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ShareMouse Portable Changelog

What's new in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.62

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.59 (Nov 10, 2023)

  • The Standard Edition now supports two computers and a total of four displays, up from the previous limit of two displays. This enhancement is available for new purchases at an updated price.

New in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.57 (Jul 4, 2023)

  • Fixed:
  • Clipboard exchange hotkey failed after temporarily disabling/re-enabling ShareMouse.

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 6.0.53 (Mar 1, 2023)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.52 (Jan 4, 2023)

  • Improved monitor input switching support.

New in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.51 (Dec 24, 2022)

  • Improved reconnection after system hibernation wake up.

New in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.50 (Nov 24, 2022)

  • Improved IP6 compatibility (new option in the program settings).
  • Improved layout synchronization.
  • Layout has not been synchronized if Mac computer name contained a non-ASCII character (e.g. apostroph).

New in ShareMouse Portable 6.0.47 (Jul 13, 2022)

  • Release of major new version 6

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.51 (Jan 21, 2022)

  • Improved update notification dialog.

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.49 (May 28, 2021)

  • Fixed license key registration issue

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.45 (Dec 21, 2020)

  • Minor changes

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.44 (Sep 21, 2020)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.42 (Aug 14, 2020)

  • Minor improvements

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.41 (Aug 6, 2020)

  • New:Improved monitor layout handling

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 5.0.36 (Jun 22, 2020)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.35 (Jun 22, 2020)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 5.0.29 (Feb 28, 2020)

  • Updated URL to check for updates.

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.27 (Jan 20, 2020)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 5.0.26 (Jan 14, 2020)

  • Major new Version 5 (New features)

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.48 (May 14, 2019)

  • Compatibility update of internal components.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.46 (May 28, 2018)

  • Improved support for very large monitor setups.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.43 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • Added privacy policy information.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.42 (Jan 10, 2018)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.41 (Jan 10, 2018)

  • Several minor improvements.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.40 (Oct 23, 2017)

  • Several minor improvements.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.36 (Sep 28, 2017)

  • License is cached to bridge temporary network connection hiccups.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.33 (Sep 12, 2017)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0.32 (Sep 12, 2017)

  • Support to enter login credentials including the domain.
  • Improved Drag & Drop of file folders.
  • Solved very rare crashes on computers with Asian keyboard layout when pasting remote clipboard contents.
  • 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.

New in ShareMouse Portable 4.0 (Sep 12, 2017)

  • What's new in ShareMouse v4:
  • We have invested more than four man years to take ShareMouse to a new level.
  • Best thing first: This new version is free for all users with an active maintenance. Expired maintenances can be renewed at discount.
  • A whole new Synergy:
  • ShareMouse now syncs "everything":
  • ShareMouse version 4 introduces groundbreaking new technology which allows you to synchronize lock/unlock/suspend/shutdown and screen savers on multiple PCs and Macs:
  • What appears to be smooth and easy in the video required a lot of research to allow ShareMouse controlling secured pre-login system areas on Mac and Windows.
  • Applications:
  • Lock any computer and ShareMouse automatically locks all other computers.
  • Simultaneously log onto your Macs and Windows PCs.
  • Shut down all computers with a single action.
  • Log onto a Windows PC remotely even after a cold start or power cycle!
  • The sync features can be configured separately for each computer:
  • ShareMouse v4 settings
  • Cross-Platform Clipboard Exchange:
  • The clipboard sharing feature now also supports RTF text between Mac and Windows PCs. You can now copy formatted text into the Windows clipboard and paste the text including formatting on a Mac (and vice versa).
  • Clipboard transfer between Windows or between Mac even supports bitmaps within the formatted text.
  • Design Refresh:
  • The menu bar icon has been redesigned from ground up:
  • Optimized for high DPI displays ("Retina")
  • Distinctive styles for Windows 10 and macOS
  • Enhanced status information
  • Additional New Features:
  • Optional monitor switch prevention in maximized applications.
  • Switch prevention override by double-tapping monitor border.
  • Optionally inverted scroll direction on remote PC.
  • AES encryption now included in Standard Edition.
  • Password protection now automatically enables encryption.
  • Many stability and usability improvements.

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.61 (Apr 18, 2017)

  • Improved license key fault tolerance

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.60 (Mar 9, 2017)

  • New network connection failure detection and fall-back

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.59 (Feb 10, 2017)

  • Improved fallback mechanism on network connection interruptions.

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 3.0.52 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • Solved issue with license key deregistration

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 3.0.50 (Aug 10, 2016)

  • Improved network connectivity

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 3.0.46 (May 13, 2016)

  • Fallback if monitor ID is unreadable
  • Increased trial period

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.45 (May 13, 2016)

  • Fallback if monitor ID is unreadable
  • Increased trial period

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.44 (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 Portable 3.0.43 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved reconnection in rare situations.

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.42 (May 13, 2016)

  • Improved reconnection after interrupted network connection.

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.41 (May 13, 2016)

  • Fixed encryption issue.

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 3.0.37 (May 13, 2016)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.35 (May 13, 2016)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 3.0.34 (May 13, 2016)

  • Solved issue with Windows 10 login

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 2.0.56 (Mar 16, 2015)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 2.0.54 (Sep 25, 2014)

  • Simplified configuration

New in ShareMouse Portable 2.0.53 (Sep 25, 2014)

  • Fixed issue which created unnecessary GDI handles.

New in ShareMouse Portable 2.0.51 (Feb 13, 2014)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 2.0.47 (Nov 16, 2013)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 2.0.46 (Nov 16, 2013)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 1.0.92 (Dec 24, 2012)

  • Improved monitor switching
  • Improved mouse scroll wheel support

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 1.0.89 (Apr 27, 2012)

  • Improved mouse wheel support

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 1.0.86 (Mar 22, 2012)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 1.0.77 (Feb 3, 2012)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 1.0.74 Beta (Jan 17, 2012)

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

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 1.0.64 Beta (Dec 4, 2011)

  • Improved Monitor Manager
  • Improved QuickJump hotkey function.

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 1.0.58 Beta (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Resolved an issue with monitor dimming.

New in ShareMouse Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 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 Portable 1.0.41 Beta (Oct 12, 2011)

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