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ShareMouse Changelog

What's new in ShareMouse 6.0.62

Apr 25, 2024
  • Faster response to adapter configuration changes.
  • Blocking in rare situations
  • Clipboard synchronization

New in ShareMouse 6.0.60 (Apr 22, 2024)

  • Faster response to adapter configuration changes.
  • Blocking in rare situations
  • Clipboard synchronization

New in ShareMouse 6.0.56 (Jun 30, 2023)

  • New:
  • Hotkey to temporarily disable ShareMouse.
  • Improved Auto-Reconnect after UDP broadcast failure
  • Fixed:
  • Sticky monitor letter overlay display
  • Remote control issues in rare (coordinate rounding) conditions.
  • Rare disconnecting issue.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.55 (Jun 14, 2023)

  • New:
  • Option to draw the mouse pointer itself if not visible on remote Windows PCs.
  • Fixed:
  • Rare issue on login screen.
  • Remote control issues

New in ShareMouse 6.0.53 (Mar 1, 2023)

  • Fixed:
  • Rare issue when ShareMouse is being launched with Windows startup.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.49 (May 28, 2021)

  • Fixed license key registration issue

New in ShareMouse 6.0.18 Beta (Dec 22, 2020)

  • Customizable mouse pointer speed.
  • Separate horizontal/vertical scroll speed and invertable direction.
  • Automatic keyboard language layout sync.
  • IP6 support
  • Automatic software update distribution & installation.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.45 (Dec 21, 2020)

  • Minor changes

New in ShareMouse 5.0.44 (Sep 21, 2020)

  • FIXDisabled local-only debugging logging, that was accidentally left on in v5.0.43.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.42 (Aug 14, 2020)

  • Minor improvements

New in ShareMouse 5.0.41 (Aug 6, 2020)

  • New: Improved monitor layout handling

New in ShareMouse 5.0.40 (Jul 24, 2020)

  • Improved switching between user sessions (switch between applications with admin or user rights or UAC dialogs).
  • Resolved Drag & Drop issue when ShareMouse is configured in dark mode.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.39 (Jul 8, 2020)

  • Accelerated switching between user sessions (UAC dialogs, access to lock screen).
  • Mouse position restore after switching user sessions.
  • Prevent switching to temporarily disabled ShareMouse installation.
  • Improved connection to other clients after system start in specific situations.
  • Improved monitor layout profile switching.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.37 (Jun 26, 2020)

  • Remote Login now supports FaceID and TouchID.
  • Improved detection if network is not yet ready after computer startup.
  • Improved detection of clipboard content changes.
  • Resolved dimming issue after Laptop (un)docking.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.36 (Jun 22, 2020)

  • Improved user interface (larger font)
  • Improved clipboard sharing
  • Resolved dimming issue

New in ShareMouse 5.0.35 (Jun 22, 2020)

  • Dark mode support
  • Improved connection stability
  • Extended debug logging
  • Fixed minor software update check issue

New in ShareMouse 5.0.32 (May 7, 2020)

  • Improved RemoteDesktop compatibility
  • Improved mouse pointer responsiveness.
  • Notification if multiple license keys are being used on a single installation.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.30 (Apr 23, 2020)

  • Improved RemoteDesktop compatibility
  • Improved mouse pointer responsiveness.
  • Notification if multiple license keys are being used on a single installation.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.29 (Feb 28, 2020)

  • Updated URL to check for updates.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.27 (Jan 20, 2020)

  • Improved behavior if multiple network adapters have the same name.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.26 (Jan 14, 2020)

  • Hardware Dimming:
  • Saving you money and time:
  • ShareMouse v5 optionally dims unused displays with hardware functions, increasing the runtime of your laptop as bright displays are the biggest battery drainer. So, ShareMouse cuts down your electricity bill and the battery will provide you with more run time.
  • Drag & Drop of formatted text:
  • You can now drag & drop formatted text or bitmaps directly from and into an application on a Mac or Windows PC. This works totally seamlessly and intuitively in both directions.
  • Additional switching options:
  • You can now select all programs where where you do not want the mouse to switch monitors.
  • Network Adapter Selection:
  • You can now select a specific network adapter used by ShareMouse, allowing you to choose the fastest option in your network environment.
  • User Guide:
  • The user interface now provides settings-aware tips and troubleshooting suggestions to help you getting the most out of ShareMouse.
  • Automatic Layout switching:
  • ShareMouse automatically recognizes if a computer is used in different work place setups and automatically switches between varying display topologies. Each display detected layout can now be named for easier identification.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.48 (May 14, 2019)

  • Compatibility update of internal components.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.46 (May 28, 2018)

  • Improved support for very large monitor setups.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.43 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • Added privacy policy information.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.42 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • Settings can now also be closed with the red X button.
  • Help-button now opens the specific manual chapter.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.36 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • License is cached to bridge temporary network connection hiccups.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.33 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • Solved issue with WMI network adapter queries (Crash on startup).

New in ShareMouse 4.0.32 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • Support to enter login credentials including the domain.
  • Improved Drag & Drop of file folders.
  • Improved coordinate caculation in top left monitor area.
  • Input of license keys is now blocked in password protection input field to assist users with advanced creativity skills.
  • Solved very rare crashes on computers with Asian keyboard layout when pasting remote clipboard contents.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.61 (Apr 18, 2017)

  • Improved license key fault tolerance

New in ShareMouse 3.0.60 (Mar 9, 2017)

  • New network connection failure detection and fall-back

New in ShareMouse 3.0.59 (Feb 10, 2017)

  • Improved fallback mechanism on network connection interruptions.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.57 (Jan 18, 2017)

  • Improved monitor switching by hotkey.
  • Desktop is not interpreted as a full-screen application.
  • Improved fallback mechanism on network connection interruptions.
  • Improved transfer of large files.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.56 (Oct 18, 2016)

  • Mouse switches monitors at the monitor border.
  • Improved detection of connection interruptions.
  • Reduced mouse stutter when transferring large files.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.52 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • Solved issue with license key deregistration.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.51 (Aug 27, 2016)

  • Improved dimming if using a screen saver.
  • Improved fallback if connections fails.
  • Offline licenses can now be released.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.50 (Aug 10, 2016)

  • Improved network connectivity

New in ShareMouse 3.0.48 (Jul 28, 2016)

  • Warning when trying to control elevated apps.
  • Improved behavior when many clients try to connect simultaneously.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.46 (May 13, 2016)

  • Fallback if monitor ID is unreadable.
  • Increased trial period.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.45 (May 13, 2016)

  • Support for reversed mouse buttons (hello, left handers!)
  • Improved fall-back handling if clients disappear from the network.
  • Fixed an issue if PC B controls drag & drop action from PC A to PC C.
  • Solved monitor manager issue (monitor letters far apart).
  • Increased reconnection on UAC dialogs. ShareMouse now tries to re-position the mouse cursor after reconnection.
  • Resolved intereference of multiple installations with different password configurations.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.43 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved reconnection in rare situations.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.42 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved reconnection after interrupted network connection.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.41 (May 13, 2016)

  • Fixed encryption issue.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.40 (May 13, 2016)

  • New connection algorithm
  • Improved behavior if one PC has multiple monitors with different pixel densities (DPI)

New in ShareMouse 3.0.37 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved automatic client connection.
  • Improved fallback / error handling in case of network adapter configuration changes.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.35 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved behavior if network port is used by another application.
  • Improved monitor layout detection/switching

New in ShareMouse 3.0.34 (May 13, 2016)

  • Solved issue with Windows 10 login.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.32 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved network connectivity
  • Fixed Windows 10 notifications issue
  • Improved drag & drop of files with Unicode file names

New in ShareMouse 3.0.30 (Dec 11, 2015)

  • Major new version 3 released.
  • This major new version is free for all customers with a valid maintenance.
  • We do not test compatibility with OS Windows XP anymore. ShareMouse v3 may not be Windows XP compatible.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.56 (Mar 16, 2015)

  • The ShareMouse interconnection password was visible in the UDP broadcast.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.54 (Sep 25, 2014)

  • Simplified configuration

New in ShareMouse 2.0.53 (Sep 25, 2014)

  • Fixed issue which created unnecessary GDI handles.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.51 (Feb 13, 2014)

  • ShareMouse now supports high resolution monitors with high DPI settings.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.49 (Dec 13, 2013)

  • Screen Saver issues solved under Windows 8.1.
  • Animated cursors stopped after monitor switching.
  • Solved issue if monitor layouts are stored.
  • Solved issue if monitors are switched while holding the CTRL-key.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.47 (Nov 16, 2013)

  • Offline-license keys are not cut off anymore when entered in license input field.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.46 (Nov 16, 2013)

  • Solved issue is multiple identical monitor models are used in a setup.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.45 (Oct 31, 2013)

  • ShareMouse now supports Microsoft Windows 8
  • No more accidental monitor switching:
  • Unwanted monitor transitions can now be prevented. You can configure ShareMouse that holding the CTRL, ALT or SHIFT key is required while travelling between monitors.
  • Improved Remote Control:
  • ShareMouse v2 now allows you to remote control non-elevated and elevated applications.
  • Drag & Drop files and folders between computers:
  • You can also drag & drop files between applications with different credentials (admin vs. user level).
  • Automatic monitor profiles:
  • ShareMouse has become smarter when you use a computer in different loctions, for example, a laptop in your office and at home.
  • ShareMouse automatically detects the workplace the computer is used and recalls the corresponding monitor configuration. No more manual monitor-rearrangement whenever you travel with your PC.
  • Support for Multimedia keys:
  • ShareMouse now allows you to remotely control your media player and volume with the special multimedia keys (play, stop, fast forward/rewind, volume up/down).

New in ShareMouse 1.0.92 (Dec 24, 2012)

  • Improved monitor switching
  • Improved mouse scroll wheel support

New in ShareMouse 1.0.91 (Sep 3, 2012)

  • Clipboard Synchronization can now be disabled.
  • Individual cursor shapes are not reset to default anymore.
  • Resolved issues with hidden mouse cursor.
  • Improved issues with clipboard sharing.
  • Improved Microsoft RemoteDesktop compatibility.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.90 (Sep 3, 2012)

  • Improved mouse wheel support.
  • Fixed issue that keyboard input was sent to both computers.
  • Solved issues if the network config changes while ShareMouse is running.
  • Improved compatibility with virtual machines, RDP, etc.
  • Improved mouse wheel support.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.89 (Apr 27, 2012)

  • Improved mouse wheel support

New in ShareMouse 1.0.88 (Apr 27, 2012)

  • Fixed issue that keyboard input was sent to both computers.
  • Solved issues if the network config changes while ShareMouse is running.
  • Improved compatibility with virtual machines, RDP, etc.
  • Improved mouse wheel support.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.86 (Mar 22, 2012)

  • Solved access violation error under Windows XP.
  • Many internal improvements.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.83 (Feb 29, 2012)

  • Increased trial period to approximately 8 minutes.
  • Improved compatibility with 3rd party programs that simulate keystrokes
  • Solved issues with inactive monitors stored in the monitor layout config.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.80 (Feb 24, 2012)

  • Automatic correction of incorrect monitor layouts can now be disabled by right-clicking into the Monitor Manager.
  • Solved issues with wrong key associations.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.79 (Feb 9, 2012)

  • Resolved issues with general system drag & drop
  • Solved error message when closing ShareMouse in certain situations

New in ShareMouse 1.0.78 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Resolved bug with duplicate license key detection.
  • Resolved bug with mouse coordinates in monitore edges.
  • Solved problems with the hotkey association.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.77 (Feb 3, 2012)

  • Beta mode removed. Purchased license keys can now be registered.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.74 Beta (Jan 17, 2012)

  • Support for fast-user-switching.
  • Windows Vista support.
  • Extended logging.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.71 Beta (Dec 16, 2011)

  • Clipboard transfer accidentally started multiple times.
  • ShareMouse now checks for sufficient disk space before initiating file transfers.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.69 Beta (Dec 15, 2011)

  • Resolved issues with the ShareMouse service running under Windows XP.
  • Tried to solve the very long network search for other computers on the network.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.66 Beta (Dec 8, 2011)

  • Solved issues when a PC wakes up from StBy/Sleep mode.
  • Improved monitor selection letters display.
  • The troubleshooter debug file is now written on the desktop if you launch ShareMouse while holding the ALT-key.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.64 Beta (Dec 4, 2011)

  • Improved Monitor Manager
  • Improved QuickJump hotkey function.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.62 Beta (Nov 27, 2011)

  • Resolved an issue with monitor dimming.
  • Amazingly beautiful monitor identification letters.
  • Improved drag & drop of files.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.59 Beta (Nov 19, 2011)

  • CTRL-ALT-Click resets all settings to system defaults.
  • Resolved an issue with monitor dimming.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.58 Beta (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Resolved an issue with monitor dimming.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.57 Beta (Nov 14, 2011)

  • File Drag & Drop can now be used together with the ShareMouse Windows service.
  • ShareMouse now also works with secured desktops (darkened UAC dialogs).
  • Solved network communication hiccups.
  • Instant switch between Windows logon screen and Desktop.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.52 Beta (Nov 1, 2011)

  • File Drag & Drop can now be used together with the ShareMouse Windows service.
  • Very important note: Install ShareMouse including the Windows service to enjoy the enhanced features!
  • ShareMouse now also works with secured desktops (darkened UAC dialogs).
  • Solved network communication hiccups.
  • Instant switch between Windows logon screen and Desktop.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.51 Beta (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Animated arrow to allow easy identification of the current mouse cursor position.
  • Soft dimming of monitors.
  • Improved Drag & Drop.
  • Significantly reduced CPU load.
  • In-Program bubble help hints.
  • Quick access to settings via task tray icon.
  • Many stability and performance improvements.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.41 Beta (Oct 12, 2011)

  • Clipboard Synchronization and Drag & Drop of files
  • Many stability and performance improvements