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What's new in mRemoteNG 1.77.1.27654 Pre-release

Sep 3, 2019
  • Added:
  • Added option to close panel from right click menu
  • Revised sort button in connection tree to be able to sort in both orders
  • Added file download handling to HTTP(S) connections using Gecko
  • Added option to start mRemoteNG minimized
  • Allow selecting RDP version to use when connecting
  • Changed:
  • Improved Polish translations
  • Inheritance is no longer automatically enabled when importing nodes from Active Directory
  • Improved mRemoteNG startup time
  • Chinese (simplified) translation improvements
  • Norwegian translation improvements
  • Hyperlinks embedded within mRemoteNG now open in the system default browser
  • Increased default key derivation function (KDF) iterations from 1000 to 10000
  • Moved port property from 'protocol' to 'connection' section
  • Moved most RDP enums outside of the RDP protocol class. Scripts which reference these enums will need to be updated.
  • Removed the "Automatically get session info" from the advanced options screen since it is no longer used.
  • Fixed:
  • About screen now better follows theme colors
  • Updated database setup scripts for MSSQL and MySQL
  • The "Favorite" setting is now properly saved in the local connection settings file (not saved in database)
  • Exception occurs when resetting layout
  • Searching in hosts tree loses first keystroke
  • Fixed a rare error when checking for FIPS
  • Tabbing is reversed in config window
  • Connections didn't always respect the panel property
  • Allow for sorting in port scan results
  • Added missing description for password protect field in root node
  • Browser language not set when using Gecko rendering engine
  • Wallpaper always shows in RDP connections, even when turned off

New in mRemoteNG 1.77.1 Pre-release (Sep 2, 2019)

  • Added:
  • 1512: Added option to close panel from right click menu
  • 1434: Revised sort button in connection tree to be able to sort in both orders
  • 1400: Added file download handling to HTTP(S) connections using Gecko
  • 1385: Added option to start mRemoteNG minimized
  • 826: Allow selecting RDP version to use when connecting
  • Changed:
  • 1544: Improved Polish translations
  • 1518: Inheritance is no longer automatically enabled when importing nodes from Active Directory
  • 1468: Improved mRemoteNG startup time
  • 1443: Chinese (simplified) translation improvements
  • 1437: Norwegian translation improvements
  • 1378: Hyperlinks embedded within mRemoteNG now open in the system default browser
  • 1239: Increased default key derivation function (KDF) iterations from 1000 to 10000
  • 718: Moved port property from 'protocol' to 'connection' section
  • Moved most RDP enums outside of the RDP protocol class. Scripts which reference these enums will need to be updated.
  • Removed the "Automatically get session info" from the advanced options screen since it is no longer used.
  • Fixed:
  • 1505: About screen now better follows theme colors
  • 1493: Updated database setup scripts for MSSQL and MySQL
  • 1470: The "Favorite" setting is now properly saved in the local connection settings file (not saved in database)
  • 1447: Exception occurs when resetting layout
  • 1439: Searching in hosts tree loses first keystroke
  • 1428: Fixed a rare error when checking for FIPS
  • 1426: Tabbing is reversed in config window
  • 1425: Connections didn't always respect the panel property
  • 841: Allow for sorting in port scan results
  • 617: Added missing description for password protect field in root node
  • 553: Browser language not set when using Gecko rendering engine
  • 323: Wallpaper always shows in RDP connections, even when turned off

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.20 (Apr 12, 2019)

  • Fixed:
  • Connections corrupted when importing RDC Manager files that are missing certain fields

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.19 (Apr 5, 2019)

  • Vertical Scroll Bar missing in PuTTYNG after 0.70.0.1 & 0.71 updates
  • PuTTYNG crash when using MIT KfW and user-specified GSS DLLs. (Not listed in change log, but included in this release)

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.18 (Mar 20, 2019)

  • #1365: PuTTY window not centered after 0.71 update

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.17 (Mar 20, 2019)

  • Fixes:
  • Updated PuTTYNG to 0.71

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.16 (Mar 15, 2019)

  • Remote Desktop Gateway username field encrypted instead of password

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.15 (Mar 9, 2019)

  • #1303: Exception on first connection with new SQL server database
  • #1304: Resolved several issues with importing multiple RDP Manager v2.7 files

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.14.39481 Pre-Release (Feb 9, 2019)

  • Proper (one time only, if desired) popup for Overriding the FIPS check. Reference #222

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.13.1186 Pre-Release (Jan 15, 2019)

  • Pre-Release Test build for running on systems with FIPS Enabled

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.12.38511 Pre-Release (Dec 24, 2018)

  • Features/Enhancements:
  • #1180: Allow saving certain connection properties locally when using database
  • Fixes:
  • #1181: Connections sometimes dont immediately load when switching to sql feature
  • #1173: Fixed memory leak when loading connections multiple times
  • #1168: Autohide Connection and Config tab won't open when ssh connection active
  • #1134: Fixed issue where opening a connection opens same connection on other clients when using database feature
  • #449: Encrypt passwords saved to database

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.11.40527 (Oct 19, 2018)

  • Feature "Reconnect to previously opened sessions" not working
  • Putty window not maximized

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.10.42392 (Oct 8, 2018)

  • Enabling themes causes an exception

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.8.17214 (Aug 27, 2018)

  • Fixes:
  • #1088: Delete and Launch buttons are not disabled when last external tool deleted
  • #1087: 'Save connections after every edit' setting not honored
  • #1082: Connections not given GUID if Id is empty in connection xml

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.6.14594 Pre-release (Aug 3, 2018)

  • Fixes:
  • #1062: Entering correct password when starting app does not load connections file

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.5.31190 Pre-release (Aug 3, 2018)

  • #1057: Hitting F2 with no connection node selected caused unhandled exception
  • #1052: 'Switch to notification panel' feature does not always switch
  • #1051: Tooltips always displayed regardless of 'Show description tooltips in connection tree' setting
  • #1050: Config window retains access to previously selected node after loading new connections file
  • #1045: Config window shows several incorrect properties for HTTPS connections
  • #1040: Canceling "select panel" form does not cancel
  • #1039: Set default theme when themes disabled
  • #1038: Unable to add connection with active filter
  • #1036: Exception when themes are active and options page closed on Connections then reopened
  • #1034: Connection context menu not being translated
  • #1030: Exception thrown if importing from port scan and no tree node is selected
  • #1020: BackupFileKeepCount setting not limiting backup file count
  • #1004: Duplicating root or PuTTy node through hotkey causes unhandled exception
  • #1002: Disabling filtering without clearing keyword leaves filtered state
  • #1001: Connection tree context menu hotkeys stop working and disappear in some cases
  • #999: Some hotkeys stop working if File menu was called when PuTTy Saved Sessions was selected
  • #998: Can sometimes add connection under PuTTY Sessions node
  • #991: Error when deleting host in filtered view
  • #971: Portable Settings now apply to any machine they are used on
  • #961: Connections file overwritten if correct decryption password not provided
  • #893: Removed unneeded files from build/package
  • #868: if statement returned the same value
  • #762: Increased button size to fit locaized text

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.4.16229 Alpha 6 (Jun 4, 2018)

  • Features/Enhancements:
  • Fied issue where many menu item translations were not being used
  • Improved Russian translation of several items
  • Notification for "No Host Specified" when clicking folders in quick-connect menu
  • Menu bar can once again be moved. View -> "Lock toolbar positions" now also locks the menu position
  • Added option for creating an empty panel on startup
  • Fixes:
  • Minor layout improvements on the Port Scan screen
  • Default properties were not being saved

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.2.14923 Alpha 4 (Mar 3, 2018)

  • Fixes:
  • DoNotPlay is Case Sensitive in XML Serialization

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.1.21624 Alpha 3 (Feb 26, 2018)

  • Features/Enhancements:
  • #625: Added ability to import mRemoteNG formatted CSV files
  • #648: The port scan ping timeout is now configurable
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed a few Xml serialization bugs that would occur if boolean values weren't capitalized

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.0.36642 Alpha 2 (Feb 2, 2018)

  • Features/Enhancements:
  • Lock toolbars option: Added an option to lock toolbars
  • SQL Read Only Option: Added a Read Only option for SQL connections
  • Add option that fixes connecting to Azure instances with LoadBalanceInfo
  • Fixes:
  • Fix theme loading issue in installer version
  • Fixed issue with PuTTY sessions not showing some extended characters
  • Fixed a few toolbar layout issues

New in mRemoteNG 1.76.0.25712 Alpha 1 (Dec 9, 2017)

  • Features/Enhancements:
  • #799: Added option to save connections on every edit
  • #798: Added button to test SQL database connections on SQL options page
  • #784: Rearranged some settings in the Options pages to prevent overlap with some translations
  • #704: Portable version now saves settings in application directory
  • #671: Revamped UI theme system
  • #611: Added multi-ssh toolbar for sending commands to many SSH clients at once
  • #558: Connection tree now shows customizable icons instead of play/pause icon
  • #504: Added Korean translation
  • #485: The Domain field is now visible/editable for connection with the IntApp protocol
  • #468: Default connection info Panel property is now saved
  • #429: Added Czech translation
  • #421: When a connection file cannot be loaded, we will now prompt for how to proceed rather than always exiting.
  • #338: Added option to filter connection tree when searching
  • #357: Updated GeckoFX to v45.45.0.32
  • #225: Added support for importing Remote Desktop Connection Manager v2.7 RDG files
  • #207: Can now specify a working directory for external tools
  • #197: Selecting a quick connect protocol will start a connection with that host
  • #184: Improve search to include description and hostname fields
  • #152: Added option "Show on Toolbar" to external tools
  • Added more logging/notifications options
  • Fixes:
  • #747: Fixed unnecessary "PuttySessions.Watcher.StartWatching" error message
  • #650: Fixed German translation typo
  • #639: Fixed Italian translation typo
  • #479: New connection tree nodes not starting in edit mode
  • #233: Fixed crash that can occur when disconnecting from VNC server
  • #195: Access to https with self-signed certificates not working
  • General Changes:
  • #797: Removed duplicate translation strings
  • #608: The Help -> Support Forum menu item now directs users to our Reddit community
  • #493: Changed backup file name time stamp to use local system time rather than UTC
  • Improved compatability between environments when building mRemoteNG from source

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7012.16814 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • #814: Fixed bug that prevented reordering connections by dragging
  • #810: Official mRemoteNG builds will now be signed with a DigiCert certificate
  • #803: File path command line argument not working with network path

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7011.34963 (Nov 8, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • Custom connection file path command line argument (/c) not working
  • Sometimes minimizing folder causes connection tree to disappear
  • Connections using external tools do not start (introduced in v1.75.7009)
  • "Decryption failed" message when loading from SQL server
  • Fixed issues with /resetpanels and /resetpos command line arguments
  • Resolved bug where connection tree hotkeys would sometimes be disabled

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7011.26523 Pre (Nov 3, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • Connections using external tools do not start (introduced in v1.75.7009)
  • Minor changes to how the connection tree column widths are calculated

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7010.21169 Hotfix 10 (Oct 30, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • CustomConsPath always null

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7008.17907 Hotfix 8 (Jun 16, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • #589: MSI doesn't update with newer PuTTYNG version that fixes #583 (Again, Sorry!)
  • Minor updates to the installer build

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7007.16235 Hotfix 7 (Jun 15, 2017)

  • #583: SSH (PuTTYNG) Sessions are not properly integrated into the main mRemoteNG window (Sorry!)

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7006.16707 Hotfix 6 (Jun 14, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • Use all space on About page
  • Additional protections to avoid problems on update check in heavily firewalled environments
  • Fixed issue where using External Tool on existing connection causes creation of 'New Connection' entry
  • Update PuTTYNG to 0.69
  • Quick Connect from notification area icon displays warning when clicking on a folder

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7005.28220 Pre Hotfix 5 (Apr 28, 2017)

  • FIXES:
  • Update PuTTYNG to 0.68
  • Fix complier warnings CA1049 & CA2111
  • Fixed issue loading PuTTY sessions that have spaces in the name
  • Problems with ParentID for Duplicated Containers/Connections with SQL Connection Storage
  • Expanded property not saved/loaded properly from SQL
  • Exception when Importing File
  • General Changes:
  • Minor code cleanup/optimizations/null checks

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7003.25190 Pre Hotfix 4 (Mar 26, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • Resolved issue when importing a connections file while using SQL server feature

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7002.26449 Pre (Mar 11, 2017)

  • This resolves an issue with SQL serialization which relied on column ordering.
  • Fixes:
  • #448: Resolved issue with SQL saving

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.7000.19194 (Mar 7, 2017)

  • GENERAL CHANGES:
  • Modify version numbering scheme
  • FIXES:
  • Uncaught exception when clicking in connection tree whitespace
  • Resolved KeePass auto-type issue
  • Export does not respect filtering user/password/domain

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.6269.29909 (Mar 2, 2017)

  • GENERAL CHANGES:
  • Lots of code clean up and refactoring
  • Updated GeckoFx package
  • Updated DockPanelSuite library to 2.10 Final
  • Japanese translation updated
  • MR-942: Refactored code relating to loading the connections file
  • Limit log file size to 1 main log + 5 backups * 10MB.
  • Minor UI Tweak: Default Menubar and QuickConnect Bar to same line
  • MR-364: Removed "Announcement" functionality
  • MR-366: Show PuTTY type and version on components check screen
  • MR-586: Reduce HTTP/HTTPS document title length that is appended to the connection tab title
  • MR-938: Adjust RDP Resolution list (ensure most common resolutions were available)
  • MR-975: Replaced TreeView with TreeListView for displaying connection tree. This was a large change which separated the GUI from the domain model.
  • Removed export option for "VisionApp Remote Desktop 2008"
  • Code clean up and additional logging for External Tools based connections
  • Code clean up and additional logging around application startup
  • #236: External Tools code clean up and additional logging
  • FEATURES ENHANCEMENTS:
  • MR-961, PR-133: Option to reconnect all currently opened connection tabs
  • MR-917: Improved cryptographic support
  • MR-220: Don't close the AD importer after import
  • MR-971: Added Right Click method to Port Scan to import discovered hosts
  • MR-1000, #211: Sub OU AD Import
  • Implement "audioqualitymode" for RDP sessions
  • Allow portable version to perform an update check (and download the latest .zip)
  • Implement new cryptography providers (See Tools -> Options -> Security)
  • fix/implement the update check (was disabled in 1.74 as part of the C# conversion)
  • Added Turkish translation provided by forum user "rizaemet"
  • Create user manual documentation for the SSH File Transfer feature
  • Help -> About, Version # is now selectable/copyable
  • RDP: Optional disconnect after X number of minutes of inactivity
  • Use SHA512 File Hashes to validate downloads (in the update mechanism & posted to the Downloads page)
  • Added Release Channels to the update check functionality allowing users to select one of 3 release channels for updates: Stable, Beta, Dev
  • FIXES:
  • MR-910: Fixes to support Remote Desktop Gateways
  • MR-874: Incorrect RDP prerequisite check in installer
  • MR-905: mRemoteNG crashes at startup (in FIPS policy check)
  • MR-902: mRemoteNG crashes after locking/unlocking the local system after loading a VNC connection
  • MR-965, MR-871, MR-629: Error 264 on RDP Connect attempt - Added timeout value to Tools -> Options -> Connections
  • MR-946: Remove old/insecure SharpSSH and related components. Replace with SSH.NET for File Transfer Functionality
  • MR-896: Added prerequisite installer check for KB2574819. Prevents "Class not registered" errors when opening RDP connections.
  • PR-130: Fix Scan button width to fit Russian translation
  • MR-967: File transfer doesn't work when specifying full path and file name (as prompted)
  • MR-979: switched to notifications panel incorrectly (when configured NOT to do so)
  • Component check window position issues and uncaught exception
  • Crash when attempting to load fully encrypted confCons v2.5
  • Install package is not using the last installation path
  • Silent installs not detecting prerequisites
  • Reset Layout Option Does Not Reset Notification Pane
  • Invalid cast exception when using the Notification Area Icon minimize/restore
  • Quick Connect displays warning when clicking on a folder
  • When using a connection with an external app, results in opening the same external app continuously
  • Import from Active Directory does not use machine's domain by default
  • Rename Tab dialog - populate original name in dialog (1.72 functionality)
  • #267: Recursive AD Import wasn't fully functional

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.6236.27923 RC 1 (Jan 28, 2017)

  • FEATURES:
  • Added Release Channels to the update check functionality allowing users to select one of 3 release channels for updates Stable, Beta, Dev
  • Help -> About, Version # is now selectable/copyable
  • RDP Optional disconnect after X number of minutes of inactivity
  • FIXES:
  • Reset Layout Option Does Not Reset Notification Pane
  • Invalid cast exception when using the Notification Area Icon minimize/restore
  • Quick Connect displays warning when clicking on a folder
  • When using a connection with an external app, results in opening the same external app continuously
  • Import from Active Directory does not use machine's domain by default
  • Rename Tab dialog - populate original name in dialog (1.72 functionality), #267 Recursive AD Import wasn't fully functional
  • GENERAL CHANGES:
  • The usual general code clean up and refactoring
  • Code clean up and additional logging for External Tools based connections
  • Code clean up and additional logging around application startup, #236 External Tools code clean up and additional logging

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.6179.28160 Beta 3 (Dec 5, 2016)

  • Fixes:
  • #289: Install fails during update process (only affects v1.75 beta 1 - v1.75 beta 2)

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.6164.27544 Beta 1 (Nov 17, 2016)

  • General Changes:
  • Lots of code clean up and refactoring
  • Limit log file size to 1 main log + 5 backups * 10MB.
  • Minor UI Tweak: Default Menubar and QuickConnect Bar to same line
  • MR-364: Removed "Announcement" functionality
  • MR-366: Show PuTTY type and version on components check screen
  • MR-586: Reduce HTTP/HTTPS document title length that is appended to the connection tab title
  • MR-938: Adjust RDP Resolution list (ensure most common resolutions were available)
  • MR-975: Replaced TreeView with TreeListView for displaying connection tree. This was a large change which separated the GUI from the domain model.
  • #144: Removed export option for "VisionApp Remote Desktop 2008"
  • Features/Enhancements:
  • MR-220: Don't close the AD importer after import
  • MR-971: Added Right Click method to Port Scan to import discovered hosts
  • MR-1000, #211: Sub OU AD Import
  • #172: Implement "audioqualitymode" for RDP sessions
  • #160: Allow portable version to perform an update check (and download the latest .zip)
  • #157: Implement new cryptography providers (See Tools -> Options -> Security)
  • #167: fix/implement the update check (was disabled in 1.74 as part of the C# conversion)
  • Fixes:
  • MR-967: File transfer doesn't work when specifying full path and file name (as prompted)
  • MR-979: switched to notifications panel incorrectly (when configured NOT to do so)

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.6068.25511 Alpha 3 (Oct 26, 2016)

  • Fixes:
  • MR-965, MR-871, MR-629: Error 264 on RDP Connect attempt - Added timeout value to Tools -> Options -> Connections
  • MR-946: Remove old/insecure SharpSSH and related components. Replace with SSH.NET for File Transfer Functionality
  • MR-896: Added prerequisite installer check for KB2574819. Prevents "Class not registered" errors when opening RDP connections.
  • PR-130: Fix Scan button width to fit russian translation

New in mRemoteNG 1.75.6033.31322 Alpha 1 (Jul 12, 2016)

  • General Changes:
  • Additional code cleanup
  • Fixes:
  • MR-905: mRemoteNG crashes at startup (in FIPS policy check)
  • MR-902: mRemoteNG crashes after locking/unlocking the local system after loading a VNC connection

New in mRemoteNG 1.74.6023.15437 (Jun 30, 2016)

  • General Changes:
  • Converted source from Visual Basic to C Sharp
  • Lots of code refactoring/clean up/general stability changes
  • MR-714: Removed Keyboard shortcut functionality
  • Introduced in 1.73 beta that was never officially released
  • This caused stability issues
  • May be re-added in a future release
  • Removal does NOT impact the ability to send keyboard shortcuts to RDP sessions (when redirect key combinations is set to "yes")
  • MR-559: Removed RDP Sessions panel functionality. This required a library for which no trusted origin/source could be located
  • Removed a bunch of old code/libraries and replaced them accordingly
  • Security Updates:
  • MR-775, MR-745: Updated PuTTY to 0.67
  • Features/Enhancements:
  • Updated to latest DockPanelSuite and enabled a slick new theme!
  • MR-145: Installer is now MSI based
  • MR-255: Updated RDP Client to version 8
  • MR-389: Updates to IE rendering engine
  • Support for latest version of IE (9-11)
  • Dropped support for IE 7 & IE 8
  • MR-850: Replaced XULRunner with GeckoFx
  • No need to manually configure to have the Gecko rendering engine available now
  • Install image is now significantly larger due to the inclusion of the Gecko Engine
  • MR-821: Initial Japanese translation included
  • Port Scan is now Asynchronous (and is significantly faster)
  • Fixes:
  • MR-884: Slow startup in some scenarios checking authenticode certificate
  • MR-872: Crash in External Tools when arguments aren't quoted
  • MR-854: crashes when right clicking on connection tab
  • MR-852: Option "Allow only a single instance of the application" non-functional
  • MR-836: Trying to delete a folder of connections only deletes 2 connections at a time
  • MR-824, MR-706: Suppress Script Errors when using the IE rendering engine
  • MR-822: Improve RDP error code messages
  • MR-640: Fixed Inheritance not working
  • MR-639: RDP: Connect to console session
  • MR-610, MR-582, MR-451: RDP: Protocol Error 3334 or exceptions with large number of connections open
  • This problem appears largely resolved by most reports and testing
  • Further workarounds/problem avoidance: Disable Bitmap Caching on all RDP session configuration MR-429: Display issue on the Options -> Advanced panel MR-385: Inheritance settings lost when moving item to the root of the tree

New in mRemoteNG 1.73 Beta 1 (Nov 20, 2013)

  • Added feature MR-16 - Add keyboard shortcuts to switch between tabs
  • Added feature MR-141 - Add a default protocol option
  • Added feature MR-212 - Add option to connect without credentials
  • Added feature MR-512 - Add support for importing files from Remote Desktop Connection Manager
  • Added feature MR-547 - Add support for Xming Portable PuTTY
  • Made improvement MR-250 - Show the name of the selected connection tab in the title of the window
  • Made improvement MR-367 - Make the 'Connect' button on the 'Quick Connect' toolbar a forced dropdown
  • Made improvement MR-419 - Password prompt dialog should have a meaningful window title
  • Made improvement MR-486 - Allow escaping of variable names for external tools
  • Made improvement MR-590 - Make panels docked to the edge of the window keep their size
  • Fixed issue MR-187 - F7 keyboard shortcut for New Folder conflicts with remote connections
  • Fixed issue MR-523 - Changes to external tools are not saved until exiting the program
  • Fixed issue MR-556 - Export fails when overwriting an existing file
  • Fixed issue MR-594 - Crash on startup if write access is denied to the IE browser emulation registry key
  • Fixed issue MR-603 - Some configuration options are still shown even when inheritance is enabled
  • Added "Reset" to config panel context menu to allow resetting some config settings to their default value.
  • Added and improved menu icons.
  • Removed misleading log messages about RD Gateway support.
  • Removed invalid "Site" configuration option from PuTTY Saved Sessions.
  • Fixed PuTTY Saved Sessions still showing if all saved sessions are removed.
  • Fixed config panel showing settings from previously loaded connection file after loading a new one.
  • Improved handling of variables in external tool arguments.

New in mRemoteNG 1.72 (Nov 14, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-592 - Unable to run VBS script as an external tool
  • Fixed issue MR-596 - Incorrect escaping of quotation marks in external tool arguments

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 (Nov 6, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-574 - Crash when retrieving RDP session list if eolwtscom.dll is not registered
  • Fixed issue MR-578 - Connections file is reset
  • Fixed log file not showing operating system version on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
  • Fixed the wrong connections file opening on startup under certain conditions.
  • Fixed checking for updates even when disabled.
  • Improved error reporting when loading connections files.
  • Removed warning message when mRemoteNG is started for the first time about new connections file being created.

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 RC 2 (Oct 30, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-560 - Cannot Auto-Update With Open Connections: Unable to find an entry point named 'TaskDialogIndirect' in DLL 'ComCtl32'
  • Fixed issue MR-565 - Double Folder keep heritage on the initial Folder
  • Fixed issue MR-566 - Typo in German UI Automatic Update Settings
  • Fixed duplicated folders possibly being named "New Connection" instead of the original folder's name

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 RC 1 (Oct 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-495 - Having a negative range in port scan creates memory exhaustion.
  • Fixed issue MR-514 - Window Proxy test failed without close button
  • Fixed issue MR-521 - Right-Clicking in "Sessions" panel crashes mRemoteNG
  • Fixed issue MR-525 - Could not start on windows 7 64bit
  • Fixed issue MR-535 - SQL error saving Connections
  • Fixed issue MR-538 - RDP loses connection when hiding config or connections pane
  • Fixed issue MR-542 - Wrapped putty has security flaw
  • Made minor improvements to the port scan functionality.
  • Fixed possible cross-thread operation exception when loading connections from SQL.
  • Fixed PuTTY Saved Sessions not showing after loading a new connections file.
  • Updated PuTTY to version 0.63.
  • Updated translations.
  • Added Chinese (Traditional) translation.
  • Added partial Greek and Hungarian translations.

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 Beta 5 (Oct 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-491 - Could not start RDP Connection
  • Fixed issue MR-499 - TS Gateway is not working in latest release 1.71
  • Fixed typo in SQL queries.

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 Beta 4 (Oct 2, 2013)

  • Added feature MR-435 - Add digital signature check to updater
  • Fixed issue MR-255 - The version of the RDP AX client should be updated to 7
  • Fixed issue MR-392 - Sessions Panel - context menu entries need to be context aware
  • Fixed issue MR-422 - Gives error Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  • Fixed issue MR-424 - Import of a few Linux SSH2 hosts discovered via the port scan tool results in a UE
  • Fixed issue MR-439 - MRemoteNG 1.70 does not start
  • Fixed issue MR-440 - RDP import with non-standard port
  • Fixed issue MR-443 - Instructions for eolwtscom.dll registration for Portable version are inaccurate
  • Fixed issue MR-446 - Putty saved sessions show in connection panel
  • Fixed issue MR-459 - Maximized -> Minimized -> Restored results in mangled active display
  • Fixed issue MR-463 - Add support for LoadBalanceInfo to RDP
  • Fixed issue MR-470 - Quick Connect to Linux server uses invalid credentials
  • Fixed issue MR-471 - PuTTY Saved Sessions disappears from connection list
  • Fixed issue MR-487 - Initiate connections on MouseUp event
  • Added PuTTY Session Settings command to the Config panel for PuTTY Saved Sessions.
  • Updated translations.
  • Added Norwegian (Bokmal) and Portuguese (Brazil) translations.
  • Added Spanish translation to the installer.
  • Fixed an exception or crash when choosing unnamed colors for themes.
  • Fixed possible error "Control does not support transparent background colors" when modifying themes.
  • Fixed changes to the active theme not being saved reliably.
  • Fixed handling of the plus (+) character in PuTTY session names.
  • Changed Internet Explorer to no longer force IE7 compatibility mode.
  • Changed the "Launch PuTTY" button in the "Options" dialog to open PuTTY from the path the user has currently set, instead of what was previously saved.
  • Improved update and announcement checking.
  • Improved the PuTTY Saved Sessions list to update automatically when any changes are made.
  • Improved loading time of large connection files.
  • Lowered required version of RDC from 6.1 to 6.0.
  • Updated VncSharpNG to 1.3.4896.25007.

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 Beta 3 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-397 - Putty disappears from the screen
  • Fixed issue MR-398 - Full Screen mode doesn't correctly make use of available space
  • Fixed issue MR-402 - scrollbar touch moves putty window
  • Fixed issue MR-406 - Items disappear from External Tools toolbar when accessing External Tools panel
  • Fixed issue MR-410 - Unhandled exception when clicking New button under Theme
  • Fixed issue MR-413 - Can't use aplication
  • Fixed new connections having a globe icon.
  • Fixed the category names in the themes tab of the options dialog on Windows XP not showing correctly.
  • Fixed PuTTY saved sessions with spaces or special characters not being listed.

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 Beta 2 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Added feature MR-336 - Customizable background color for the windows/panels
  • Added feature MR-345 - Two separate options for confirming closure of Tabs and Connection Panels
  • Added feature MR-346 - Option to show/hide the description box at the bottom of the Config panel
  • Added feature MR-351 - Import connections from PuTTY
  • Fixed issue MR-354 - Re-ordering tabs doesn't give good, reliable visual feedback
  • Fixed issue MR-375 - Changing a connection's icon using the picture button should immediately update Icon field
  • Fixed issue MR-377 - Several redundant panels can be opened
  • Fixed issue MR-379 - Connection variables not working with external tools
  • Fixed issue MR-381 - Notifications panel - whitespace context menu allows Copy and Delete on nothing
  • Fixed issue MR-401 - Checkbox misaligned
  • The username and domain settings are now hidden for VNC connections since they are not supported.
  • Changed "Automatically get session information" to be disabled by default.
  • RDP connections can now be switched to full screen mode when redirect key combinations is enabled.

New in mRemoteNG 1.71 Beta 1 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Added feature MR-329 - Create Option to disable the "Quick: " prefix
  • Fixed issue MR-67 - Sort does not recursively sort
  • Fixed issue MR-117 - Remote Session Info Window / Tab does not populate
  • Fixed issue MR-121 - Config pane not sorting properties correctly when switching between alphabetical and categorized view
  • Fixed issue MR-130 - Issues duplicating folders
  • Fixed issue MR-142 - Start of mRemoteNG takes about one minute and consumes excessive CPU
  • Fixed issue MR-158 - Password field not accepting Pipe
  • Fixed issue MR-330 - Portable version saves log to user's profile folder
  • Fixed issue MR-333 - Unnecessary prompt for 'close all open connections?'
  • Fixed issue MR-342 - Incorrect view in config pane of new connection after viewing default inheritance
  • Fixed issue MR-352 - Passwords with " (quotation mark) and # (hash key) characters make mRemoteNG to open PuttyNG dialog
  • Fixed issue MR-362 - Rename 'Screenshot Manager' to 'Screenshots' on the View menu to match Panel name
  • Added detection of newer versions of connection files and database schemata. mRemoteNG will now refuse to open them to avoid data loss.
  • Improved appearance and discoverability of the connection search box.
  • If RDC 7.0 or higher is installed, the connection bar is no longer briefly shown when connecting to an RDP connection with redirect key combinations enabled.
  • If RDC 8.0 or higher is installed, RDP connections automatically adjust their size when the window is resized or when toggling full screen mode.

New in mRemoteNG 1.70 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-339 - Connection group collapses with just one click
  • Fixed issue MR-340 - Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  • Fixed issue MR-344 - Move "Always show panel tabs" option
  • Fixed issue MR-350 - VerifyDatabaseVersion (Config.Connections.Save) failed. Version string portion was too short or too long.
  • Fixed issue MR-355 - Moving sub folders to top level causes property loss
  • Fixed tabs not closing on double-click when the active tab is a PuTTY connection.

New in mRemoteNG 1.70 RC 2 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-332 - Can't select different tab with one click after disconnecting existing tab
  • Fixed issue MR-338 - PuTTYNG crashing on fresh install of mRemoteNG
  • Re-enabled PuTTYNG integration enhancements on Windows 8

New in mRemoteNG 1.70 RC 1 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-183 - Error trying to save connections when using SQL - Invalid column name _parentConstantId
  • Fixed issue MR-225 - Tabs do not open in a panel until multiple panels are displayed.
  • Fixed issue MR-229 - Integrated PuTTY doesn't work in Windows 8 RP
  • Fixed issue MR-264 - Windows 8 support
  • Fixed issue MR-317 - Difficulty right-clicking on Tab
  • Fixed issue MR-318 - Wrong tab gets selected when tab names overflow on the tab bar
  • Fixed issue MR-321 - New connection panel doesn't get panel header if its the only one or is moved
  • Fixed issue MR-322 - Connection Button not listing servers
  • Added option to always show panel tabs.
  • Fixed "Decryption failed. Padding is invalid and cannot be removed." notification.
  • Fixed KiTTY opening in a separate window when using a saved session.

New in mRemoteNG 1.70 Beta 2 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-47 - Silent Installation Prompts for Language
  • Fixed issue MR-54 - Error When disconnecting from SSL channel RDP
  • Fixed issue MR-58 - Bug when duplicating connection in connection view
  • Fixed issue MR-68 - Config Window Loses Options
  • Fixed issue MR-71 - Minimizing mRemoteNG causes temporary re-size of Putty sessions (windows)
  • Fixed issue MR-80 - Reconnect previous sessions
  • Fixed issue MR-81 - Problem Duplicating Folder w/ Sub-Folders
  • Fixed issue MR-85 - Microsoft .NET Framework warning
  • Fixed issue MR-86 - Citrix GDI+ Error when screen is locked
  • Fixed issue MR-96 - When pressing SHIFT+F4 to create a new connection inside a folder, the new connections doesn't inherit any properties from its parent
  • Fixed issue MR-101 - Collapse all folders causes a NullReferenceException
  • Fixed issue MR-165 - Can't close About window if it is the last tab
  • Fixed issue MR-166 - Inheritance button is disabled on some connections
  • Fixed issue MR-167 - Name and description of properties not show in inheritance list
  • Fixed issue MR-171 - Inherit configuration not showing friendly names for each inherit component
  • Fixed issue MR-172 - RDGatewayPassword is unencrypted in confCons.xml file
  • Fixed issue MR-174 - Trailing Space on a Hostname/IP will cause the connection not to happen.
  • Fixed issue MR-175 - Problem with focus when 2 or more PuTTY sessions opened
  • Fixed issue MR-176 - Del key while editing connection name triggers 'Delete Connection'
  • Fixed issue MR-178 - 3 different panels crashes all connections
  • Fixed issue MR-181 - Sessions on startup
  • Fixed issue MR-190 - Can't click on tab/session
  • Fixed issue MR-196 - Cannot export list without usernames and passwords
  • Fixed issue MR-199 - when using screen inside putty, screen becomes dead when reduce mremoteNG
  • Fixed issue MR-202 - The Connection "Tab" show Ampersands as underscores.
  • Fixed issue MR-214 - Hostname/IP reset
  • Fixed issue MR-224 - Session tabs become un-clickable after duplicating a tab or opening a new one in the same panel
  • Fixed issue MR-233 - Backslash at end of password prevents success of putty invocation and corresponding auto-logon
  • Fixed issue MR-235 - Config file gets corrupted when leaving the password entry box with ESC
  • Fixed issue MR-264 - Windows 8 support
  • Fixed issue MR-277 - Inheritance configuration button not appear in configuration tab
  • Fixed issue MR-284 - SSH: Text not showing properly
  • Fixed issue MR-299 - mRemoteNG crashes while using remotely (Windows XP remote desktop)
  • Fixed issue MR-306 - Fatal .NET exception on program start
  • Fixed issue MR-313 - PuTTY window not maximized when loading from saved session
  • mRemoteNG now requires .NET Framework 3.0 instead of 2.0.
  • Updated translations.
  • Added translations for Spanish (Argentina), Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified).
  • Improved the use of Tab and Shift-Tab to cycle through entries in the Config grid.
  • Improved loading of XML files from older versions of mRemote/mRemoteNG.

New in mRemoteNG 1.70 Beta 1 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fixed issue MR-77 - VerifyDatabaseVersion (Config.Connections.Save) failed. Version string portion was too short or too long.
  • Fixed issue MR-78 - Renaming Connections
  • Fixed issue MR-79 - MoveUp/Down item doesn't work + Sort button broken
  • Fixed issue MR-93 - Regional settings problem when using SQL connection in mRemoteNG
  • Fixed issue MR-97 - Integrate Dutch translation
  • Fixed issue MR-98 - Integrate Russian and Ukranian translations
  • Fixed issue MR-99 - Integrate Spanish translation
  • Fixed issue MR-131 - RD Gateway does not respect setting for use different credentials
  • Added compatibility check for "Use FIPS compliant algorithms" security setting.
  • Improved reporting of errors when encrypting and decrypting connection files.
  • Added partial Polish translation.
  • The panel tabs are now hidden if only one panel is open.
  • Fix focus issue with RDP connections when changing tabs.
  • Show changes live as connection tabs are being dragged around to change their order.
  • Updated PuTTY to version 0.62.
  • Improved error handling when loading connection files.
  • Fixed bugs with creating a new connection file.
  • A backup of the connection file is saved when it is loaded. The most recent ten backup copies are kept.
  • Added the option to use a smart card for RD Gateway credentials.
  • Made the use of CredSSP for RDP connections optional.
  • Updated VncSharpNG to version 1.2.4440.36644.
  • Added debugging symbols for VncSharpNG.

New in mRemoteNG 1.69 (Dec 27, 2011)

  • Fixed issue #66 - Fresh Install Fails to Create Config
  • Fixed issue #67 - Connection file gets erased
  • Fixed issue #72 - scrollbars added to RDP window after minimize/restore of mRemoteNG
  • Disabled automatic updates in the portable edition
  • Fixed file name in window title changing when exporting an XML file.
  • Fixed Use only Notifications panel checkbox.
  • Updated PuTTY to version 0.61
  • Binaries are now digitally signed
  • Added Credits, License, and Version History items to the Start Menu and made Start Menu item names localizable.

New in mRemoteNG 1.68 (Jul 8, 2011)

  • VerifyDatabaseVersion fails with new (empty) database tables
  • Can't save connections file
  • Connection file error upon launch

New in mRemoteNG 1.67 (Jun 11, 2011)

  • Fixed migration of external tools configuration and panel layout from Local to Roaming folder.
  • Disable ICA Hotkeys for Citrix connections. Fixes issue with international users.
  • Added a language selection option so users can override the language if they don't want it automatically detected.
  • Added partial French translation to the application.
  • Addded Thai translation to the installer.
  • Updated graphics in the installer to mRemoteNG logo.
  • Fixed RD Gateway default properties and RDP reconnection count setting not being saved.
  • Fixed bug 33 - IPv6 doesn't work in quick Connect box.
  • Moved the items under Tools in the Connections panel context menu up to the top level.
  • Added buttons for Add Connection, Add Folder, and Sort Ascending (A-Z) to the Connections panel toolbar.
  • Fixed rename edit control staying open when collapsing all folders.
  • Changed sorting to sort all subfolders below the selected folder.
  • Allow sorting of connections if a connection entry is selected.
  • Fixed adding a connection entry if nothing is selected in the tree.
  • Added 15-bit Color RDP setting.
  • Fixed loading of RDP Colors setting from SQL.
  • Added Font Smoothing and Desktop Composition RDP settings.
  • Improved error handling when loading XML connection files.
  • Added the mRemoteNG icon to the list of selectable icons for connection entries.
  • Added confirmation before closing connection tabs.
  • Fixed bug 42 - Maximized location not remembered with multiple monitors.
  • Improved loading and saving of window location.
  • Removed flickering on start up.
  • Changed the Options page into a normal dialog.
  • Improved Reset Layout function.
  • Changed to use full four part version numbers with major, minor, build, and revision.
  • Changed hard coded SQL database name into a user configurable setting.
  • Fixed tab order of controls in Options dialog.
  • Fixed bug 45 - Changing some settings in the config file may not save.

New in mRemoteNG 1.66 (May 3, 2011)

  • Fixed connections not working

New in mRemoteNG 1.65 (May 3, 2011)

  • Fixed Ctrl-Tab and Ctrl-Shift-Tab not working in any other applications while mRemoteNG is running
  • Ctrl-Tab and Ctrl-Shift-Tab no longer work to switch tabs within mRemoteNG
  • Fixed bug 36 - Install creates shortcuts only for the installing user
  • Fixed bug 38 - Application uses the wrong Application Data settings folder (in Local Settings)
  • Added code to the installer to check that the user is in the 'Power Users' or 'Administrators' group

New in mRemoteNG 1.64 (Apr 29, 2011)

  • Fixed bug 6 - VNC CTRL+key & keyboard combo mappings are broken
  • Fixed bug 12 - Tab switch is not working in config panel
  • Fixed bug 14 - RDP Connection authentication problem
  • Fixed bug 22 - External App parameter macro expansion doesn't work with "try to integrate"
  • Fixed bug 25 - Unhandled exception when mRemoteNG opens
  • Added multilanguage support and German translation to the application
  • Added Czech, Dutch, French, German, Polish, and Spanish translations to the installer
  • Added Ctrl-Tab hotkey to switch to the next tab and Ctrl-Shift-Tab to switch to the previous tab
  • Added Tab key to cycle through entries in the Config grid and Shift-Tab to cycle in reverse
  • Added ability to configure external tools to run before or after a connection is established
  • Fixed missing parameters in macro expansion for external tools
  • Fixed RD Gateway and other inheritance bugs
  • Changed how new connection files are created
  • Changed the internal namespace of the application to mRemoteNG instead of mRemote
  • Added credit for the DockPanel Suite to the About page
  • Updated DockPanel Suite to version 2.5 RC1
  • Updated VNCSharpNG to correct Ctrl and Alt key pass-through behavior

New in mRemoteNG 1.62 (Jan 20, 2010)

  • Switched to VncSharp, an open source VNC component
  • VNC is supported again except for the following features:
  • Windows authentication
  • Setting the compression, encoding and color settings
  • Connecting through a proxy server
  • Free SmartSize mode (it does the same thing as Aspect SmartSize mode now)
  • Rearranged the Options page and added an Updates tab
  • Added option to change how often updates are checked
  • Open Updates options tab before connecting for the first time
  • No longer show About page on first run
  • Renamed Quicky toolbar to Quick Connect toolbar
  • Changed back to allowing toolbars to dock to the left or right of the menu bar and added gripper to move it around
  • Added RDP, VNC and ICA version numbers to Components Check page
  • Fixed a bug with the inheritance buttons on the Config panel disappearing after awhile

New in mRemoteNG 1.61 (Jan 15, 2010)

  • Removed unlicensed SmartCode Solutions ViewerX VNC Viewer ActiveX
  • This version of mRemoteNG does not support VNC

New in mRemoteNG 1.60 (Jan 15, 2010)

  • Changed name to mRemoteNG
  • Fixed menu bar not staying docked to left side
  • Removed snakes game Easter egg
  • Removed references to visionapp Remote Desktop
  • Changed filename delimiter in title bar from pipe to dash
  • Changed default format for saving screenshot images to PNG
  • Changed website addresses
  • Added Report a Bug and Support Forum links to the Help menu
  • Moved Check for Updates to the Help menu
  • Changed website links in Help menu and About page to load within mRemoteNG instead of launching an external browser