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PowerFolder Changelog

What's new in PowerFolder 18.2.100

Feb 1, 2023
  • Various windows in the client should be resizeable

New in PowerFolder 18.1.100 (Nov 25, 2022)

  • PFC-3349 - BETA: Network drive client - no sync - online access only
  • PFC-3365 - Optimize switch of clients from service to service 

New in PowerFolder 18.0.101 (Oct 11, 2022)

  • PFC-3362 - Hide update button in MSI installation

New in PowerFolder 17.1.100 (Mar 30, 2022)

  • Minor text corrections
  • Prevent sub folders in client from showing as top folder

New in PowerFolder 17.0.101 (Feb 22, 2022)

  • PFI-59 - Upgrade Windows openJDK to version 17.0.2 GA (Client + Server)
  • PFC-3317 - Prevent deletion and restore after 8.3 file naming convention

New in PowerFolder 16.6.100 (Nov 16, 2021)

  • PFC-3334 - Beta: Thunderbird Add-on
  • PFC-3315 - Fix shell icons after updating to v16.1.X
  • PFC-3331 - Increase max file size for native Windows-Explorer Network Drive connection over 50MB
  • PFC-3303 - Provide possibility to hide the quick access link-folder in Windows explorer and delete after deinstallation

New in PowerFolder 16.5.104 (Oct 27, 2021)

  • PFC-3333 - Fix possible client crash due to threads exceeding limit caused by folder renaming

New in PowerFolder 15.5.100 (Aug 23, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • PFC-3285 - Fix rare full re-download by client on read only folders
  • PFI-55 - Uninstall should delete the client data under %APPDATA% - Only for EXE-Clients
  • PFI-58 - Start with windows login option is now default after update

New in PowerFolder 15.4.100 (Jun 26, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • PFI-56 - Several fixes for macOS client
  • PFC-3255 - macOS: Support system menu icon for dark mode
  • PFI-51 - Upgrading PFC v14.1.2 is not possible using MSI Installer (Upgrade information)
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New in PowerFolder 15.3.100 (May 20, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • Automatic notarization of Mac Clients
  • Upgrade Mac desktop client to 64-bit Open JDK14
  • Client is starting after every 10 secs using LDAP
  • System service stops automatically after few seconds
  • Optimize visibility of empty directories in multi-storage cluster
  • Improve error message when SSL certificate chain is invalid
  • Grammatical correction in the text of end user licence agreement

New in PowerFolder 15.2.100 (Apr 17, 2020)

  • PFC-3264 - Avoid disconnect during connect while broadcasting folder scan results
  • PFC-3260 - Make sure distribution information is correct. Overwrite existing.

New in PowerFolder 15.0.100 (Feb 18, 2020)

  • PFC-3249 - Remove synthetica library licence warning on branded clients

New in PowerFolder 14.11.1 (Dec 17, 2019)

  • Bugfixes:
  • [PFC-3223] - Sync issues due to unavailability of diskfile
  • [PFC-3238] - Problems with ignore.patterns with different names
  • [PFC-3157] - If user tries to create a file link via shell extension and has no folder admin permission, there is no response
  • [PFC-3080] - Exclusion „*~*.tmp“ not working as expected

New in PowerFolder 14.9.0 (Oct 21, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • [PFC-3230] - Federated login: Integrate SAML / Shibboleth for client
  • [PFC-3305] - Accept and deny buttons for TOS are missing
  • Bugfixes:
  • [PFC-3085] - Client has the password field in the login dialogue filled after token expiration

New in PowerFolder 14.0.114 (Dec 18, 2018)

  • [PF-1153] - Problems with ignore.patterns with different names
  • [PF-999] - No login possible with Shibboleth when password contains umlauts
  • [PF-878] - Client starts synchronizing stopped folders when leaving any other folder in client.
  • [PF-269] - After creating new folders PF-client displays the owner

New in PowerFolder 11.6.708 (Jun 21, 2018)

  • Improvement:
  • [PF-1254] - Updated Java to Version 8 Update 172

New in PowerFolder 11.6.702 (Apr 16, 2018)

  • Upgrade Information:
  • No extra steps or configurations are required during this upgrade.
  • Upgrading any previous version is possible.
  • Clients are compatible with each other from any version.
  • Downgrade information (optional):
  • In case a downgrade to a previous version:
  • Version 11.5 is forward and backward compatible to older and newer versions.
  • It is not advised to use the setup of the older clients because of the older Java version. Please only replace the PowerFolder.jar in the program directory.
  • Technical infromation:
  • [PF-1062] - Java runtime updated to version 8 update 162
  • New configuration entries:
  • transfer.buffer.threshold= [value in bytes] Default: 2097152 = 2MB
  • locking.changes.file_permissions=[true|false] Default: false
  • New Feature:
  • [PF-164] - Support invitation accept/decline process workflow in federation
  • Improvement:
  • [PF-972] - Introduced buffer for small files. Reduce I/O on server and client.
  • [PF-421] - Removed mass delete protection
  • [PF-365] - Improved behavior of Read-Only file system of PF-Client and Microsoft Office
  • [PF-1029] - Improved behaviour of client when disk space is full
  • [PF-657] - Tokens check periodically if they are still valid
  • [PF-435] - Notify user about lock override
  • [PF-883] - Rework of shell script for generating PF clients with docker
  • Bug fixes:
  • [PF-847] - Sync now correctly finishes on all folders
  • [PF-962] - Problems loading skin from branded installation fixed
  • [PF-1063] - Disabled accepting D2D multicasts in classic client
  • [PF-850] - Stopped folders not longer automatically start syncing
  • [PF-966] - Show notification if federated client login failed

New in PowerFolder 11.5.625 (Jan 15, 2018)

  • Bug:
  • [PF-962] - Problems loading skin from branded installation fixed
  • [PF-920] - Mac Client Developer-Signature fixed

New in PowerFolder 11.5.619 (Dec 28, 2017)

  • New Feature:
  • [PF-102] - Central client login in federation
  • Bug:
  • [PF-847] - Sync now correctly finishes on all folders
  • [PF-877] - Folders aren't duplicated any longer when starting to synchronizing them
  • [PF-898] - Fixed problem with multiple folder creation
  • [PF-14] - Shared Folders with stopped sync stay stopped
  • [PF-909] - Client setting "create.folder.allow.network=false" now properly working
  • [PF-16] - Unexpected minimize/re-open behaviour of the client
  • [PF-467] - File history connection issues fixed

New in PowerFolder 11.4.583 (Dec 20, 2017)

  • Improvements
  • [PF-872] - Updated Java to Version 8 Update 151

New in PowerFolder 11.4.564 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2846] - Config reload via command line while running
  • [PFC-2915] - Branding of Outlook Add-In
  • [PFC-2956] - Network optimization for high traffic systems: reduce connection requests to server and connections in TIME_WAIT status
  • [PFC-2957] - Show warning notification if filename is too long
  • [PFC-2982] - Improve connections: Disabled relayed connections
  • [PFC-2993] - Corrected brand name of client in Windows Startup
  • [PFC-3001] - Reduce network UDP broadcast from 10 to 60 seconds (configurable)
  • [PFC-3018] - Sync speed improvement: File request speed increased up to 300%
  • [PFC-3036] - 64-bit msi installer should install in %PROGRAMFILES% instead of %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
  • Bug:
  • [PFC-2696] - PowerFolders Cannot be Shown/Opened with Windows Metro
  • Apps
  • [PFC-2895] - Newly created folder in windows explorer are displayed as New folder instead of their actual name
  • [PFC-2923] - Problem with umlauts in the context menu
  • [PFC-2931] - Client window not properly sized high DPI settings (e.g. on 4K resolution)
  • [PFC-2940] - No Shibboleth login via proxy possible
  • [PFC-2972] - UI locking option doesn't support Shibboleth logins
  • [PFC-2976] - Client doesn't start on Windows in Turkish language
  • [PFC-2977] - Client automatically restarts itself if the client skin can not be downloaded
  • [PFC-2987] - Support for 4K screens
  • [PFC-2988] - Outlook Add-In: HTML emails cannot be sent if they contain embedded images
  • [PFC-2990] - Ensure client connectivity with HTTP-Proxy with authorization
  • [PFC-2994] - Fixed "mount as drive" for SAML/Shibboleth accounts
  • [PFC-2996] - Windows: Client does not start when shell extension library cannot be loaded
  • [PFC-3000] - Add support for filenames containing the exact string "$%$" on Windows
  • [PFC-3003] - Distribution of client via psexec leads to explorer crash
  • [PFC-3008] - Client restart loop
  • [PFC-3015] - File link is not automatically generated with the PF client when not logged in at web portal
  • [PFC-3026] - Owner name now appended to folder name when new shared folder gets received
  • [PFC-3028] - Folders with stopped sync are automatically being synced again
  • [PFC-3029] - Restore old versions now working if folders are distributed across different servers
  • [PFC-3039] - Wrong notification type and behavior of "Folder Invitations"

New in PowerFolder 11.3.474 (Jul 7, 2017)

  • Bugfixes:
  • [PFC-3000] - Add support for filenames containing the exact string "$%$" on Windows
  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2993] - Corrected brand name of client in Windows Startup

New in PowerFolder 11.3.408 (Apr 3, 2017)

  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-1905] - Mount folder under Linux via WebDAV
  • [PFC-1961] - Show folder warning if computers tries to sync locally but has no read permission
  • [PFC-2324] - Shortcut to default folder path on Linux
  • [PFC-2869] - Auto mount folders as drives (instead of local sync) on login/startup
  • [PFC-2930] - Switch to selective sync, when data in cloud exceeds free disk space
  • [PFC-2958] - IdP V3.3 ECP support with content-type text/xml
  • [PFC-2960] - Remove/rename boring log message
  • [PFC-2963] - Add preference setting to control visibility of update check
  • [PFC-2964] - Don't show warning if information notification appears, e.g. new folder found
  • [PFC-2985] - Translation error when emptying the file history
  • [PFC-2884] - Client does not open to foreground when clicking item in systray menu
  • Bug:
  • [PFC-2563] - Aborting the login wizard leads to the deletion of the formerly specified login credentials
  • [PFC-2747] - Existing clients doesn't apply changes on the update version check and client installer URL
  • [PFC-2782] - Folder creation under Ubuntu
  • [PFC-2783] - Notification when creating folder in root directory
  • [PFC-2852] - Client with read only rights, deletes and re-transfers files in rare cases when disconnected from server
  • [PFC-2863] - Pause options language doesn't change after restart
  • [PFC-2914] - When running PowerFolder, it does not appear in linux-taskbar
  • [PFC-2917] - Unable to register in PowerFolder client
  • [PFC-2933] - Password is not saved when restarting the client
  • [PFC-2937] - Client closes whereas minimizing is configured as exit behavior
  • [PFC-2938] - Unable to work with client once it is set up on KDE 5.8 Plasma Desktop
  • [PFC-2940] - No Shibboleth login via proxy possible
  • [PFC-2953] - Outlook AddIn: Attached file is not uploaded correctly in PF-Server
  • [PFC-2967] - 64-bit MSI doesn't include 64-bit JRE
  • [PFC-2968] - Client still offers possibility to change folder ownership if passing folder ownership has been disabled
  • [PFC-2969] - Client doesn't use new client download URLs if config.overwrite is set to false
  • [PFC-2975] - Client logs out after a few hours / Shows login screen
  • New Feature:
  • [PFC-2871] - Integrate with WD My Cloud NAS

New in PowerFolder 11.2.306 (Jan 9, 2017)

  • Improvement:
  • PFC-2623 - SimpleSAML support in Web, Client, Server
  • PFC-2274 - Increased multiple concurrent transfer streams in LAN: 10 MB, for Internet 2 MB
  • PFC-2941 - Reduced I/O wait by up to 80%: Refactored main thread pool
  • PFC-2934 - Doubled number of parallel incoming connection requests from 50 to 100
  • PFC-2831 - File conflicts: Better solution options
  • PFC-2822 - File conflicts: Add ignore/cleanup button
  • PFC-2786 - Better notification on failed login
  • PFC-2602 - Simpler exception logging on failed login
  • PFC-2920 - Prevent auto update of MSI installed client with EXE installer
  • PFC-2916 - Disable update check for MSI installer
  • PFC-2945 - Update of Java Runtime Environment to Version 8 Update 112
  • PFC-2954 - Read translation files in UTF-8 encoding
  • Bug fixes:
  • PFC-2948 - Fixed problem while resuming file transfers: IOException while initializing download: java.nio.file.FileAlreadyExistsException
  • PFC-2780 - Renamed sub-folder via web is not recognized
  • PFC-2902 - Fixed Microsoft visual C++ runtime library Runtime Error
  • PFC-2847 - Context Menu "Open in Web" and "Open with PowerFolder" now correctly handles Umlauts
  • PFC-2924 - Fixed base path selection in MSI installer
  • PFC-2922 - Branded MSI installer does generate PowerFolders Link on desktop
  • PFC-2935 - After fresh installation it's again possible to sync the default folder "Personal Files"
  • PFC-2925 - Translation error in the problems list
  • PFC-2857 - Translation error when marking files in use

New in PowerFolder 11.1.235 (Nov 17, 2016)

  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2274] - Added multiple transfer streams in LAN and for WAN
  • Bugfixes:
  • [PFC-2902] - Microsoft visual C++ runtime library Runtime Error
  • [PFC-2921] - Client displays exclamation marks near institutions with disabled password recovery
  • [PFC-2919] - Correctly transfer version of client/node

New in PowerFolder 11.0.206 (Sep 1, 2016)

  • New Feature:
  • [PFC-2455] - Multi Homing/Federated PowerFolder Clouds: Access/Sync different PowerFolder Servers/Clusters from Client, Web and Mobile App
  • [PFC-1922] - Polish translation
  • [PFC-2896] - Spanish translation
  • [PFC-2897] - Portuguese translation
  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2275] - Support connections to multiple network IDs
  • [PFC-2620] - Don't show Context Menu entry on Start Menu
  • [PFC-2762] - Review / Optimization of Mac Client
  • [PFC-2806] - Never minimize to system tray icon if unsupported
  • [PFC-2817] - (MSI) Installer option to specify base path
  • [PFC-2838] - Configurable text for external users in login panel for SAML/Shibboleth logins
  • [PFC-2853] - SAML/Shibboleth Client Login: Improve mixed authentication setup with multi LDAP
  • [PFC-2849] - Optimized filesystem scanning. Increased performance by 15%
  • [PFC-2850] - Folder list: Run only one UI updating thread at once
  • [PFC-2866] - Exclude Sync of "Boxcryptor" directory from Desktop folder
  • [PFC-2877] - Remove SEVERE loggings in server logs regarding shell extensions. Disable on server.
  • [PFC-2881] - Improved opening and closing of the transfer list
  • [PFC-2874] - Look-ahead Java deserialization (Whitelisting)
  • [PFC-2905] - Downgrade capability when adding permissions
  • [PFC-2909] - New PowerFolder splash screen
  • Bug:
  • [PFC-2773] - Fix context-menu: Open file location in web
  • [PFC-2450] - System service not working on Windows 8.1, 10 and Windows Server 2016
  • [PFC-2537] - Option to remove the icon from the dock on Mac OS X
  • [PFC-2712] - Accurate representation on members
  • [PFC-2727] - PowerFolder context menu missing after restart (e.g. preferences changed)
  • [PFC-2775] - Mac-Client responds buggy with extended display
  • [PFC-2815] - Shell extensions prevent auto-refresh of the Explorer window
  • [PFC-2834] - Unable to invite LDAP users who do not yet exist in PowerFolder
  • [PFC-2844] - Attachment size exceeds the allowable limit
  • [PFC-2848] - Exception on when accepting new TOS
  • [PFC-2855] - File explorer crashes when the client synchronizes folders
  • [PFC-2857] - Translation error when marking files in use
  • [PFC-2859] - Dialog "A new version is available" appears on every start of Outlook
  • [PFC-2860] - Missing sender name in attachment message
  • [PFC-2862] - Backed up folder is displayed multiple times below "This PC" in Windows 10
  • [PFC-2865] - Wrong translation when emtpying the file history
  • [PFC-2880] - Client offers multiple selection of folders when creating a new folder
  • [PFC-2890] - When receiving folder invitation estimated size of the folder is always displayed as 0 Bytes
  • [PFC-2893] - Invitations not working with email addresses containing capital letters
  • [PFC-2901] - Problem with umlauts on login screen
  • [PFC-2911] - Login wizard automatically selects incorrect institution
  • Sub-task:
  • [PFC-2745] - Multi server / account support in client
  • [PFC-2875] - Sharing between federated service via web portal
  • [PFC-2876] - Federation management on admin web portal
  • [PFC-2892] - Look-ahead Java deserialization: Make whitelisting mandatory
  • [PFC-2907] - Convert all branded License.txt to rtf

New in PowerFolder 10.6.447 (Sep 1, 2016)

  • Bugfixes:
  • [PFC-2712] - Accurate representation on members;
  • [PFC-2815] - Shell extensions prevent auto-refresh of the Explorer window;
  • [PFC-2855] - File explorer crashes when the client synchronizes folders
  • [PFC-2857] - Translation error when marking files in use;
  • [PFC-2861] - Shell extensions are installed with EXE installer though they are turned off;
  • [PFC-2862] - Backed up folder is displayed multiple times below "This PC" in Windows 10;
  • [PFC-2865] - Wrong translation when emtpying the file history;
  • [PFC-2874] - Look-ahead Java deserialization (Whitelisting);
  • [PFC-2893] - Invitations not working with email addresses containing capital letters;
  • [PFC-2901] - Problem with umlauts on login screen;
  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2806] - Never minimize to system tray icon if unsupported;
  • [PFC-2817] - Installer option to specify base path;
  • [PFC-2853] - Shibboleth Client Login: Improve mixed authentication setup with multi LDAP;
  • [PFC-2866] - Exclude Sync of "Boxcryptor" directory from Desktop folder;
  • [PFC-2877] - Remove SEVERE loggings in server logs. Disable shell extensions on Server at all;
  • [PFC-2905] - Downgrade capability when adding permissions;
  • Sub-task:
  • [PFC-2882] - Federated access through mobile app;
  • [PFC-2892] - Look-ahead Java deserialization: Make whitelisting mandatory;
  • [PFC-2898] - Polish translation for mobile;
  • [PFC-2899] - Portuguese translation for mobile;
  • [PFC-2900] - Spanish translation for mobile;
  • [PFC-2907] - convert all Brandings License.txt to rtf;

New in PowerFolder 10.4.320 (Dec 1, 2015)

  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2332] - Select file in file browser when selecting file in "Recently used"
  • [PFC-2543] - More visible indicator in main window if password is incorrect
  • [PFC-2553] - Client now checks for free disk space before synchronizing
  • [PFC-2569] - Beautify linux systray icons
  • [PFC-2662] - Context menu->Stop sync on folder: Ask to remove all data from this device?
  • [PFC-2748] - Correct translation of german "Verlasse Folder" in context menu of Folder Lits
  • [PFC-2764] - More prominent handling of email attachments send via Outlook Add-In
  • [PFC-2779] - Reduce miss rate of FolderWatcher (inotify and NTFS filesystem events)
  • [PFC-2781] - Change name of "AGB" to "Nutzungsrichtlinien" in German translation for TOS
  • [PFC-2784] - Use default transfer mode for new folders found in basedir
  • [PFC-2793] - Rename function to mark new files as read
  • [PFC-2796] - Only show spinning icon when files are transfered
  • [PFC-2797] - Don't prompt for server URL if not connected to network on startup
  • [PFC-2801] - Disable client license check by default
  • Bug fixes:
  • [PFC-2568] - Tiny wizzard cuts off links
  • [PFC-2627] - Windows Explorer crashes on right-click drive
  • [PFC-2708] - Shortcuts to folders outside the default folder path disappear after a client restart
  • [PFC-2715] - Fixes for network broadcast on Mac
  • [PFC-2727] - PowerFolder context menu missing
  • [PFC-2750] - Client crashes on MacOS X: Upgrade JRE to 1.8 update 40+
  • [PFC-2761] - Outlook Plugin: Save E-Mail in Mailfolder while uploading attachments to PF Server
  • [PFC-2765] - Cannot proceed to web through client
  • [PFC-2767] - Sync is functional after ignoring terms of service (TOS)
  • [PFC-2768] - Handle message "Received folder changes on XXXX, but not received the full filelist"
  • [PFC-2770] - Supress new folder notifications on folder rename by client
  • [PFC-2772] - Linux tarball README has some errors
  • [PFC-2774] - German umlaut in terms of license are shown correctly
  • [PFC-2789] - Build and compile in java 8 (1.8) format
  • [PFC-2795] - First login attempt fails after installing PowerFolder for the first time
  • [PFC-2799] - NPE during Shibboleth login when using device tokens

New in PowerFolder 10.3.232 (Aug 13, 2015)

  • Bug:
  • [PFC-2665] - Fix translation of preferences/plugins/system service/settings
  • [PFC-2709] - When starting local sync from a folder called "Dokumente" on any platform, client will sync to my documents (User directories)
  • [PFC-2711] - Sync issue under Debian8
  • [PFC-2719] - Outlook Add-In: Defect logo in preferences
  • [PFC-2720] - Outlook Add-In: Add link to documentation in preferences
  • [PFC-2724] - Invitations via E-Mail address do not appear on the Web
  • [PFC-2730] - Support passwords containing space
  • [PFC-2739] - Restore to different location restores to one directory above the selected
  • [PFC-2741] - Command to open Windows firewall is deprecated
  • [PFC-2742] - Avoid deadlock while shutting down connection with too many messages in send-queue
  • [PFC-2744] - First time client now also correctly connects to cluster if Default.config points to dead server
  • [PFC-2749] - Block support for HTTP commandos in client
  • [PFC-2751] - Wrong label for relayed connection option
  • [PFC-2752] - Fixed auto-recovery from MD5_ERROR: Stuck transfers (0KB/s) - Web: "Not synchronized yet"
  • [PFC-2744] - First time client now also correctly connects to cluster if Default.config points to dead server
  • [PFC-2749] - Block support for HTTP commandos in client
  • [PFC-2665] - Fix translation of preferences/plugins/system service/settings
  • [PFC-2719] - Outlook Add-In: Defect logo in preferences
  • [PFC-2720] - Outlook Add-In: Add link to documentation in preferences
  • [PFC-2724] - Invitations via E-Mail address do not appear on the Web
  • [PFC-2730] - Support passwords containing space
  • [PFC-2742] - Avoid deadlock while shutting down connection with too many messages in send-queue
  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-2545] - Passive client for Virtual Desktop configuration
  • [PFC-2548] - "Remember password" -> "Keep logged in": Use device token/keys for authentication after password authentication
  • [PFC-2584] - Properties on PowerFolder.exe client shows you several key information
  • [PFC-2632] - Cache avatar pictures on client for X minutes / Reduce number of requests to avatar pictures
  • [PFC-2660] - Activation/Login Dialog should have own icon in Windows Taskbar
  • [PFC-2671] - Outlook plugin: Password protection for links
  • [PFC-2672] - Outlook Plugin:Create registration within the plugin
  • [PFC-2682] - Option to prevent sharing of Mac / Linux / Windows network share
  • [PFC-2701] - Prefer HTTP connections over TCP connections if HTTP proxy is setup
  • [PFC-2710] - Outlook Add-in: Password protection for attachments
  • [PFC-2716] - Outlook Plugin: Create the posibility to add (max Downloads, ValidDate) option to File-Links
  • [PFC-2717] - Outlook Plugin: Add a option to ignore an email with attachments on sending
  • [PFC-2725] - Outlook Plugin: Move config file from Programs to AppData
  • [PFC-2726] - Switch to Java 8
  • [PFC-2729] - Add terms of service / license information to installer
  • [PFC-2738] - Show a notification if Terms of Service changed and have to be agreed on again
  • [PFC-2740] - Add-In should be updateable. Also add (manual) update check button under preferences
  • [PFC-2746] - Improved message when files are being placed in the default folder path
  • [PFC-2757] - Increase default number of file versions from 5 to 25
  • [PFC-2758] - Correct handling of files that have same date/time, size but different versions and filename cases
  • [PFC-2632] - Cache avatar pictures on client for X minutes / Reduce number of requests to avatar pictures
  • [PFC-2545] - Passive client for Virtual Desktop configuration
  • [PFC-2548] - "Remember password" -> "Keep logged in": Use device token/keys for authentication after password authentication
  • [PFC-2584] - Properties on PowerFolder.exe client shows you several key information
  • [PFC-2660] - Activation/Login Dialog should have own icon in Windows Taskbar
  • [PFC-2671] - Outlook plugin: Password protection for links
  • [PFC-2710] - Outlook Add-in: Password protection for attachments
  • [PFC-2725] - Outlook Plugin: Move config file from Programs to AppData
  • [PFC-2726] - Switch to Java 8
  • [PFC-2729] - Add terms of service / license information to installer

New in PowerFolder 10.2.128 (May 21, 2015)

  • Bug:
  • [PFC-2652] - Folder rename sometimes does not work properly if renamed into previously existing folder name
  • [PFC-2654] - Preferences window can't be closed
  • [PFC-2687] - Option to start after logon returns invalid error message on Windows
  • [PFC-2689] - Desktop Sync option does not longer appears by default
  • [PFC-2705] - Auto-unlock of office files sometimes not working
  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-1937] - Get http-proxy settings from operating system configuration
  • [PFC-2440] - Improved Application icon under Mac OS X
  • [PFC-2522] - Remove the "Clean up" button on the Problems table
  • [PFC-2560] - Merge Advanced and Expert Mode
  • [PFC-2639] - Change setting for beginner, advanced and expert mode: Boil down into one checkbox: Show additional options
  • [PFC-2644] - Change texts and icon in Main window: "Folder noch nicht synchronisiert" -> "Überprüfe..."
  • [PFC-2682] - Option to prevent sharing of Linux / Windows network share
  • [PFC-2686] - Update LiferayNativity DLLs for Windows and change order of Context Menu Items
  • [PFC-2690] - Increase download speed of small files via Internet: queue 20 instead of 10 download per connected client
  • [PFC-2695] - Stop remote deletion process thread if device disconnects during runtime
  • [PFC-2700] - Move "Enable logging" to general preferences
  • [PFC-2704] - Add .partial and .crdownload files to default exclusions

New in PowerFolder 10.1.80 (Feb 28, 2015)

  • Bug:
  • [PFC-2514] - The root of mapped network drive can't be selected as a folder path
  • [PFC-2619] - Context Menu not available on every directoy of the base path
  • [PFC-2626] - Fix Linux install script
  • [PFC-2652] - Folder rename sometimes does not work properly if renamed into previously existing folder name
  • [PFC-2659] - Placing a Folder in the base path confuses the renaming
  • [PFC-2663] - Several logging improvements
  • [PFC-2666] - Correct conflict detection popup for .eml files
  • [PFC-2668] - NPE in pause logic
  • [PFC-2669] - Fixed HTTP proxy support for Shibboleth ECP authentication
  • [PFC-2676] - Login dialog now correctly opens if cluster / server is answering extreme quickly
  • [PFC-2677] - Password recovery link is not longer cut off. Now readable on tiny wizards
  • Improvement:
  • [PFC-1927] - Connect PowerFolder with OS X: Shell extensions
  • [PFC-1949] - OS X Shell/Finder integration: Sync icons on folders and files
  • [PFC-2572] - Option to prevent sharing of Windows network share
  • [PFC-2610] - Choose basepath in installation process _or_ beginner mode
  • [PFC-2614] - Show warning when overwriting lock of other user/device via auto-lock (Office files)
  • [PFC-2618] - Set default exclusion patterns correclty
  • [PFC-2631] - Beginner mode: Move setting of foldersbase dir to preferences
  • [PFC-2636] - Add context menu to folder "Change location". Ask for move
  • [PFC-2638] - Desktop-Sync
  • [PFC-2642] - Reduce number of requests of avatar pictures: Cache for 5 minutes
  • [PFC-2645] - Right-Click function on folder: Show files in OS-Explorer instead of stop sync
  • [PFC-2647] - Click on folder name should open file browser instead of stop sync dialog
  • [PFC-2661] - Open basepath in System-Explorer after first login and on first start
  • [PFC-2670] - Config entry to trust self-signed/any SSL certificate
  • [PFC-2673] - Add proxy setup button to sever select dialog (ConfigurationLoaderDialog)
  • [PFC-2674] - Wording: Renamed "Default folder path" to "Folders-basepath"
  • [PFC-2675] - Remove black background in web app: Strip mobile Interface from colors to prevent color conflicts in certain color themes

New in PowerFolder 10.0.35 (Jan 8, 2015)

  • New Feature:
  • Sync Icons in windows Explorer / OS Shell integration of sync status icon and context menu
  • Improvement:
  • Disallowed icons: Show Tooltip if a user is not able to change a setting
  • Make User interface more consistent across all access methods
  • Remove the "Clean up" button on the Problems table
  • Improved conflict handling
  • Simplify first-user experience in client after activation/registration

New in PowerFolder 9.4.170 (Oct 1, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Added warning icon to folder problems table entries
  • Removed device list
  • Removed first time wizard
  • Replaced archive wording with history
  • Support for username placeholders in the base path
  • Bugfixes:
  • Arrow icon allows to share folders even if quota is set to 0
  • Client sometimes looses folder config
  • JRE is not being installed in some MSI files
  • Silent parameter to define installation directory doesn't work
  • Wrong message if quota has been exceeded

New in PowerFolder 9.3.120 (Oct 1, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Activation button is now hidden in the advanced preferences if client is already activated
  • Added online help for WebDAV errors
  • Added quickstart guide
  • Available folders are automatically synchronized in beginner mode
  • Client now opens default folder path in the file browser after first login
  • Delayed retry of login when using wrong credentials
  • Folder list display changes when using beginner mode
  • High severity folder problems are now displayed in the main window and system tray
  • Multi-language placeholder for personal files for the profile feature
  • Notification of highest severity will be displayed in the main window and system tray
  • Possibility to combine allowing folders outside the default folder path with the beginner mode
  • Possibility to view and revoke unconfirmed invitations
  • Report file deletion on info instead of fine level
  • Status text will only be clickable if user interaction is required
  • Support for confirming invitations
  • Support for Shibboleth entitlements
  • Tooltip for available online folders
  • Usability improvements when using beginner mode
  • Username field is no longer pre-populated with the Windows log-on username
  • Web proxy support for Shibboleth ECP authentication
  • Bugfixes:
  • Auto-recovery from MD5_ERRORs
  • Client still tries to synchronize a folder when permissions have been revoked
  • Create folder button is still available if quota is zero
  • Quota statistics are not updated in real-time when deleting files
  • Sync percentage doesn't respect mixed ignore patterns or paused clients
  • New Feature:
  • MSI installer

New in PowerFolder 9.2.74 (Mar 5, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Single sign-on via Kerberos
  • EPPN is not displayed on the user account page in Shibboleth environments anymore
  • Improved suggestion for local sync path
  • Improved warning message if user places a file in the base directory
  • Installer command line option to enable Kerberos authentification
  • Main screen now shows display name instead of email if available
  • New folder configuration file
  • Option to configure error message if account is invalid
  • Removed option to cancel the client restart after changing preferences
  • Separator bar between action buttons and folder list
  • Bugfixes:
  • Creating a new directory doesn't select the new directory automatically
  • External users can't login in Shibboleth environments
  • HTTP tunnel doesn't work in cluster environments
  • Invitation email field doesn't resize properly when entering long email addresses
  • Remember login doesn't work in Shibboleth environments

New in PowerFolder 9.0.42 (Mar 5, 2014)

  • New features:
  • New beginner mode to simplify the user interface
  • Support for login via Shibboleth Identity Provider
  • Improvements:
  • Client configuration entry to force the user to update the client
  • File archive improvements
  • Folder list now expanding to the bottom
  • General tab now selected by default when entering the preferences
  • Groups listed in the members overview
  • Improved context-menu entry to stop the synchronization
  • Improved procedure to stop folder synchronization and deletion
  • Improved support for multiple monitors
  • Improved tray icons
  • Internet line speed detection now pauses all up- and downloads
  • Moved option to show hidden files to the advanced tab
  • New icon for shared folders in the Windows Explorer
  • Removed default permission configuration
  • Shortcut to default folder path on Mac
  • Bugfixes:
  • Client sometimes does not show 100% though it is synced properly
  • Invitation menu entry is shown in context menu for users without invite permission
  • Invitation notifcation is sometimes broken

New in PowerFolder 8.2.43 (Mar 5, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Cluster reconnection improvements
  • Display folder name when inviting someone
  • Ignoring exclusions which would exclude all files
  • Improved Dutch translation
  • Improved routine to close the client before upgrading
  • Improved Spanish translation
  • Option to invite or open after creating a folder
  • Prevent unnecessary client logins
  • Removed change detection log entries on excluded files
  • Removed optional messages when sending invitations
  • Removed warnings for missing folder owners
  • Security enhancements in the transfer protocol
  • Updated code signing certificate
  • Bugfixes:
  • Client doesn't run as a system service with the bundled JRE
  • Client interface freezes rarely in HA cluster environments
  • Creation of folder database and system subfolder on disconnected devices
  • Install process fails in some situations
  • Mac client doesn't sync directories ending with dots
  • Option to share links for files outside of a managed folder creates a new folder
  • Random deletions of files or directories with non-ASCII names
  • Sharing a link via client doesn't work when not logged in to the web interface
  • Translation error in DE translation when moving folders
  • User interface freezing when opening the Windows Explorer from the internal file browser
  • Wrong encoding in the Dutch translation
  • Wrong icon size in the computers tab context menu

New in PowerFolder 8.2.11 (Jul 19, 2013)

  • Bugfixes:
  • Client doesn't run as a system service with the JRE bundled
  • Creation of folder database and system subfolder on disconnected devices
  • Fixed rare frozen user interface problem in cluster deployment
  • Option to share links for files outside of a managed folder creates a new folder
  • Random deletions of files or directories with non-ASCII names
  • Sharing a link via client doesn't work when not logged in to the web interface
  • Tray icon doesn't show up on Ubuntu Unity 12.04
  • User interface freezing when opening the Windows Explorer from the internal file browser
  • Wrong encoding in the Dutch translation
  • Wrong icon size in the computers tab context menu
  • Improvements:
  • Cluster reconnection improvements
  • Display folder name when inviting someone
  • Improved Dutch translation
  • Improved Spanish translation
  • Option to invite or open after creating a folder
  • Preparations for Apple Store deployment
  • README file for Linux package containing installation instructions
  • Removed change detection log entries on excluded files
  • Removed optional messages when sending invitations
  • Removed warnings for missing folder owners
  • Security enhancements in the transfer protocol
  • Updated code signing certificate

New in PowerFolder 8.0.42 (Mar 21, 2013)

  • Bugfixes:
  • Automatically requested downloads are removed from the queue when switching sync profile
  • Client shows incorrect sync percentage
  • Optimized behavior of minimizing/maximizing the client windows
  • Wrong error message when uploads are removed from the queue on the remote peer
  • Prevent creation of folders by drap and drop if user does not have permission to create folders
  • Activation information doesn't change after successful activation
  • Download list does not update in real-time
  • Fixed selection of directory path for local sync when entered path into textfield
  • Popup buttons text is being cut off
  • Windows to choose folder directory hides classic directory browser
  • Default storage path doesn't fall back to default one if invalid
  • Share link is not offered on directories in Windows context menu
  • WebDAV registry changes to allow basic authentication are not applied
  • Label for pausing files doesn't change to resume label
  • Improvements:
  • Mount folders via WebDAV from a different server
  • Remember cluster and relay servers for high-availability scenarios
  • File details panel should have a close button on the upper right corner
  • Improved transfer speed via LAN and internet
  • Close preferences dialogue when performing software update
  • Reworked members tab
  • Displayed archive settings are not reflecting the real settings
  • Option to create unsigned branded client edition in the build process
  • Auto-detect program version from controller if not present in build-local.properties
  • System-tray icon now shows a pending icon if folders sync status in unknown
  • Option to automatically import existing directories as shared folders
  • Vertical scrollbar for settings
  • Removed first-time wizard
  • Option to hide hidden files and folders in the filebrowser
  • Simplified rights assignment when inviting users to a folder
  • Removed chat options
  • New Feature:
  • Option to restrict folders to be located in the default folder path
  • Links to share files and directories from the client

New in PowerFolder 7.0.4 (Sep 18, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Re-request downloads from closer sources if possible
  • Improvements:
  • Folder list icon for folders to be synched
  • High CPU usage when viewing a folder
  • Simplify folder invitation wizard, show permission checkbox
  • Remove Release Notes from the installer
  • Add link to open the folder at the end of the wizard to join a folder
  • Move output folder for installer build process
  • Show warning when expected uploads to server will exceed the storage quota
  • Link in folder setup wizard to open the folder in Explorer
  • Display filesystem location in the filebrowser
  • Check folder status before showing a synchronized status
  • Account disabled is displayed when online sync is disabled
  • Always show warning when standard folder directory is selected as new folder
  • Standard folder directory changes back default when inaccessible during program startup
  • Multi-source download in LAN environment enabled by default
  • Remove duplicates from ignored list
  • Automatically show folder list on first login when online folders are available
  • Show mass deletion options only in expert mode
  • Possibility to cleanup all conflict detections
  • Compact mode main window no longer stays always on top
  • French translation updates
  • Bugfixes:
  • Client does not automatically restart after silent update
  • Deleted files are not listed in the unsynchronized files view
  • NullPointerException when removing folders from local sync
  • Remove duplicate option for minimizing the client to systray
  • Client does not start on Windows Vista
  • Random deletion of files
  • Client blocks computer shutdown
  • Start with windows option can now be deselected under preferences
  • Cleanup of configuration directory for branded clients
  • Installer launches the client under the account used for elevation
  • Introduce minimize button to compact mode
  • File browser looses selection while syncing
  • Web deletions are not properly synced to the client
  • Some SSL root certificates are not accepted by the JET client
  • Client creates duplicated files and directories in a folder
  • Alignment of notices is not correct
  • Specify server URL as installer command line parameter
  • Unable to start UDT connections

New in PowerFolder 6.0.6 (Jun 5, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Brand new simplified user interface. PowerFolder now starts in "Compact mode", which shows the most important information only. An "Expert mode" still offers detailed information.
  • Drastically reduced memory usage (60% reduction in average) and reduced CPU usage through new bundled java virtual machine (JET). No additional Java runtime required anymore.
  • Copy file link to clipboard feature added. Right click any file in Windows-Explorer to grab a link to that file, which can be send e.g. via instant messenger or social networks.
  • Pause mode with human adaptive behavior: PowerFolder keeps silent as long as you work or for a certain amount of time, e.g. 5 minutes, 1 hour, forever.
  • Many more features and improvements. Find them out!
  • Improvements:
  • Drag and drop support for new directory to be shared. Simply drop a directory onto the new PowerFolder user interface to backup, sync or share it.
  • Local file changes get reverted if user lacks sufficient permissions or is backup target. Reverted files are moved into the file archive on the local computer.
  • Most important functions are now available directly from system tray menu.
  • Direct links to personal web portal added.
  • Reworked estimated sync time calculation.
  • File index database cleanup added to save memory and CPU.
  • Removed non-maintained translations from client.
  • New Italian translation added.
  • Removed status tab.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Now correctly detects computers in subnetwork with actual (non private) IP address.
  • Fixes several update bugs, e.g. corrected upgrade in background.
  • Fixed bug, that prevented the excludes list from not being the same on all computers.
  • Fixed problem, that client exists too early during "Exit after sync"
  • Fixed file and directory transition.
  • Explorer shell extensions now get correctly preserved during upgrade.

New in PowerFolder 5.6.7 (Jan 21, 2012)

  • Improvements/New features:
  • Free edition can now sync up to 2 GB of data.
  • New skins: PowerFolder 2012 "Blue Globe" and "Storm"
  • System tray icon improvement: Shows a "OK" icons instead of "P" icon when the sync is ok.
  • PowerFolders base path will fall back to default if not available, e.g. network drive.
  • File browser shows better feedback messages if no files matches the search input.
  • Chat popups now show the message and have a reply button.
  • Improved and corrected LAN/VPN/Internet connection in complex network scenarios.
  • Program update dialog now clearly indicates that the update is for PowerFolder.
  • Activation by file not longer supported. Please always use online activation.
  • Directory chooser now shows drive names.
  • Debug log panel: CPU activity dump button added.
  • Folderlist: Not longer shows icons on mouse hover.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Security: Fixed bug, which causes the client to sync if not yet logged in.
  • Corrected handling of non-default paths of recommended folders.
  • Information section now correctly opens in multi screen environment.
  • It's now possible to change the physical directory if it's not accessible.
  • Mac: Minimize to system tray also hides the icon in the program bar.
  • Up- and downloads now break when files get excluded from sync.
  • Corrected several wizard texts.
  • Fixed UDT connection bug.

New in PowerFolder 5.5.5 (Dec 19, 2011)

  • Improvements/New features =
  • New skin: Storm
  • PowerFolders base path will fall back to default if not available, e.g. network drive
  • File browser shows better feedback messages if no files matches the search input
  • Chat popups now show the message and have a reply button
  • Improved and corrected LAN/VPN/Internet connection in complex network scenarios
  • Program update dialog now clearly indicates that the update is for PowerFolder
  • Activation by file not longer supported. Please always use online activation
  • Directory chooser now shows drive names
  • Folderlist: Not longer shows icons on mouse hover
  • Bugfixes =
  • Security: Fixed bug, which causes the client to sync if not yet logged in
  • Corrected handling of non-default paths of recommended folders
  • Information section now correctly opens in multi screen environment
  • It's now possible to change the physical directory if it's not accessible
  • Mac: Minimize to system tray also hides the icon in the program bar
  • Up- and downloads now break when files get excluded from sync
  • Corrected several wizard texts
  • Fixed UDT connection bug

New in PowerFolder 5.0.0 (Dec 19, 2011)

  • New features =
  • Greatly simplified first setup. In a nutshell
  • PowerFolder has now less wizards, better defaults, and is easier to setup
  • Auto detection of Internet connection speed
  • Improved conflict handling
  • A warning icon is shown in case of a file conflict and
  • both conflicting file changes will be saved in the folder
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Conflict_handling
  • Typical folders such as Documents, Photos, etc. pp. show up in the List of
  • folders as recommended and can be setup with a single click
  • Cloud/Available folders can now be mounted as drive via WebDAV
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/WebDAV
  • Cloud/Available folders can now be opened with a single click in web browser
  • Added three new skins: Black Eye, Classy and Simple 2D
  • Directories created in the main PowerFolders directory automatically
  • appear in the folders list and get synced, shared or backed up
  • Auto setup folders: If checked all folders of the user get synced to the computer
  • Auto setup folders will also automatically accept invitations received from friends
  • File archive can now clean up itself by date
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
  • Sync and exit added to system tray menu. PowerFolder will quit after it is synced
  • Files can now be excluded from sync by right-click on the up- and downloadds panel
  • Added option to backup "AppData" directory (Advanced settings)
  • Improvements =
  • On Mac we added an auto-start option (on user login)
  • On Mac a link in Places to all PowerFolders gets created
  • Fully compatible with the latest Mac OS X (Lion)
  • PowerFolder is now fully compatible with Java 7
  • Less advertisements in the free edition of PowerFolder
  • Window resizing and min-/maximizing code rewritten. Should be more "normal" now
  • Folder members which don't know each other (non friends) will connect faster
  • Added solution to "Unsynchronized folder" problem: Shows files that are not synced
  • Dynamic scan time regulation: Folders with many files get scanned less often
  • to save I/O and CPU resources. Folders with less files get scanned more often
  • Delta sync in LAN is now enabled by default
  • Login from clients with large number of files is much quicker now
  • Windows installer patches Windows WebDAV implementation
  • Directory chooser in general: Accepts direct text input of path
  • Wizard: Custom directory chooser supports multi directory select
  • Tray icon: Shows info on connect and login status
  • Mass deletion protection disabled by default
  • All sending transfer modes use instant sync now by default
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Transfer_Modes
  • Server only: Invite user wizard now also works with LDAP/AD usernames
  • which are not email addresses
  • Server only: Logging in as server admin on the client shows a warning
  • Installer EXE works on 64 and 32bit Windows. Removed the "32" in the filename
  • 64 bit: Installs in "C:\Program Files" instead of "C:\Program Files (x64)"
  • Connects to server for login also in LAN only mode
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/LAN-Only_networking_mode
  • Many more minor improvements and enhancements
  • Bugfixes =
  • Mac version now correctly saves preferences
  • Fixed odd min/maximizing behavior on Mac systems
  • Unchecking "Remember password" now works
  • Fixed bug, that prevented PowerFolder from closing on Windows shutdown
  • Fixed bug, that causes the transfer rate drop to 0 KB/s
  • Fixed bug, that prevented the log files from rotating daily
  • Folder problems tab: Corrected cleanup and selecting behavior
  • Server only: Users with no create permission cannot longer open the wizard
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Extended_Security_Control
  • Many more minor bugfixes

New in PowerFolder 4.5.0 (Jan 12, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Sync and shutdown. Right click the PowerFolder tray icon to start it.
  • Improvements :
  • Mass delete detection warnings are now preserved on restart.
  • Folders tab now shows the local target directory for each folder.
  • Several internal security improvements.
  • Simplified downloads/uploads cleanup slider.
  • Removed several unclear warnings dialogs.
  • Default excluded "ithmb" files (iPod Photo temporary files).
  • Parallel uploads to other computers is not longer limited to 10.
  • Several internal changes in preparation of PowerFolder Server 2.2
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed connection bug with more than 500.000 files on a single folder.
  • Ignore patterns are not longer reset when changing the local directory.
  • File browser filter setting "Unsynchronized files" does not longer show
  • files, that are excluded from sync.
  • File browser correctly updates view when restoring whole subdirectories.
  • Warning about not unsynchronized folders now shows the correct number of days.
  • Fixed a problem when filename starts with "/" (slash).

New in PowerFolder 4.5.0 (Jan 12, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Sync and shutdown. Right click the PowerFolder tray icon to start it.
  • Improvements:
  • Mass delete detection warnings are now preserved on restart.
  • Folders tab now shows the local target directory for each folder.
  • Several internal security improvements.
  • Simplified downloads/uploads cleanup slider.
  • Removed several unclear warnings dialogs.
  • Default excluded "ithmb" files (iPod Photo temporary files).
  • Parallel uploads to other computers is not longer limited to 10.
  • Several internal changes in preparation of PowerFolder Server 2.2
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed connection bug with more than 500.000 files on a single folder.
  • Ignore patterns are not longer reset when changing the local directory.
  • File browser filter setting "Unsynchronized files" does not longer show
  • files, that are excluded from sync.
  • File browser correctly updates view when restoring whole subdirectories.
  • Warning about not unsynchronized folders now shows the correct number of days.
  • Fixed a problem when filename starts with "/" (slash).

New in PowerFolder 4.4.2 (Nov 17, 2010)

  • New features:
  • File browser: New options on directories: Restore and download.
  • Improvements:
  • Computers, that are offline 15 days or more, automatically get removed from the folders member view.
  • Added chat typing notice.
  • Added chat formatting options.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed bug that prevented to store the local archive setting correctly for new shared folders.
  • Uploads and downloads detail information are now correctly displayed again.
  • File browser/information window closes when the folder is removed.
  • Several other bugfixes

New in PowerFolder 4.4.1 (Nov 4, 2010)

  • New features / Improvements:
  • Minimum height of main window can now be smaller.
  • Tell a friend link: Now supports tell to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
  • Bugfixes
  • - Fixed connection bug (Invalid stream header).

New in PowerFolder 4.4.0 (Oct 27, 2010)

  • New features :
  • On 64 bit Windows platforms java 64 bit is automatically downloaded and
  • installed if not found.
  • New file browser option: Files of other computers and unsynchronized files
  • can now be viewed.
  • UDT / Hole punching protocol now fully supported on 64 bit platforms:
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/UDT_Connections
  • Improvements:
  • Folder tab is now start tab.
  • Improved drag and drop support: Simply drop a directory into PowerFolder to
  • share, sync or backup that directory.
  • Backup (Source) mode now uses instant change detection:
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Instant_change_detection
  • The file archive is now easier reachable in the user interface:
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
  • All system tray notification popups now directly open the correct wizard
  • when clicking them.
  • Introduced a new type of protocol which reduced the overhead traffic by 50-70%.
  • The new client is still downward compatible.
  • Speed improvements when transferring many small files.
  • Synchronization of the "Documents" folders on Windows XP is handled better:
  • PowerFolder now by default excludes the sub directories "My Pictures", "My Music"
  • and "My Videos". These can be optionally selected separately.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Corrected synchronization when directories with temporary/meta files like
  • "Thumbs.db" or ".DS_Store" in it get deleted.
  • Corrected recovery from MD5-Hashsum problems after download.
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Delta_sync
  • Many speed improvements and bug fixes of the file browser.
  • Now correctly handles invitation when folder with the same name already exists.

New in PowerFolder 4.3.0 (Aug 24, 2010)

  • New features:
  • Added new fresh default skin "LightSky".
  • Instant change detection (Instant sync) is now enabled by default.
  • Info: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Instant_change_detection
  • New wizard option "All typical" to easily sync, share, backup all common
  • directories such as Documents, Music, Pictures, etc.pp.
  • Windows Installer now supports command line options to control the
  • installation process: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Windows_installer
  • Ignore patterns/exclusion list now gets synced between clients.
  • Added file browser filter settings to view files of other computers.
  • Extended security control for PowerFolder Server clients:
  • It's now possible to delete all folder files from a client by revoking the permission.
  • Info: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Extended_Security_Control
  • Improvements:
  • Drastically reduced CPU usage.
  • Several memory improvements.
  • Reworked notification system for invitations, friendship requests and warnings.
  • Wording change: "Online folders" are now renamed to "Not local folders".
  • They may exist on other computers only - not necessarily in the cloud.
  • Installer java detection now downloads 64 bit java on 64 bit systems.
  • Many improvements of the simplified/backup only client mode.
  • Incoming files info line on status tab is now clickable.
  • License information now gets displayed in Info/About dialog.
  • Improved communication between client and server to reduce number of remote calls.
  • Many other user interface improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed many connection problems.
  • Fixed weird window resizing behavior.
  • Fixed problem with file archive option "Unlimited" versions.
  • Fixed bug that causes the user interface to freeze sometimes.
  • Fixed several memory leaks.
  • Bulk file archive restore is now available on existing files - to restore
  • previous file versions. Info: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
  • Folder name is not longer empty when choosing to sync a whole drive.
  • Prevent PowerFolder folders to become system directories.
  • Disconnected devices (USB Stick, etc.) on Mac OS X are handled better now.
  • A warning/notification is shown.
  • Fixed bug that causes instant change detection to crash on unavailable devices.
  • Fixed bug in daily sync logic.

New in PowerFolder 4.2.9 (Aug 24, 2010)

  • Bugfixes:
  • Contains several bugfixes regarding network stability.

New in PowerFolder 4.2.6 (Aug 24, 2010)

  • New features:
  • Fully 64 bit support for 64 bit Java installations.
  • It's now possible to pre-configure all settings (also user interface related) centrally by the server administrator.
  • Improvements:
  • Client now clearly shows failed login attempts.
  • Auto-update: Silently download and update is now the default option.
  • Added option to automatically shutdown any running instance when starting
  • PowerFolder. Available as entry in config file only. Add the following line to
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Configuration_file
  • kill.running.instance=true
  • Several other minor improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Removed problem when setting up a new folder (e.g. by invitation)
  • when one of the existing folders was inaccessible.
  • Fixed a minor issue with the HTTP-Tunnel.
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/HTTP-Tunnel
  • Several other minor bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.2.5 (May 24, 2010)

  • New features:
  • Administrators with own PowerFolder Server can now disallow user to change
  • the client settings.
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_configuration_file#Security_parameters
  • Improvements:
  • Simplified "New folder" setup wizard: Advanced setup options now hidden
  • under "More options".
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed several connection problems.
  • Several other bug fixes

New in PowerFolder 4.2.3 (May 14, 2010)

  • New features
  • Simplified usage and setup of PowerFolder: Less questions - better defaults.
  • Removed option "Sync previously setup folder" from wizard.
  • Now simply choose sync, backup, share to setup folders on all computers.
  • Client now automatically switches to better license key if current one is no longer valid (expired or exceeded).
  • Improvements
  • Cleaned up user interface: Removed boxes around folder and computers.
  • Also simplified status / home window.
  • Client configuration options can now be restricted to administrators only.
  • This prevents accidental change of client settings by users.
  • Useful when running PowerFolder in-house with own server:
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_Overview
  • Added more placeholder / parameters to script execution after download:
  • http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Script_execution
  • Added several enhancements to client/server protocol to make it more robust against further changes.
  • Updated Spanish translation. Big thanks to Javier!
  • Several other improvements.
  • Bugfixes
  • Eliminated a memory leak.
  • Fixed problem when trying to sync, share or backup custom directories.
  • Fixed problem while restoring older files from online cloud: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
  • Fixed problem while storing preferences.
  • Fixed chat display problems.
  • ixed problem while downloading files with zero size.
  • Fixed problem while installing PowerFolder as system service under Windows 2003: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/System_Service
  • Fixed window resizing behavior.
  • Now correctly remembers pause mode setting after restart.

New in PowerFolder 4.2.2 (May 14, 2010)

  • Internal release

New in PowerFolder 4.2.1 (May 14, 2010)

  • New features
  • Introduced "connect on demand" feature to reduce the number active connections. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Connect_on_demand
  • Special Linux client with web interface available. Contact us for details.
  • Improvements
  • Linux client takes hostname instead of username by default as nick/computer name.
  • Bugfixes
  • Several minor bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.1.3 (Mar 23, 2010)

  • Fixed file browser problem.

New in PowerFolder 4.1.2 (Mar 11, 2010)

  • Improvements
  • Usability improvement: Warns user if trying to create a folder twice.
  • It's now possible to control the number of online archived files in the client under Folder / Settings / File Archive (online). http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
  • Replaced directory chooser with a more robust version.
  • Better auto-recovery logic on hash error after download.
  • Shows better reason text if account is disabled.
  • Bugfixes
  • Fixed "flickering" icons on folder tab.
  • Fixed bug on Linux that causes user interface to freeze.
  • Fixed bug that prevented to save preferences.
  • Better auto-login recovery from lost server connection.
  • Fixed several cosmetic issues.

New in PowerFolder 4.1.1 (Jan 26, 2010)

  • Improvements:
  • Folder action buttons (such as sync, browse files or invite/send files) now appear when hovering over folders with the mouse.
  • Improved HTTP tunneled connections.
  • Several other improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Read only folders such as DVDs, network drives or write protected USB sticks now correctly appear in PowerFolder.
  • Fixed bug in instant file detection that caused directories rarely turn into 0 byte files.
  • Fixed server change problem when UI was locked.
  • Several other bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.1.0 (Dec 22, 2009)

  • New features
  • Instant file change detection for zero-delay syncing. Files now get instantly
  • synchronized after they have been updated, created or deleted.
  • This new feature also drastically reduces CPU load and hard drive activity when
  • running PowerFolder. Feature must be manually enabled under Preferences/Advanced.
  • File archive bulk restore: PowerFolder now supports to restore multiple files
  • at once. Restore the latest version or select the version by date/time.
  • Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
  • Improvements
  • Completely reworked synchronization progress display.
  • Now sync dates and activity info is much more accurate.
  • Completely reworked system service: Status under Preferences/Pro Settings
  • is now kept identical to the installation status of the service.
  • Warning about a running instance when starting the user interface won't
  • longer appear unless there is a problem actually. System service
  • always automatically starts after closing the user interface when enabled.
  • Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/System_Service
  • Many performance improvements. PowerFolder should now use less CPU.
  • Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Performance_optimization
  • Added completed date to up and downloads list.
  • Folders can now be removed/de-configured by script.
  • Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Script_configuration
  • Manual sync button now triggers instant sync even if folder is setup to
  • scheduled sync. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Scheduled_synchronization
  • Slightly reduced CPU load while scanning for changes.
  • File archive details now indicates the availability (local or online).
  • Online storage usage bar now shows the correct total value
  • (online data + online archive)
  • Bugfixes
  • Fixed bug that causes synchronization to stop on mix-case named directories
  • that had been manually copied/created before using PowerFolder.
  • Fixed never ending synchronization display problem.
  • Fixed re-appearing empty directories after they have been deleted.
  • Corrected stuck synchronization in LAN only mode.
  • Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/LAN-Only_networking_mode
  • Invitations directly sent to computers not longer get lost.
  • Fixed mass deletion detection. Sometimes did trigger without any harmful deletion.
  • Fixed timeout when connection takes more that 20 minutes to get established.
  • Sync percentages now get recalculated when changing the list of ignored files.
  • Many more minor bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.0.3 (Nov 26, 2009)

  • New features
  • Information tabs (Folder, Files, Transfers, etc.) can now be displayed in same window with main tabs.
  • Added support for Windows Live Mail.
  • Improvements
  • Added bulk restore from file archive.
  • Reduced memory usage.
  • Bugfixes
  • Made file detection more robust: Not longer crashes on invalid file timestamps.
  • Fixed rare bug that caused files be marked as deleted and moved into the archive.
  • System service did not start after GUI was closed sometimes.
  • Download of large files not longer occasionally timeout.
  • Several other minor bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.0.2 (Nov 11, 2009)

  • New features
  • PowerFolder is now again available as open source version at sourceforge.net.
  • Please keep in mind that the open source version don't contain important features like transfer encryption and secure computer verification.
  • Bugfixes
  • Corrected problem that sometimes arises when setting up folders twice.
  • Several other minor bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.0.1 (Nov 5, 2009)

  • New features
  • User interface can now be locked. Unlock with PowerFolder account email and password.
  • Improvements
  • Added less I/O and CPU intense transfer mode "Backup Source (once a hour)".
  • Automatic chooses less I/O and CPU intensive transfer modes on large folders (>10.000 files).
  • Slightly reduced I/O and CPU while scanning folders for changes.
  • System service auto-update now also tries to update windows installation path of PowerFolder.
  • Configuration can now be the same for ALL users on a computer.
  • Added Spanish installer texts.
  • Slightly changed license texts.
  • Update splash screen.
  • Bugfixes
  • Now correctly migrates configuration/settings from 3.X version on upgrade to version 4.
  • Installer does not longer remove program shortcuts on upgrade.
  • Correctly detects disconnected drives (again) for example external HDDs, NAS or USB sticks.
  • Fixed mass delete protection detection.
  • Fixed wrong "Unsynchronized folder" problem although folders were actually in sync.
  • Fixed memory leak on big file lists.
  • Filename problems now show the affected filename.
  • Corrected logo in about box.
  • Minor other bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 4.0.0 (Oct 16, 2009)

  • New Features:
  • New FREE 5+1 GB client! Sync up to 5 GB and get 1 GB online space as bonus
  • Totally free of charge - and NOT limited to 30 days!
  • Improved usability for faster and easier setup
  • New user interface: Clean and simple
  • File archive: Restore previously versions of a file
  • Improved security: Rights / Permission system
  • http://wwwpowerfoldercom/wiki/Security_Permissions
  • Mass delete protection: PowerFolder detects unintended deletions and warns the user
  • Play Music online / View Photos online! Share your photos and view them online as gallery
  • https://accesspowerfoldercom
  • Easy folder join: Securely access folders of own computers without invitation file
  • Drag and drop support: Drag folders onto the interface to send, sync or backup these
  • Invite other users quicker and easier
  • Nearly all important workflows have been reworked and simplified
  • Sync of empty directories Now fully mirrors whole directory structures
  • Support for skins: Change the look of the program interface
  • Friendlist/Computerlist is now stored online and shared among all computers
  • Completely reworked and heavily improved Windows installer
  • Transparency of program windows
  • New splash screen
  • Improvements:
  • Reduced default sync speed from 5 down to 1 minute
  • Displays quality of the connection to other computers
  • Possibility to invite multiple invitees
  • Better view of used Online Storage space Warns user if space is about to exceed
  • Activation wizard is less intrusive
  • Installer does not requires include full Java runtime Instead it downloads it on demand
  • Memory usage and configuration optimized: Out of memory should happen less often now
  • Folder statistic percentage now also considers partial transfers
  • Duplicate folders with the same name are now supported Default prefix of folder names (computer name) was removed
  • Automatic cleanup of Up- and Downloads after X days
  • Several performance improvements
  • Online Backup only version
  • Always encrypts traffic, even in LAN
  • Quit: Now asks the first time if PowerFolder should be minimized or exited
  • Folder Settings: Added buttons to configure the most important options: Online backup, Preview and Remove
  • Moved PowerFolder configuration to Application data directory
  • Added Tell-a-Friend function to invite other people to PowerFolder
  • PowerFolders now appear under "Links" at Windows
  • Simplified transfer mode configuration
  • Shows logged in user of remote computers
  • Reduced number of popups to PowerFolder homepage Now only opens on demand
  • Bugfixes:
  • A problem with the ZIP compressed transfers was resolved
  • Fixed a bug which caused corrupt configuration file during update
  • Inviter now automatically gets added to the friendlist
  • Uninstaller now also removes PowerFolder system service

New in PowerFolder 3.1.10 (Aug 11, 2009)

  • Improvements:
  • Added several forward compatibilities for upcoming 4.0 version.
  • Updated to Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 15
  • Bugfixes:
  • Removed security warning caused by Online Storage certificate change.

New in PowerFolder 3.1.9 (Jul 6, 2009)

  • New features and improvements:
  • Added option to automatically update system service when a new version of PowerFolder is available.
  • PowerFolder can now be configured by command line / script. Optimal when deploying a large number of clients.
  • Added the possibility to remotely monitor up- and downloads of a client.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Delta-sync hashing does not longer timeout after three minutes.

New in PowerFolder 3.1.8 (Apr 29, 2009)

  • New features and improvements:
  • Optimized speed of folder initial scan / when detecting new files.
  • Reduced number of connection when running as supernode (fix DNS or dynDNS).
  • Several other performance improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed bug, that prevented remote deletions to be locally synchronized.
  • Fixed bug, that causes to download a old file version if file could not be moved into recycle bin on remote computer, e.g. if file was open during the download. Now rolls back complete download in such a case.
  • Default ignore patterns (e.g. Office temporary files) are correctly added when joining a folder. This fixes the wrong sync percentage display.
  • Fixed race condition, that caused files to be moved into recycle bin.
  • Added more debug log output on "duplicate connection" problem.

New in PowerFolder 3.1.7 (Mar 25, 2009)

  • Added support for separated peer-to-peer networks
  • Simplified connection setup to custom server
  • Does not longer initially load nodes file from PowerFolder website for Internet use.
  • Added support for direct UDT high speed connections.
  • Added low level network tuning options
  • Several minor improvements.

New in PowerFolder 3.1.6 (Feb 10, 2009)

  • New features and improvements:
  • Auto-cleanup of downloads is now turned on by default.
  • Speed improvements of file up- and downloads.
  • Activation wizard now clearly indicates that account creation is mandatory.
  • Added start menu link to Wiki documentation.
  • Invitation can now also be sent to own email address only.
  • User interface is now more responsive during many file transfers.
  • Reduced the overhead traffic on transfer failures.
  • Empty recycle bin is now faster.
  • Renamed "Setup" to "New" in toolbar.
  • Bugfixes:
  • System service now correctly starts when running as default user.
  • List of recently completed downloads do not longer leave temporary files open.
  • Fixed race condition that caused files to get moved into recycle bin.
  • Checks actual file on disk before moving file into recycle bin during remote deletion synchronization.
  • Stuck downloads should not longer occur.
  • Fixed crash of automatic files requestor which caused the sync to stop.
  • Manual sync now requests all incoming files instead of 10 only.
  • Now completely excludes ".PowerFolder" meta-directories from sync, e.g. when setting up a PowerFolder inside a PowerFolder.
  • Installer does not longer overwrite PowerFolder.l4j.ini memory settings files.
  • Fixed duplicate system service entry under Preferences/Pro Settings.
  • Many other minor bugfixes.

New in PowerFolder 3.1.5 (Dec 28, 2008)

  • Enhancements:
  • Less memory use. Better user interface responsiveness
  • Possibility to setup of HTTP-Proxy for all HTTP based contact
  • (e.g. activation or check for program updates)
  • Several preparation for the PowerFolder server beta release:
  • Setup of the server connection
  • New networking mode: Server only
  • Disallow removal of encrypted transfers plugin
  • Disconnect/Connect messages not longer shown in chat unless running in debug mode.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Downloads of old file versions now get prevented
  • Wrong warning about non-writable directories in setup are now gone
  • Removed a small memory leak
  • Dyndns now get validated only once when OK is clicked in preferences

New in PowerFolder 3.1.3 (Nov 7, 2008)

  • Enhancements:
  • Passwords get now encrypted stored if "Remind password" is checked.
  • The Activation wizard not longer pops up every 5 seconds.
  • Several other minor improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixes incomplete sync/transfer errors in some rare cases.
  • Fixed Webinterface folder join functionality.
  • Mac/Linux: Unmounted devices not get correctly detected.
  • Several other minor bugfixs.
  • Other changes:
  • Added check for fair use policy during trial period: During the 30 days trial period PowerFolder Pro limits the total amount of managed data to a fair use of 10 GB and 3 managed PowerFolders (The number sub-directories is not limited).

New in PowerFolder 3.1.2 (Sep 17, 2008)

  • Folder database maintenance added to save memory
  • Support for relative path in invitations
  • Added warnings if target directory is not writable on folder setup
  • Several other minor improvements
  • Fixed several activation bugs
  • Now gracefully handles folder scanner crash caused by low memory

New in PowerFolder 3.1.0 (Jul 19, 2008)

  • Automatic setup of a default synchronized folder across all computers.
  • Swarming (Multi source) Download. Download single files from multiple sources.
  • Upload file history. See what files were uploaded.
  • Added distribution with bundled Java Runtime (6.0)

New in PowerFolder 3.0.0 (Mar 25, 2008)

  • Major connectivity improvement: Router / Port forwarding setup procedure is now obsolete!
  • Router/Firewall piercing UDP/UDT network protocol support.
  • Support for relayed connections over the PowerFolder servers.
  • PRO only: Added CSV-filelist writer: Dumps a CSV/Excel readable file of new/changed files into the root directory of a PowerFolder.
  • PRO only: Multi-Instance guide: This HOWTO explains how to setup multiple instance of PowerFolder on one computer.
  • Folder preview: Take a look into the folders before joining them!
  • Sortable tables: Downloads, Uploads, Recycle bin
  • New splash screens

New in PowerFolder 2.1.1 (Dec 17, 2007)

  • New translation: Polish
  • New translation: Arabic
  • Less CPU usage
  • Less memory usage
  • Less bandwidth usage
  • Uploads no longer get stuck
  • Local change detection should not longer crash
  • Online Storage now correctly working with Internet Explorer 7.0
  • Removed memory leak
  • Preferences now get correctly remembered
  • Various other minor bugfixes

New in PowerFolder 1.1.2 (Apr 1, 2007)

  • Backup sync profiles added! Optimal for backing up data featuring decreased change detection time.
  • Remote synchronization commando. Manually trigger the refresh/file scan on the remote machine!
  • Automatic Windows firewall setup. Let PowerFolder setup your Windows Firewall to get optimal connectivity.
  • Improved limited connectivity detection.
  • PRO only: Easily track the newest files in your folder. Filelist can now be automatically written to disk as CSV file.
  • PRO only: License file can be loaded from disk now.
  • Send by mail should now be working again. Only available on Windows.
  • Double click on an invitation file not longer opens PowerFolder again.
  • Several bugfixes in folder scanning / change detection.
  • Fixed resume download.
  • Connect/Disconnects: Fine tuning added to fix the problem.

New in PowerFolder 1.1.0 (Feb 2, 2007)

  • New security features: Encryption

New in PowerFolder 1.0.1 (Jul 13, 2006)

  • New Features:
  • Local network mode (LAN only)
  • French added
  • Italian (re-) added
  • Enhancements:
  • refactor PreferencesPanel to use one class per tab
  • Ask on Folder creation to store invitation file into local directory of folder
  • Show warning when running on Java 1.4 or below
  • Improve Friendship question dialog
  • Project Work: "only receive" as option to sync
  • Download: Memory/File efficiency enhancements
  • Activity visualisation for time intense tasks
  • DynDnsManager needs some i18n
  • LAN users should be shown under "Not on Friendlist"
  • Folder Database file: Set attribute (hidden/system) only on creation time
  • Bugfixes
  • Download problem: Always downloads the same files again
  • Check correct synchronization of file deletion
  • Does not automatically start download after joined a folder with "Auto-download"
  • PowerFolder sometimes deletes files
  • ERROR [Icons]: Icon not found 'icons/ScanFolder.gif'
  • missing icons / good way to refer to images?
  • Member.reconnect() leaves open Socket
  • Project work detects on start.
  • online friend count incorrect in quickinfo home panel and friend search
  • Clients sending chunks of unrequested files
  • Navigation: Diretory snaps in when download is completed
  • OutOfMemory Exception
  • Ask for exit on unsynced folders buggy?
  • Unable to mark file for auto download spam
  • Problem with connected users list
  • white screen deadlock
  • Uploadlimit bug on internet connection
  • Fix Fonts for non-ascii languages