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RollBack Rx Professional Changelog

What's new in RollBack Rx Professional 12.5 Build 2708962800

Jul 26, 2023
  • Fix on BSOD issue after setup on some select PCs

New in RollBack Rx Professional 12.5 Build 2708923714 (Jul 4, 2023)

  • General:
  • Minor GUI tweak(shield.exe)
  • Redesign how RollBack Rx Pro works with Windows Updates(shield.exe
  • Bug fix in the installer(x64.exe)’s detection of system being encrypted by Bitlocker.
  • Bug fix in the uninstaller(shdserv.exe)’s failure to remove driver files
  • Add new command line switch shdcmd.exe /Getfile(shdcmd.exe).
  • Add new setup parameter to exclude the system from EPM screen lock(setup.ini).
  • Renew security certificate for digital signing.
  • Check RollBack Rx release against Windows service pack installation for compatibility support(setup.exe).
  • Bug fix disable and re-enable RollBack Rx Pro demo setup could reset the demo time(shdtray.exe).
  • Bug fix kernel mode setting is hidden when switching from the FRM to the SSM (shdserv.exe).
  • Add vsncache configuration option in the installer(setup.exe).
  • Encrypt user password in Setup.ini file(Setup Configuration Wizard.exe).
  • Bug fix in driver(shield.sys) logging flush.
  • Support 4K sector HDD(Shieldf.sys).
  • Kernel Driver:
  • Bug fix in processing disk dirty flags in 4K sectors disk(Shieldf.sys).
  • Bug fix in processing IOCTL_DISK_GET_DRIVE_GEOMETRY_EX in shieldm fails if sector size is 4096 bytes(Shieldm.sys).
  • Bug fix in processing FixupTrueSectorForEncrypt failure if sector size is 4096 bytes(Shieldm.sys).
  • Bug fix in FindTrueSectorW_COW for disk sector size is 4096 bytes(Shdbus.sys).
  • Bug fix in BackupNtfsMft for disk sector size is 4096 bytes(Shdbus.sys).
  • Bug fix in LogLevel for disk sector size is 4096 bytes(Shdump.sys).
  • Support Windows 11’s partition modification by ioctl (Shield.sys).
  • Pre-OS:
  • Redesign the pre-OS EFI bootloader to comply with Microsoft’s new EFI code signing requirements(shdmgr.ef_).
  • Pre-OS: Add debug mode for pre-OS EFI bootloader(shdmgr.ef_).
  • Pre-OS: New code signing certificate for UEFI secure boot(shdloader.efi).
  • Pre-OS: Bug fix in pre-OS installer for handling MBR disk marked as GPT parition(shield.efi).
  • Pre-OS: Bug fix in EfiConsoleControlProtocol not found(shield.efi).
  • EndPoint Manager:
  • Add columns in the detailed view to show clients’ OS build number and display version(RmConsole.exe).
  • Add option to show/hide the built-in groups(RmConsole.exe).
  • Add scheduled task for send message(RmConsole.exe).
  • Add target directory selection for send files(RmConsole.exe).
  • Prevent screen lock on the system with EndPoint Manager(EPM) console(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to re-activate clients with a new product ID(RmConsole.exe, RmServer.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system control panel(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system command prompt and Powershell(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system task manager(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable client’s access to the system registry(RmConsole.exe).
  • Allow EPM to disable clients installing new software(RmConsole.exe).
  • Display clients’ CPU information in EPM(RmConsole.exe).
  • Bug fix client connection fails with Invalid network packets error(RmServer.exe).

New in RollBack Rx Professional 12.0 Build 2707819707 (Aug 4, 2022)

  • Fixed issue with some/all snapshots turning red when using the encryption is set to Auto on select PCs
  • Fixed issue with “OS did not shut down gracefully..” not disappearing even after it already ran
  • Language file updates
  • Other small bug fixes reported through tech support

New in RollBack Rx Professional 11.2 Build 2705924873 (Nov 5, 2020)

  • GENERAL:
  • prompt after installation to opt-in to turn off automatic Windows Updates
  • prompt after installation to opt-in to allow automatic installation of Windows 10 feature updates.
  • For more info on this feature please check the KB article
  • Fixed small bugs and compatibility issues reported through technical support

New in RollBack Rx Professional 11.2 Build 2705882369 (Oct 16, 2020)

  • GENERAL:
  • prompt after installation to opt-in to turn off automatic Windows Updates and allow automatic installation of Windows 10 feature updates
  • fixed small bugs and compatibility issues reported through technical support

New in RollBack Rx Professional 11.2 Build 2704515766 (Mar 21, 2019)

  • GENERAL:
  • Disable Windows fast startup if a snaphsot@1st bootup of the day scheduled task is present.
  • Add setup switches to exclude user Desktop and Documents from restore. To exclude all users’ desktop and documents folders, you need to add the following parameters in the setup.ini file: SyncAllUserDesktop=1 //synchronize all users’ desktop from restore
  • SyncAllUserDoc=1 //synchronize all user’s documents folder from restore
  • Add Snapshot Validator tool.
  • Add dynamic disk support.
  • Fix setup problem on single larger than 2TB partition
  • DRIVERS:
  • Fix setup BSOD caused by setting snapshot encryption level=1.
  • PRE-OS ENVIRONMENT:
  • Fix the UEFI BIOS 1GB memory allocation limitation.
  • Renew UEFI bootloader Microsoft digital signing.
  • ENDPOINT MANAGER:
  • Fix a bug in EPM scheduled task to wakeup client on LAN.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 11.1 Build 20190208 (Feb 15, 2019)

  • GENERAL:
  • Fix BSOD install issue with shieldf.sys
  • Small bugs and compatibility issues reported by customers through technical support

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.7 Build 2702800906 (Oct 19, 2017)

  • Improved compatibility for Windows 10’s Creators Update.
  • RMC – Implemented Windows Firewall exception for Windows 10 based firewall
  • Small bug fixes reported by users

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.7 Build 2702800906 (Oct 19, 2017)

  • Improved compatibility for Windows 10’s Creators Update.
  • RMC – Implemented Windows Firewall exception for Windows 10 based firewall
  • Small bug fixes reported by users

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.7 Build 20170504 (Sep 6, 2017)

  • Fixes Secure Boot Issue for better compatibility with Windows 10 build 1607 & later
  • Support Grub Linux bootloader.
  • Adjusted the Uninstallation User Interface.
  • Change disk space usage pie chart on the home page to red color if the free space drops below 20% total protected space.
  • Add disk space usage pie chart to the new snapshot window.
  • New End User License Agreement(EULA)

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.5 Build 2702327820 (Feb 10, 2017)

  • Valid snapshot condition and show as “good” or “questionable” snapshots. Display questionable (inconsistent) snapshots in red color
  • Fix corrupted snapshot problem caused by creating consecutive snapshots rapidly
  • Added “Flush system cache before creating new snapshot“ in program settings
  • Added Fast, Complete and Auto snapshot defragmenter options – Setup.ini Switch: (opt=full, opt=fast, opt=auto)
  • Fixed demo license issue
  • Added License Expiration tab in RMC detailed view
  • Mid-cycle UI refresh
  • Fix Windows update related problem by booting from PE environment
  • Fix BSOD caused by Windows 10 anniversary Update
  • Resolves Secure Boot Issue
  • Add encryption options to snapshots data encryption from rootkit based boot virus – Adjusted in Setup.ini (default is 2)
  • Support subsystem VGA display mode 800*600
  • Add Shutdown based scheduled type for Defrag Snapshots schooled task.
  • Fixed many setup related compatibility problems received by customer report.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.5 Build 2701680652 (Feb 10, 2017)

  • Change of new logo and icon.
  • Change of product version to 10.5.
  • UI enhancement.
  • Add “Send Message” features through RMC to client workstation.
  • Add “Uninstall” options via the RMC.
  • Add the ability to have multiple instances of RMC install.
  • Add Asynchronous mode to the device drivers to allow faster boot-up and better performance on multiple hard disks based systems.
  • Fix BSOD caused by Windows WRE (Windows Recovery Environment).
  • Support M.2 SATA

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.4 Build 2701484045 (May 17, 2016)

  • What's New:
  • Fixed Japanese language not showing correctly after Rollback Rx installed.
  • Fixed "Remove all the other unlcoked snapshots after rollback" feature within the Tash scheduler.
  • Fixed "Daylight saving" issue showing on the Remote Managament Console (RMC).
  • Fixed "Remote Desktop Connection" (RDP) not working on Windows 10 operating system.
  • Fixed SSD hibernation issue.
  • Fixed slow subsystem defrag issue.
  • Added "Force shutdown or restart" on RMC when sending a restart command to the workstation applications are still running.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.4 Build 2700918799 (Dec 28, 2015)

  • Added "Windows 10 Clients" Group in Remote Management Console.
  • Fixed "Setup.exe" won't start problem caused by problem in GPT partition structure.
  • Modify the subsystem to handle large RAM on UEFI based system
  • Re-design drivers security to stop security cracks.
  • Added tooltip to create new snapshot, use VSS checkbox.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.4 Build 2700722190 (Oct 9, 2015)

  • Supporting Windows 10.
  • Added an option on the new snapshot screen to create new snapshot using Windows Volume Shadow service.
  • Added UseVss=1/0 switch in the setup.ini to set the VSS option.
  • Moved entire license activation process from the Windows service to the subsystem to avoid cracking.
  • Added a check in the subsystem to automatically defrag snapshot when free space is below 10GB.
  • Fixed various compatibiltiy issue reported by customers.
  • Added Turkish language support.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.3 Build 2700650506 (Aug 25, 2015)

  • Fix Windows BCD boot error
  • Fix setup problem on system starts with Disk 2
  • Fix Windows BSOD by shield.sys
  • Add Swedish Language

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.3 Build 2700482570 (Jun 10, 2015)

  • Fix the setup failure due to fragmented bitmap table
  • Fix the setup VerifyProtectedDisk Failed error due to read partition error
  • Fix the setup conflict with Samsung's fast startup software
  • Fix Remote Management Console activation issue with workstation has no internet connection

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.3 Build 2700298253 (Mar 24, 2015)

  • What's New:
  • Change the program name from Rollback Rx PC to Rollback Rx Professional
  • A totally re-designed client communication module to work with the new Remote Management Console (RMC)
  • Add Tree View to the snapshot window
  • Add a check for updates feature
  • Check if the subsystem has been removed by 3rd party antivirus scanner when system is shutting down or restart
  • Expand RAM usage by the subsystem when updating baseline
  • Support multiple hard drives with different partition styles (MBR, or GPT)
  • What's Fixed:
  • Fix the problem that installer does not recognize the drive letters same as Windows explorer
  • Fix the problem that setup fails with insufficient disk space due to NTFS MFT table are not continuous
  • Fix the problem that license activation fails on UEFI subsystem
  • Fix the BSOD cause by bootmgfw.efi
  • Fix the problem that tray icon does not show up after a reboot due to "MySearchString" is too long

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2699751435 (Nov 10, 2014)

  • Fixed laptop powers down due to low battery life and Rollback Rx did not have enough time to save the snapshot index to disk
  • Add file filter driver to check changes to the EFI file in the unprotected system reserve partition
  • Add a check of the Master Boot Record (MBR) to prevent it from been removed by 3rd party MBR scanning utility
  • Add a settig to scheduled tasks to delete the snapshots
  • Modify Russain language files

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2699597837 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Changed setup64.exe to x64.exe
  • Fixed some typographical errors in the application GUI
  • Fixed the subsystem freeze problem when "Shift" or "Caps Lock" key is pressed
  • Fixed the SetAutoSetup.exe problem for Windows 64 bit depolyment
  • Encrypt Administrator password in the setup.ini
  • Removed the compatibility check option in setup
  • Removed the commit changes to the hard disk before creating a new snapshot
  • Added Russian and Japanese language files

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2699483149 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Fixed the BSOD problem during installing caused by the driver signature not signed properly.
  • Added the command line to switch ProtectMBR=1 option

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2699462673 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Fixed the compatibility check during the setup
  • Fixed burning CD/DVD while Rollback Rx is installed
  • Added a flush cache option when taking snapshot

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2699380749 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Fixed Windows 8 / 8.1 and update 1 hibernation problems
  • Fixed critical problem caused by Microsoft DDK 7600 compiler's incompatibility with the aforementioned systems
  • By Default "setup" the sub-system screen is shown
  • Changed the setup to NOT protect Windows system reserve partitions and any other hidden partitions

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2699300877 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Fixed Windows 8 / 8.1 hiberation file inconsistency error
  • Fixed shutdown problem on Lenovo machines with fastboot
  • Fixed setup on disks with invalid GPT signature
  • Fixed "Load TSR failed error

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2698813454 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Setup detects and prompts if the product ID entered is for Drive Vaccine or an earlier version of Rollback Rx or a misspelled v10.2 ID
  • Fixed a bug that Rollback subsystem is not able to detect Windows 8 system coming back from hibernation (shutdown)
  • Fixed a subsystem bug in setup on multiple disks and the OS is not on the 1st hard disk
  • Updated the client communication module with the RMC for better crossing network communication
  • Added a command line switch for opening Rollback driver for windows cloning
  • Added a subsystem command for resetting Rollback subsystem after restore a backup from system backup such as Acronis backup
  • Serbian, Croatian, & Vietnamese language added

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2698745870 (Nov 27, 2013)

  • Fixed password recover when subsystem is in text model
  • Fixed subsystem setup problem on Win 7 & 8 dual boot
  • Fine tune drivers for Windows delay writes
  • Fixed bugs with scheduled tasks

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2698698769 (Oct 29, 2013)

  • Fixed the subsystem setup problem due to memory conflict with 3rd party bootloader
  • Fixed the "Load Image Failed 0XE" error
  • Fixed the subsystem "InitProtectSystem failed" error
  • Fixed mounting a snapshot caused Windows BSOD bug
  • Fixed power interruption during update baseline problem
  • Fixed registry exclusion bug on Windows 8 GPT
  • Add new command line switches
  • Add auto detection of boot partition in muiltiple disk configuration

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2698663954 (Oct 12, 2013)

  • Fixed the repeated uninstall and reinstall without rebooting overwrites the original EFI bootloader bug.
  • Fixed the setup failure caused by protecting over 5 partitions including hidden partitions.
  • Fixed the setup failure with error message"invalid system data magic" error.
  • Fixed the error "system data not found" after running update baseline.
  • Fixed restore at restart scheduled tasks won't start problem.
  • Fixed the file recovery warning message box pop up after each reboot problem.
  • Fixed access the virtual drive for a snapshot getting "the disk needs to format" error.
  • Fixed setup problem on big disk with high fragmentation.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2698586131 (Sep 17, 2013)

  • Add "Yes" box to the uninstaller
  • Modified installer to auto detect setup on multiple disks

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2698569740 (Aug 29, 2013)

  • Change version # from 10.1 to 10.2 in Add/Remove Programs
  • Add a Setup INI wizard (in "Support" folder") for generating setup.ini file
  • Removed the screen output message during bootup
  • Update with a new build number

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.2 Build 2696419340 (Aug 8, 2013)

  • Fully support Windows 8 compatibility
  • Totall re-designed Shield6 kernel and subsystem
  • Supports GPT partitions
  • Supports multiple hard disks
  • Supports up to 64TB size hard disk
  • Supports UEFI secure boot with Microsoft certification
  • Compatible with Anti-Virus rootkit scanning
  • Supports multiple language interface (Spanish, Portuguese, & Simplified Chinese)
  • Subsystem supports Unicode languages
  • Uninstall to the current system without rebooting
  • Make scheduled tasks modifiable
  • Supports multiple event-based scheduled task
  • Adds compression to snapshot structure which makes faster to restore a snapshot, also faster to create a new snapshot and mounting snapshot
  • New licensing system
  • Supports Windows 8 Fastboot

New in RollBack Rx Professional 10.0 Build 2698096657 (Jan 31, 2013)

  • Windows 8 compatibility.
  • Supports UEFI BIOS.
  • Supports Advanced Format Disk.
  • New Application Console, Tray Icon, and Subsystem interface.
  • Allows Application Console program interface to resize.
  • Gives upgrade switch option for upgrading from v9 to v10.
  • Setup takes product IDs in blocks as requested by users.
  • Supports setup on systems with more than 4 hard disks.
  • Supports Windows XP 64bit OS.
  • Allows unattended setup reading program settings from clear text based setup.ini, so 3rd party applications can programmatically set program settings in the setup.ini before unattended setup.
  • Improved Setup speed.
  • Adds a text based subsystem for systems that require faster subsystem load times.
  • Adds command line switches to switching the subsystem from various VGA modes to Text
  • Allow users to set registry keys to be excluded from being rolled back
  • Adds command line options to manage scheduled tasks.
  • Adda a subscription-based license option.
  • Move background snapshots defragmenter into the service SHDSERV.
  • Move Windows portion of the uninstaller from the shieldtray.exe to the service SHDSERV.
  • Move snapshot synchronization from shieldtray.exe to the service SHDSERV.
  • New “Restore from snapshot” context menu program.
  • New “Rollback system” program for the tray icon menu.
  • New “Take snapshot” program for the tray icon menu.
  • Allow users to setup wild cards for event-based scheduled tasks.
  • Add “Age” column for snapshot properties which shows how many minutes, hours, or days ago the snapshot was created.
  • Add “Show snapshots from last week” filter.
  • Add “Show snapshots from last month” filter.
  • Add connector for Drive Cloner Rx to backup snapshots data structure.
  • Customized Rollback to automatically take a new snapshot before user sets up a program.
  • Zip Rollback snapshot data structure tables for better performance.
  • Redesigned the module that loads snapshot data structure for mounting snapshots.
  • Setup checks if the system is on the 1st hard disk.
  • Changed setup.exe run permission from require Administrator to as Invoker.
  • Rollback Rx Client:
  • Fixed Dell BIOS A08 compatibility problem.
  • Fixed subsystem loading font library memory overflow problem.
  • Fixed subsystem setup freezes on loading graphic driver.
  • Fixed mounting snapshot with network share problem.
  • Fixed the problem that scheduled tasks cannot enter install.exe and install.msi at same time.
  • Fixed memory leaks in ps.dll
  • Fixed “getvolumebitmap” bug in snapshot defragmenter
  • Fixed subsystem freeze issue on highly fragmented memory problem
  • Fixed “network share fails” error to correctly detect shared network path.

New in RollBack Rx Professional 9.1 Build 2697670671 (Jan 7, 2013)

  • miscellaneous bug fixes
  • Fix all Dell PC & Laptop with installation problems