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KioWare Changelog

What's new in KioWare 8.32.0.5179

Oct 28, 2022
  • New UI option to disable silent printing:
  • Silent printing is a feature that hides the print preview dialog. This can now be disabled in the KioWare Config Tool, so that users will see the print preview dialog.
  • Nidec Sankyo Card Dispenser Added:
  • Support for the Nidec Sankyo SCT3Q8-3H1330 Card Dispenser was added.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • A variety of bugs, including a critical bug related to clearing cookies and cache, were resolved in this release.

New in KioWare 8.31 (Jun 9, 2022)

  • KioWare for Windows has been updated to support Chrome 101/CEF 4951. For a full list of features added to Chrome 101, visit

New in KioWare 8.29.0.4802 (Jul 17, 2021)

  • Updated to Chrome 91/CEF 4472:
  • Updated compatibility to Chrome 91/CEF 4472. For a full list of features added to Chrome 91, visit here.
  • Added an option to rotate Chrome logs when KioWare launches:
  • KioWare can now be configured to keep old log files to be referenced later, rather than truncating them.
  • Added ability to tab to and from toolbars:
  • Created feature to assist with enhanced accessibility to make navigating KioWare easier via a keyboard.
  • Improvements to Cookie Processing:
  • Made improvements for device to handle cookies collected by a user during session as well as the cleanup process after a session has ended.

New in KioWare 8.28.0.4689 (Jul 2, 2021)

  • Updated to Chrome 89/CEF 4389:
  • Updated KioWare to support Chrome 89 and CEF 4389. For a full list of features added to Chrome 89, visit here.
  • Fully Suppress Print Selection Dialog:
  • Implemented suppression of Windows printer selection dialog and an API allowing for printing directly from the file system.
  • Integrate Xtreme Power J60 UPS:
  • Added support for the Xtreme Power J60 UPS, which protects digital signage from power surges, spikes, and outages. Learn more by clicking here.
  • Minor Bug Fixes:
  • Various bug fixes.

New in KioWare 8.27.0.4598 (Mar 9, 2021)

  • Updated KioWare to support Chrome 88 and CEF 4324.

New in KioWare 8.26.0.4371 (Sep 30, 2020)

  • Updated to Chrome 85/CEF 4183:
  • Updated KioWare to support Chrome 85 and CEF 4183.
  • Elatec TWN4 Device Support Added:
  • Added a newly supported RFID reader from Elatec. More information about the RFID reader can be found here.
  • Updated ChipDNA Support to Version 2.18:
  • Updated KioWare to support implementation of latest version of ChipDNA Windows.

New in KioWare 8.25.0.4277 (Aug 4, 2020)

  • Added Support for Maintenance/Cleaning Toolbar Indicator:
  • The Cleanliness Indicator tracks three different usage statistics: sessions, total run time, and active session time, since last cleaning.
  • Added Support for Machine-Specific Basic Authentication Entries:
  • Entries added through machine-specific basic authentication will not persist through settings export or import. New entries can also be passed in via command line during installation.
  • Code CR1100 Barcode Reader:
  • Added support for the Code CR110 Barcode Reader.

New in KioWare 8.24.0.4146 (Jun 18, 2020)

  • KioTouch Integration:
  • KioTouch is a touchless interface solution for self-service kiosks. This allows end-users to interact with the kiosk through their mobile device and does not require they touch the surface of the kiosk at all.
  • More Options for Error Handling Page:
  • KioWare now has more options for error handling including displaying the error page, an option to do nothing, displaying an error page if there is no content, and displaying a simple message if necessary.
  • Add Option to Disable VK Click Sound
  • The virtual keyboard now has the option to enable and disable the "click" sound that plays when interacting with it.
  • Add PDF Support to Attract Looper:
  • Attract looper screens can now display PDF files.
  • Update to Latest Agora SDK:
  • KioCall is now supporting the SDK – Agora 3.0 release.
  • Update to Chrome 81/CEF 4044:
  • KioWare has been updated to be compatible with the recent Chrome 81 release.

New in KioWare 8.23.0.3897 (Mar 29, 2020)

  • Portal Page Custom Images:
  • Added new portal page customization features in the Guided Setup.
  • Support Shortcut Keys:
  • Added a minimally intrusive support option for KioWare.
  • Update to Chrome 79/CEF 3945:
  • KioWare now supports Chrome 79/CEF 3945.
  • Add Support for Shift4 EMV Integration:
  • Expanded KioWare's toolbelt by adding support for another EMV processor.
  • Add Support for MagTek Excella & ImageSafe Check Readers:
  • KioWare now supports for these MagTek check readers.
  • Add Support for Generic Keyboard Wedge Devices:
  • KioWare now supports an array of generic keyboard wedge devices.

New in KioWare 8.16.0.3016 (Dec 14, 2018)

  • KioWare has added support for Chrome 70.
  • Support for transferring files from connected phones or tablets to the kiosk:
  • KioWare has added support for mobile devices in the drive browser system. This allows users to transfer files to the kiosk (drive browser) directly from their mobile device rather than a USB drive.
  • Support added to use website icons for custom links in toolbar:
  • Easily use a website favicon in the custom toolbar.
  • Mouse and Cursor Lockdown Support:
  • Ability to lock the mouse cursor to a primary display when using multiple monitors. This allows deployers to limit mouse movements to only the allowed display.
  • Auto Start Program Control Support:
  • Auto start applications can now be set to manipulate the application’s main window, hide KioWare, and hide the desktop cover.

New in KioWare 8.12.2345 (Nov 29, 2017)

  • Toolbar controls added:
  • New toolbar controls have been added to allow for configuring the custom KioWare toolbar to show date and/or time. A new toolbar control has also been added to indicate connection type. There is also a toolbar control that accompanies the time limited sessions feature ('Session Timer').
  • New Command line options for Browsing ACL import tool:
  • Command line options for the Browsing ACL Import tool have been added which enables scripting.
  • Support added for time limited sessions:
  • KioWare now allows you to set a max time for each user session.
  • Ability to specify accepted languages in browser:
  • A setting has been added to allow for specifying accepted languages in the KioWare browser.
  • Support added to clear or keep cookies:
  • Users now can choose to clear or keep cookies based on a filter.
  • Hot Virtual Keyboard support added:
  • Support has been added for the popular 3rd party virtual keyboard solution, "Hot Virtual Keyboard".
  • Chromium 62 support added:
  • KioWare for Windows now works with Chromium 62.
  • Various bug fixes:
  • Numerous bug fixes and minor updates.

New in KioWare 8.11.2093 (Aug 8, 2017)

  • Support for Chrome 58
  • KioWare has been updated to support Chrome 58 which adds IndexedDB 2.0, Full screen Progressive Web Apps, Sandboxed iframe Improvements and more.
  • Support for multiple (simultaneous) start page URLs using multiple tabs
  • Set KioWare to start using multiple tabs and opening to specified URLs.
  • Ability to perform automatic actions (such as log on) when a specific webpage or form appears
  • KioWare can now be configured to perform automatic actions for specified webpages. Automatic actions can be used to have users automatically logged into a particular page or app, or perform other automatic tasks as specified.
  • Support for a custom "session end" URL
  • Set session ends and restarts when a particular, specified URL is reached/loaded.
  • Exit pattern customization
  • Create a customized exit pattern for increased flexibility and security.
  • Attract looper support for local HTML files
  • The attract looper now has the option to utilize local HTML files for attract screen content.
  • Added support for multiple display spanning
  • Support for multiple display spanning. This allows for a digital signage deployment that includes content (image, browser, video etc.,) that spans multiple displays.
  • Support for the DataCap EMV platform
  • The addition of multiple EMV compliant devices (attended and unattended) via the DataCap EMV platform with support for a number of processors including Elavon, First Data, Heartland, Vantiv, Worldpay and more. Specifically, through the new DataCap integration, KioWare now supports the inexpensive Ingenico IUP250 (iSelf) for unattended payments.
  • Added support for the Identiv Multi-ISO High Frequency Reader AMID2US00 USB
  • KioWare now supports the Identiv Multi-ISO High Frequency Reader AMID2US00 USB is an inexpensive RFID reader supporting ISO standards (ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693).
  • Support for the Hengstler CP-56 receipt printer
  • Support has been added for the Hengstler CP-56 receipt printer, allowing for printing on 56 mm rolls.

New in KioWare 8.6.0.1595 (Jul 7, 2016)

  • Hide/Minimize Managed Dialogs:
  • Options have been added which allow you to hide or minimize managed dialogs/windows.
  • Drive Browser:
  • KioWare now allows you to set a destination for file downloads, using the drive browser.
  • Addin Configuration Screen:
  • You can now add a custom configuration screen to your Addin to make it simple for users to configure the Addin within the KioWare Config Tool.
  • Limit Print Jobs Per Session:
  • KioWare now has the option to set and limit the number of print jobs allowed per session.
  • Create Addin events for file downloads:
  • You can now create Addin events for file downloads.
  • Update to KioWare Classic for Windows Settings Importer:
  • The tool which allows you to import your KioWare Classic Settings into the new KioWare for Windows now supports the original KioWare Browser product.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Various bug fixes including an update to allow KioWare to run prior to the first opening of the config tool file and an update to allow KioWare to correctly identify the version of Windows running on the device.

New in KioWare 8.5 (Jul 7, 2016)

  • Virtual Keyboard Language Switching:
  • Support for switching between languages on the virtual keyboard.
  • Drive Browser for File Download/Upload Management:
  • Updates to the User Interface include file upload controls, and selecting a file download destination.
  • Upgrade to Chrome 49:
  • The browser is now upgraded to Chrome 49.
  • RFIdeas RFID Scanner Support:
  • Support for RFIdeas RFID Scanners used for employee/badge cards for in-building authentication, computer access, and identification.
  • Flatbed Scanner Support:
  • Support for a variety of flatbed scanners (listed in the TwainDotNet library).
  • Watchport/H & Watchport/T Monitored Device Support:
  • Support for the Watchport/H & Watchport/T devices which monitor humidity and temperature.
  • System Battery Monitored Device Support:
  • Support for monitoring the kiosk system battery.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • A number of bugs have been addressed.

New in KioWare 8.4.0.1405 (Feb 18, 2016)

  • Ability for Addins to Override Exit Functionality:
  • A new Addin API with functions and events for integrating into the exit routine of KioWare.
  • Upgrade to Chrome 47:
  • The browser is now upgraded to Chrome 47. This update addresses a crash caused by some dropdown lists.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Includes a fix to address a possible crash when multiple windows (tabs or pop-ups) are open, and other minor bugs fixes.

New in KioWare 8.3.0.1380 (Feb 5, 2016)

  • Native PDF Viewing:
  • View PDFs natively when navigating to websites/applications displaying PDF files
  • Vidyo Application Support:
  • Simple integration of the Vidyo collaboration video conferencing application into KioWare to allow users to communicate with a representative via HD video
  • Basic Authentication:
  • Allows KioWare to automatically log into websites that require basic authentication
  • Custom Zoom Level Support:
  • Custom default zoom levels can be set for docked browsers, secondary displays, and attract screens
  • Image Capture from File Upload Control:
  • Support for capturing an image directly from a file upload control on a web page
  • Secondary Monitor Local Folder Attract Mode:
  • Support utilizing the Attract Looper Feature (also known as Local Folder Attract Mode) on secondary monitors
  • Autostart Programs upon Launch:
  • Ability to launch a list of applications when KioWare is launched
  • Toolbar Features Added:
  • Caps, Num, Scroll Lock and Battery Level indicators and controls added to the custom toolbar
  • Support for File Downloads:
  • Information on some websites can be served as a "download". The ability to allow certain file downloads is critical for users to view PDF's, in particular
  • Upgrade to Chrome 45:
  • The browser is now upgraded to Chrome 45
  • Support SSL client certificates with KioWare Server, KioCloud, and KioWare License Server:
  • Client certificates are now sent with all KioWare Server, KioCloud, and KioWare License Server requests, if enabled
  • Latvian Language Virtual Keyboard:
  • A Latvian Language virtual keyboard has been added
  • Config Tool UI Improvements:
  • Improvements to the UI of the General and Security Tabs
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements

New in KioWare 8.2.0.1184 (Jan 8, 2016)

  • New Import tool allows importing of KioWare Classic for Windows Configuration File to the new KioWare for Windows:
  • Convert a KioWare Classic for Windows XML configuration file to a usable KioWare for Windows configuration file (JSON) with this import tool.
  • Simplified Attract Screen Looper:
  • This new configuration feature allows users to add attract screen assets to a specified file in order to create a custom, auto playing attract screen via simple drag and drop.
  • Various improvements to the Configuration Tool's User Interface:
  • The Configuration Tool has been modified in order to improve user experience, particularly when used on touch screen.
  • Customizable tab colors and background colors:
  • Using the pop up color picker, you can now customize tab colors and background colors to create an end user experience that is fully integrated with your brand, website, or application styles.
  • HTML Keyboards now available for more than 50 additional languages:
  • The new HTML keyboards are now available for more than 50 language locales.
  • Ability to style pop up dialogs:
  • Pop up dialogs can now be customized and styled to create a cohesive experience for end users.
  • String substitutions for URLs and other settings:
  • Allows for setting custom URLs based on a static, kiosk-specific command string.
  • JavaScript functions for working with local files:
  • Supports JavaScript functions when working with local files.
  • Inactivity timeout warning dialog:
  • Ability to set a timeout warning dialog for users before session restarts due to inactivity.
  • Command line install options (unattended/scripted install):
  • Scripted installation feature added to allow for simplified & unattended installation.
  • Option to use popups instead of tabs:
  • By default, KioWare automatically determines if a new URL should be opened via new tab or pop up (based on size). KioWare can be set to open new URLs all in new tabs or (new feature) all in new pop up windows.
  • Support for remote .kwconfig (settings file) in addition to .kwpkg (package file):
  • Allows users to import both settings files and package files to KioWare for Windows (previously only package files were supported).
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Other bug fixes and improvements to code, configuration settings, & user interface.

New in KioWare 8.0.0.730 r730 (Dec 1, 2015)

  • Support for the Chrome Browser.
  • A new Config Tool, redesigned UI, improved configuration options, simplified keyboard control interface & more.
  • New features include tabbed browsing, HTML toolbar design, & more

New in KioWare 7.2.0.0 r1173 (May 19, 2014)

  • TV Tuner:
  • With TV Tuner integration for digital signage and kiosk application, you can bring easily-configured entertainment and engagement to your kiosk display
  • New Warning Dialog for External Security Devices:
  • When configuring KioWare for use with security devices such as kiosk mats and motion sensors, Version 7.2.0 adds the option to set up a warning dialog prior to ending a user session
  • Virtual keyboard support for HTML5:
  • Addition of Virtual Keyboard Support for HTML5 input types; includes the ability to include "search" and any other valid input types (date, symbols, etc.) into browser forms
  • Dynamic display resizing:
  • Dynamic resizing when screen resolution changes
  • Virtual keyboard improvements:
  • Redesigned virtual keyboard that docks rather than obfuscates the entry form/screen
  • Custom Key Blocking:
  • Option for Custom Keyboard Key Blocking
  • Enable Hardware Graphics Acceleration:
  • Enabling the Hardware Graphics Acceleration in the browser increases speed of graphic intensive displays via use of the video card
  • Utilize Microsoft compatibility list:
  • Reference Microsoft compatibility list to determine optimal web browser version for website display
  • Windows 8/8.1 Improvement:
  • Fix Blocking CD-ROM in Windows 8/8.1
  • Disable "Edge Gestures" on Windows 8

New in KioWare 7.1.0.0 r1088 (Feb 7, 2014)

  • KioWare now supports Internet Explorer (IE) 11

New in KioWare 7.0.0 r1006 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • Improved Domain/Page Blocking:
  • Local content can cause matching issues because of inconsistencies in how Windows formats the path. KioWare can now automatically normalize all paths to one standard format.
  • Windows 8 Support:
  • KioWare now supports Windows 8 running on Intel processors.
  • New Toolbar Functionality:
  • A new Toolbar control displays whether a SSL connection is active
  • Ability to disable toolbar tooltips
  • Dialog Blocking:
  • Option to log dialog blocking
  • Blocked dialog timer is now configurable to allow the dialog blocking check to occur more or less often than the current default value.
  • Virtual Keyboard:
  • Option to always use the KioWare Generic Keyboard
  • Option to show Close box on virtual keyboard
  • Additional Scripting Functions:
  • Overloads to .NET Navigate call to support sending post data and additional headers
  • New KioClearPrintQueue Javascript function
  • New GetMainURL .NET Callback
  • New SIP DTMF .Net Callback
  • New HTML attribute for setting Virtual Keyboard title
  • New .NET ACL event to allow Addins to override KioWare Access Control Lists
  • New KioIsUrlBlocked Javascript callback to test if a URL would be blocked
  • New volume control Javascript callbacks
  • New .NET and Javascript callbacks to show and hide the KioWare Generic Keyboard
  • Unattended Installation:
  • New substitution variables were added to read environment and registry.
  • Enable Frame Navigation Checkbox Bug Fix:
  • In KioWare Version 6.8, a bug in the Enable Frame Navigation checkbox in the Error Handling dialog box was introduced. Specifically, it reversed the behavior of the checkbox which determined whether KioWare would perform error redirection at the frame level. Now behavior matches the checkbox state. Contact our Technical Support for more information.
  • Video Capture Preview:
  • KioWare can now display a webcam preview window.
  • Added External Device Support:
  • Stimare STIMA-OEM RFID Printer
  • Feig Obid Classic Pro RFID Reader - added Mifare support
  • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Printer
  • Hypercom Artema Controller B2 Lan Chip & Pin Device
  • EMP 800 Series coin acceptor
  • Generic .Net Security Device

New in KioWare 6.8.0 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • Improved Licensing:
  • Our newly improved licensing significantly reduces licensing issues caused by wireless LANs and virtual network adapters.
  • Shorter License Banner:
  • The license banner that appears during startup has been shortened to 10 seconds.
  • KioWare Shell Setup:
  • An existing feature within KioWare is that our software can replace the default Explorer OS Shell. By doing so, your application will boot and run much faster, and your computer will be much more secure because the standard Windows desktop can never be displayed to the user. We have changed configuration settings to make this option easier to select, as KioWare is not secure on PCs running Win 7 unless you have configured this feature.
  • New Device Support:
  • New Device Support Input Devices:
  • SCM Micro SDI-011 Smart Card Reader
  • FEIG CPR.M02.VP/AB-CA RFID
  • Output Devices:
  • Boca Lemur RFID Printer
  • FEIG CPR.M02.VP/AB-CA RFID
  • Hengstler CP-56 Printer
  • Generic Raw Windows Printer
  • Futurelogic Eclipse Printer
  • Zebra Technologies Printer
  • Generic Monitored Device Support:
  • Automatic monitoring support has been added to any KioWare input/output device that supports monitoring.
  • Configurable SIP Audio Codecs:
  • Within the Configuration Tool, you are now able to specify individual SIP audio codecs.
  • Corrupt Usage Stats Data Fixed:
  • A bug in Windows that caused an occasional corruption in usage stats has been fixed.

New in KioWare 6.7.0 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • IE 9 Support:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 has been tested and confirmed as a supported browser with KioWare
  • Customizable HTML Phone Dialer Keypad:
  • Similar to KioWare's virtual keyboard, the phone dialer keypad is now HTML that can be customized as necessary for your application.
  • New Device Support:
  • New device support for:
  • CashCode Cash Acceptor
  • Vendapin Card Dispenser
  • Puloon ECDM Cash Dispenser
  • Magtek MagneSafe encrypted MSR
  • Magtek Check Reader
  • LG CDM1000 Bill Dispenser:
  • New VOIP Scripting Commands:
  • New scripting commands that provide the ability to dial VOIP telephone calls.

New in KioWare 6.6 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • Browser Emulation Mode:
  • Also known as compatibility mode in Internet Explorer 8, our feature allows you to configure pages to run content in IE 8 or IE 7. IE 8 added the ability to render pages with strict standards compliance. This makes some web pages display improperly, so they also provided the ability to toggle modes.
  • · Internet Explorer 7: Renders pages just like IE 7.
  • · Internet Explorer 8: Renders pages like IE 7 unless the page claims to support IE 8.
  • · Internet Explorer 8 - Forced: Renders pages in IE 8 (strict compliance) mode.
  • Ability to block the AltGr keyboard key:
  • On foreign keyboards, the AltGr acts like the Alt key which can allow access to start menus, run keys, and other system shortcuts.
  • Windows 7 Win keyboard key ability to block:
  • When Windows 7 was released, the filters changed on how to block the Win keyboard key. The latest version of KioWare can block the key.
  • New Device Support:
  • New input device support for
  • Technik l70-ID600iA(9) Card Dispenser
  • MEI SCL6607R and AE2600 Bill Acceptor
  • Omron V4KF MSR
  • QK11/12 Denso 2D Barcode Reader
  • New monitored device support for:
  • o NII NP-3512D ticket printer

New in KioWare 6.5.0 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • New Input Device Support
  • ScanShell Driver License Support
  • IDTech Spectrum 3 HID
  • KMY proximity sensor
  • Internet Explorer 8.0 support:
  • IE 8 has been tested and confirmed as a supported browser with KioWare products Version 6.5.0.
  • Protocol Access List:
  • This feature allows you to enable or disable specified protocols. For example, many kiosk applications require only the http:// and https:// protocol. You can now enable only these, blocking all other protocols and potential entry points to applications that do not use the http:// and http:// protocols. An example of protocol that is not necessary to the kiosk application and that you may want to block would be MMS://, Windows Media Player.
  • Time Limited Sessions:
  • This feature forces the session to end after a specified time.