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SiteKiosk Changelog

What's new in SiteKiosk 9.9 Build 6191

May 31, 2022
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed PDF display problems (9497/9510).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.9 Build 6181 (Apr 28, 2022)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 101.0.4951.34.
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.9 Build 6127 (Mar 7, 2022)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 99.0.4844.27.
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.9 Build 6014 (Nov 18, 2021)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 96.0.4664.18.
  • Fixed problems (Embedded/IFrame, print) related to PDF files in Chrome engine (8587/8592/8621).
  • Fixed a problem related to the Gmail login (8569).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.8 Build 5895 (Aug 17, 2021)

  • Features:
  • Simplified the licensing model by removing Basic and Plus variants(8378).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 91.0.4472.101.
  • Fixed a problem related to using on-screen keyboards with the Chrome engine (8363).
  • Fixed a problem related to loading PDFs in the Chrome engine (8399/8485).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.8 Build 5779 (Aug 16, 2021)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 89.0.4389.90.
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.8 Build 5658 (Dec 14, 2020)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to spaces in local PDF file names (8104).

New in SiteKiosk 9.8 Build 5640 (Dec 2, 2020)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 87.0.4280.66.
  • Fixed a problem with Wifi performance when using the Wifi status icon.
  • Fixed a problem related to printing PDF files in Chrome (7837).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.8 Build 5547 (Aug 27, 2020)

  • Bugs:
  • Added a workaround for a CEF problem with webcam access on the Microsoft Teams webpage (7811).
  • Added missing entry for Edge Chromium to the windows and dalogs management (7834).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.8 Build 5436 (Jun 4, 2020)

  • Features:
  • Added optional Wifi and battery status icons to the taskbar (7633).
  • Updated the CPUID SDKs to support newer hardware (7688).
  • Added filemanager support to Chrome (7572).
  • Rudimentary support for UWP Apps (please see help page for external applications for more information) (7577).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 81.0.4044.138 (7575).
  • Fixed a problem related to the unauthorized usage of the SiteKiosk Object Model (Thank you to Florian Grunow/ERNW) (7647).
  • Fixed a problem when using Gmail (7454).
  • Fixed a problem when using password protection to start an external application (7329).
  • Fixed problems related to using custom colors for the onscreen keyboard (7189/7662).
  • Fixed problems related to using configurations created with older SiteKiosk versions (6487/6994/7551)
  • Fixed a problem related to waking the computer when this has been configured for different days of the week (7627).
  • Fixed a problem related to starting an application by using a custom button in Chrome (7588).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.7 Build 5232 (Nov 12, 2019)

  • Features:
  • Updated the CPUID SDKs to support newer hardware (7187).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 76.0.3809.132.
  • Added missing download option for images in the mouse menu of the SiteKiosk Chrome Browsers.
  • Added missing custom icon option for the title bar of SiteKiosk Chrome Browser windows (6951).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.7 Build 5026 (Apr 11, 2019)

  • Features:
  • Introduction of new preconfigured SiteKiosk installer for use with SiteRemote/SiteCaster (6837).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to SiteCaster when using a virtual IIS directory for the SiteRemote server (6807).
  • Fixed problems in the configuration editor and Start Screen related to high DPI/scaling settings under Windows (6641).
  • Fixed problems in SiteKiosk Chrome browser by updating Chromium to version 73.0.3683.75.
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.7 Build 9783 (Mar 25, 2019)

  • Features:
  • SiteCaster is now also available as a screensaver or can be displayed as a section of the screen (5704).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a security issue of the SiteKiosk Privileged Call Dispatcher (CVE-2018-18766. Thank you to FireEye.) (6372).
  • Fixed a problem related to using window.open in new Chrome windows (5286).
  • Fixed a problem related to handling the surfing area in Chrome (5732).
  • Added missing geolocation feature to Chrome (5744).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.7 Build 4937 (Jan 9, 2019)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed Magellan security issue (https://blade.tencent.com/magellan/index_en.html) in Chrome engine (6483).
  • Fixed problem related to opening advanced settings when using Start Screen with IE engine (6491).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.7 Build 4905 (Dec 12, 2018)

  • Features:
  • SiteCaster is now also available as a screensaver or can be displayed as a section of the screen (5704).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a security issue of the SiteKiosk Privileged Call Dispatcher (CVE-2018-18766. Thank you to FireEye.) (6372).
  • Fixed a problem related to using window.open in new Chrome windows (5286).
  • Fixed a problem related to handling the surfing area in Chrome (5732).
  • Added missing geolocation feature to Chrome (5744).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.6 Build 4563 (Aug 30, 2018)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem with opening the Start Screen editor.

New in SiteKiosk 9.6 Build 4557 (Aug 28, 2018)

  • Features:
  • Added Suppport for Windows 10 1803 (5942).
  • Updated the CPUID SDK (6123).
  • SiteCaster client update (5898).
  • Bugs:
  • Minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.6 Build 4409 (Feb 20, 2018)

  • Fixed a problem related to the unauthorized usage of the SiteKiosk Object Model (Thank you to Olga Yanushkevich/ERNW) (5736).
  • Fixed a problem related to using * as the protocol (5742).

New in SiteKiosk 9.6 Build 4337 (Dec 11, 2017)

  • Fixed a problem related to showing Digital Signage content in split screen mode on Windows 10 machines (5571).
  • Fixed a problem related to requesting local storage in Chrome (5540).
  • Fixed a problem related to using the zoom gesture on GUI elements of the Chrome browser (5322).
  • Fixed a problem related to starting the Chrome browser with activated printer monitoring (5310).
  • Fixed a problem related to using higher DPI settings while using Chrome (5250/5234).
  • Fixed a problem related to switching off the task bar in Chrome (5237).
  • Fixed a problem with sound volume control when using HDMI audio devices (5173).
  • Fixed a problem related to opening links with an empty navigation target in Chrome (5195).
  • Added missing context menu in Metro IE skin (5319).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.6 Build 4216 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Features:
  • Added the option to display web pages in SiteCaster (4734).
  • Added a print button to the PDF view (4964).
  • Bugs:
  • Added the missing start menu to the Metro IE skin (4097).
  • Fixed a problem related to showing program icons in the SiteKiosk taskbar (3132).
  • Fixed a problem related to printing non-A4 formats with Chrome (5109).
  • Fixed a problem related to logging URLs that include parameters with Chrome (4572).
  • Fixed a problem related to showing local web pages in the Chrome fullscreen mode (4993).
  • Fixed a problem related to rotating SiteKiosk Player screensaver content (4640).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.5 Build 4117 (Jun 12, 2017)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to high memory usage when using the IE browser (4926).
  • Fixed a problem related to reading the SiteKiosk configuration when using the Chrome browser (4901).
  • Fixed a problem related to setting the focus when using the Chrome browser and an onscreen keyboard (4908).
  • Fixed a problem related to deleting downloaded files when using the Chrome Browser (4850).
  • Fixed a problem related to coin detection when using ccTalk coin validators (4891).
  • Fixed a problem related to detecting ccTalk devices that could lead to a timeout (4830).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.5 Build 4117 (Jun 12, 2017)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to high memory usage when using the IE browser (4926).
  • Fixed a problem related to reading the SiteKiosk configuration when using the Chrome browser (4901).
  • Fixed a problem related to setting the focus when using the Chrome browser and an onscreen keyboard (4908).
  • Fixed a problem related to deleting downloaded files when using the Chrome Browser (4850).
  • Fixed a problem related to coin detection when using ccTalk coin validators (4891).
  • Fixed a problem related to detecting ccTalk devices that could lead to a timeout (4830).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.5 Build 4033 (Apr 25, 2017)

  • Features:
  • Added Support for Windows 10 Creators Update (1703) (4662/4760).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed problems related to using libcurl in Chrome (4675/4677).
  • Fixed a problem related to HTTP authentication in Chrome (4756).
  • Fixed a problem related to using the print option that shows the Windows print dialog in Chrome (4559).
  • Fixed a problem related to using Flash in Chrome (4605).
  • Fixed a problem related to showing videos in fullscreen mode in Chrome (4555).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.4 Build 3975 (Mar 21, 2017)

  • Bugs:
  • Reworked security handling of script engines (2356).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.4 Build 3958 (Mar 2, 2017)

  • Features:
  • Added the Kiosk Content Management System SiteCaster (3826).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to missing log entries for frame navigations in the Chrome Browser (4055).
  • Fixed a problem related to showing a white page after navigating to certain web pages in the Chrome Browser (4199).
  • Fixed a problem related to handling window.close() in the Chrome Browser (4319).
  • Fixed problems caused by certain language settings in the Start Screen editor (4254/4372).
  • Added missing log entries when blocking certain protocols (4118).
  • Reworked handling of the Powershell (2356).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.3 Build 3836 (Nov 8, 2016)

  • Fixed a problem related to starting the Start Screen Editor

New in SiteKiosk 9.3 Build 3823 (Oct 27, 2016)

  • Features:
  • Added advanced printing options for the Chrome Browser (3674).
  • Unified the fullscreen mode for Chrome and IE Browser (3860).
  • Implemented the option to suppress certificate warnings in the Chrome Browser (3852).
  • Additional simplifications for the payment feature (3893).
  • Bugs:
  • Added methods to ensure the start of the SiteRemote Client service on slow computers (3697).
  • The option to switch off the monitor no longer uses the standby mode on certain hardware configurations (3741).
  • Fixed a problem related to USB drive recognition (3781).
  • Fixed a problem related to handling links in the Chrome Browser while tabs have been deactivated (3731).
  • Fixed a problem related to detecting and handling high CPU loads under certain conditions by the watchdog (3723).
  • Fixed a problem related to how the configuration editor handles a stopped SiteRemote Client service (3898).
  • Fixed a problem related to handling certain configuration values from SiteKiosk 7 (3676).
  • Fixed a problem related to saving a configuration with certain email settings (3671).
  • Fixed a problem related to deleting all values from the system and monitor settings (3747).
  • Fixed a problem related to resetting Start Screen templates that use video files (3899).
  • Fixed a problem related to the display of visited links (3148).
  • Fixed a problem related to the interaction of Larco products and the SKKey driver (3533).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.2 Build 3515 (May 5, 2016)

  • Features:
  • Removed PROVISIO water mark from watchdog background to enable easier customizations (3736).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying external applications on 2 screens (3735).
  • Fixed a problem with the watchdog (3720/3739/3742).
  • Fixed a problem related to playing videos as part of a digital signage campaign (3717).
  • Mitigated a problem related to using Larco products and the SKKey driver (3713/3714).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.2 Build 3515 (Apr 5, 2016)

  • Features:
  • Download manager for the Chrome Browser (3501).
  • Flash support for Chrome Browser and Chrome Fullscreen Browser (3491).
  • Start Screen now available for IE and Chrome engine (3575).
  • Added customizable buttons to Chrome Browser and Metro Skin (2628/3588).
  • More detailed language settings for the Chrome Browser (3286).
  • Bugs:
  • Optimized the configuration editor (3391).
  • Fixed a number of minor configuration editor usage problems (3493/3497/3525).
  • Numerous optimizations for the Chrome Browser (3254/3340/3348/3378/3500/3503).
  • Fixed a problem related to blank spaces in application paths when using the Start Screen (3471).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.1 Build 3345 (Dec 16, 2015)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to monitoring SiteKiosk through SiteRemote.
  • Fixed a problem with the Start Screen that could lead to the display of a white screen (3426).
  • Improvements to user interactions related to buying/updating from within SiteKiosk (3434/3437).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.1 Build 3336 (Dec 10, 2015)

  • Features:
  • New design for SiteKiosk dialogs (3308/3310/3311/3313/3314).
  • Internal SiteKiosk navigation error page can be enabled/disabled using the configuration (1412).
  • Button size of the Chrome browser toolbar can be configured (3251).
  • Simplified the Payment Device feature (3187).
  • Bugs:
  • Improved the useability of the Start Screens (3413).
  • Improved the useability of the new Chrome Browser (3253/3254/3339/3348).
  • Switched Paypal Payflow Pro to new API (3224).
  • Fixed a problem that could cause very slow starting behaviour of the configuration editor (3287).
  • Fixed a display problem related to font sizes greater than 100% (3260/3356).
  • Fixed a problem related to using logout and screensaver with the Start Screen while UAC has been turned off (3376).
  • Fixed a problem related to the SKKey driver when Windows udate KB2685811 is missing (3352).
  • Fixed a problem related to executing a PullRequests (3396).
  • Fixed a problem related to using numbers on the Windows 8 Touchscreen while using a French keyboard layout (3381).
  • Fixed a problem that caused double navigations in the Start Screen (3081).
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying PDF file in Chrome Browser variants (3274).
  • Fixed a problem related to using keyboard zones while using Chrome Browser variants (3255).
  • Fixed a problem related to using the alternative start page while using the file protocol in Chrome browser versions (3136).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.0 Build 3248 (Oct 22, 2015)

  • Fixed a problem related to the visibility of the Chrome browser (3295).

New in SiteKiosk 9.0 Build 3238 (Oct 8, 2015)

  • Features:
  • Simplified the licensing model to Basic and Plus variants.
  • Support for Windows 10 (2618/3044).
  • New Chrome-based browser with customizable user interface (3092).
  • Script support for keyboard emulation input devices (2783).
  • Reworked and simplified configuration tool (3041/3149).
  • Filtering of top-level domains added to content filter (3108).
  • Added easy to use size adjustment to onscreen keyboards (3010).
  • Maintenance screen can be controlled with a SiteRemote job (2788).
  • New SiteRemote Client stati: maintenance and emergency mode (2980).
  • New SiteRemote job type that allows to create an idle time between two job steps (2879).
  • Bugs:
  • Removed obsolete content from the installer (2049).
  • Fixed a scaling problem with Windows font sizes bigger than 100% (3141).
  • Fixed a problem causing an echo effect when using VoIP (3003).
  • Fixed a problem related to script execution when using the Metro IE skin (3097).
  • Fixed a problem related to applying the startup volume when using the Metro IE skin (3039).
  • Fixed a problem related to using USB sticks with the Win7IE8 skin (3152).
  • Fixed a problem related to file downloads and printing when using the Start Screen (2977).
  • Fixed a problem related to using the screensaver option to return to the start page when using the Start Screen (2960).
  • Fixed a problem related to establishing a direct VNC connection (3035).
  • Fixed a problem related to checking the validity of certian SiteKiosk license keys (2999).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.0 Build 3185 Beta (Sep 28, 2015)

  • Bugs:
  • Bugs of the prior beta version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 9.0 Build 3175 Beta (Sep 28, 2015)

  • Features:
  • New chrome-based Browser with customizable browser bar.
  • Script-controlled arbitrary input devices (keyboard emulation).
  • Reworked and simplified configuration tool.
  • Support for Windows 10.
  • Bugs:
  • Bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.91 Build 3042 (May 7, 2015)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem in the configuration editor that occurred after selecting the Start Screen (2910).

New in SiteKiosk 8.91 Build 3030 (May 7, 2015)

  • Features:
  • New chrome-based Fullscreen Browser.
  • Optimized the Metro IE skin for higher resolutions (1799).
  • Optimized the compatibility view settings for IE 11 (2632).
  • Consolidated the logout functions (2728).
  • Added MP4 file handling to the SiteKiosk file manager (2624).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to starting the configuration editor.
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying the Start Screen start page in combination with Digital Signage (2770).
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying the task bar of the Metro IE skin in combination with Digital Signage (2746).
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying the screen saver in combination with Digital Signage (2742).
  • Fixed a problem related to deleting all SiteKiosk folders during the uninstallation process (2699).
  • Fixed a problem related to hiding the backward/forward button in some skins (2762).
  • Fixed a problem related to the configuration editor in the case of missing skin files (2773).
  • Fixed a problem related to the logic used for displaying the US and UK flags (2336).
  • Fixed problems related to some configuration settings of the Start Screen start page (2570/2582/2740).
  • Fixed a problem related to accidentally displaying more than one instance of the Start Screen start page (2764).
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying the SitePhone start page in fullscreen mode (1976).
  • Fixed a problem related to the test button for the offline start page (2694).
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying new windows maximized when using the Portal start page (2620).
  • Fixed a problem related to the synchronization of empty folders (2660).
  • Added missing default configuration options to the Metro IE Skin (2659/2664).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.9 Build 2821 (Dec 3, 2014)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a script error related to printing when using the IE7 or Windows 7 IE8 Skins (2646).
  • Fixed a problem related to using Windows authentication on websites (2654).
  • Fixed a problem related to using dedicated proxy settings (2647).
  • Fixed a problem related to using https and proxy servers (2647).

New in SiteKiosk 8.9 Build 2818 (Nov 19, 2014)

  • Fixed a problem related to starting the SiteRemote client while synchronizing large torrents (2625).
  • Fixed a problem related to using authorization for surfing the web (2637).

New in SiteKiosk 8.9 Build 2817 (Nov 11, 2014)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to deleting cookies and temporary internet files when using the Start Screen start page.

New in SiteKiosk 8.9 Build 2816 (Nov 10, 2014)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to activating the content filter
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.9 Build 2809 (Oct 24, 2014)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying available credit when using the Start Screen

New in SiteKiosk 8.9 Build 2807 (Oct 22, 2014)

  • Features:
  • New Chromium-based Start Screen start page
  • Revision of the SiteKiosk software watchdog
  • Revision of the content filter
  • Escape menu can be opened using a gesture
  • Optional on-screen keyboard to type the SiteKiosk password
  • Optimized the configuration tool for smaller screen resolutions
  • Simplification of the email options
  • Other application windows can be limited to the SiteKiosk work area
  • Optional transmission of geoposition to SiteRemote
  • Heatmap URLs can now contain *
  • HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ added as a movement sensor
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to standard browser settings under Windows 7 and 8
  • Fixed a problem related to the watchdog und turning of the monitor or using the sleep mode
  • Fixed a problem related to using VNC under Windows 8
  • Fixed a problem related to the auto-rotate feature of Windows 8
  • Fixed a problem related to updating the content filter from other URLs
  • Fixed a problem related to displaying logo images in the configuration editor
  • Fixed a problem related to unregistering a client from SiteRemote 3 servers
  • Fixed a problem related to playing Youtube videos under Windows 8.1
  • Fixed a problem related to button links under IE11
  • Fixed a problem related to deleting the cache upon closing SiteKiosk
  • Fixed a script error that could occur when editing content filter settings
  • Fixed a display error related to showing .swf file in the SiteKiosk player
  • Fixed display problems related to .pdf files
  • Fixed display problems during the sending of emails
  • Added missing options for the Metro IE skin
  • Fixed a script-induced security problem
  • Removed the Voice & Video Support Skin because Microsoft no longer supports SkypeKit
  • Reworked the Heatmap code and fixed IE11 compatibility problems
  • The sound will no longer go mute during VoIP calls.
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.8 Build 1686 (Oct 22, 2013)

  • Features:
  • Added support for Windows 8.1 (1611).
  • Added support for Internet Explorer 11 (1744).
  • Added credit card reader ID TECH SPT3-323 (USB) (1421).
  • Added new touch-optimized on-screen keyboards (1339).
  • Added multitouch support for Internet Explorer 10 or higher to the SiteKiosk Object Model (see SiteKioskWindow Object) (1318).
  • Added a System Security Manager policy to deactivate the zoom for Internet Explorer.
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to suppressing charms in run once mode on Windows 8 (1419).
  • Fixed a problem related to zoom levels (1408).
  • Optimized the logout procedure after closing the last additional browser window (1756).
  • Fixed double key detection when using on-screen keyboards on some Windows 8 tablets (1503).
  • Fixed problems related to import, full access and the handlung of program exceptions in the System Security Manager (1521/1407/1387).
  • Fixed a problem related to undo procedures of files and folders when using the ProgramPatcher (1651).
  • Fixed a problem related to starting SiteCaster in fullscreen mode after initially saving that setting (1376).
  • Fixed a problem related to starting more than one SiteCaster instance (1777).
  • Fixed a problem related to not closing the Skype connection in the Voice and Video support page (1793).
  • Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.7 Build 1435 (May 8, 2013)

  • Fixed a problem related to processing credit card data when using the manual input fields instead of swiping (1379/1380).

New in SiteKiosk 8.7 Build 1434 (Apr 26, 2013)

  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem that caused access issues on the C: drive after using the system security manager on some systems
  • Fixed a problem related to special characters when using the content filter
  • Fixed a display problem related to using a minimized onscreen keyboard
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.7 Build 1404 (Apr 6, 2013)

  • Added missing text and fixed a wrong caption (1308).

New in SiteKiosk 8.7 Build 1401 (Apr 5, 2013)

  • Features:
  • New Voice & Video Support Start Page allows you to make phone and video calls using Skype (1238).
  • When using only Digital Signage in SiteKiosk the screensaver will be disabled by default (1253).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with IE10 under Windows 7 that could prevent SiteKiosk from starting correctly (1296).
  • PDF files will only be displayed in the internal SiteKiosk viewer if the PDF toolbar has been activated (1284).
  • Added missing texts for SiteRemote related error messages (1123/1187).
  • Removed obsolete option from the configuration of the Portal Page (1088).
  • Fixed a script error related to using SiteKiosk and SiteCaster in split screen mode (1228).
  • Fixed a SiteKiosk crash related to downloading PDF files using the IE download dialog (1283).
  • Fixed a problem related to applying System Security Manager settings to another user and accessing the SiteKiosk configuration folder (1271).
  • Fixed a problem related to using UNC paths for applications (1155).
  • The language selection does not use the language of the configuration tool by default anymore (1165).
  • Fixed a problem related to the default entries of the surfing area (1260).
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.6 Build 1251 (Feb 21, 2013)

  • Fixed a freezing problem, especially on modern hardware, caused by querying hardware information after registering the machine with SiteRemote (1243).
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.6 Build 1249 (Feb 6, 2013)

  • Fixed sound problems related to using SIP for VoIP (1224).
  • Some smaller bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.6 Build 1248 (Jan 11, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug related to resetting passwords when using Digital Signage as screen saver
  • Fixed a bug related to internal configuration editor errors caused by opening a configuration file with inconsistent window and dialog management settings
  • Optimized web site rendering performance for systems with IE9 or higher
  • Fixed a bug related to only applying English when using the option to use the user's default language

New in SiteKiosk 8.6 Build 1202 (Dec 19, 2012)

  • Features:
  • Implemented support for coin acceptor Comex CX-363CA (1055).
  • Start page and Browser Design settings can now be configured on one page (1062).
  • SkypeKit now fully replaces the old Skype VoIP option (1062).
  • Screensaver does not deactivate buttons anymore.
  • Bugs:
  • Updated the Port SIP SDK to version 8 to fix possible problems with Cisco devices (1073).
  • Fixed problems related to displaying more than two alert dialogs (1058).
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.6 Build 1201 (Dec 13, 2012)

  • Features:
  • Implemented support for coin acceptor Comex CX-363CA (1055).
  • Start page and Browser Design settings can now be configured on one page (1062).
  • SkypeKit now fully replaces the old Skype VoIP option (1062).
  • Screensaver does not deactivate buttons anymore.
  • Bugs:
  • Updated the Port SIP SDK to version 8 to fix possible problems with Cisco devices (1073).
  • Fixed problems related to displaying more than two alert dialogs

New in SiteKiosk 8.5 Build 1104 (Oct 24, 2012)

  • Features:
  • Added support for Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 (827/803/930/811/1013/1005).
  • Added SkypeKit as VoIP Gateway (653).
  • New DPS Payment credit card gateway API implemented (961).
  • Added PayPin Axis credit card gateway (956).
  • Switched SecureTrading credit card gateway to new API (966).
  • Added new features to the Metro IE Skin (401).
  • The password dialog to quit SiteKiosk now offers SiteRemote or local authentication (997).
  • Some improvements to the configuration editor (996).
  • The configuration editor is now also available in Italian. Korean and Brazilian-Portugese.
  • The default offline start page tries to redirect to the main start page every 30 seconds (713).
  • Added the option to provide different rates for black&white and color printers for the PrinterOn service (979).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed different errors related to the onscreen keyboard (182/819/981/983).
  • Optimized screen width usage of onscreen keyboards (795).
  • Fixed a problem related to firing events by SiteKioskBrowserCtrl (765).
  • Fixed an error related to using copy+paste for images (831).
  • Fixed a problem of the content filter related with the www.aerlingus.com web page (771).
  • Fixed a problem related to printing PDF files that have been opened using the SiteKiosk filemanager (896).
  • Fixed a problem related to opening applications with parameters by using the test button in the SiteKiosk configuration editor (784).
  • Starting applications under different user accounts under Vista and Windows 7 has been fixed (858).
  • The idle time before the screen saver activates now accepts values above 999 seconds (923).
  • Fixed a problem related to selecting a dialup connection (818).
  • Fixed a problem related to resetting some of the configuration values that can only be changed directly in the XML code of a configuration file (854).
  • Fixed a problem related to maximizing browser windows (761).
  • Fixed errors related to using the configuration editor while UAC has been disabled (559).
  • Stopped the application icons of the Desktop Start Page from disappearing after screen saver activation (821).
  • Stopped the displaying of a white page during the start phase of the SiteCaster screen saver (989).
  • Fixed an error related to opening configuration files with special characters in the file name (808).
  • Fixed an error of the system security manager related to user names that start with the name of the domain they are part of (994).
  • Fixed errors related to opening/downloading URLs with special characters (890).
  • Fixed errors related to using MAC identification for Windows 7 computers that try to connect a SiteCafe Server (878).
  • Fixed a problem with HTML tags in the custom e-mail signature (993).
  • Fixed a few smaller bugs related to VoIP (781/853).
  • Removed smileys from the internal e-mail client for compatibility reasons (760).
  • User style sheets are now also applied in combination with IE9 and 10 (1019).
  • The screenshot tool can now capture WPF windows (790).
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.2 Build 797 (Jun 20, 2012)

  • Features:
  • Heatmap feature allows logging of mouse activity on selected web pages. You may use your SiteRemote team for a graphical analysis (745).
  • A new information dialog lists the new features of a SiteKiosk version (746).
  • With the help of a small manual change the payment information of SiteKiosk can show more neutral texts, excluding for example rates. This will be applied automatically when just the TimeLimiter is being used (313/753).
  • Added Spanish version of the SiteKiosk help (748).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem related to creating new folders for the Portal page (741).
  • Fixed input problems after attaching a USB stick (752).
  • Added missing warning related to selecting on-screen keyboards (656).
  • Restrict 'about:' navigations (726).
  • CD/DVD drive will still be blocked after Standby (734).
  • Changing the font size for the Portal page will now also be applied to subfolders (728).
  • Fixed display error related to opening new windows, e.g. for PDF files on some web pages (688/732).
  • Fixed a script error related to opening the configuration dialog of the webcam motion sensor (697).
  • Simplified the process of setting a start page (652).
  • Fixed a script error related to a great number of installed on-screen keyboards (694).
  • Fixed faulty navigations related to opening new windows in the IE7 and Windows 7 IE8 skins in combination with SiteCafe (194).
  • Fixed corrupted rate information on the SiteCafe start page (646).
  • Fixed display errors related to resizing on-screen keyboards (643).
  • Fixed disappearing cursor in URL address field (623).
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the pior version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.1 Build 640 (Apr 3, 2012)

  • Features:
  • SiteKiosk and SiteCaster (Digital Signage) can share the main screen (519).
  • COM port version of the Larco mat has been added (589).
  • "Save as" button is now available in the configuration (615).
  • Bugs:
  • Fixed display problems related to the Metro skin and the deactivation of the screensaver (596).
  • Installer handles IE 6 and 7 (601).
  • Favorites can now again be added and managed using the IE import feature (575).
  • Fixed a few problems related to the configuration dialog of the Portal page (573/592/572/561).
  • The configuration dialog now handles deactivated Active Scripting (600).
  • Fixed wrong Serbian flag (576).
  • Desktop Startpage now works again in Autostart (570).
  • Fixed detection problems on the configuration page for payment devices (548/616).
  • Fixed a bug related to missing .net cultures when starting the configuration tool.
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the first release candidate version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 8.0 Build 535 (Mar 15, 2012)

  • Bugs:
  • WIN7IE8 Skin: password protected applications can now be started from the start menu (525).
  • Numerous smaller bugs of the first release candidate version have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 7.8 Build 332 (Aug 5, 2011)

  • Features:
  • Added checkbox to deactivate sound effects for on-screen keyboards (10601).
  • Webcam now supports HD compression and saving a local copy of recorded files (10639).
  • Usage of the general password can be deactivated by manually editing a SiteKiosk configuration file (10829).
  • Azkoyen Billsensor and V-Escrow are now supported (10769).
  • Changed the transaction adress for the DPS PaymentExpress credit card gateway.
  • ATTENTION: All customers that are using this gateway should switch to the new version of SiteKiosk by the end of August 2011, DPS will disable the old addresses at that time (10822).
  • When using the SiteKiosk start page as a screensaver option user input now has a direct effect (10774).
  • The graphical user interface of the Windows error reporting will be disabled by default (since Vista) (10658).
  • One click installer are now disabled for all Windows users running SiteKiosk (10849).
  • Implemented Magtek MagneSafe readers and the Magensa Payment Protection Gateway (10626).
  • SiteKiosk now uses license free sound files (10813).
  • Bugs:
  • The download of csv files for authentication or URL lists should now work from all web servers (10583).
  • Fixed memory problems related to specific mouseover text displays under 64-Bit systems (10786).
  • The IE compatibility view now also works under IE9 (10523).
  • Repaired missing icons for specific applications under Windows7 64-Bit (10788).
  • Cherry Tastatur G81-7000LUATS with card reader now works under the keyboard emulation mode (10814).
  • Fixed a problem with deleting temporary Internet files under specific circumstances (10449).
  • The feature to check for a woring Internet connections works again (10728).
  • Windows 7 IE8 Skin: The file manager is now free of charge when charging for applications has been disabled (10666).
  • IE7 Skin: Fixed script errors when acitivating the screensaver warn dialog (10598).
  • Repaired problems related to some file types under IE9 (10569).
  • After downloading other file types videos were no longer shown in the SiteKiosk Player (10846).
  • The timer use in the Naverror pages works again (10836).
  • Galician was missing from some XML keyboard definitions (10725).
  • The "My Account" page of SiteCafe had some problems under IE9 (10867).
  • Fixed the Font parameter of the URLComboBox Object (10887).
  • Repaired download problems of pps files on some web pages (10900).
  • Fixed problems with PDF printing under IE9 (10640).
  • General corrections to the help files and other minor adjustments (1848).

New in SiteKiosk 7.8 Build 328 (Jun 21, 2011)

  • Fixed wrong error message that may appear after running a SiteRemote job.

New in SiteKiosk 7.8 Build 320 (Mar 15, 2011)

  • Features:
  • Compatible with Internet Explorer 9.
  • The VoIP feature now lets you also call numbers inside your company.
  • The print service printeron can now also be billed using SiteKiosk.
  • The surfing area has been expanded by the option of restricting access by user name/password.
  • Touchscreen layouts can be swapped at runtime using SiteKiosk Object Model.
  • The SiteKiosk print dialog box now allows you to print only the selected text.
  • When you insert a USB stick, you can now use the Windows feature of safely removing the device.
  • SiteKiosk’s main window can be limited to a certain portion of the screen by manually editing the SiteKiosk configuration file.
  • SiteKiosk’s main window behaves like the Windows desktop and stays in the background during use.
  • The window alerting users of their surfing time running out can be used to open SiteKiosk’s window prompting the user to provide credit.
  • Command line tool for setting SiteKiosk’s start options by script.
  • Bugs:
  • The registration dialog box can now also be used to alter the licensing information.
  • Showing and hiding the zoom button and the scroll bars, respectively, now also works with the IE compatibility view turned on.
  • The missing second option for choosing a credit card type has been added.
  • An issue with saving the options for the second ccTalk device has been fixed.
  • Various minor bugs have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 7.7 Build 313 (Jan 28, 2011)

  • Fixed an issue with the test mode of the SiteKiosk Player for the second monitor.

New in SiteKiosk 7.7 Build 312 (Dec 15, 2010)

  • Features:
  • Added authorization name to the SIP gateway login options.
  • It is possible to offer free printing when a free SiteCash zone is active.
  • Added Bosnian as a browser language.
  • Bugs:
  • When displaying PPS/PPT files in the screen saver or on the 2nd monitor the presentation no longer stops at the second slide.
  • Various minor bugs have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 7.5 Build 295 (May 9, 2010)

  • Fixed connection problems when using Fast User Switching over the VNC connection.
  • The general password is accepted as an alternative password again.
  • Installing SiteKiosk to a different folder than the default folder will work now.
  • Fixed the missing SiteKiosk player.

New in SiteKiosk 7.5 Build 294 (Apr 29, 2010)

  • Features:
  • One installation package for 32 and 64 bit.
  • As it makes use of the 32 bit WebBrowser Control, the 64 bit version of SiteKiosk is now also cabable of handling Flash and other 32 bit extensions.
  • Added monitoring feature for GDI objects in order to prevent them from exceeding certain threshold values.
  • SiteKiosk now supports the use of user style sheets.
  • Bugs:
  • The SiteKiosk process will now always be terminated in no more than 2 minutes after SiteKiosk was closed. This means that ActiveX controls which may have been implemented improperly will no longer cause SiteKiosk to wait in vain for the controls to be terminated properly.
  • Fixed issue with Office files not being properly displayed in the SiteKiosk Player.
  • Corrected error occurring when deleting downloads from certain file paths.
  • Fixed issues experienced when restoring the VNC connection during Fast User Switching.
  • When Fast User Switching is used via VNC and the VNC connection is terminated, the client will show the original desktop background again.
  • The correct status will be determined even if the VNC maintenance screen is swtiched on an off several times in rapid succession.
  • The DBS Payment Gateway can now also be enabled when using the British pound as the currency unit.
  • The use of dial-up connections in SiteKiosk now also works in combination with SiteRemote 3 clients.
  • Various minor bugs have been fixed.

New in SiteKiosk 7.1 Build 267 (Jul 15, 2009)

  • The installer installs SiteKiosk correctly when selecting the option to use a user-defined installation folder.
  • A print job now needs user confirmation if this option has been selected in the configuration of SiteKiosk.
  • Selecting that the shell replacement should apply to all users under the user-defined start options does no longer start a Windows Explorer window under the SiteKiosk user.
  • Fixed problems resulting from not installing the SiteKiosk user during installation. The option to not install the SiteKiosk user is now only available by using the command line for installation.

New in SiteKiosk 7.0 Build 248 (Jan 30, 2009)

  • Features:
  • Renewed/added images of Australian and New Zealand bank notes and coins.
  • The additional control devices for digital signage/screensaver mode fire evaluable events using the SiteKiosk Object Model.
  • The control parameters of the SystemSecurity.exe were given new options for executions performed using the command line.
  • Configuration files of SiteKiosk and the System Security Wizard can be encoded.
  • Bugs:
  • Contents of PDF files are now correctly printed thanks to the new SiteKiosk Player.
  • Adding .swf files with a second monitor attached now works on the first try.
  • A problem the VoIP rate system encountered with four-digit contry codes was fixed.
  • On Vista, the System Security Wizard no longer lists archives as folders.

New in SiteKiosk 7.0 Build 245 Beta / 6.6 Build 213 (Dec 19, 2008)

  • The new SitePhone plug-in offers support for SIP gateways as well as Skype and lets you use VoIP including rate-based billing directly from within SiteKiosk.
  • Digital Signage mode allows you to play back play lists containing files of different formats. Digital Signage/screensaver mode can be controlled by motion sensor, Web cam and pressure mat as well as mouse and keyboard.
  • New Digital Signage Start Page template.
  • Revised portal Start Page. Links can be grouped together.
  • SiteKiosk features its own player for playing back video, audio, flash, etc. (a matching codec must be installed).
  • SiteKiosk's download manager is now also able to handle redirects, making the special treatment of specific downloads, e.g. from different mail portals, unnecessary.
  • New SiteCash device: CashCode bill reader (CCNET protocol).
  • You can now implement any credit card gateway by embedding them individually using an adjustable script. In addition, you can create your own credit card payment solutions.
  • New credit card gateway DPS PaymentExpress for Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Singapore, South Africa, USA, and the UK.
  • CVC verification for PayPal and iPayment credit card gateways.
  • Multi-lingual Configuration Wizard (German, English, French, Spanish, and Russian).
  • Use the ProgramPatcher to modify SiteKiosk Windows registry values as well as file and folder permissions at runtime.
  • You can register several SiteKiosk installations simply by using a USB stick. You can also use the USB stick rather than your password to exit SiteKiosk.
  • Entering registration information and altering an existing registration of SiteKiosk is now possible directly in the Configuration Wizard.
  • The latest version lets you freely choose the starting position of the floating touchscreen keyboards.
  • You can now view RSS feeds directly in SiteKiosk.
  • Private certificates can be deleted upon logout.
  • Improved Web cam detection in SiteCam. Identical camera designs no longer have to be set up individually when using the same configuration on different machines.
  • You can now use file manager to copy entire directories.
  • Bugs:
  • Various problems when using USB sticks with the SiteKiosk file manager fixed.
  • Possible script errors when renaming files in file manager corrected.
  • Calling the SiteKiosk Object Model function DeleteTempInternetFiles now also works flawlessly in fullscreen mode.
  • Files to be deleted will still be deleted at the end of a session if they are open in a different application at the time the session ends. The same applies to files that were burnt using SiteKiosk's burning function.
  • The SiteCash zone model correctly detects indirect Web server transfers.
  • ccTalk-capable NRI G13 coin acceptors that have to communicate with SiliconLabs drivers can now be selected as ccTalk devices.
  • The occurrence of a "Track 2 data missing" error during a credit card transaction no longer requires that you restart SiteKiosk to reset the error.
  • Logging out on the navigation error page no longer causes an error message when using the Surftime Limiter.
  • Problems solved that sometimes occurred when no Internet connection is available when SiteKiosk is launched and checking for an Internet connection is enabled in SiteKiosk.
  • Files accessed via a network path can be viewed on a second monitor again.
  • The ejection lock for CD-ROM drives no longer remains active when the Windows user is locked out from within SiteKiosk.
  • The timeout of script jobs submitted by SiteRemote are now realistic.
  • Pressing the Del key to delete the main folder from the favorites list now no longer causes SiteKiosk's Configuration Wizard to freeze.
  • Touchscreen keyboards are correctly reset to their start values upon logout/the end of the session.
  • SiteKiosk configurations that are copied from another machine, but do not overwrite existing configurations, now launch without a problem.
  • The combination of dial-up connections and the use of Start Page templates, SiteCash, and SiteRemote now no longer causes navigation error messages when SiteKiosk is launched.
  • Several minor bug fixes and corrections in the Help files.