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OpenDrive Changelog

What's new in OpenDrive 1.7.31.2

Jan 3, 2024
  • Fixed issue when trying to import tasks from XML file.
  • Added Restore option when creating a new task to make restoring easier

New in OpenDrive 1.7.30.5 (Dec 7, 2023)

  • Add ability to completely disable the upload cache in the application and for each separate task.
  • Updated sqlite engine
  • Improved stability
  • Other minor fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.29.0 (Oct 12, 2023)

  • Fixed issue that caused the app to crash after some uploads

New in OpenDrive 1.7.28.13 (Oct 11, 2023)

  • Added feature to create a desktop shortcut
  • Added ability to click To/From folder and open File Explorer
  • Added function to attach logs to reports
  • Added ability to disable pre-caching of files on local drive
  • Improved log viewer
  • Stopped task from pausing when editing
  • Other minor improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.27.8 (Jun 30, 2023)

  • Added feature to restore backup from a point in time.
  • Added abillity to change KB/sec and MB/sec to Kbps and Mbps
  • Fixed bug where download and upload speeds showed in KB/sec instead of MB/sec
  • Improved local logging capabilities
  • Fixed bug with file notification emails in some instances
  • Fixed but with modified date that is shown in the Properties window
  • Fixed bug preventing deleting a task created for a removable device

New in OpenDrive 1.7.26.4 (Feb 25, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with Copy and Paste in File Explorer.
  • Force files deleted when moving to be moved to the Trash folder
  • Fixed minor issues with properties of deleted items in the Trash folder
  • Fixed error when moving folder to local computer if the file already exists locally
  • Fixed issue when opening properties of two or more items in the trash that caused slow response

New in OpenDrive 1.7.25.1 (Jan 19, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with app freezing under specific conditions
  • Improved error reporting

New in OpenDrive 1.7.22.2 (Dec 23, 2022)

  • Fixed issue with file link remaining the same after name change
  • Fixed issue with occasional crash if incorrect response received
  • Updated status in a backup/sync completes but has errors
  • Added clarity to the actual speed vs average speed

New in OpenDrive 1.7.21.1 (Dec 10, 2022)

  • Added feature to show which folder is being processed during sync comparisons
  • Added feature to show current and average speeds
  • Added logging for task pause/resume of tasks
  • Added ability to save task options as default for new tasks
  • Added a file lock so files cannot be saved while they are being downloaded
  • Fixed other minor issues

New in OpenDrive 1.7.20.4 (Oct 12, 2022)

  • Added ability to set task destination for networked drive to root
  • Added more detail in logs
  • Improved function of Sync with multiple versions
  • Fixed issue with task pause feature not working on multiple tasks
  • Fixed issue with occasional crash during upload on Windows 11
  • Fixed issue with rename in some instances

New in OpenDrive 1.7.19.1 (Jul 8, 2022)

  • Added speed meter for file transfers
  • Added function for settings to be remembered for the next backup/sync session
  • Optimized to increase upload speed of larger files
  • Optimized RAM to use disk instead of memory for large buffers
  • Optimized GUI to update faster when multiple tasks are running simultaneously

New in OpenDrive 1.7.17.2 (Apr 9, 2022)

  • Added option to ignore files older than x in tasks.
  • Added additional checks for file comparisons during sync & backup tasks
  • Changed hourly tasks to run at various times
  • Improved uploads to be more efficient
  • Fixed issue with CPU usage sometimes spiking after closing the app
  • Fixed issue with how some file properties data was displayed

New in OpenDrive 1.7.16.3 (Feb 14, 2022)

  • Added ability to disable file upload notifications to admin email address
  • Fixed issue causing errors during upload in rare cases
  • Fixed issue of some files not being deleted after move

New in OpenDrive 1.7.15.1 (Jan 26, 2022)

  • Fixed issue preventing upgrade for some older versions of Windows.

New in OpenDrive 1.7.14.9 (Jan 24, 2022)

  • Update for resellers branding
  • Replaced OpenSSL for encryption
  • Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.13.6 (Oct 30, 2021)

  • Fixed issue of error “The cloud provider is not running” under certain circumstances
  • Fixed issue of temp path being set incorrectly in some cases
  • Fixed conflict if 2 local folders are mapped to the same OpenDrive folder
  • Fixed conflict if simultaneous tasks with 2 sub folders with the same name are contained in 2 parent folders are run
  • Fixed issue of “other errors” not being listed in the task log summary even if it is there in the log
  • Fixed issue of drag and drop & copy and paste where sometimes the file would not appear in the folder after upload completed
  • Add option to allow user to set “item locked” and “access denied” to local files as a warning instead of an error.

New in OpenDrive 1.7.12.5 (Sep 11, 2021)

  • Fixed issue of App crash under certain circumstances when updating
  • Fixed issue of some files uploaded long back having an error when being decompressed
  • Clarified instructions for setting up the initial password for the Secure folder

New in OpenDrive 1.7.11.10 (Aug 9, 2021)

  • Add ability to differentiate file and folders when setting include and exclude filters
  • Add ability to backup sub-trees of a folder without backing up files from that folder
  • Improved file timeout calculations based on file size
  • Improved auto-handling of errors during backup and sync tasks so they are more reliable

New in OpenDrive 1.7.10.2 (Jun 9, 2021)

  • Fixed issue of logs becoming too large when downloading many large files
  • Fixed issue of files being copied from OpenDrive to a local folder not replacing the local item

New in OpenDrive 1.7.9.11 (May 29, 2021)

  • Added option for Sync tasks to exclude junctions, hardlinks and sym links
  • Improved handling of copy/move of folders inside OpenDrive
  • Improved multi-window drag and drop to work better with Secure folders
  • Changing max simultaneous operations no longer stops the task
  • Fixed issues with embedded uninstall function
  • Added measures to ensure smoother installation
  • Added additional logging
  • Other minor bugs fixes and stability improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.8.5 (Feb 23, 2021)

  • Signatures are signed in only SHA256 so support for Windows Vista ended
  • Improved handling of saves to prevent saving empty files in rare conditions
  • Fixed issue with deleting multiple files affecting Windows 2008 only
  • Fixed issue preventing files in the cloud from being attached to email messages

New in OpenDrive 1.7.7.1 (Dec 18, 2020)

  • Improved handling of file names using special characters
  • Improved handling of file names using accented characters
  • Fixed issue when occasionally a file that hasn’t changed would be reuploaded during sync/backup

New in OpenDrive 1.7.6.6 (Dec 3, 2020)

  • Improved upload progress bar to be more accurate showing caching vs uploads
  • Improved response time when browsing folders
  • Added option for Forgot Password
  • Added data of the last start to log file
  • Updated wording shown when an open file is skipped during backup/Sync
  • Fixed issue with the last location not being remembered
  • Fixed issue causing errors in specific instances

New in OpenDrive 1.7.5.5 (Sep 7, 2020)

  • Added option for tasks that are stopped to allow jobs in process to complete
  • Simplified controls to allow screen readers to better read options
  • Fixed issue with Backups running past cut off hours
  • Fixed issue with task date showing incorrect year on specific occasions
  • Fixed issue with new file Properties not always showing details
  • Fixed issue with sending report if file is too large
  • Fixed issue with opening file in OpenDrive directly from Excel’s File menu

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.58 (May 21, 2020)

  • Added more log details if a Sync/Backup task is stopped
  • Fixed issue with Keep Alive which speeds upload times
  • Fixed issue of not all files may mirror properly in one-way sync

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.56 (Apr 28, 2020)

  • Improved logging so log file does not grow too large
  • Fixed issue where app could freeze if IP v6 was used
  • Fixed issue of not all files may mirror properly in one-way sync
  • Fixed issue of file downloading indefinitely if it is damaged or incomplete
  • Fixed issue of installer not properly closing/restarting Explorer.exe
  • Fixed issue of installer opening several File Explorer windows after install

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.49 (Mar 20, 2020)

  • Added support for 2-Factor Authentication when it is released shortly
  • Changed function for Tray app to run during uninstall
  • Changed Task Wizard so that it does not lock the Explorer Window
  • Fixed issue with some deleted folders being automatically restored
  • Fixed issue with Auto-Login not working after reboot
  • Fixed issue with sometimes getting an error when accessing a shared folder
  • Fixed issue with Windows App Update not launching in all cases

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.41 (Jan 30, 2020)

  • Added ability to set full folder permissions by right clicking on folder and select Properties
  • Added ability see how long a file was uploaded/downloaded in a sync/backup task
  • Added option to open OpenDrive App after installation completes and prompt new users to set up a new backup/sync
  • Fixed issue where two instances of Opendrive can be started
  • Fixed issue with “include” filter in a task ignoring root folder
  • Improved stability in specific rare conditions

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.28 (Nov 5, 2019)

  • Added ability to give custom names to tasks in Sync Service
  • Added compatibility with Windows Vista
  • Added option to allow users to choose how to open media files
  • Fixed issue of task stopping if error log could not be written to
  • Fixed issue of being unable to save Office files directly to cloud storage.

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.23 (Oct 8, 2019)

  • Fixed issue of error during installation in rare cases
  • Fixed issue of Explorer.exe using too much memory
  • Fixed issue file filter not working in Sync Service
  • Fixed issue of false network error that appeared in rare cases.
  • Improved Stability

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.15 (Sep 2, 2019)

  • Fixed issue of AAC music files not being backed up
  • Fixed issue of Paint being used to open images even if another default app is set
  • Fixed issue of an error when a new user tries to register in certain circumstances
  • Fixed issue of the ‘Sync Service’ not being able to use disk root in the source field in Windows Server.

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.12 (Jul 25, 2019)

  • Fixed issue of some office files not saving properly
  • Fixed issue of application window not closing when an upload is canceled
  • Fixed issue of application crash when trying to access folders without logging in
  • Fixed issue with overwriting tasks causing app to close.

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.9 (Jun 26, 2019)

  • Fixed issue of incompatibility after upgrading to Windows version 1903
  • Fixed issue of copy & paste not working consistently
  • Fixed issue where application key when pressed in a folder would not given the option box for actions
  • Fixed resources not being released after closing Properties window issue

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.7 (Jun 4, 2019)

  • Fixed issue of some users getting encryption key required message
  • Fixed issue of not being able to assign mass permissions to files and folders at the same time

New in OpenDrive 1.7.4.6 (May 21, 2019)

  • Added new task type for constant change tracking for sync.
  • Add more information about tasks to log files
  • Add ability to reverse backup on an incomplete task
  • Add feature to display file links in the Links tab of folder properties
  • Add popup to tray icon to show which user is logged in
  • Fix issue affecting some users encrypted files being able to be browsed properly
  • Fix issue with tasks not always resuming automatically
  • Fix issue with task override
  • Other minor stability improvements and fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.28 (Mar 6, 2019)

  • Add auto-retry for any files not uploaded successfully
  • Add faster opening for folders containing a large number of items
  • Add faster moving of folders within OpenDrive storage

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.23 (Feb 13, 2019)

  • Add showing Sync and Backup Manager in Windows File Explorer
  • Add more options for hidden tasks
  • Fix issue for setup not showing “This PC” option when too many icons on desktop
  • Fix issue for not getting email notifications under all conditions
  • Fix issue of high memory usage in some circumstances
  • Optimize shell extension
  • Other minor stability improvements and fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.18 (Dec 19, 2018)

  • Add Option to always run with Admin privileges
  • Add option to hide regular tasks in task manager
  • Optimize counting of folder contents in properties
  • Fix file already exists notifications
  • Fix access to settings for sync service
  • Fix permission issue under some sync scenarios
  • Other minor stability improvements and fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.13 (Sep 26, 2018)

  • Add Enable Aliases
  • Add ability to filter folders in different paths
  • Add ‘Move’ task in Windows Service
  • Add Email notifications to multiple Email addresses
  • Add reseller branding in Windows Programs/Features Info Panel
  • Fix permission issue under some sync scenarios
  • Other minor stability improvements and fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.10 (Jul 27, 2018)

  • Fix “trust this computer” option not working for some tasks
  • Fix sync unable to save to secured folder
  • Other minor fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.9 (Jul 12, 2018)

  • Fix branding issue for resellers
  • Fix MSI error during some installations
  • Fix tasks not resuming after pause
  • Fix intermittent “Save As” Task failure
  • Add option for user to select local temp folder location
  • Add multi-page to settings dialog
  • Other minor stability improvements and fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.8 (May 3, 2018)

  • Fix preview for files inside secure and shared folders
  • Fix folder selection in backup from media device
  • Fix tasks not resuming after pause
  • Improve speed and reliability of upload tasks

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.4 (Jan 30, 2018)

  • Further increased speed of uploads
  • Fix for app crashing if empty name is given

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.3 (Jan 11, 2018)

  • Increased speed of uploads
  • Fix for users getting DACL: access denied when creating folders

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.2 (Dec 5, 2017)

  • Fix for users with no shared folder could not upgrade

New in OpenDrive 1.7.3.1 (Dec 3, 2017)

  • Fix issue with uninstall for some users
  • Fix issue with Save As Task
  • Fix for error when changing max simultaneous operations
  • Add ability to add multiple email addresses for SBM notifications
  • Add ability to edit name of a task in SBM
  • Add ability for one-way mirror
  • Add ability to delete shared folder
  • Other minor fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.2.6 (Oct 5, 2017)

  • Fix for error while changing max operations in a running task
  • Fix for invalid file type for files without extensions
  • Fix for Trash not being available to Admin users
  • Fix for broken access to folders/file editing for some users
  • Increase performance while scrolling pages with many files
  • Fix for error when downloading versions of executable files
  • Other minor fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.7.1.21 (Jul 21, 2017)

  • Fix for Peer Certificate cannot be authenticated with given CA certificate

New in OpenDrive 1.7.1.13 (May 2, 2017)

  • Thumbnails optimization
  • Sync and backup manager optimization
  • Fix for error “Directory with such a name already exists”
  • Small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.1.10 (May 2, 2017)

  • Small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.1.6 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fix for synced files overlay icon
  • Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility
  • Fixed error “One or more post-login actions failed.”
  • Improved folder update speed after file moving
  • Fixed error “SQLITE_ERROR”
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.1.3 (May 2, 2017)

  • Upload speed improvements
  • Hide “Save as” task in Sync and backup manager
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.1.1 (May 2, 2017)

  • New option Move Files added to sync and backup manager
  • Fix for moving files within OD folders
  • Fix for certificate error
  • Fix for Folder with such a name already exists error
  • Fix for Crash in OpenDrive_Tray.exe with exception code: C0000005
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.12 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fixed: Error “Get size failed…” when dragging a folder from Android device to ODD
  • Fixed: The issue with the creating of exclusion list in SBM task
  • Fixed: Unable copy and paste files
  • The Trash folder should be ignored by synchronizer
  • Details panel not refreshed after changing properties of sync task
  • Black area when resize Sync and Backup Manager

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.11 (May 2, 2017)

  • Various sync and sync service reliability improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.10 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fix: Folder view settings not stored
  • Crash fix and other small improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.9 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fix: Local path not found error

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.8 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fix: Error copy file on transaction opening: Local item not found
  • Fix: Sync of mapped drive fails
  • Fix: Folder symbolic link does not sync
  • Fix: Sometimes temp files are not removed

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.6 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fix for storing files edited by MS Office
  • Sync and backup fixes and stability improvements
  • Fix for server side error when accessing Trash
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.5 (May 2, 2017)

  • Sync service update
  • Fix for folder view settings
  • Ability to open OD file/folder from command line
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.4 (May 2, 2017)

  • Show original location for trashed files
  • Improved Accessibility for Screen Readers
  • Install and uninstall fixes
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.3 (May 2, 2017)

  • Added ‘Backup to OpenDrive’ in AutoPlay of media device
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.2 (May 2, 2017)

  • Schedule resuming of paused tasks
  • Incorrect syncing of folder content
  • Errors during sync a drive root
  • Videos don’t play in Win 10
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.1 (May 2, 2017)

  • “Edit Link” for documents
  • Login and Sign up form optimization
  • Implementation of branding for Installation Package
  • Fixes:
  • Order file versions on Versions Tab
  • Sync to Secure Files folder
  • Crash when trying to remove file version
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.7.0.0 (May 2, 2017)

  • This version works with new API
  • Fixes:
  • Problem attaching a file from the application
  • Optimization of loading of extended file info in File Properties
  • Can’t remove folder sharing
  • Account users can’t open files in Secure Folder
  • Crash while saving folder properties
  • File versions should be downloaded via ODD
  • Save As doesn’t work
  • Problem with some characters in file/folder names
  • Multiple other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.6.0.8 (May 2, 2017)

  • Fix for random crashes in Secure files folder
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.5.6.0 (Dec 20, 2013)

  • De-duplication support
  • Versioning for encrypted files in Secure Files folder
  • Sync and backup manager UI improvements
  • Bug Fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.5.4.3 (Dec 20, 2013)

  • File passwords in file properties
  • Size of upload/download added into Sync and backup manager
  • Delete file version in File Versions Tab
  • More details in sync log (file size, file counter, incremental size of upload)
  • Store last view in explorer
  • Speed improvement for files deleting from trash folder
  • Fixed temp file problem when editing office documents
  • File versions added into file context menu
  • Fixed failing of sync and backup task when order of drives changes
  • other small improvements and bug fixes

New in OpenDrive 1.5.2.3 (Mar 25, 2013)

  • Active directory support
  • Advanced task scheduling (specify hour for each day in daily scheduling)
  • Extended filter for sync and backup tasks (Ignore files files bigger than and ignore files smaller than)
  • Changeable drive name
  • “Open with” in context menu
  • File versions tab in Properties
  • Sync/Backup status in taskbar balloons
  • Remember users logged in on Login page
  • Speed improvements for large folders
  • Windows 8 support
  • Support for unlimited plans
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.5.2.0 (Mar 25, 2013)

  • Remember users logged in on Login page
  • Advanced task scheduling (specify hour for each day in daily scheduling)
  • Extended filter for sync and backup tasks (Ignore files files bigger than and ignore files smaller than)
  • Speed improvements for large folders
  • Other small bug fixes and improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.5.1.1 (Mar 25, 2013)

  • Active directory support
  • Windows 8 support
  • Support for unlimited plans
  • Option "Ignore files newer than" in syncing/backup filter
  • New login screen
  • Changeable drive name
  • Sync/Backup status in taskbar balloons
  • "Open with" in context menu
  • File versions tab in Properties
  • Other performance and reliability improvements

New in OpenDrive 1.5.0.4 (Oct 8, 2012)

  • Sync and backup UI and performance improvements
  • Folder "Secure Files" with custom encryption key and AES-256 encryption.
  • Silent syncing and backup
  • Proxy settings
  • Create documents within OpenDrive
  • Other small fixes