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USB Redirector Changelog

What's new in USB Redirector 6.9

Nov 27, 2018
  • New Features and Improvements:
  • General stability improvements.
  • Added compatibiltiy with latest Windows 10 releases running on computers with with SecureBoot.
  • Improved UI on high-resolution screens when scaling is enabled.
  • USB server: implemented workaround for USB Mass Storage devices that could not handle high communications latency.
  • USB server: improved performance when redirecting Mass Storage devices over slow and high-latency connections.
  • USB client: improved performance when redirecting large number of USB devices simultaneously.
  • Installer: improved performance and implemented single installer for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
  • Bugfixes:
  • USB server: fixed issue where shared USB device could appear in Initializing state even though stub driver was loaded successfully.
  • USB server: fixed memory leak in stub driver when device is unplugged while still connected to a client.
  • USB server: fixed issue in stub driver (never reported) that could lead to BSOD when device is unplugged while still connected to a client.
  • USB server: fixed issue in stub driver (never reported) that could lead to a hang in device detection process, thus preventing newly attached devices from being detected.
  • USB server: fixed potential BSOD in loader driver (never reported).
  • USB server: fixed BSOD when Driver Verifier is enabled for USBHUB3 driver.
  • USB server: fixed issue where service could hang in undefined state at startup when one of USB devices stuck during sharing.
  • USB server: fixed issue where disconnecting a USB device from a client did not work for inactive devices.
  • USB client: fixed issue where callback connections were always displayed with TCP port 65535 instead of an actual one.
  • USB client: fixed issue in virtual usb hub driver that lead to a hang of a service process in case of unexpected termination or crash, resulting in a need to reboot the system before service could be started again.
  • USB client: fixed issue where system may stop detecting redirected USB devices until reboot (devices did not appear in Device Manager); the issue started after disconnecting one of the redirected USB devices.
  • USB client: fixed issue which could prevent some third-party software from detecting redirected USB devices.
  • USB client: fixed issue with device not re-staring after its driver was uninstalled in Device Manager and then re-installed again.
  • USB client: fixed incorrect USB device speed reporting to third-party apps.
  • USB client: fixed BSOD when disconnecting Android smartphone.
  • USB client: fixed potential BSOD in virtual USB bus driver (never reported).
  • Installer: program version and publisher information are now correctly displayed in "Programs and Features" panel (aka "Add or Remove Programs").
  • Compatibility:
  • USB Redirector v6.9 is backward compatible with previous v5 and v6 releases.
  • USB Redirector v6.9 is compatible with USB Redirector for Linux v2 and v3.

New in USB Redirector 6.8 (Oct 20, 2017)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • General optimizations.
  • General stability improvements.
  • USB server: improved handling of incompliant USB devices that can hang on sharing, resulting in service hang after reboot.
  • USB server: improved IP Filters to support host names that resolve to multiple IPs.
  • USB client: added support of IgnoreHWSerNum registry flag.
  • USB client: optimized Windows-to-Windows redirection of Wacom STU-520A signature pads on slow and/or high-latency connections.
  • Bugfixes:
  • USB server: fixed BSOD on Windows 10 when unplugging a USB3.0 hub with devices attached to it.
  • USB server: fixed problem where 2-digit port numbers were displayed reversed (e.g. 01 instead of 10).
  • USB server: fixed BSOD with isochronous devices when client runs on Linux or Windows 8 and newer system.
  • USB server: improved procedures during system suspend to prevent potential problems after resuming.
  • USB server: fixed problem in the installer when installing over an old version, which could lead to devices being stuck in Initializing state after sharing until the system is rebooted.
  • USB server: fixed issue where device could be reported with invalid status when Inactivity Timeout is enabled.
  • USB client: fixed security issue in virtual USB bus driver could lead to system crash.
  • USB client: fixed issue with 100% CPU load when redirecting USB HID devices to Windows 10. This could look like a hang of a system right after connecting a device.
  • Compatibility:
  • USB Redirector v6.8 is backward compatible with previous v5 and v6 releases.
  • USB Redirector v6.8 is compatible with USB Redirector for Linux v2 and v3.

New in USB Redirector 6.7 (Oct 12, 2016)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • General stability improvements
  • General performance optimizations
  • Improved support of host names with dynamic IP addresses in Device ACL and IP Filters
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed rare problem where the program allowed to connect less number of devices than license allows.
  • USB server: fixed deadlock in the service after computer resumes from sleep, it resulted in a problem where clients were not able to auto-connect the shared devices.
  • USB server: fixed issue on Windows 10 where devices did not share (stayed in Initializimg state and displayed with blue recycle icon) after updating from previous Windows version or installing a Windows rollup update.
  • USB server: fixed potential issues with callback connections which could lead to program hang or inability to establish a connection.
  • USB server: fixed potential issue (never reported) where a client could connect an incorrect device when one of the devices is unplugged and another one is plugged at the same moment.
  • USB server: fixed potential issue (never reported) where a callback client may not be displayed in a list of connected clients.
  • USB server: fixed issue where a client that has a dynamic IP address and specified in Device ACL by its host name was not able to connect a USB device for 10 or more minutes after change of IP address.
  • USB server: fixed problem where clients could be displayed with incorrect TCP port number.
  • USB server: fixed minor memory leak.

New in USB Redirector 6.5 (Apr 29, 2016)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Official Windows 10 support!
  • USB client: optimized Windows-to-Windows redirection of Wacom STU-430, STU-530, DTU-1031, DTU-1141 and DTU-1031x signature pads on slow and/or high-latency connections.
  • USB server: added support of AMD USB 3.0 Host controllers on Windows 7 and older systems.
  • Other general stability improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • USB server: fixed small memory leak in service.
  • USB server: fixed problem on Windows 10 where installing rollup updates could result in impossibility to share USB devices (shared devices stayed in Initializing state indefinitely).
  • USB server: fixed BSOD when stopping the service on systems which have only USB 3.0 ports.
  • USB client: fixed problem with redirecting USB MTP devices (e.g. Android-based devices, iPhone, etc.) from Linux where they were not showing in Windows Explorer. May also affect other devices that use Microsoft drivers.
  • Compatibility:
  • USB Redirector v6.5 is backward compatible with previous v5 and v6 releases.
  • USB Redirector v6.5 is compatible with USB Redirector for Linux v2 and v3.

New in USB Redirector 6.4 (Dec 4, 2014)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Improved service startup errors reporting
  • USB server: added support of Renesas/NEC USB 3.0 controllers (in addition to NEC/Renesas)
  • Other minor stability improvements
  • Bug fixes:
  • USB server: fixed problem which caused USB client to start using USB 3.0 Mass Storage devices in UASP mode whilst host controller on USB server did not support this
  • USB client: fixed problem where applications were not able to access redirected Sentinel USB dongle
  • USB client: fixed "Code 10" error in Device Manager when redirecting Siemens PC Adapter USB A2
  • USB client: fixed "Code 10" error in Device Manager when redirecting Raisonance RLINKUSB Dongle
  • USB client: fixed problem where a device, for which auto-connect is enabled, was not reconnecting automatically after network outages in some cases
  • Other minor fixes

New in USB Redirector 6.3 (Jun 26, 2014)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Added support of USB 3.0 UASP mass storage devices (Windows 8 only).
  • Minor stability improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed rare installation issue where files were not correctly updated if installing over the old version
  • USB Client: fixed BSOD with EPSON TM-T81F printer (other devices may be affected as well)
  • USB Server: fixed service crash when stopping

New in USB Redirector 6.2 (Jun 26, 2014)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Implemented a number of minor stability improvements
  • Optimized Windows-to-Windows redirection of Wacom STU-300 signature pads on slow and/or high-latency connections
  • Added support of redirection of devices with multiple configurations from Windows to Linux
  • Bugfixes:
  • USB Server: fixed issue where a client connected through non-callback connection could disappear from GUI after deleting one of active callback connections
  • USB Server: fixed crash of the service when there are more than 64 clients connected simultaneously
  • USB Server: fixed small memory leaks
  • USB Server: fixed issue where server may not serve one of the clients
  • USB Server: fixed issue when device was stuck in Initializing state after sharing
  • USB Server: fixed service crash during plug or unplug of a USB device when there are more than 64 clients connected to server
  • USB Server: fixed crash when stopping service
  • USB Server: fixed issue where devices' USB port numbers could change after reboot
  • USB Server: fixed problem with storing ACL settings in some cases
  • USB Server: fixed service crash during Windows-to-Linux redirection of USB 3.0 devices plugged into NEC/Renesas USB 3.0 host controller
  • USB Server: fixed BSOD when attaching USB 3.0 device to unsupported USB 3.0 controller (Etron).
  • USB Server: fixed issue with device not unsharing in some cases when service stops on Windows 7/2008 and newer systems
  • USB Client: fixed small memory leaks when communicating with Linux
  • USB Client: fixed issue with serial number saving as port number for devices in exclusion list

New in USB Redirector 6.1.1 (Jun 26, 2014)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Improved power management support.
  • Optimized redirection of Wacom STU-500 signature pads on slow and/or high-latency connections.
  • Other minor stability improvements.
  • Bugfixes:
  • USB Client: fixed BSOD on Windows XP when disconnecting printer (both client and server must be updated for the fix to take effect)
  • USB Client: fixed BSOD on Windows 2000 when connecting composite USB device.
  • USB Server: fixed issue when device stays in 'available for connection' state on client after it has been unshared on server.
  • Compatibility:
  • USB Redirector v6.1.1 is backward compatible with previous v5.x and v6.x releases.
  • USB Redirector v6.1.1 is compatible with USB Redirector for Linux v2.x.

New in USB Redirector 6.0 (Jun 13, 2013)

  • Added support of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
  • Now USB Redirector can detect and share USB 2.0 devices plugged into USB 3.0 ports.
  • Supported USB 3.0 Host Controllers on Windows 7 or older:NEC(Renesas), VLI(VIA), Intel.
  • Supported USB 3.0 Host Controllers on Windows 8: all xHCI-compatible controller

New in USB Redirector 5.3 (Aug 18, 2012)

  • A number of stability improvements
  • Workaround for USB Mass Storage devices which can not handle increased latency when working over network
  • Console command-line utility is now included with USB Redirector

New in USB Redirector 4.6 (Jul 9, 2009)

  • Support of Windows 2008 Server R2, Windows 7 and cross-platrofm connectivity from Linux USB Client were added.

New in USB Redirector 4.5 (Apr 15, 2009)

  • New Features:
  • Added new commands to the command-line utility;
  • Virtual USB devices now act as real devices when safely removed or enabled / disabled;
  • Support of audio and video USB devices on Windows Vista/2008 Server is improved.

New in USB Redirector 4.3.3 (Dec 5, 2008)

  • Improved support of devices that upload firmware when they are plugged.
  • Bugs fix: adding USB devices to the Exclusion list; Windows x64 usb-redirector main module crash on client side.

New in USB Redirector 4.3 (Nov 11, 2008)

  • New feature "Remote Control" allows connecting/disconnecting USB devices and creating callback connection to the remote client from your PC that acts as a Server.

New in USB Redirector 4.2 (Aug 25, 2008)

  • Command line utilites is added.
  • Problem while connecting usb device over callback connection was resolved.
  • BlackBerry smart phone is supported.

New in USB Redirector 4.1 (Jun 8, 2008)

  • New features: connecting USB devices to selected client from USB Server and auto connect USB devices before logon on Terminal Server has been added.

New in USB Redirector 4.0 (Apr 17, 2008)

  • USB Redirector distinguishes USB port and USB hub where device is plugged
  • USB Redirector determines USB device's class, subclass and protocol
  • It is possible to share a USB device manually without installation of drivers and replug
  • Hibernate and sleep modes are supported

New in USB Redirector 3.9 (Jan 21, 2008)

  • Program working algorithm is improved.
  • Support of the latest Nokia phones was added.
  • CPU load on the Server side was reduced on 25% for high-speed isochronous devices.

New in USB Redirector 3.8 (Dec 8, 2007)

  • Individual Sharing of equal USB devices and NickName features are added.
  • Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000 is supported now.
  • New USB Redirector program interface.
  • USB Redirector and USB Server for Linux compatibility is improved.

New in USB Redirector 3.6.4 (Sep 20, 2007)

  • Minor bugs are fixed that were appeared when: several equal USB devices are connected at a time; audio devices connect between Windows 32-bit and Windows 64-bit.

New in USB Redirector 3.5 (Aug 21, 2007)

  • Now the distinction between platforms Windows 32 bit and Windows 64 bit is erased!
  • USB Redirector identifies the digit capacity of your OS and allows to connect USB devices remotely on the system with different digit capacity. From this moment you can share USB devices physically connected to Windows 64bit and connect these devices remotely to any Win 32bit OS and vice verse!
  • Now USB Redirector uses the only one TCP port number for working with Windows 32 and Windows 64 platforms.

New in USB Redirector 3.4 (Aug 1, 2007)

  • New Inactive Timeout feature is implemented. Now USB Redirector allows connecting USB devices that are occupied by other clients but not used during the certain time. More information about this feature you can find in Online Product Help.
  • Error with the exceeding number of connected USB devices was fixed.

New in USB Redirector 3.2 (Jun 19, 2007)

  • specific devices disconnect problem was resolved (in cases when only one client may connect to this device at a time)
  • now USB Redirector supports new mobile devices (Sony Ericsson mobile phones)
  • program interface becomes more user friendly.

New in USB Redirector 3.1.1 (May 31, 2007)

  • Minor bugs are fixed that appeared while:
  • disconnecting USB device manually from the remote server if in its settings "connect all devices automatically" is determined;
  • startup program in the auto-sharing mode;
  • device description determination when the program startup in the auto-sharing mode.

New in USB Redirector 3.1 (May 18, 2007)

  • Black List Feature is added. Now if you do not want some remote computers connect to your shared USD
  • Devices, you can add these PCs to the Black List. Remote computer that you placed to the Black List can not connect to your computer as long as you need it.
  • Now you can define the reason of failed connection to the Server.
  • Support of new USB audio devices.
  • Now you can fully operate with graphical interface from keyboard.
  • Server autoconnect bug is fixed