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MetaLAN Changelog

What's new in MetaLAN 2.9.1 Build 330

Nov 20, 2022
  • Add ability to disable VNC via Group Policy
  • Update chassis type to include, 'Tablet', 'Convertible' and 'Detachable'
  • Add Feature Release detection to Service Pack field
  • Update look and feel of Health Monitor
  • Update look and feel of Ping Monitor
  • Added 'open' option for file exports
  • Bookmarks and filters apply when panel opened
  • No default file name or extension for some export files
  • Possible database LAT error (No License Accounting Type)
  • Renamed bookmark folder does not save
  • Filter resets of window resize
  • Filter will not apply when already selected
  • Disable recursive display of bookmarked computers
  • Browser Bookmarks could add duplicates
  • Empty bookmark folder displayed all computers
  • Exception error when Health Monitor is running, and application closed
  • Health Monitor shows wrong alert message when multiple alerts are active
  • Add Windows 11 stats
  • Add description and comment for computers
  • Add Tags for computers
  • Add static entries
  • Show deactivated computers
  • Wrong database path displayed when switching to standalone mode

New in MetaLAN 2.8.1 Build 326 (May 17, 2020)

  • Enh Added 'Observed IP Address' field. The IP Address resolved by the server or administrator computer
  • Enh Added summary charts for operating systems
  • Enh Added statistics tracking for Windows 10, Server 2016 and Server 2019
  • Enh Added setting to choose prefered remote control method
  • Enh Added pre-flight checks to detect potential issues with Controlled Folder Access
  • Enh Row prior to first selected row is made visible after marking records inactive
  • Fix Windows 8.1 not counted in ScanStats
  • Fix Charts in the Summary module may have incorrect Y scale with values less than 5
  • Fix KB: 17000096172 Unusual Duplicate MAC and Serial Number Entries. Added computer name verificaion routine
  • FixIn the Computer Browser module the storage freespace percentage displayed instead of utilization percentage
  • WIP Charts in the Summary module can not display values less than 1
  • WIP Add "open" option to data exports.
  • WIP Add link to Windows Admin Center.

New in MetaLAN 2.7.6 Build 323 (Nov 4, 2019)

  • Patch Release
  • Introduced user subscription license

New in MetaLAN 2.7.5 Build 317 (Jul 31, 2018)

  • Enhanced:
  • Extended reporting period for summaries to 5 years
  • Enhanced data collected about Microsoft Clustering Services
  • Fixed:
  • MSCS Servers do not report manufacturer, model or physical chassis
  • License Manager error when no accouting type selected

New in MetaLAN 2.7.4 Build 314 (Oct 25, 2017)

  • <Fix>Possible "Invalid Pattern String" error in License module
  • <Fix>Possible "Invalid Pattern String" error in "Installs by License" report
  • <Fix>License manager reports may not update when a new license is added
  • <Fix>Fixed formatting in User Account module

New in MetaLAN 2.7.2 Build 312 (Oct 21, 2017)

  • Minor Release
  • About Window redesigned
  • User Account module redesigned
  • Added update login workstations feature
  • Migrated to ADSI API
  • 'Cannot focus hidden window' error in License Manager module

New in MetaLAN 2.7.2 Build 309 (Oct 2, 2017)

  • Enhancements:
  • Improved Summary Tool, additional reports and better performance
  • Overhaul of the License Manager module
  • Added license accounting by installation, device or user
  • Added license bias setting
  • Fixes:
  • Alpha-numeric sorts in main browser were case sensitive
  • Fixed crash when Process Viewer connected to a computer that is shutdown
  • Requirements:
  • Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Server 2012, Server 2008 R1/R2, 2003, XP, 32bit and 64bit supported
  • MetaLAN Server 2.7 is required for Server Mode

New in MetaLAN 2.7.1.308 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Enhancements:
  • Overhaul of the License Manager module
  • Added license accounting by installation, device or user
  • Added license bias setting
  • Run license report from License Manager module
  • Improved performance of License Manager module
  • Improved performance of summary chart updates

New in MetaLAN 2.6.4.305 (Sep 18, 2013)

  • Enhancements:
  • Updated version of TightVNC to latest release 2.7.10
  • Added Summary Tool for display of network scan statistics and summary information.
  • Fixes:
  • Installer incompatibility with redirected "My Documents" folder
  • Error "adoqComputers: Field 'AlertDuplicateMAC' not found."
  • Error "Access violation" in Wake On LAN tool, when targets not in MetaLAN database.
  • Work in Progress:
  • Collect user information by explorer usage (possible future)
  • Add asset viewer for docs stored in database
  • Known Issues:
  • Health Monitor does not work for Windows 8 targets
  • Recomended Windows Firewall policy does not work for Windows 8
  • Microsoft WMI Registry Conector can return junk strings: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2751335 (MetaLAN junk string detection is sufficiently reliable that the bug should not lead to any significant error
  • in inventory reporting)
  • CPU description may not be reported correctly for Windows XP and Server 2003 please see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953955
  • VNC authentication may not work on first attempt

New in MetaLAN 2.6.3.304 (Sep 18, 2013)

  • Enhancements:
  • Added Summary Window/Tool
  • Fixes:
  • Work in Progress
  • Collect user information by explorer usage (possible future)
  • Add asset viewer for docs stored in database
  • Add historic stats viewer to Administrator
  • Known Issues:
  • Health Monitor does not work for Windows 8 targets
  • Recomended Windows Firewall policy does not work for Windows 8
  • Microsoft WMI Registry Conector can return junk strings: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2751335 (MetaLAN junk string detection is sufficiently reliable that the bug should not lead to any significant error in inventory reporting)
  • CPU description may not be reported correctly for Windows XP and Server 2003 please see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953955
  • VNC authentication may not work on first attempt

New in MetaLAN 2.6.2.303 (Jul 27, 2013)

  • Minor update to fix:
  • IP Address Filter worked incorrectly when multiple address ranges used

New in MetaLAN 2.6.1.302 (Jul 15, 2013)

  • Enhancements:
  • Alert by duplicate MAC
  • Added BIOS version information to scan
  • Added OEM Strings information to scan
  • Improved report performance
  • Tested on windows 8
  • Expanded recognised chassis types
  • Updated filters
  • Add network latency per node
  • Add network latency per subnet report
  • Update bundled VNC to TightVNC 2.6
  • Added explore computer to browser
  • Enhanced computer detail in browser can be copied
  • Fixes:
  • Alpha-numeric sorts in main browser were case sensitive
  • Disk Alert fields not set correctly
  • Record Aging setting would not save
  • Chassis information would not display
  • Ping would not work on first start
  • (Fixed in StandAlone Mode / Checking Server Mode)
  • CPU Reported as unknown until CPU details viewed
  • Changing ping settings does not trigger dirty status
  • Changing scan period settings does not trigger dirty status
  • Report displayed rows value does not update with search
  • "TfrmMetaLANMain.FormKeyDown" message displayed for no reason
  • Workstation count not in stats
  • Fixed crash when Process Viewer connected to a computer
  • that is shutdown
  • Report displayed rows value does not update with search
  • Add report by Discovery Date
  • Add report by OS Install Date
  • Fixed crash in Performance Monitor caused by legacy PDH.dll
  • in disribution. Removed PDH.dll from distribution.
  • Work in Progress
  • Collect user information by explorer usage (possible future)
  • Add asset viewer for docs stored in database
  • Add historic stats viewer to Administrator
  • Known Issues
  • Health Monitor does not work for Windows 8 targets
  • Recomended Windows Firewall policy does not work for Windows 8
  • Microsoft WMI Registry Conector can return junk strings:
  • http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2751335
  • (MetaLAN junk string detection is sufficiently reliable
  • that the bug should not lead to any significant error
  • in inventory reporting)
  • CPU description may not be reported correctly
  • for Windows XP and Server 2003 please see
  • http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953955
  • VNC authentication may not work on first attempt

New in MetaLAN 2.5.6.299 (Feb 4, 2013)

  • Enhancements:
  • Increase operation timeout multiple of Scan Time setting.
  • When this setting is to low a warning message is logged.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed - 64bit Software may not be reported.
  • http://www.hammer-software.com/kb/?View=entry&EntryID=40
  • Fixed Error with message :
  • "Update Terminated : Data type mismatch in criteria expression" when using european regional settings.

New in MetaLAN 2.5.6.299 (Dec 4, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Added manual ability to mark computer records inactive
  • If the computers are discovered on the network they will be re-activated automatically
  • This feature can be disabled using Group Policy
  • Fixes:
  • MetaLAN would malfunction after attempting to start the
  • Registry service if the service was disabled.

New in MetaLAN 1.9.14.212 (Jun 20, 2011)

  • Enhancements:
  • Introduced advanced debugging with ability to send error report.
  • Health Monitor now compatible with Vista, Windows 7
  • Removed 8 CPU limit
  • Network Scan Security Access Check default to disabled.
  • Fixes:
  • Access Violation when selecting targets in Select Computers window.

New in MetaLAN 1.9.7.197 (Nov 30, 2009)

  • Added copy and export options to Storage Tool.
  • Fixed Access Violation in XML Export.
  • Added SMTP Scanner Tool.
  • Improved tab functionality in Helpdesk Tool.
  • Added ability to hide computers not contacted for a specified number of days.
  • Includes latest VNC Versions with security fixes.
  • Recognize architecture (x86-32, x86-64, IA-64)
  • EXE support for remote installer
  • Muti-file installer support for Software Deployment tool.
  • Updated Help

New in MetaLAN 1.9.4.179 (Feb 19, 2009)

  • Added Bookmarks in Helpdesk Tool
  • Improved tab functionality in Helpdesk Tool
  • Added ability to hide computers not contacted for a specified number of days.

New in MetaLAN 2 Beta (Aug 8, 2006)

  • It is a new major version most code is re-written.
  • The network tools are not operational
  • Reports are not operational but queries are
  • We are not sure at this stage if a Stand Alone mode will be offered
  • Centralized security will be introduced to limit specific users access to functions.