributions if several distributions selected.
  • Sharing and printing center:
  • Automatic addition of the IP present as a port as the printer management URL : right click on your print server, Print and Sharing Center, tab Printers, right click on the printer, Web administration interface.
  • Disabling the SMB1 Protocol:
  • This new version takes into account the default deactivation of the SMB1 protocol in newer versions of Windows. The SMB1 protocol allows in particular the recovery of domains and domain controllers present on the network via the NetBIOS protocol. We have changed our application so that this setting can be done manually.
  • You can see our FAQ on this subject: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-no-client-information-display-data-slow-windows-10-right-view-smb1-id-991.html
  • Visual Studio 2019:
  • We are now working with the latest version of Microsoft's Visual Studio to develop our administration tool guaranteeing security and speed increased execution, as well as compliance with development standards.
  • Corrections:
  • Unable to select a user when adding a remote network drive.
  • Cannot set up a new MS Access or MS SQL database.
  • Changing the number of processes for the database management was not taken into account.
  • Disabling alert messages regarding the Remote Registry Access service and WMI when choosing "I understand ...".
  • Automatic updating of the current domain when a domain name is configured.
  • Adding Interventions could generate a bdd error (x64 version).
  • Fixed display of some icons (x86 and x64 versions).
  • Some minor fixes and improvements.

New in IDEAL Administration 21.1 (Jan 25, 2021)

  • Domain computers:
  • Possibility to search for a character string in the list of computers with a Next / Previous option. The column and the string found are indicated in a field.
  • Updating information about the computer when right-clicking on this latest. This function allows you to update information such as statuses, and the information configured without requiring a complete update.
  • Deployment of distributions:
  • Selection of the execution order of the distributions if several distributions selected.
  • Sharing and printing center:
  • Automatic addition of the IP present as a port as the printer management URL : right click on your print server, Print and Sharing Center, tab Printers, right click on the printer, Web administration interface.
  • Disabling the SMB1 Protocol:
  • This new version takes into account the default deactivation of the SMB1 protocol in newer versions of Windows. The SMB1 protocol allows in particular the recovery of domains and domain controllers present on the network via the NetBIOS protocol. We have changed our application so that this setting can be done manually.
  • You can see our FAQ on this subject: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-no-client-information-display-data-slow-windows-10-right-view-smb1-id-991.html
  • Visual Studio 2019:
  • We are now working with the latest version of Microsoft's Visual Studio to develop our administration tool guaranteeing security and speed increased execution, as well as compliance with development standards.
  • Corrections:
  • Unable to select a user when adding a remote network drive.
  • Cannot set up a new MS Access or MS SQL database.
  • Changing the number of processes for the database management was not taken into account.
  • Disabling alert messages regarding the Remote Registry Access service and WMI when choosing "I understand ...".
  • Automatic updating of the current domain when a domain name is configured.
  • Some minor fixes and improvements.

New in IDEAL Administration 20.5 (Aug 25, 2020)

  • SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENTS:
  • You can now select multiple distributions to run on a set of computers.
  • SHADOW REMOTE CONTROL:
  • We added the ability to run RDP SHADOW mode without permission request for the remote user. This mode requires setting up a GPO.
  • Possibility of performing searches in the tabs found in the Printing and Sharing Center: Action Search menu or right click on a column name, then Search. You can, for example, quickly find the user name and initiate a remote session.
  • MICROSOFT WINDOWS NETWORK RESEARCH:
  • The search in the list is no longer done only on the computer name, you can now select the columns in which to perform the search. These columns will be automatically recalled when the software is launched.
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS (REPORTING):
  • We've added a new Open in Browser button when viewing Active Directory reports. This button opens the HTML report in your Internet browser.
  • CORRECTIONS:
  • The software could generate an error while creating an HTML report.
  • The RDP SHADOW mode present in the Print and Sharing Center returned an incorrect session ID error.
  • Some minor fixes.

New in IDEAL Administration 20.0 (Apr 22, 2020)

  • SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENTS:
  • Possibility of deploying software on the workstations of your network using the IDEAL Dispatch functionalities (https://www.pointdev.com/en/ideal-dispatch).
  • You can very easily use the IDEAL Dispatch functions from IDEAL Administration, right click on the workstations, then Remote control / Deployment / Deploy a distribution.
  • New Deployment History tab to view the results of deployments directly under IDEAL Administration. Button "+" "Deployment history".
  • Results display By computer and By distribution.
  • Logging of deployments made with IDEAL Administration in the database and on the distribution server.
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS (REPORTING):
  • New display of HTML reports.
  • Reporting of domain printers.
  • Configuration of Active Directory properties to export for each of the object types. Select the Advanced button to configure the generated AD attributes in your HTML/CSV reports.
  • Generation of CSV files:
  • Configured Active Directory properties are added during export.
  • The first line of the CSV file now includes the names of the columns for more readability.
  • WAKE ON LAN:
  • Automatic update of Wake On Lan information when launching the software.
  • Loading Wake On Lan information from a CSV file.
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY:
  • Create a default Home shortcut.
  • The Organization Unit path is saved for each "Active Directory Network" tab.
  • WINDOWS MICROSOFT NETWORK:
  • Adding a permanent View offline computers filter allowing to display or not the computers appearing offline (red cross).
  • CLASSIC / EXTERNAL TOOLS:
  • Adding Powershell tool.
  • Adding Remote Assistance (MSRA)
  • MSDOS COMMAND:
  • Adding gpupdate /force command
  • VARIOUS:
  • Increase in the number of default processes to 50 to retrieve the workstation and server information.
  • CORRECTIONS:
  • Client workstations could appear as a server if they had never connected to the domain.
  • The numbers of servers and client computers did not correspond to the numbers displayed if the Display all computers option was not checked
  • The Computer Information dialog box could not save its position correctly and appear minimized in the taskbar.

New in IDEAL Administration 19.70 (Nov 28, 2019)

  • Accelerated loading of Displayed Properties for online computers (right view).
  • Differentiation between "Access denied" / "Offline" statuses. Previously all statuses were noted "Access denied" even if computers were unreachable.
  • Real-time update of computer icons according to their status: Online / Access denied / Offline.
  • Update the installation package.

New in IDEAL Administration 19.65 (Nov 15, 2019)

  • This new version fixes and enhances some features of the software:
  • Applying a fix when the remote control time of Windows 10 computers is too long (Please read: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-id-980.html).
  • Loading computer properties (left view) could cause excessive CPU usage.
  • Automatic configuration of a default domain controller for each domain to speed up load and access speeds to endpoints.
  • Accelerated TightVNC remote control: Improved pre-requisite verification, better Aero system management, detection of Antivirus slowdown.
  • The dialog box "Properties" of a remote computer could be long to display, it is corrected.
  • Warning message if the remote registry access services (RemoteRegistry) are not started.
  • Warning message if WMI services are not allowed remotely.
  • Better management of creating / deleting a directory / share when creating / deleting a user.
  • Added information in our FAQ online: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq.php?product=ia

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 19.5 (Jun 26, 2019)

  • REMOTE CONTROL:
  • Ability to automatically initiate the remote control functions from the command line:
  • IA.EXE TVNC /computer:ComputerName: TightVNC remote control of ComputerName
  • IA.EXE TVNC: TightVNC remote control with request of the computer name
  • IA.EXE RDP /computer:ComputerName: Remote Desktop control (Windows) of ComputerName
  • IA.EXE RDP: Remote Desktop control (Windows) with request of the computer name
  • Example: create a desktop shortcut such as "C:Program Files (x86)PointdevIDEAL AdministrationIA.EXE" TVNC to automatically launch IDEAL Administration in remote control in requesting the name of the remote station.
  • DOMAIN PRINTERS (ACTIVE DIRECTORY):
  • Manage Printers present in your Active Directory Domain:
  • Microsoft Windows Network: New Domain printers Folder
  • Active Directory Network: Managing Printers objects: Properties, Open, Rename, Move, Delete
  • Active Directory Search: search for a printer
  • Browse mode by object type: List all printers in Active Directory (menu Action Browse Mode By Object Type)
  • Database Inventory (menu Active Directory Objects Printers)
  • WINDOWS SERVER 2019:
  • Identification of Windows Server 2019 in the software
  • Compatibility tests
  • VARIOUS:
  • Display of the UBR value (Update Build Revision) of the computers in the Microsoft Windows Network list.
  • This value is used to know the latest update installed on the computers and servers.
  • The configuration wizard might not retrieve the domain name in Windows 2016 & +.
  • Some fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 19.21 (Jan 22, 2019)

  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS:
  • All Active Directory reports are now generated in CSV format in addition to HTML. These CSV files can be easily exploited under MS Excel, MS Access or any other software
  • COMPUTER ACCOUNT:
  • Adding Account Enable / Disable Feature: Active Directory Properties
  • MODIFYING IP ADDRESSES REMOTELY:
  • Automatic recognition of the new IP address
  • Fixed a bug when multiple network adapters available on the remote computer
  • SESSIONS AND OPEN FILES MONITORING:
  • Simplifying of the configuration for the monitoring service (Monitor menu
  • IMPROVEMENTS AND CORRECTIONS:
  • Exporting lists: Adding a button Check all / Uncheck all
  • Shutdown / Restart: Fixed a bug that could occur on Windows 10
  • Active Directory Search: Adding Windows Server 2016 to the list of operating systems
  • User password: Better management of complex passwords when creating a user
  • Some fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 19.20 (Jan 10, 2019)

  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS:
  • All Active Directory reports are now generated in CSV format in addition tHTML. These CSV files can be easily exploited under MS Excel, MS Access or any other software.
  • COMPUTER ACCOUNT:
  • Adding Account Enable / Disable Feature: Active Directory Properties
  • IMPROVEMENTS AND CORRECTIONS:
  • Exporting lists: Adding a button Check all / Uncheck all
  • Shutdown / Restart: Fixed a bug that could occur on Windows 10
  • Active Directory Search: Adding Windows Server 2016 tthe list of operating systems
  • User password: Better management of complex passwords when creating a user
  • Some fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 19.00 (Sep 18, 2018)

  • NEW VERSION FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL TOOL:
  • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.11 for more speed and stability
  • Some fixes
  • Translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish
  • Digital signature of executables
  • The update of this new version on the clients and the servers is done automatically
  • IMPROVED CERTAIN FUNCTIONS FOR MORE SPEED:
  • TEST COUNTER RESET
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 18.21 (May 23, 2018)

  • REMOTE CONTROL TOOL:
  • New management for automatically adding a rule in the Windows Defender Firewall (Windows 10 & Windows 2016 Server) allowing remote control.
  • In fact, the new Windows Defender Firewall no longer allows it to restart for security issues.
  • This new firewall management is also compatible with Windows 7 / Windows 2008 Server / Windows 2012 Server.
  • Fixed a bug when the size of the authorization message exceeded 250 characters.
  • INTERNET REMOTE CONTROL:
  • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.8 in Pointdev Remote Control (PRC) for faster and stability.
  • Full translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • Digital signature of executables.
  • Fixed a bug that could limit the number of computers displayed in the tab Internet Remote Control of the software.
  • REMOTE COMMAND LINE TOOLS:
  • You can now run the netsh command, which allows you to configure the remote firewall. We added by default a rule to allow the remote WMI management in the Windows 10 Defender Firewall. This rule is added when you first install the software, but you can add it manually: Tools menu, Options, Tools, Command Prompt Tools, Add button.
  • Add the following line: netsh advfirewall firewall add rule dir=in name=WMI program=%systemroot%system32svchost.exe service=winmgmt action=allow protocol=TCP localport=any
  • To execute this command on one or several computers, just right click on the selected computers (right view) and select Command Prompt Tools.

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 18.2 (Mar 31, 2018)

  • TIGHTVNC REMOTE CONTROL:
  • New management for automatically adding a rule in the Windows 10 Defender Firewall allowing remote control.
  • In fact, the new Windows Defender Firewall no longer allows it to restart for security issues.
  • This new firewall management is also compatible with Windows 7 / Windows 2008 Server / Windows 2012 Server / Windows 2016 Server.
  • Fixed a bug when the size of the authorization message exceeded 250 characters.
  • INTERNET REMOTE CONTROL:
  • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.8 in Pointdev Remote Control (PRC) for faster and stability.
  • Full translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • Digital signature of executables.
  • Fixed a bug that could limit the number of computers displayed in the tab Internet Remote Control of the software.
  • REMOTE COMMAND LINE TOOLS:
  • You can now run the netsh command, which allows you to configure the remote firewall. We added by default a rule to allow the remote WMI management in the Windows 10 Defender Firewall. This rule is added when you first install the software, but you can add it manually: Tools menu, Options, Tools, Command Prompt Tools, Add button.
  • Add the following line: netsh advfirewall firewall add rule dir=in name=WMI program=%systemroot%system32svchost.exe service=winmgmt action=allow protocol=TCP localport=any
  • To execute this command on one or several computers, just right click on the selected computers (right view) and select Command Prompt Tools.

New in IDEAL Administration 2018 18.0 (Jan 3, 2018)

  • NEW VERSION FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL TOOL:
  • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.8 for more speed and stability.
  • Translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • Digital signature of executables.
  • The update of this new version on the clients and the servers is done automatically.
  • REMOTE CONTROL FROM SMARTPHONE OR TABLET:
  • You can now easily take control of your client computers and Windows servers using your smartphone and tablet.
  • You must have a WIFI network within your organization.
  • We explain everything in our online FAQ:
  • https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-how-remote-control-computer-smartphone-tablet-id-949.html
  • This feature is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
  • TEST COUNTER RESET:
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2017 17.2 (Jul 4, 2017)

  • Windows Microsoft Network:
  • List Domain Computers from Active Directory:
  • This new version uses the current Active Directory domain by default to list all computers in the domain. You can activate this function if the domain is already configured in a tab. For it, use the "Filter" button to the right of the domain name (right view) then "Configure Apply a filter List computers by Active Directory Domain", "Apply".
  • Previously, the list of computers was by default obtained by Netbios and it was possible that you don't have all the computers in the list.
  • The routines for displaying information from client computers and servers have been reviewed and improved.
  • Filtering:
  • Adding a filter for Windows Server 2016
  • Rename a computer:
  • Acceptance of the character "_" in the new computer name.
  • Default tabs:
  • The default tabs are added when the software is run under a different user's profile.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2017 17.0 (Nov 28, 2016)

  • Taking Remote Control:
  • New version of Remote Control Software
  • The viewer and server have been completely redesigned for a much better display and control.
  • IDEAL Administration installs and configures the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the remote control depending on the type of local or remote operating system (Gain in Speed).
  • This new version is updated automatically on clients and servers.
  • Clipboard transfer can be deactivated (menu "Control", "TightVNC Settings", "Advanced" tab).
  • Aero system of the remote client is automatically stopped (if configured) even if the remote user does not have enough rights.
  • TSE Remote Desktop:
  • Remote Shadowing management for Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. Remote Shadowing lets you remotely view a user's session via RDP.
  • You can find this new feature here: right-click on a server, Remote Control, Remote Desktop Shadow, and in the Sharing and Printing Center (Terminal Services Sessions tab, Action menu, Remote Shadow).
  • System Event Inventory:
  • Possibility of selecting the event type for database exports (Information, Warning, Error, etc.).
  • System Events:
  • Added Stop button to stop full loading of events.
  • Saving and recalling the size of the window.
  • NetBIOS Authentication:
  • Possibility to execute the "Logon as..." command on several computers at the same time.
  • Wake On Lan Logging:
  • Database logging (AUDITS_LOGS table) for automatic wake up of computers.
  • Windows Server 2016:
  • Integrating and managing of the new operating system.
  • Low Level Editor:
  • Added a description for each ADS types.
  • Test counter reset.
  • Others:
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2016 16.7 (Jul 29, 2016)

  • Active Directory Reporting:
  • New category "Restoring": allows you to list and restore Active Directory objects that have been recently deleted.
  • "Cleaning" category: Adding reports "Disable expired computer accounts" / "Deactivate inactive computer accounts" / "Disable expired users" / "Deactivate inactive users".
  • IP parameters:
  • You can now remotely change the IP address of the DNS Server (computer properties, "Network" tab, "Action" button then "Modify IP Settings").
  • Database inventories:
  • It is now possible to inventory an entire domain or workgroup. The list of target computers is automatically retrieved. Menu "Inventory", "Inventory / Schedule".
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2016 16.5 (Jul 29, 2016)

  • Instant Active Directory Cleanup:
  • New category "Cleaning" in the Active Directory Report tab that allows to remove objects from the AD according to certain criteria.
  • Cleaning of empty groups, empty OUs, inactive users and computers accounts, disabled users and computer accounts, expired users and computer accounts, reset sIDHistory (users and groups).
  • Active Directory Templates:
  • New "Computer" template (Active Directory Network tab) that allows you to create templates on your computers objects.
  • Sending Emails:
  • New feature "Send Email" to users, contacts or members of a group.
  • A button has been added on the properties page of these objects to send an email to the selected recipients.
  • User Accounts (Complex Password):
  • When creating / modifying a user, you can now automatically generate and assign a complex password (between 6 and 14 characters).
  • Pointdev Remote Control:
  • Security has been improved when changing the password of your Pointdev Remote Control account.
  • Printers:
  • Fixed an issue with adding a remote printer on a Windows 10 workstation.

New in IDEAL Administration 2016 16.2 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • Active Directory Templates:
  • New "Templates" feature (Active Directory Network tab) that allows you to create templates of your Active Directory objects: User groups, users, contacts, organizational units.
  • When creating an Active Directory object, you can select an existing template to prefill the different attributes (right click in the Active Directory view then "New from template").
  • Active Directory Reports:
  • "Operating Systems" reports type can now also be represented as a bar chart.
  • TightVNC:
  • Simplification of the authorization request by checking the box "Always prompt the user to accept the connection" (Control menu, TightVNC configurator, "Authorization" tab).
  • When this option is enabled, the remote user is notified by a message and can accept or reject the connection.
  • The information sent to the user can be set by clicking the "Advanced" button (your user name, your IP address, NetBIOS name of your computer and a specific message).
  • Sharing and Printing Center:
  • It is now possible to add a printer without any selection in the list.
  • Tab management in the right view:
  • Tabs of type "Remote Control History", "Favorites/VPN", "Tools" are automatically refreshed in the right view when clicking (focusing) the concerned tab.
  • Appearance: tabs are now adjusted by default according to their text size. You can change this setting from the "Tools" menu, "Options", "General," "Tabs" "Width" parameter.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2016 16.0 (Nov 10, 2015)

  • Test counter reset
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Full HTML reports from Active Directory:
  • New "Reporting" feature (Active Directory Network tab) that gives you full real-time information about your Active Directory objects through different HTML reports: Organizational units, User groups, Users, Computers, Contacts, GPOs, Miscellaneous.
  • The reports are generated in HTML to be printed and shared by IT administrators.
  • The reports can be stored in the history to reopen at anytime a previous state of your Active Directory.
  • The reports can be planned and automated trough the creation of a scheduled task.
  • Examples of reports: Empty groups, Group type, Disabled computer accounts, Operating systems, Computer type, Empty OUs, User passwords age, Expired user accounts, Last logon time ...
  • Microsoft Windows Network:
  • Column "Status" added (in the right view) to indicate whether the computer is "Online", "Offline", or "Acces is denied".
  • Fixed a problem with the "last boot up time" column that could disappear from the list with some configurations.

New in IDEAL Administration 2015 15.6 (May 23, 2015)

  • Remote control over the Internet:
  • New Internet Remote Control Module for your Windows computers (Windows XP to Windows 2012 Server).
  • You can create lists of computers that are outside your network. These lists can be personal or for all administrators of your company. After installing our "Pointdev Remote Control" agent on the remote computers, you can easily take control of them from IDEAL Administration.
  • Active Directory Network:
  • In the right view of the software ("Active Directory Network" tab, "List of objects"), you can now browse the different elements of the Active Diretcory by type of object (OU, Groups, Users, Workstations, Servers).
  • This setting is saved and restored for each tab when reopening the program.
  • You can easily switch back to the default browse mode (browse by address).
  • Database inventories:
  • Query Wizard and filter: operators "starts with", "ends with", "contains" have been added to help you build the SQL query.
  • Test counter reset.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2015 15.3 (Mar 24, 2015)

  • Active Directory Network:
  • In the right view of the software ("Active Directory Network" tab/ List of objects"), you can now switch to a detailed view to show all configured Active Directory attributes: Action button, Display of attributes, Detailed view.
  • This setting is saved and restored for each tab when reopening the program.
  • You can easily switch back to the default view.
  • Active Directory properties:
  • In the right view of the software ("Microsoft Windows Network" tab) properties coming from Active Directory are now displayed faster when the remote computer is unreachable.
  • Database inventories:
  • The fields "Creation date" and "Modification date" have been added to inventories based on Active Directory object (organizational units, groups, computer accounts, users, contacts).
  • You can now export to database a file or directory located on multiple computers ("Inventory" menu, "Files and directories").
  • User-friendly:
  • A small arrow has been added on "Microsoft Windows Network" tabs (right view of the software). It allows to switch the view to a simple mode and hide some controls (eg list of domains, ...) to save space on the screen. This setting is saved and restored for each tab when reopening the program.
  • All the "treeview" controls are now designed with Vista theme buttons (expand/collapse) even on computer running Windows XP.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2015 15.2 (Dec 2, 2014)

  • Computer properties:
  • "Performance" tab added: real-time graphs showing the CPU usage and swap file.
  • "Disk usage" tab added: real-time graph showing the usage of disks.
  • "Networking" tab added : real-time graphs showing the network usage.
  • "Boot" tab added : lists startup elements.
  • "Codecs" : lists audio and video codecs.
  • The dialog box has been redesigned.
  • Sharing Center:
  • The new option "Sharing Center" allows on the "right click" of one or more computers to manage shared folders, opened files, user sessions and Terminal Services sessions.
  • Windows 10:
  • Windows 10 computer type is now supported in the main view, in filters and in the "Computer properties" window.
  • Product ID:
  • Fixed an issue in the main view. The product ID was not displayed for some configurations.
  • Database inventories:
  • Fixed a problem with the structure of the SQL Server database.
  • Remote shutdown of computers:
  • Fixed a problem with multiple shutdown of machines.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2015 15.0 (Aug 21, 2014)

  • Group Policy Objects:
  • You can now manage your domain GPOs directly from our software from the "Active Directory Network" tab.
  • You can list, create, edit, delete or inventory your domain GPOs in database.
  • Recording of computers in database:
  • You can choose to automatically enable recording of computers and their properties in database.
  • Properties of turned off or unreachable computers (eg red crosses) will be displayed in the list according to the latest information retrieval ("Microsoft Windows Network" tab, in the right view).
  • These properties are regularly kept up to date in database.
  • This setting is available from the "Tools" menu, "Options", "Database", "Computers".
  • Remote shutdown of a computer:
  • You can now specify the reason for shutdown to fill in more precisely event logs.
  • The remote shutdown of a computer is now stored in database (AUDIT_LOGS table).
  • Physical memory:
  • Fixed a problem with recovery of RAM for a computer.
  • Last boot up time:
  • The "System up time" property could be incorrect if the computer was on for longer than 49 days. The last boot up time is now correctly displayed.
  • Adding an Active Directory tab:
  • You can now choose the OU of destination.
  • Licenses management:
  • You can now deactivate by yourself a license on a computer through the windows "License history".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 2014 14.7 (May 30, 2014)

  • Configuration Wizard:
  • A wizard helps you and guides you step by step to configure your software when running it for the first time.
  • You can configure your Active Directory and WMI access rights, select tabs to display in the main view, or check the prerequisites for use in our online FAQ to get the most out of your software.
  • Filtering computers:
  • You can now select from the main view ("Microsoft Windows Network" tab) an existing filter by clicking on the "Filter" button.
  • Software configuration:
  • This dialog box has been redesigned ("Tools" menu, "Options").
  • Tabs positioning:
  • Fixed a graphical bug when the tab system was configured with a vertical orientation.
  • Test counter reset

New in IDEAL Administration 2014 14.5 (Mar 7, 2014)

  • Wake On LAN:
  • This dialog box has been redesigned.
  • The Wake On LAN configurations of your computers are now stored in database for easy processing.
  • To automatically populate this database, you can right-click on ore more computers then "Wake On LAN".
  • Data retrieval is now faster and multi-threaded.
  • You can also add / modify a configuration manually.
  • You can wake up occasionally one or more computers by selecting them in the list via the checkbox and clicking "Wake up".
  • Or manage repeatedly and automatically the wake up of your computers by creating a scheduled task.
  • Task Scheduler:
  • The node "Task Scheduler Library" was added in the left explorer view under "Scheduled Tasks (v2.0)" and allows you to list tasks by folder.
  • Favorites / VPN:
  • Your folders now appear in a configurable toolbar.
  • Database inventories:
  • The node "Database inventories" was added in the left explorer view under a "Computer" object to quickly access the records of this computer.
  • History of connections:
  • From the main view of the software, "History of connections" tab, you can now view the entire history by selecting in the list "Whole period".
  • Installed software:
  • An option was added to list or not some Microsoft hotfixes that may appear in the "Installed Software".
  • Active Directory Network:
  • You can define the visibility of an Active Directory server ("Network Active Directory" tab) from the "Tools" menu, "Options", "Active Directory".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2014 14.2 (Jan 8, 2014)

  • Scheduled Tasks version 2.0:
  • Support for Windows 2.0 Task Scheduler used by Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012.
  • Viewing scheduled tasks on one or more computers (what does not allow Microsoft tools), management of tasks (creation, modification, deletion).
  • You can rename a task (unlike Microsoft tool), launch it or stop it or also disable it.
  • When creating a task, you can specify one or more triggers, one or more actions and define the conditions and settings that will trigger it.
  • Scheduled Tasks 2.0 have been added to database inventory.
  • Minimum required configuration: the admin computer must be running Windows Vista (or higher OS).
  • Active Directory Network:
  • The Quick Links on your containers and organizational units now also appear in a toolbar that can be configured by server.
  • Browse and manage your Active Directory server becomes as easy as surfing the Internet!
  • Windows 8.1 / Windows 2012 Server R2:
  • These OS's are now supported in the main view, in filters and in the "Computer properties" window.
  • License management:
  • New "license history" button, allowing to show the computers where the license key has been activated ("?" menu, "Registration").
  • Interventions:
  • Fixed an issue that could occur when editing or deleting an intervention in the database.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2014 14.1 (Oct 24, 2013)

  • Active Directory Search:
  • You can now save/load your search criteria.
  • Added "LDAP Query" feature to manually enter a query.
  • Added "All Items" feature to perform an AD search on all objects (computers, groups, users, contacts, organizational units, ...)
  • As a reminder, the Active Directory search can be launched from the right view, "Active Directory Network" tab, "Search" button, "In Active Directory".
  • Active Directory Network:
  • From the left explorer view , the feature "Open in a tab" has been added on an Organizational Unit to open the container in the right view.
  • Added the "Move" feature on the "Action" menu button to move the selected objects to another container or organizational unit.
  • Groups membership:
  • On the menu of the objects "User groups" and "Users" the feature "Groups membership" has been added to list all the groups whose the object is member of.
  • User groups:
  • On the menu of the objects "User groups" the feature "Copy" has been added to copy the members of the selected group (users, contacts or groups) to a new group.
  • The dialog box "Manage Groups" has been redesigned.
  • Installed software (Application Center):
  • "Internet Explorer" software is now listed if it is installed on a Windows Vista (and higher OS) computer.
  • TightVNC:
  • New type of configuration added in the TightVNC settings. The configuration "Other (VNC-compatible)" is intended for computers other than Windows, Linux or Mac and/or for machines already hosting a VNC-compatible server.

New in IDEAL Administration 2014 14.0 (Sep 17, 2013)

  • Active Directory Search:
  • From the right view and the "Active Directory Network" tab, you can now search in the Active Directory (button "Search, "In Active Directory"). You can search for and manage objects of type Computer, User, Contact, Group, Organizational Unit and define multiple search filters
  • The "Advanced" tab allows you to perform a search based on Active Directory attributes
  • WMI Manager:
  • The "WMI Manager" option (right click one ore more computers) allows to access to different classes and WMI properties
  • You can execute a WMI method on ore or more computers by specifying the required parameters
  • This dialog box has been redesigned
  • Computer Properties:
  • It is now possible to remotely rename a computer using WMI: right click on a computer, "Properties", "Information" tab, then click the "Rename Computer" button
  • The IP settings (address mode, IP address, subnet mask and gateway) can also be changed remotely using WMI: right click on a computer, "Properties", "Network" tab, then click on the "Action" button, "Modify IP settings". Possibility to set multiple IP addresses or gateways to the same network card
  • User / Logon Hours:
  • Fixed a problem with time zone applied on the domain controller that results in wrong logon hours for the user ("User properties" window, "Lgon Hours" tab)

New in IDEAL Administration 2013 13.6 (Sep 17, 2013)

  • Active Directory Network:
  • Active Directory attributes can be modified using the Active Directory Editor from the left explorer view under the "Active Directory attributes" node or from the main view in the "Active Directory Network > Attributes of the selection" tab.
  • The management of Quick Links in the main view allows you to store the path of an organizational unit or container for easy access.
  • Remote control:
  • TightVNC remote control and Remote Desktop can be launched from the computer Properties window ("Control" tab).
  • Fixed a problem with TightVNC service that may occur when client disconnects.
  • User / Logon Hours:
  • Fixed a problem with time zone applied on the domain controller that results in wrong logon hours for the user ("User properties" window, "Lgon Hours" tab).
  • User groups:
  • You can now rename a local user group.
  • Software Registration:
  • To reduce data entry errors, you can register your software from the "?", "Registration" menu by loading directly your licence file "Key-XXX.txt".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2013 13.5 (Sep 17, 2013)

  • Active Directory Network:
  • New "Active Directory Network" tab in the Explorer view on the left side and the main view of the software. You can list and manage your objects from the AD (organizational units, computers, users, contacts, user groups, containers...)
  • You can configure the AD servers and the displayed attributes for the different objects from the "Tools" menu, "Options", "Active Directory".
  • The "Active Directory Network" tab is divided into two tabs in the main view. The first one allows you to list the objects and browse through the AD. The second one displays the different attributes of the objects that are selected in the first tab.
  • TightVNC Remote control:
  • It is now possible to automatically disable the Aero interface and transparency effects when connecting with TightVNC.
  • Performance and speed greatly improved for Windows Vista remote computers, 7, Server 2008.
  • The Aero interface is automatically restored if necessary, at the end of the remote control.
  • Export lists:
  • Adding "TAB" separator for export to a CSV file.
  • Possibility to add custom separators for export to a CSV file.
  • Pointdev's Range of Software:
  • Find our range of software from the "?" menu, "Our range of software".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 2013 13.2 (Sep 17, 2013)

  • Export / Import settings:
  • You can export your software configuration (tabs, favorites, general configuration,database ...) then restore these settings locally or on another computer (File menu, Export / Import Setting).
  • TightVNC Remote control:
  • Troubleshoot compatibility / configuration : added an option to start automatically the RemoteRegistry service on the remote host when connecting via TightVNC (TightVNC Settings, Connection Profile tab).
  • Added an option to configure the local shape of the cursor when remote controlling (TightVNC Settings, Connection tab)
  • Windows Server 2012:
  • Windows Server 2012 computer type is now supported in the main view, in filters and in the "Computer properties" window.
  • Printers:
  • You can now configure for a printer an URL to access its administration interface (right click on a printer then Web Administration Interface).
  • Database Logging:
  • Adding / modifying / deleting a user account is now recorded in database (table AUDIT_LOGS).
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 2013 13.1 (Jan 24, 2013)

  • Displayed properties:
  • It is now possible to display any Active Directory attribute for your computers in the right view or in the left view.
  • Tools menu, Options, Displayed properties, AD button.
  • TightVNC Remote control:
  • Troubleshoot compatibility issues with VNC. We have added a feature in the TightVNC Settings (version 2.X) to automatically stop on the remote computer a former VNC (WinVNC) server running in service or user mode. This option can be disabled if any of your computers does not run another version of VNC.
  • Manual control: for a quick remote control, you can now directly enter a computer name or an IP address from the menu "Control", "Manually control".
  • Find the "TightVNC Settings" from the main menu "Control".
  • TSE Remote Desktop:
  • Manual control: for a quick remote control, you can now directly enter a computer name or an IP address from the menu "Control", "Manually control".
  • Find the "Remote Desktop Settings" from the main menu "Control".
  • Migration of Active Directory objects:
  • Passwords migration for user accounts from and to any type of Windows server, in 32-bit or 64-bit architecture (from Windows NT to Windows 2012 Server).
  • Migration of Active Directory contacts from the menu "Migrate", "Contacts".
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2013 13.0.2 (Nov 23, 2012)

  • Remote control tool
  • Chat:
  • New option to play a sound on the remote computer when connecting/ disconnecting
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

New in IDEAL Administration 2012 12.6.1 (Sep 18, 2012)

  • Chat:
  • The new "Chat" feature allows to talk in writing with the remote user : right click on one or more computers, then "Discussion", "Chat".
  • Chat feature can be configured from the menu "Tools", "Options", "Chat". Default port (5902).
  • The "Send Message" feature has been moved to the "Discussion" menu.
  • TightVNC:
  • Now you can take screenshots of the remote computer by clicking on the camera icon from the TightVNC toolbar. The configuration is accessible from "Tools", "TightVNC Settings", "Tools", "Screenshot" menu. You can for example configure the default save path for screenshots or the automatic recording.
  • The Chat option has been also added to the TightVNC toolbar.
  • Computer selection:
  • The dialog box for selecting a list of computers has been redesigned.
  • Selection by Network Neighbourhood retrieves computers of the selected domain when clicking on the search button.
  • Loading a list of computers via a file has been simplified. Now you can directly select recently used files from a list.
  • Licenses management:
  • The software now requires a license activation via Internet to be used once the evaluation period is over. To do this, cut and paste your license key into the Registration Key box, click on Apply. Then the software prompts you to Activate your key.
  • Simplified licensing mode: one license for each administrator station. The number of domains, servers and client workstations are not limited.
  • Important: Internet activation is only effective for licenses purchased after September 4, 2012.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 2012 12.5.1 (Jul 5, 2012)

  • History of connections:
  • New tab allowing to display the history of TightVNC and TSE connections on your network computers.
  • Remote control can be automatically relaunched on a computer by using a single-click.
  • Ability to filter the history by type of connections or by date: "Today", "Yesterday," "In the last 7 days", "This week", "Last week", "This month", "Last month", or a date range.
  • History can be individual or shared by several users of the software.
  • Task Manager:
  • Scheduled Tasks added: You can list and manage (create, delete, execute, copy) scheduled tasks to one or more computers...
  • Services: an icon warns you if a service is stopped while its startup mode is set to "Automatic".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update.

New in IDEAL Administration 12.4 (May 3, 2012)

  • Task Manager:
  • The new "Task Manager" feature allows by right clicking one or several computers to manage services, devices and processes.For example you can start with a single action several services, or change their startup type.
  • Filter: list of computers
  • A filter based on a list of machines (NetBIOS names, IP addresses or IP address range) can now be applied in the main view.
  • System information:
  • "Video Card" and "Network card" properties were not correctly retrieved for some configurations.
  • Windows 8:
  • Windows 8 computer type is now supported in the main view, in filters and in the "Computer properties" window.
  • User-friendly and intuitivity:
  • The wheel click on a tab in the main view closes it, like in the Internet browsers.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 12.3 (May 3, 2012)

  • Search in lists:
  • A new window allows you to search for information in the Computers, Users, VPN and Favorites lists. You can search for part or whole text or also the beginning / the end of a text. The search can be case sensitive
  • The search window can be opened by clicking on the "Search" button or by right clicking a column header then "Search"
  • Remote Desktop:
  • It is now possible to define configurations for the Remote Desktop: "Tools" menu, "Remote Desktop Settings". You can enter for example the user's name and password so that this session will be automatically opened on the remote host when remote controlling, or also set the screen resolution that will be applied
  • A specific configuration can be used by right clicking one or more computers, then "Taking remote control", "Remote control with the configuration", from the "Remote control" group, then choose the right configuration
  • TightVNC:
  • You can force the use of a TightVNC configuration: right click one or more computers, then "Taking remote control", "Remote control with the configuration", from the "TightVNC" group, then choose the right configuration
  • Browser view:
  • Improvement of the usability in the left view: a tab system allows to list your network, your computer, your VPN objects, your Favorites and your Tools
  • "Google" search:
  • New "Search on Google" option added in the menus of the services, processes, software, hotfixes and licenses windows. This option allows you to automatically search for this information on the Google search engine
  • Some modifications and fixes:
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 12.2 (May 3, 2012)

  • Database Inventory:
  • IDEAL Administration now integrates the display of the database tables (MS Access or SQL Server) : Inventory menu, View Database. Therefore it is no more necessary to install MS Access to read the result of the various inventories.
  • Possibility of applying a filter (a SQL query) on a table to refine the result set. This query can be created via the query wizard or it can be manually written for an advanced use or for more specific needs.
  • Export lists to HTML format:
  • In addition to CSV format, data of a list can be now exported to a table via an HTML report.
  • TightVNC:
  • Some modifications regarding the management of the TightVNC rule in the Windows firewall.
  • Some modifications and fixes:
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 12.1 (May 3, 2012)

  • Computers tab:
  • New icon on a computer that means access denied due to insufficient rights.
  • The "red cross" icon still means that the computer is not visible in the Windows Network Neighborhood and is not reachable.
  • New icon displayed when the connection to the remote registry fails.
  • Tooltips have been added on these icons.
  • You can now quickly hide/configure the display of properties in the list by right clicking a column header.
  • Load time of computers has been improved.
  • Application Center:
  • You can display the properties of a software, hotfix, license by double clicking an item in the list, or via right click then "Properties".
  • You can scroll between the "Properties" cards, using "Previous / Next" buttons.
  • A drop-down list has been added to filter the display of hotfixes and licenses.
  • Software licenses:
  • Database inventory has been added.
  • Software licenses are now displayed in the left view.
  • Some Adobe and Macromedia products have been added.
  • Security Center:
  • You can scroll between the "Properties" cards, using "Previous / Next" buttons.
  • Message sending:
  • You can now send a message from a Windows Vista computer (and higher OS) to a Windows XP computer: right click a computer, "Tools on \\Computer", "Send a message".
  • Database Inventory:
  • Fixed a problem regarding date formats that may occur between the administration computer and the DBMS.
  • Some modifications and fixes:
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 12.0 (Oct 11, 2011)

  • Application Center:
  • The new "Application Center" feature allows by right clicking one or several computers to list installed software, hotfixes, and licenses.
  • The "Software licenses" tab lists product keys, product ID, the company and the registered user, for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, IDEAL Administration, IDEAL Remote, IDEAL Migration, ...
  • The result can by filtered by operating system.
  • This information can be exported to a CSV file.
  • Database Logging:
  • Recording of logs in database when an event triggers: Launch/Shutdown of the program, TightVNC Remote control, Remote desktop (TSE), Recording of the activation key.
  • The configuration can be found in "Tools" menu, "Options", "Logging".
  • TightVNC remote control:
  • Translation of the TightVNC 2.X Viewer.
  • Management of Shortcuts and VPN objects:
  • When adding a Shortcuts or VPN object, (right click on a computer, domain, user group, organizational unit, ...), a dialog box allows to quickly select the destination folder.
  • User-friendly and intuitivity:
  • Main view of the software: addition of a button allowing to export in a CSV file the domain computers, the "Shortcuts" or "VPN" objects, or the Tools.
  • Shortcuts / VPN / Tools tab: the item "Double-click here to open the configuration" is added in last position of the list.
  • Left view: Right clicking an object in the tree automatically selects it.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 11.7 (Jun 9, 2011)

  • TightVNC Remote control
  • Remote control tool now integrates version 2.X of TightVNC which is fully compatible and optimized for latest OS including Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7.
  • This new version offers a better reliability and performance with these systems, and considerably increases display speed when remote controlling. It is also possible to open / close / change a user session without cutting the connection.
  • 64-bit OS support.
  • This new version allows obviously to remote control your Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 computers.
  • Reduction of conflicts with various VNC servers (UltraVNC, RealVNC, ...) that may be installed on remote computers.
  • The previous version of TightVNC remote control (version 1.X) is kept for compatibility reasons with Windows NT 4.0.
  • Possibility of creating/modify/remove or enable/disable a TightVNC 2.X and/or TightVNC 1.X configuration.
  • Possibility to define the configurations to be used by order of priority.
  • Possibility of arranging and ordering authorization rules (accept, reject, query) for a TightVNC 2.X configuration.
  • It is possible to encapsalute data and the TightVNC communication using the "Zebedee" tunneling.
  • The password required for TightVNC remote control can be now memorized ("Connection" tab). Doing this, you will not have to manually authenticate each time you launch the remote control.
  • Other features of version 2.X:
  • Setting "Grab transparent windows" ("Connection" tab): It is not necessary anymore to use a mirror driver.
  • Default action on timeout (authorization request): automatically accept/reject the connection ("Authorization" tab).
  • Session sharing ("Security" tab).
  • TightVNC service can be automatically deleted when last clients disconnects ("Security" tab).
  • Remote desktop (TSE)
  • This feature has been added in the left view, when a "computer" object is deployed.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 11.4 (May 6, 2011)

  • Database Inventory:
  • New way of functioning : the data present in database are not automatically deleted when launching the next inventory. This allows to progressively populate your tables by updating the data retrieved on you computers selection. If a computer is unreachable at this precise time, the field "Last_Connection_Failure" indicates the date and time at which the connection error occurs.
  • If needed, the data of tables can be deleted by clicking on the button designed for that purpose.
  • New "Network drives" inventory.
  • Terminal Services Sessions:
  • The new "Terminal Services Sessions" option allows by right clicking one or several computers to list current console and/or RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) sessions.
  • Possibility to disconnect a user / close a session / shutdown or restart a computer by using Terminal Services features.
  • This window can also be opened from the dialog box "Shutdown a computer" in order to check for running user sessions before stopping the machine.
  • Network drives:
  • New "Network drive" tab in the computer's properties dialog box (right click on a computer, then "Properties").
  • Possibility to list network drives of currently logged in users on the remote computer, to create, remove, rename, explore, open, or export into a .csv file the network drives.
  • Tabs:
  • New options on your Computers/VPN/Shortcuts/FAQ/Forum/Internet tabs, allowing to refresh all the tabs, close all the other tabs, or automatically rearrange (grouping them by type then doing an alphabetical sort).
  • Computer menu:
  • Find your options "Logon as ...", "Send a message", "Ping", "Shutdown", "Remove from domain", ... by right clicking a computer, then "Tools on \\Computer" menu.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 11.2 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • "Shortcuts" / "VPN" tab:
  • "Shortcuts" and "VPN" can be displayed in the right view through the tabs systems, allowing for example a quick access to your workstations, servers, printers ...
  • Message sending:
  • "Netsend" tool is no more available starting with Windows Vista. It is now possible to send a message to a Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 computer, by selecting on or more active sessions.
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Services / Devices management:
  • The startup type "Automatic (delayed start)" has been added. This setting is available for remote computers running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7
  • Setting also exported when running the Database inventory (Database Exporter).
  • Remote control:
  • You can define a scale to resize the remote screen, or use the "Fullscreen" mode: Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Connection tab, then Display.
  • Fixed: wallpaper restoration problem that may occur on some Windows 7 hosts
  • Fixed: a problem that may occur in the Authorization management (AuthHosts): Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Authorization tab.
  • User-friendly interface when connecting a remote host.
  • Security Center:
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 11.0 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Authentication:
  • Active Directory: AD authentication information (account / password) can be defined by domain / Active Directory servers (Tools menu, Options, Active Directory).
  • WMI: WMI authentication information (account / password) can be defined by domain (Tools menu, Options, WMI).
  • Database Exporter:
  • "Multi-threading" implementation in order to optimize and speed up database exports, in particular when several target computers are processed.
  • "Events" inventory : custom event logs can be exported.
  • "Organizational unites" / "User groups": the type of exported object (computer, user, contact ...) is now defined.
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Remote control:
  • Remote control (through TightVNC or TSE) can be launched simultaneously when selecting several computers.
  • Setting added to automatically enable SAS (Secure Attention Sequence) when remote controlling with TightVNC (Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Security tab, Enable Secure Attention Sequence. Enabling this setting allows to send "CTRL + ALT + DEL" sequence on the remote host.
  • Security Center:
  • Windows updates can be configured in the Windows Update tab.
  • Management of 64-bit registry
  • Browsing registry on 64-bit computers allows to view 32/64-bit registry hives.
  • Installed software and hotfixes are compatible with 64-bit systems.
  • Filters:
  • Fixed a problem regarding system types : Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Look & Feel:
  • A close button has been added on each tab of your domains : similar to Firefox / IE7.
  • Nodes display in the left view can be customized, as well as their position: Tools menu, Options, Displayed nodes.
  • New nodes "VPN" allowing to configure remote computers, and "My computer" relative to the local administration computer, for a quick access.
  • Some modifications and fixes:
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

New in IDEAL Administration 10.7 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Security Center:
  • The security center manages to protect computers on your network.
  • You can access the properties and configure Windows Firewall, add/modify/delete rules, or configure User Account Control (UAC).
  • WMI:
  • It is now possible to display any property of a WMI class in the right view or in the left view : Tools menu, Options, Displayed properties.
  • WMI classes added manually in the WMI configuration (Tools menu, Options, WMI, Configure) can be exported to database with the Database Exporter tool. Database Exporter is used to configure and program exports to databases (Inventory menu, Database Exporter).
  • Contacts management (Active Directory) : contacts from AD are displayed in the container "Domain users" in the left view, and in the users list in the right view. You can add/modify/delete a contact.
  • Hotfixes management : hotfixes installed on a Windows Vista, Windows 2008 Server or Windows 7 computer can be displayed : Right click on a computer, Properties, Hotfixes tab. Exporting hotfixes in database has also been fixed.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 10.5 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Tabs system and user interface:
  • IDEAL Administration has been freshed up! The new tabs system enables to simultaneous display several views over your domain(s). You can also display other kinds of tabs, in order to quickly reach our online FAQ, our forum, or a web site.
  • Your tabs are automatically saved and restored when running again IDEAL Administration.
  • The tabs system can be easily set and can be accessed from the Tools menu, Options, Tabs.
  • TightVNC 1.3.9.8 (Remote control tool):
  • Fixed wallpaper restoration problem that may occur on some Windows 7 hosts.
  • Shortcuts management:
  • It is now possible to add into the "Shortcuts" folder other types of objects : user groups, organizational units, and printers.
  • Possibility to add a shortcut by using "drag-and-drop" from the left view.
  • Possibility to copy, cut, paste one ore more shortcuts from the Shortcuts configuration dialog box.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

New in IDEAL Administration 10.2 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • TightVNC 1.3.9.7 (Remote Control Tool):
  • Fixed registry configuration problem, when taking remote control of a 64-bit Operating System (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 7)
  • In addition to IP Address, NetBIOS computer name, User name, it is now possible to display on the remote host when authorization is requested, information about Operating System or to send a customized message. The interface has also been improved : Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Authorization, Configure.
  • Machine tools management (Tools menu, Tools options) : execution of the command (with use of the %cname% parameter) is now available on a "non-Windows" host (Unix, MAC ...)
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 10.0 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • IDEAL Alerter 2010 : We have added a 50 user's IDEAL Alerter license to IDEAL Administration, without any supplement of cost!
  • IDEAL Alerter manages the monitoring of defined events and applies a set of associated actions on network servers and client workstations.
  • Using IDEAL Alerter, you can easily and remotely monitor processes, service status, registry, event logs, files and directories, user session, disk space, installation or uninstalling of programs... on all the servers and client workstations in your network...
  • To execute IDEAL Alerter : Menu Alert, Execute the alert manager
  • Test counter reset
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 9.7 (Sep 17, 2009)

  • TightVNC 1.3.9.6 (Remote Control Tool):
  • On Vista remote hosts (and later OS), you don’t need to enable UAC anymore in order to send the CTRL-ALT-DEL sequence
  • This version manages the Windows 7, Vista et 2008 security specifications. We have redeveloped some functions in order to respect Microsoft's recommendations
  • IDEAL Directory 3.5.2:
  • Displaying a specific icon (red cross) for the not reachable computers
  • WMI Configuration can be done for each Active Directory server
  • Possibility to reset the user password for several users at once
  • Windows Manifest and Digital Certificate validated for all our software
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 9.6 (Jul 21, 2009)

  • TightVNC remote control:
  • Support for 64-bit systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 Server and Windows 7
  • New “DemoForge Mirage video driver” function added. This video driver, automatically copied when control is taken, makes it possible to manage transparency effects on MS Office 2007 and Windows Vista. It also speeds up graphics rendering. Three actions available: Install / Update / Uninstall
  • New “Restore wallpaper” and “Remove wallpaper” functions added on the remote host
  • New “Send Ctrl-Shift-Esc” (Task Manager) function added on the remote host
  • New “Send Alt-Tab” function added on the remote host
  • TightVNC configuration - Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Setings:
  • Activate storage of WinVNC.log file (General tab)
  • Refresh rate setting (Connection tab)
  • Beep on connection and disconnection (Security tab)
  • Possibility of locking the computer at the end of remote control (Security tab)

New in IDEAL Administration 9.5 (Jun 12, 2009)

  • Remote Control (TightVNC) :
  • Windows Vista (32 bits) Compatibility
  • Windows 7 (32 bits) Compatibility
  • Windows 2008 Server (32 bits) Compatibility
  • New Displayed Properties: System Type (32bits/64bits), Domain name and System up time (DDD:HH:MM:SS). You can change the display order by the menu: Tools, Options..., Displayed Properties tab
  • Windows 7 Compatibility: IDEAL Administration has been successfully tested with the new Microsoft's Operating System
  • Integration of IDEAL Secure 1.8: Active Directory management for the computer selecting
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

New in IDEAL Administration 9.3 (Jun 12, 2009)

  • Remote control (TightVNC):
  • User name displayed in the title bar of the TightVNC Viewer during a session on the remote host, as well as the remote host's IP address.
  • User's wallpaper restored at the end of remote control. Wallpaper removal (gaining speed) can be configured under Tools, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Security tab, Remove wallpaper.
  • NetBIOS computer name and user name displayed, as well as the IP address, when remote control authorization is requested. This makes it possible to be much more explicit when authorization is requested. These display options can be fully customized (by default, only the NetBIOS name and IP address will be displayed). Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Authorization tab.
  • WinVNC icon displayed on the distant host. The tooltip has been modified to display only the configured information: IP address, computer name and user name. This option can be configured using the Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Security tab, Hide TightVNC icon.
  • Integration of IDEAL Dispatch 4.1
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 9.2 (Jun 12, 2009)

  • New version 3.5 for IDEAL Directory, our Active Directory management tool:
  • Automatic execution of predefined commands using the remote command prompt
  • Displaying the default user account in the title bar. Tools menu, Options..., Display user name in the title bar
  • Migrating printer ports between the printer servers. Migration menu, Printer ports
  • New version 4.04 for IDEAL Dispatch, our software deployment tool:
  • Menu Deploy, Execute the distribution manager
  • Important: a 50 stations license is offered in IDEAL Administration
  • New dialog box for the computer selecting:
  • Addition by computer name, range of IP addresses, network neighborhood and Active Directory
  • User account configuration for Active Directory session
  • Organizational Unit configuration
  • Memorizing of the last parameter
  • Better management for Windows Vista and Windows 2008 Server
  • Some modifications and corrections
  • Documentation update

New in IDEAL Administration 9.0 (Jan 2, 2009)

  • IDEAL Administration now manages Windows SQL Server and stores database inventories directly on this type of servers. To do this, you must create an SQL server user data source using the ODBC data source administrator and configure it in IDEAL Administration: Tools menu, Options..., Database
  • Inventory in WMI Classes database. This function makes it possible to obtain all hardware and software information (video, serial number, CPU, physical memory, network configuration, patches installed, etc.) in a database, regardless of the operating system. Inventory menu, WMI
  • WMI class management in Database Exporter. Database Exporter is used to configure and program exports to databases. Inventory menu, Database Exporter
  • Automatic configuration of a connection profile when taking control using TightVNC. You can select one of the three profiles offered: Low bandwidth connection, Default connection options and Broadband network. Tools menu,Options...,TightVNC Settings
  • Migrating printer ports between the printer servers. Migration menu, Printer ports
  • Displaying the user name in the title bar. You can easily identify the security context in which IDEAL Administration was launched when run using the RunAs.exe command, for example. You can enable or disable this option using the Tools menu, Options..., General tab, Display user name in the title bar
  • Detailed list of users by default. You can now obtain all the user features when you double-click on a computer (right-hand view) or when you request the list of users with the List users option
  • Improved help with the addition of new information tooltips on the buttons. You can disable this feature using the Tools menu, Options..., Display tooltips
  • Some minor modifications and corrections
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

New in IDEAL Administration 8.45 (Oct 1, 2008)

  • IDEAL Administration and IDEAL Directory have been modified to gain speed
  • A new digital certificate has been integrated. A digital certificate ensures that the software comes from a software publisher and protects the software against any modification after his publication. To verify the certificate, display the IA_Setup_En.exe file properties, tab Digital signatures
  • IDEAL Dispatch 3.1 is now included in the package. Menu Deploy, Execute the distribution manager. For information, IDEAL Administration includes a 50 user's IDEAL Dispatch license
  • Several changes and fixes

New in IDEAL Administration 8.4 (Jul 17, 2008)

  • Taking remote control for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
  • IMPORTANT: TightVNC's remote control is only possible if a session is opened on the remote station or server. We hope provide a fully compatible version in few weeks.
  • IDEAL Dispatch 3.0 is now included in the package. Menu Deploy, Execute the distribution manager. For information, IDEAL Administration includes a 50 user's IDEAL Dispatch license.
  • Bug correction in the program menus. The icons disappeared suddenly.
  • Documentation updates.

New in IDEAL Administration 8.31 (Jun 12, 2008)

  • Centralized administration of Windows NT, 2000 and 2003 domains
  • Fast and secure remote control of the servers and stations
  • Remote installation and running of software and scripts on network
  • Database inventory of servers and stations
  • Object migration between domains and servers
  • Exchange 5.5 and 2000 mailbox management
  • Server monitoring of files and sessions
  • User accounts migration with passwords

New in IDEAL Administration 8.3 (Jun 2, 2008)

  • Automatic execution of predefined commands using the remote command prompt.
  • You can run scripts or DOS commands on all PCs in the network.
  • Examples: IPConfig /all, IPConfig /Release, Tracert %computername%.
  • To do this, select the PC(s) concerned, right-click with the mouse and choose the Command Prompt Tools item.
  • You can define your own commands using the Tools menu, Options..., Command Prompt Tools tab.
  • Display tooltips by hovering the cursor over certain buttons.
  • You can disable this option using the Tools menu, Options..., General tab, Display Tooltips item.
  • Several changes and fixes.
  • Documentation updates.
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 8.2 (Apr 18, 2008)

  • IDEAL Administration now includes, for each purchased version, one license of IDEAL Secure - 50 stations, our new tool to manage the optimization of network servers and client PCs. Menu Optimize
  • Execute a WMI method on several computers at once. This feature was only reserved
  • to the Win32_NetworkAdapterConfigurer class
  • Several changes and fixes.
  • Documentation updates.

New in IDEAL Administration 8.0 (Dec 19, 2007)

  • Remote Command Prompt. It is now possible to run the MS-DOS command prompt on remote computers, by right-clicking on the computer, then selecting Command Prompt. When logging in, you can configure the user account as well as the default directory: File menu > Configuration > Command Prompt.
  • Domain computer filtering based on operating system, Organizational Unit, or computer name. This function allows you, for example, a right view list of only the servers and workstations in a particular Organizational Unit. These filters can be configured by domain and are saved on exiting the program. To configure the filters: click on the icon (right view).
  • Management of WMI Methods that allow the modification and reading of WMI Classes. Now you can rename a PC remotely, change the network configuration, create a process, etc. To do this, select the WMI Properties of a PC, right-click on a property of the list, and choose whichever method you prefer.
  • Display of the NetBIOS Comment, Active Directory Comment and Role properties on the left and right views. You can change the display order of these new properties by using the File > Configuration > Displayed Properties tab. They are displayed by default at the end of the list.
  • Username and password stored for the Connect As... item.
  • Use of a new WMI class to retrieve the serial number of the remote workstations.
  • Several changes and fixes.
  • Documentation updates.
  • Test counter reset.

New in IDEAL Administration 7.8 (Oct 2, 2007)

  • New management of access to domains, servers and workstations by independent processes. This new management remarkably accelerates network connections, as well as data processing.
  • Computer help on the left view. Information, including comments, type of OS, video configuration, type of hardware, physical memory, serial number, IP addresses, etc., are automatically displayed when you move the mouse over the computer name. You can configure the information that is displayed, as well as the display order by using the File -> Configuration -> Displayed Properties menu item.
  • Computer information on the right view. As with the left-hand view, you can configure the information to be displayed, as well as the display order by using the File -> Configuration -> Displayed Properties menu item.
  • Some modifications and minor corrections
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset! It is spread over 30 test days

New in IDEAL Administration 7.72 (Aug 8, 2007)

  • New version of the remote control tool (TightVNC 1.3.9)
  • Automatically starting the RemoteRegistry service when stopped
  • Remote desktop (TSE). Right click on a computer, select Taking Remote Control, Remote Desktop (TSE)
  • WMI properties displaying. Right Click on a computer, select WMI Properties
  • Configuration of the WMI authentification and properties to display. Menu File, Configuration, WMI
  • Computer serial number displaying. Right click on a computer, Information Tab
  • Terminate a process remotely. Right click on a process, select Terminate process Deployment (IDEAL Dispatch 2.7)
  • Software update action: Assistant of deployment and simplified installation for a service pack or a software update by automatic detection of the installer engine (Update, Hotfix or IExpress)
  • Possibility of displaying the file properties
  • New OS Version filter for Windows Vista
  • Some modifications and minor corrections
  • Test counter reset! It is spread over 30 test days!
  • Documentation update