abylon READER Changelog

What's new in abylon READER 24.10.3.0

Mar 5, 2024
  • Numerous small bug fixes and optimizations.
  • Various changes to the GUI (graphical user interface).
  • When registering the software under a user with restricted user rights, admin rights can be requested via the new Run as admin button.
  • From this version onwards, the software supports sound files. A corresponding sound is emitted for certain actions (e.g. chip card events).
  • Problems with the simultaneous execution of our software in several user contexts have been resolved.

New in abylon READER 24.10.0.0 (Feb 5, 2024)

  • When registering the software under a user with restricted user rights, admin rights can be requested via the new Run as admin button.
  • From this version onwards, the software supports sound files. A corresponding sound is emitted for certain actions (e.g. chip card events).
  • Problems with the simultaneous execution of our software in several user contexts have been resolved.

New in abylon READER 23.60.3.0 (Jun 6, 2023)

  • Problems with critical sections fixed.

New in abylon READER 23.30.3 (Apr 11, 2023)

  • All software products run more smoothly due to the revision of error handling (Critical Sections).
  • The function for reading out registy values has been revised so that foreign keys can also be determined.
  • The SubGauge progress bar did not show changes for large files.
  • The trace log functionality has been expanded.

New in abylon READER 23.10.01.1 (Mar 5, 2023)

  • In the new version, the speed in all applications could be increased through optimization. The program abylon APP-BLOCKER has also received many new features, such as Windows update and Windows Defender permanently disable.
  • For animated images a .NET component is needed. This is now initialized correctly, so that possible call problems are excluded.
  • By clicking on a column, all tables can be sorted chronologically.
  • By optimizing the function call, the performance of all apps could be increased significantly.
  • Problems in service connection and registry access were fixed.
  • If the execution from the file explorer via the context menu of the right mouse button does not work or the LOGON does not start properly, a change in the registry can remedy the situation. To do this, change the following value under "HKLMSoftwareabylon\Flags" from YES to NO.
  • The autostart of the program can be activated and deactivated via the menu (3 dashes).
  • The waiting dialog when starting the software is automatically closed after 5 seconds in case of a problem.
  • The size of icons in lists and trees has been reduced to 28x28 pixels.

New in abylon READER 22.60.01.6 (Nov 30, 2022)

  • To avoid protection violations, the general startup dialog of our programs has been revised. This can be disabled in the registry under HKCUSoftwareabylon by changing the value FWUSEWAITDLG from YES to NO.
  • By default, files to be deleted are no longer generally shredded. The shredder level has been set from 1 to 0 for this purpose and can be manually adjusted in the settings under "General".
  • When starting the program as a minimized tray icon, a short hint text is displayed.
  • The start dialog of the programs was further optimized and can be deactivated via the registry in case of problems (HKCU -> REG_SZ -> "FWUSEWAITDLG" = "NO")

New in abylon READER 22.60.01.1 (May 26, 2022)

  • Administration rights are no longer required to check whether a new update is available.

New in abylon READER 22.00.1 (Jan 21, 2022)

  • The major update of all products includes various optimizations regarding stability and speed. Especially in the area of smart card support some innovations were implemented.

New in abylon READER 20.60.2 (Oct 24, 2021)

  • Initial tests of our software products were successfully conducted on the new Windows 11 operating system from Microsoft.
  • It is now possible to select the hash value when generating self-signed certificates. In addition to SHA1, SHA256 and SHA512 are also offered.
  • Partially occurring "hang-ups" seem to be due to the waiting dialog. If not necessary, this has been removed.
  • We often offer our software free of charge to private users through our partners. So that users can still make a small contribution to the further development of our software, we now offer a donation page in cooperation with PayPal.

New in abylon READER 20.10.01.3 (Apr 15, 2021)

  • The major update again offers many innovations and improvements in numerous products and many functionalities.
  • All main dialogs got the Windows header again because there were problems with the individual header when moving, resizing, etc.
  • If the Manager- and UAC-GRABBER-Window is closed via the "Close" menu item, then the GUI is not automatically opened after the computer restart. The situation is different if the window is closed via the "X" in the upper right corner. In this case the GUI opens automatically after the reboot. In addition, the autostart is only done via the folder in the start menu and no longer via "Run" in the registry.
  • When calling the Crypt Assistant via the desktop icon, the source directory is now displayed correctly. If several files with different directories are encrypted at the same time, only the directory of the first file is displayed.

New in abylon READER 20.10.1 (Feb 15, 2021)

  • Fixed:
  • When calling the Crypt Assistant via the desktop icon, the source directory is now displayed correctly. If several files with different directories are encrypted at the same time, only the directory of the first file is displayed.

New in abylon READER 18.10.3.0 (May 11, 2019)

  • The superimposed admin icons have been removed from the settings dialog. If a function is selected in the future for which there are insufficient rights, this will be displayed in a message window.
  • The setup routines of the program will now be started only after completing the setup wizard.

New in abylon READER 17.60.01.1 (Mar 2, 2019)

  • Abylon CRYPTDRIVE: The USB installation is not possible due to technical reasons and is no longer shown in the settings.
  • Abylon KEYSAFE, abylon BASIC, abylon CRYPTDRIVE, abylon ENTERPRISE: The accidental display in the settings for the CT32 DLL and the Administration Server has been solved.
  • Abylon BACKUP-TUBE: The unwanted dialog for opening a file on the log page is no longer displayed.
  • Abylon BACKUP-TUBE: An unwanted memory increase has been fixed.
  • Abylon LOGON Business: Administration in networks would be optimized so that the workstation mode is now generally active. This means that in the workstation and domain environment, the administration server can be freely selected by specifying the computer name. - abylon BASIC, abylon ENTERPRISE, abylon UAC-GRABBER: improved icon view in Treeview view.
  • Abylon CRYPT in the BOX: Now all GUI elements are displayed correctly with large fonts.
  • Abylon BASIC: Internal evaluation of the UserConfig.XML is correct again.
  • Abylon KEYSAFE: Keysafe usernames still do not accept changes from uppercase to lowercase and vice versa. To make this change, an additional character must be temporarily added to the username, which can be removed again in step 2.
  • Abylon BASIC, abylon SHREDDER, abylon CRYPTDRIVE, abylon CRYPTMAIL, abylon SHAREDDRIVE, abylon LOGON, abylon LOGON SSO Pro, abylon READER, abylon LOGON Business, abylon ENTERPRISE, abylon KEYSAFE: In the settings under the tab Administrative Settings there is now the option Allow settings dialog only for administrators. With activated function the settings dialog can only be opened if the user is in the group of administrators. - abylon FREEHASH: In the application abylon FREEHASH some display problems would be solved.
  • Cross-program: The waiting dialog when starting the application is now displayed as a simple hexagon with program name.
  • Abylon KEYSAFE, abylon LOGON SSO Pro: The automatic monitoring of application windows for autopmatic training was removed for performance reasons. New logon dialogs can now be taught-in via the tray icon and the menu entry Teach-in new application window.
  • Cross-program: Negative window coordinates are now intercepted programatically. In addition, the unpredictable jumping of the window while slicing would be prevented.abylon BASIC, abylon SHREDDER, abylon CRYPTDRIVE, abylon CRYPTMAIL, abylon SHAREDDRIVE, abylon LOGON, abylon LOGON SSO Pro, abylon READER, abylon LOGON Business, abylon ENTERPRISE, abylon KEYSAFE: The functionality RemoteAdmin has been removed from all modules because the registry access is over the network has not worked reliably since Windows Vista. With the abylon LOGON Business software, the settings defined on the server are distributed to the clients via a restricted user profile. - Cross-program: Drag-and-drop operations via windows with different rights are now displayed with the No entry icon. For example, files from the File Explorer (user context) can not be dragged into our dialogs if they have been started with administrator rights. This is also displayed at the top of the dialog.

New in abylon READER 15.90.01.1 (Dec 3, 2016)

  • In the program interface, the pledged operation menu has been removed for better clarity.
  • All listed software products are now available in 2 versions. Both versions can be installed on all supported versions of Windows. However, we recommend the version compiled with Visual Studio 2008 up to Windows 7 and for mobile use. This setup requires the .net framework 3.5. We recommend the version compiled with Visual Studio 2015 for Windows 8 and 10, which requires the .NET framework 4.0 and the Redistribution Pack. As long as the downloads are not yet distinguished, the version for Windows 8 and 10 is offered. To get the version up to Windows 7, the file name must be supplemented by the string "vc2008_". This results in a file name of "vc2008_ [setup.exe]".
  • The cancel button on the "Shreddern" did not react under certain conditions. The problem has been solved.
  • The program dialogs (GUI) would be optically revised and the ease of use is facilitated.
  • Incorrect display of the progress indicator has been fixed.

New in abylon READER 15.30.01.1 (May 25, 2016)

  • With the release of small updates minor bugs were fixed in all of our software products yet. In addition, improvements are:
  • Increase security by changing the session keys to the hash algorithm SHA-256
  • Sorting lists by clicking on the column
  • Automatic error correction by entering information in the registration dialog
  • Additional adjustment to Microsoft .Net 4.0
  • Further improvements for Windows 10
  • Complete separation between 32- and 64-bit operating systems
  • and more ...

New in abylon READER 11.00.2 (Nov 21, 2013)

  • Windows 8.1 support

New in abylon READER 10.00.2 (May 1, 2013)

  • Windows 7, windows 8 and 64bit support

New in abylon READER 8.0.01.11 (Jan 22, 2010)

  • Windows 7 and 64bit support

New in abylon READER 6.0 (May 24, 2006)

  • Intelligent Explorer-Menu
  • Export an import of settings
  • Dynamic language selection
  • New design