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|                          ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! !                                |
| PLEASE remember: HDGUARD clients update are made with much care, but customer |
| hardware environment may differ extremely. So please try HDGUARD update onto  |
| one or few clients first before spreading widely!                             |
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HDGUARD (12.1.1.1)
• Bug fix: local and remote configuration not available (HDGUARD service not starting)

HDGUARD (12.1.0.1)
• request dialog within user session removed for default restart, shutdown and log off command
• HDGUARD.deploy install user admin rights are restored before package install process starts
• HDGUARD.deploy package downloading process reworked
• error handling and report to the HDGUARD.master reworked
• extended error log handling for HDGUARD.deploy package install process
• Bug fix: some Smartphones and other USB storage devices are not blocked by HDGUARD USB lock
• Bug fix: in rare cases HDGUARD tryicon is not started when computer is idle for a long time in logon mask
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.deploy install user is not deleted during uninstall process

HDGUARD (12.0.2.1)
• Bug fix: open HDGUARD.deploy task are not recognized and executed
• Bug fix: Setup does not prevent execution on unsupported operating systems (older then Windows 10 Version 2004)

HDGUARD (12.0.1.1)
• minimum supported version Windows 10 Version 2004
• minimum supported version Windows Server 2022
• HDGUARD.deploy user can be initialized with user defined password using HDGUARD.master
• alternative connection settings for HDGUARD.master connection can be configured for VPN connection
• configuration for HDGUARD.master connection setting changed inside HDGUARD Setup
• remote restart and shutdown via HDGUARD.master opens request dialogs for logged on user
• HDGUARD manual updated
• Bug fix: creating HDGUARD.deploy software distribution user do not report errors to HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: HDGUARD clients using VPN connection do not report to HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: remote update via HDGUARD.master on ARM64 failed
• Bug fix: Apply changes request for Administrators
• Bug fix: wrong alignment and size of controls hides content
• Bug fix: System partitions larger 500 MBytes had been shown in partition view
• Bug fix: missing translation inside request dialogs for action from HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: formatting external USB devices failed
• Bug fix: Desktop and Start menu entries are not restored for logged in Administrators
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.remote Proxy service does not establish network connection (Teacher console)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.remote Proxy service does not restart after changing configuration (Teacher console)

HDGUARD (12.0.0.1)
• added support for Windows 11 21H2
• added support for Windows 11 on ARM64 (new processor architecture)
• added extended user notification for licenses running out 
• added customer request dialog before taking screenshot for HDGUARD.master
• HDGUARD can now be deactivated without enabling Windows Update again
• Windows build number added to send bug reports
• using new license server adress https://license-de.ist.com (Please ensure availability)
• Bug fix: window order is not displayed correctly while installing HDGUARD.deploy packages
• Bug fix: Teacher console does not display license state
• Bug fix: Teacher console does not display warning for HDGUARD clients not available for control
• Bug fix: minor translation errors
• Bug fix: HDGUARD update period feature username is limited to 16 chars

HDGUARD (11.5.0.1)
• Bug fix: Error while closing HDGUARD Teacher console
• Bug fix: System does not start correctly after changing HDGUARD work mode from active to active using Seminar mode via HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: in rare cases toast notifications from HDGUARD were not displayed
• Bug fix: mistakenly rolled out same version updates via HDGUARD.master corrupts local HDGUARD installation

HDGUARD (11.4.1.1)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD service not starting on Windows 7 x86

HDGUARD (11.4.0.1)
• added new automatic reset options (manual, per day, each week or month) for Seminar mode
• new creating unprotected partition feature for storing user data
• local user can remotely be logged off via HDGUARD.master
• complete rework and redesign of HDGUARD Toast notifications
• Bug fix: restart of the computer due wrong or missing license, although the license was successfully updated since computer start
• Bug fix: initialization and deployment of packages for HDGUARD.deploy failed on computers with names longer 15 digits
• Bug fix: auto run applications from HDGUARD were executed after the setup was completed and before system restart
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.master connection settings is truncated during saving process
• Bug fix: error saving visibility setting changes
• Bug fix: none functional start menu entry for RDT service Helper

HDGUARD (11.3.2.1)
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|                          ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! !                   |
|  For fully functional remote features, please install            |
|  HDGUARD.master 11.1.0.1                                         |
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• added support for INiS 10.0 Build 1044
• Bug fix: in rare cases HDGUARD may lose license information and software activation inside spezial networks with proxy
• Bug fix: support for network drives in HDGUARD.deploy tasks

HDGUARD (11.3.1.1)
• HDGUARD.deploy tasks are performed using a special Install user
• support for network drives in HDGUARD.deploy tasks

HDGUARD (11.3.0.1)
• Bug fix: Browsers (Firefox, Edge, aso) may not be able to display websites or only with delayed performance

HDGUARD (11.2.0.1)
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|                          ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! !                   |
| This update is only available for customers WITHOUT INiS.        |
| The HDGUARD 11.2.0.1 update will be part of the INiS 10 upgrade! |
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• Bug fix: losing HDGUARD.master connection settings through upgrade
• Bug fix: update period for daylight saving time not working
• Bug fix: adding exceptions for internet lock were not available in HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: update commands from HDGUARD.master always loads setup files from internet (Loads from HDGUARD.master with HDGUARD.master 11.0.0.9)

HDGUARD (11.1.1.1)
• changed Deactivate click order to only need one button click
• unused option for handling "unknown devices" with USB protection removed
• Bug fix: computer restarted and shutdown several times without user logon creates short dynamic HDGUARD Update period (reset after 30min now)
• Bug fix: Blue screen while starting Windows 64 bit (Page_fault in nonpaged area 0x50)
• Bug fix: Update period including change of day (midnight) do not trigger
• Bug fix: Teacher console "Unlock screen(s)" does not work
• Bug fix: Update recreate HDGUARD desktop shortcut, nethertheless it has been disabled through HDGUARD configuration
• Bug fix: configuration dialog for internet lock handling inside Microsoft Edge Browser after setup did not work with Windows 10 Build 1809

HDGUARD (11.1.0.1)
• added support for INiS 9.0 Build 900
• added support for Windows 10 Build 1809 (Redstone 5)
• HDGUARD manual updated
• configuration dialog for internet lock handling inside Microsoft Edge Browser added to the setup
• option to reset complete HDGUARD configuration added to the HDGUARD uninstall process
• Bug fix: error inside silent install and uninstall of 32 Bit HDGUARD setup
• Bug fix: tabs for password, license and HDGUARD service key are not visible inside HDGUARD configuration using English language
• Bug fix: wrong HDGUARD logo inside license dialog

HDGUARD (11.0.8.1)
• Due network problems caused by several Windows updates, HDGUARD.master connection will be initiated with explicit IP version
• Bug fix: under certain conditions the connection to HDGUARD.master were not established when using DNS name for connection
• Bug fix: in some cases, Windows Update was not disabled on Windows 10 Build 1803
• Bug fix: Windows 10 (1709, 1803) system reserved were not marked as 'read only' while activating HDGUARD protection
• Bug fix: REG_DWORD for ServerPort inside Registry settings has not been accepted
• Bug fix: changing Start menu entry visibility failed with Error 4
• Bug fix: no entries in Windows Eventlog were created (e.g. within update periods)
• Bug fix: request dialog for starting HDGUARD Update period did not restart Windows (Windows 7 only)
• Bug fix: installing HDGUARD and HDGUARD.master on same machine failed due different name for same service
• Bug fix: HDGUARD uninstall has not been blocked while HDGUARD protection is active (Protection still active; HDGUARD is still installed after restart!)
• Bug fix: settings for Mouse-/Keyboardlock are not evaluated during HDGUARD.deploy installation
• Bug fix: tabs for password, license and HDGUARD service key are not visible inside HDGUARD configuration

HDGUARD (11.0.7.1)
• HDGUARD manual updated
• Support for HDGUARD Upgrade process from HDGUARD 9 & 10

HDGUARD (11.0.6.1)
• HDGUARD.deploy feature is compatible with HDGUARD.master 11.0.0.5 or later!
• Settings for HDGUARD.master central service connection are in HKLM\Software\IST\HDGUARD
• Program folder is C:\Program Files\IST ; Programdata folder is %ProgramData%\IST
• Hook excludes can be edited by HDGcmd
• Known bug: User interface cannot edit connection settings for HDGUARD.master central service. Warning: Standard values are always displayed!
• Bug fix: Connection settings for HDGUARD.master central service were not read in some cases
• Bug fix: Error in HDGUARD.deploy module
• Bug fix: Some legacy desktop apps crashed, when they started printing
• Bug fix: HDGUARD user interface can't edit proxy settings for internet connection
• Bug fix: in some cases, Windows Update was not disabled on Windows 10 Build 1803

HDGUARD (11.0.5.1)
• further work for Company name changes
• Minimum .NET Framework Version: 4.6.1
• Bug fix: error while starting HDGUARD Teacher console

HDGUARD (11.0.4.1)
• Company name has been changed to IST Deutschland GmbH
• HDGUARD manual updated
• Bug fix: update request for new HDGUARD version has not been displayed

HDGUARD (11.0.3.1)
• Support added for Windows 10 Build 1709 (Fall Creators Update)
• added proactively Spectre Variante 1 (Bounds Check Bypass, CVE-2017-5753) protection
• SSL libraries updated
• Bug fix: automatic hard disk configuration failed on SSD
• Bug fix: in some cases, Windows Update was not disabled on Windows 10
• Bug fix: login during update period not working
• Bug fix: HDGUARD is not working on 32 Bit Edition of Windows
• Bug fix: in some cases, the mouse and keyboard filter is active by default after installation

HDGUARD (11.0.2.1)
• Software distribution feature with HDGUARD.master
• new instant update period for Windows Updates installation with HDGUARD.master
• complete core reworked
• new Mouse and Keyboard filter for disabling login mask changes added
• new Setup engine
• Bug fix: Status window from HDGUARD tray icon is shown somewhere on desktop
• Bug fix: in rare cases Chrome and Firefox are not working properly while HDGUARD is installed
• Bug fix: some development environments are not able to create executable files while HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: after removing the complete license key inside HDGUARD configuration, you need to restart configuration to enter
• Bug fix: Tab order not correct inside HDGUARD configuration

HDGUARD (10.2.0.5)
• Bug fix: Windows 10 Build 1703 (Creators update) do not display any font
• Bug fix: installing fonts on Windows 10 Build 1607 (Anniversary update) may fail
• Bug fix: Microsoft Hyper-V virtual computers do not start on Windows 10 Build 1703 (Creators update)
• Bug fix: Oracle VirtualBox virtual computers do not start on Windows 7 x64
• Bug fix: "run as" from a standard user on Windows 10 Build 1703 (Creators update) does not work or takes long time
• Bug fix: high CPU usage from COM Surrogate using Sysprep in Audit mode on Windows 10 Build 1703 (Creators update)
• Bug fix: INiS 8.2 exam mode (auto login) failed on fast computers

HDGUARD (10.2.0.4)
• Windows updates larger 2 Gbyte will not be downloaded anymore during HDGUARD update period (e.g. Anniversary 1607 or Creators 1703 Updates)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD protection information for volumes except C: may get lost. Important update for multi boot systems
• Bug fix: partitions smaller 500 Mbyte cannot be set to 'Read only' after updating from 10.1.x.x
• Bug fix: in some cases 'Remove configuration' has not removed the HDGUARDSwap file(s) during uninstall

HDGUARD (10.2.0.3)
• Bug fix: in rare cases, Windows on SSD does not boot anymore with HDGUARD installed
• Bug fix: Teacher console does not recognize room membership

HDGUARD (10.2.0.2)
• Bug fix: invalid HDGUARD configuration after update from HDGUARD 10.1.x.x

HDGUARD (10.2.0.1)
• Bug fix: Apply changes failed 
• Bug fix: Programs do not start/show error messages when HDGUARD and Kaspersky/AVG/Avast anti-virus is installed

HDGUARD (10.1.0.3)
• Domains for HDGUARD software activation changed to "https://activation.rdt.de"
• Bug fix: License validation and HDGUARD software activation failed from within HDGUARD configuration
• Bug fix: Blue screen after installation
• Bug fix: Number pad keys don't trigger license key validation

HDGUARD (10.1.0.2)
• HDGUARD manual updated
• Repair function added for wrong Driver handling through Microsoft Windows 10 Upgrade process (Update 1607)
• Error message added for 'Apply changes' errors
• Warning messages added for high HDGUARD SWAP usage and disabled 'Apply changes' feature
• Installation parent folder changed from "RDT Global" to "RDT GmbH"
• Bug fix: HDGUARD activation failed if Windows Task scheduler is deactivated

HDGUARD (10.1.0.1)
• new HDGUARD SWAP file working mode for Solid-State-Drives (SSD)
• Bug fix: unable to create HDGUARD SWAP file on SSDs
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.master connection settings could only be changed while HDGUARD is started elevated
• Bug fix: HDGUARD desktop shortcuts for Administrators were only created when Windows were restarted
• Bug fix: wrong icon for administrative settings inside HDGUARD configuration
• Bug fix: missing canceling condition when HDGUARD 9 is already installed
• Bug fix: HDGUARD SWAP RAM feature were not available for HDGUARD SWAP file not placed on system partition
• Bug fix: error message while checking for new update during HDGUARD start
• Bug fix: request for setting configuration automatically nevertheless the configuration is already completed
• Bug fix: Teacher console does not recognize room membership

HDGUARD (10.0.0.5)
• minimum size for HDGUARD SWAP file changed from 512 MByte to 1 GByte
• added support for INiS 8.2 Build 820 Exam mode (auto login)

HDGUARD (10.0.0.4)
• Bug fix: Windows Update on Windows 10 downloads and installs updates although HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: Error with port entry for HDGUARD / HDGUARD.master communication inside system registry
• Bug fix: Error inside HDGUARD tray icon application on systems without D3D hardware support
• Bug fix: Windows starts into Recovery Mode and displays error message while HDGUARD is active 
• Bug fix: Online software activation does not work inside HDGUARD script control
• Bug fix: Error message because of missing Windows Update KB3033929 were not displayed on Windows 7 32 bit
• Bug fix: HDGUARD clients are displayed inside teacher console only after the configuration has been opened

HDGUARD (10.0.0.3)
• Bug fix: 32 Bit HDGUARD Setup does not install correctly
• Bug fix: empty error message inside HDGUARD setup
• Bug fix: Malfunctioning HDGUARD after installing HDGUARD 10 over an existing HDGUARD 9
• KNOWN BUG: Deleting 'HDGUARD Service keys' do not work when authenticated through 'HDGUARD-Administrators' group
• KNOWN BUG: Learning/Deleting of 'USB protection exceptions' do not work when authenticated through
	     'HDGUARD-Administrators' group

HDGUARD (10.0.0.2)
• Bug fix: updated HDGUARD 9 licenses were not accepted
• Bug fix: Exception while starting HDGUARD configuration for domain members while domain controller is not available
• Bug fix: Error message while starting HDGUARD tray icon for domain members while domain controller is not available
• Bug fix: translation error
• Bug fix: Request for 'Apply changes' were displayed multiple times

HDGUARD (10.0.0.1)
• Support added for Windows 10 and Server 2016
• Support added for Microsoft Windows Active Directory (group 'HDGUARD-Administrators')
• New option for visibility: always show all icons when logged in as Domain-Administrator or
  local Administrator inside Peer-2-Peer network
• changing system time is not possible anymore while HDGUARD is active
• Teacher Console displays username of logged in user in addition to computer name for each station
• while closing Teacher Console the user will be ask to reset active restriction for room clients
• Bug fix: Apply changes freezes when finished

HDGUARD (9.2.1.1)
• Bug fix: Apply changes freezes when finished
• Bug fix: Exception inside HDGUARD GUI after clicking on 'Deactivate' button

HDGUARD (9.2.0.9)
• Service "Windows Search" will not stoped anymore while activating HDGUARD protection
• HDGUARD 10 license keys will be accepted
• changing system time is not possible anymore while HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: high CPU usage when configuring HDGUARD.master connection target to the own PC
• Bug fix: HDGUARD software activation failed on some computers
• Bug fix: HDGUARD online update on 32 bit OS displayed an error message
• Bug fix: Teacher console show password protection icon for room clients not having same password like Teacher console
• Bug fix: HDGUARD splash screen interrupts Windows shutdown process
• Bug fix: Apply changes was available for Bitlocker encrypted drives

HDGUARD (9.2.0.8)
• Bug fix: client reports wrong operation system to HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: hard disk work mode 'Access denied' was not shown inside hard disk view
• Bug fix: context sensetive help using F1 key sometimes did not work

HDGUARD (9.2.0.7)
• all clients inside HDGUARD Teacher Console can be selected using the shortcut CTRL + A
• Bug fix: error while sending an bug report to RDT

HDGUARD (9.2.0.6)
• Bug fix: Teacher console license were not saved
• Bug fix: Client icons were not shown inside teacher console

HDGUARD (9.2.0.5)
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|                 ! ! ! Important for HDGcmd calls ! ! !                        |
| Proxy server parameters have been changed.                                    |
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• HDGUARD creates event log entries
• Proxy server settings will be saved for RDT software activation and HDGUARD update periods
• Bug fix: HDGUARD Internet Lock feature blocked local IPv6 loopback
• Bug fix: error while using German translation
• Bug fix: starting HDGUARD configuration were not available anymore after entering an 0 client licenses
• Bug fix: HDGUARD tray icon started too fast if Windows auto logon feature were used
• Bug fix: Wrong caption for HDGUARD password field

HDGUARD (9.2.0.4)
• USB read / write protection reworked
• automatically configuration for HDGUARD redirection reworked
• HDGUARD uninstall process now can reset the complete HDGUARD configuration (password protected)
• Partition number and disk will be displayed inside hard disk configuration when showing system partitions
• extended information for HDGUARD SWAP file usage when HDGUARD is active (Mouse over for usage progress bar)
• values for "AutoReConfig" feature will be automatically set (cloning)
• Bug fix: "missing Internet Explorer 5" error while starting HDGUARD setup on Windows 7
• Bug fix: Error while trying to use the feature "Exceptional case" after reinstall of HDGUARD
• Bug fix: Error 109 on Multi-booting systems with Windows XP x64

HDGUARD (9.2.0.3)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD cannot be disabled after trial period has ended
• Bug fix: updated license keys were not recognized

HDGUARD (9.2.0.2)
• Shortcuts for HDGUARD main configuration dialog (de-/activate, settings, etc.) added
• Bug fix: USB protection settings were not saved correctly
• Bug fix: Splashscreen has been shown while HDGUARD was not active

HDGUARD (9.2.0.1):
• Teacher console has been added
• Bug fix: Auto Logon does not work for HDGUARD update periods
• Bug fix: missing German translations

HDGUARD (9.1.0.2):
• Support for HDGUARD 9 Teacher console locks
• Support for automatically setting HDGUARD partition usage after cloning (Please refer to the manual)
• added request dialog for automatically assigning HDGUARD protected drives
• Update request dialog can now be disabled for single updates
• Bug fix: Error 6 and 7 while activating HDGUARD

HDGUARD (9.1.0.1):
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                 ! ! ! ATTENTION - PLEASE READ ! ! !
With HDGUARD 9.0.0.5 installed the following update process cannot be
performed successfully! Please do the following steps before clicking the
'Yes' button on the end of the dialog.
1.) Press Windows key + R to open the 'Run dialog'
2.) Enter 'services.msc' and press Enter
3.) Scroll down to the 'HDGUARD service' entry and select it
4.) Click on 'Stop' on the left hand upper corner
5.) Close the 'Services' dialog and click 'Yes' down below in this dialog
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Please note: Until HDGUARD 9.1.0.1, the HDGUARD update can only be performed by
the user which had installed HDGUARD.
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• Support for HDGUARD.master 9.0.0.1 BETA
• Hint for available update will be displayed even if HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: Online update worked only for the user which had installed HDGUARD

HDGUARD (9.0.0.5):
• Bug fix: Blue screen while starting Windows (ACPI.sys)

HDGUARD (9.0.0.4):
• Bug fix: Windows start menu will not be displayed or does not repaint

HDGUARD (9.0.0.3):
• Support for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
• Software activation is available via HDGcmd.exe
• Bug fix: dual-boot systems were not recognized as multi-boot systems

HDGUARD (9.0.0.2):
• Support for multi-boot systems
• German translations added
• help file added
• Exceptional case tab
• extended validation inside setup
• setting SWAP dialog initialised with default settings
• Bug fix: system may stop working after cloning with HDGUARD completely configured
• Bug fix: HDGcmd crashes trying to encrypt password longer 16 chars
• Bug fix: error message when starting HDGUARD GUI directly after system boot-up
• Bug fix: Service keys and USB protection exception couldn't be deleted
• Bug fix: Usage for HDGUARD SWAP using SWAP RAM were shown wrong
• Bug fix: Changing visibility were not available after applying changes
• Bug fix: exception inside HDGUARD GUI after an HDGUARD error was displayed

HDGUARD (9.0.0.1):
• supports Windows 8
• full support of SSD and SSD specific commands (e.g. TRIM)
• complete overhaul of GUI
• overall improved performance, especially for the protected system partition
• SWAP RAM feature (using small part of system RAM for boosting system start up)
• optional password protection for resetting the Seminar mode
• Unknown USB devices can be blocked by HDGUARD USB protection

HDGUARD (8.1.1.2):
• HDGUARD TeacherConsole using .net Framework 4.0
• Update for HDGUARD TeacherConsole working with HDGUARD.master 8.2.0.5

HDGUARD (8.1.1.1):
• Bug fix: maximum size for HDGUARD SWAP file on FAT file system changed to 4 GByte
• Bug fix: remote client update needed online connection
• Bug fix: backup for disabled NTFS file system feature were not created
• Bug fix: settings made inside HDGUARD Exception configuration wizard were not displayed

HDGUARD (8.1.0.9):
• Bug fix: HDGUARD client lose connection to HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: HDGUARD client disappear inside HDGUARD.master or HDGUARD TeacherConsole

HDGUARD (8.1.0.8):
• Bug fix: Exception using Bug report form on a computer with Internet Explorer 9.0 installed

HDGUARD (8.1.0.6):
• Bug fix: computer has not been restarted or shut down after leaving an update period
• Bug fix: computer has not been restarted while entering an update period
• Bug fix: on Windows 7 the HDSerPack failed to write the serial to drive C:
• Bug fix: script control failed to activate HDGUARD using seminar or software test mode

HDGUARD (8.1.0.5)
• Bug fix: exception while starting HDGUARD teacher console

HDGUARD (8.1.0.4)
• Bug fix: Script control not working with INiS
• Bug fix: problems with services to install during Setup process

HDGUARD (8.1.0.3)
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|                        ! ! ! Please notice ! ! !                              |
| Due to internal changes the HDGUARD 8.1.0.3, teacher console does only work   |
| with HDGUARD.master 8.1.0.2!                                                  |
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• default TTL value for multicast messages has been set to 8
• added extended options to the HDGUARD configuration for error handling
• added hint and disabled the "Active" button if Windows Update needs a reboot
• "read only" partitions will now only be protected while HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: script control did not work until a password had been set using the GUI
• Bug fix: missing translations for Teacher console
• Bug fix: Teacher console popup menu functions did not work
• Bug fix: error while capture and sending screenshot to the HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: the created shortcut inside the Start menu started the wrong application when edited
           from HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: bubble hints for teacher console locks had been displayed nevertheless the lock failed
• Bug fix: insufficient process- and file-protection in user mode security service
• Bug fix: feature "read only" partitions did not work
• Bug fix: "leaving update period" error


HDGUARD (8.1.0.1)
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|                         ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! !                                  |
| 8.1.0.1 HDGUARD clients do report themselve with an optimized mechanism to the |
| HDGUARD.master. You need to install at least HDGUARD.master 8.1.0.1 to see     |
| HDGUARD clients version 8.1.0.1 or later!                                      |
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• exceptions for the "block internet" function, can be configured by HDGUARD.master 8.1.0.1 and newer 
• new wizard for configuring folder redirections and registry virtualization (generally for AntiVirus software)
• seminar and software test mode can be used with HDGUARD partition (located on systemdrive)
• HDGUARD taskbar icon shows bubble hint when configured remotly through HDGUARD.master or teacher console
• optimized HDGUARD report mechanism
• Compatibility with Kaspersky AntiVirus
• Windows XP: Security Center warning disabled
• Bug fix: teacher console functionality when windows is started also in SafeMode
• Bug fix: internet blocker recognizes more applications (like chat and remote control)
• Bug fix: internet blocker recognizes all types of proxy connection
• Bug fix: removed wrong message "you enter/leave an update period"
• Bug fix: removed error message while activating HDGUARD after apply changes without restarting Windows
• Bug fix: HDGUARD client reports to HDGUARD.master with installed Virtual Box Software
• Bug fix: error during configuration through the HDGUARD.master if the machine showing the logon dialog
• Bug fix: Registry virtualization

HDGUARD (8.0.0.6)
• Bug fix: unable to login after Day Saving Time change
• Bug fix: HDGUARD tray icon is shown unreliable on Windows 7
• Bug fix: blocking the internet via Teacher Console does not work (Please refer to the FAQ) on
           Windows 7 / Vista
• Bug fix: Windows 7 Boot partition is not automatically selected to be protected

HDGUARD (8.0.0.5)
• Defragmentation is available during update period
• Users with limited rigths can be defined for login during update period
• HDGUARD Task Scheduler redesigned
• Bug fix: Defragmentation control for Windows 7
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.master license can be inserted multiple times inside HDGUARD Teacher console
• Bug fix: problems loading HDGUARD Teacher console settings for limited user
• Bug fix: limited users were not elevated for opening settings
• Bug fix: not elevated HDGUARD Teacher console were not closed automatically while starting
           elevated HDGUARD Teacher console

HDGUARD (8.0.0.4)
• Bug fix: locking the internet through HDGUARD.master or HDGUARD TeacherConsole does not work for all clients
• Bug fix: HDGUARD TeacherConsole does not accept HDGUARD.master 8 license key
• Bug fix: restart/shutdown settings were misinterpreted at the end of an update period

HDGUARD (8.0.0.3)
• Bug fix: defragmentation was possible during update periods

HDGUARD (8.0.0.1 - 8.0.0.2)
• supports Windows 7
• update-times can be set in shorter and more precise time units
• extended interface for communication with HDGUARD.master 8 (Screenshot, Inventory)
• less critical Windows update are also loaded during HDGUARD update period

HDGUARD (7.2.0.6)
• Bug fix: endless Windows XP loader screen
• Bug fix: unstable Windows due corrupt files
• Bug fix: Blue screen while starting Windows (Page_fault in nonpaged area)

HDGUARD (7.2.0.5)
• Bug fix: Error and restart during Windows Boot (BAD_POOL_CALLER) at systems with installed Card Readers
• Bug fix: Wrong partition layout inside HDGUARD configuration

HDGUARD (7.2.0.4)
• extended status icons for clients are implemented inside teacher console
• information about the complete hard disk size is added inside the partition view
• unmounted partitions with valid NTFS or FAT file system can be protected now  
• Bug fix: Error "unknown license key" inside Teacher console settings
• Bug fix: Installation failed under Microsoft Windows 2000
• Bug fix: Apply changes failed
• Bug fix: loosing configuration (license, password) during reboot

HDGUARD (7.2.0.3)
• Bug report function has been extended with more detailed information about the running system
• Client can now be activated or deactivated and shut down by HDGUARD.master within one step
• Windows startup optimization will be disabled while HDGUARD is active 
• Bug fix: Error 1450 during initialize of HDGUARD SWAP
• Bug fix: Message about invalid license shown when licensed by INiS
• Bug fix: using Windows x64, the user name of the current logged on user had not been determined and reported
           correctly to the HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: Partitions mounted inside a folder were not displayed correctly inside Partition View of HDGUARD
• Bug fix: Options for Software or Seminar mode were not displayed before Windows (Windows 2000 and XP only)
           startup, when activated through HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: error while setting an HDGUARD SWAP files if an HDGUARD partition is already set
• Bug fix: loosing settings during activation of HDGUARD

HDGUARD (7.2.0.1)
• Interface for activate HDGUARD and shutdown implemented

HDGUARD (7.1.0.5)
• added extended information (msinfo32 export) to HDGUARD bugreport
• Bug fix: Error 1450
• Bug fix: Error when trying to set HDGUARD SWAP and another already exsists
• Bug fix: Partition Type 0 (unknown) were displayed for some partitions

HDGUARD (7.1.0.4)
• Bug fix: Hardware profile for Softwaretest- or Seminarmode has not been deleted on Windows 2000
• Bug fix: Firewall rules were not applied
• Bug fix: Error message about hardware profile after apply changes
• Bug fix: Hardware profile for Softwaretest- or Seminarmode has not been removed during uninstall

HDGUARD (7.1.0.3)
• Bug fix: wrong user count inside HDGUARD Tray icon window for INiS installation

HDGUARD (7.1.0.2)
• Bug fix: file for exclusions inside web lock were not loaded

HDGUARD (7.1.0.1)
• Bug fix: Exception on Windows 2000 while starting HDGUARD configuration
• Bug fix: Hardware profile for Softwaretest- or Seminarmode werde not created
• Bug fix: HDGUARD client were unable to detect MAC adress when NetBIOS were disabled

HDGUARD (7.0.0.8)
• Bug fix: Exception while starting Teacher console using german translation

HDGUARD (7.0.0.7)
• Bug fix: System reset after Apply changes of HDGUARD
• Bug fix: hidden partition could not assigned
• Bug fix: freezing/restart of System during Windows start

HDGUARD (7.0.0.6)
• Bug fix: unable to license HDGUARD on Windows 2000
• Bug fix: HDGUARD clients with another password then the Teacher console password were not controllable

HDGUARD (7.0.0.3)
• new update methode for updates from HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: Partitions without drive letter were not displayed inside partition view

HDGUARD (6.1.1.5)
• Bug fix: Usage of HDGUARD partition was not available
• Bug fix: System reset after Apply changes of HDGUARD
• Bug fix: System were unable to boot after HDGUARD were deactivated

HDGUARD (6.1.1.4)
• Bug fix: limited functionality running under Microsoft Windows VISTA™ with Service pack 1
• Bug fix: incomplete hdd layout inside HDGUARD configuration

HDGUARD (6.1.0.9)
• Bug fix: Restart during initialization of USB hardware

HDGUARD (6.1.0.8)
• user-defined text can be added to the HDGUARD Splash screen
• Bug fix: limited functionality running under Microsoft Windows VISTA™ with Service pack 1
• Bug fix: HDGUARD tray icon show wrong status after setting a 16 digit password
• Bug fix: setting a 16 digit password make HDGUARD client unusable through HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: malfunction while using some USB devices
• Bug fix: "Freezing" during shutdown
• Bug fix: Restart during initialization of new USB hardware
• Bug fix: missing partitions inside HDGUARD configuration

HDGUARD (6.1.0.5)
• Help for Teacher console is available by pressing F1
• Bug fix: Internet lock from Teacher console failed on Windows 2000
• Bug fix: IE 7 needs to restartet for surfing after deactivating Teacher console Internet lock
• Bug fix: Automatic assignment for Drive to protect failes at Multi-Boot-Systems
• Bug fix: System were not shutting down after leaving the HDGUARD Update period (VISTA only)
• Bug fix: Default user name were not reset after using HDGUARD Apply changes

HDGUARD (6.1.0.4)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD configuration were only started when inserting HDGUARD Service key first time

HDGUARD (6.1.0.3)
• Bug fix: Windows start up aborts while HDGUARD is active (special hardware)

HDGUARD (6.1.0.2)
• Bug fix: Update from HDGUARD 4 or 5 may be incomplete or currupt
• Bug fix: Error message while opening Teacher console

HDGUARD (6.1.0.1)
• Bug fix: Apply changes freezes
• Bug fix: Windows start up aborts while HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: Ejecting keyboard and/or mouse while Windows start up with active HDGUARD USB protection

HDGUARD (6.0.0.8)
• added tray icon bubble hint with information about trial version
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.master may not be able to activate Softwaretest or Seminar mode

HDGUARD (6.0.0.1 - 6.0.0.7)
• added Windows VISTA™ support
• Installation file changed to MSI
• HDGUARD Gadget for Microsoft Windows VISTA™
• extended error messages for Teacher console
• Bug fix: after resetting the computer restriction from Teacher console are still active
• Bug fix: missing tray icon popup menu when configure HDGUARD without tray icon status window

HDGUARD (5.2.0.5)
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|                         ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! !                                  |
| For Microsoft SQL Server™ support some HDGUARD.master 3.1 database fields      |
| had been renamed. After installing the HDGUARD 5.2.0.5 update, HDGUARD clients |
| will again be able to access the HDGUARD.master database. Please reassign      |
| Teacher Console after installing the HDGUARD 5.2.0.5 update to your HDGUARD    |
| clients.                                                                       |
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• added support for Teacher Console with HDGUARD.master 3.1.0.3 and higher (Microsoft SQL Server™)
• added option for reboot instead of shutdown after completing update
• Bug fix: warning message which will be displayed if HDGUARD area is running low of space
  has been modified when using Softwaretest or Seminar mode
• Bug fix: changes to the license key were not displayed correctly inside tray icon window

HDGUARD (5.2.0.2)
• HDGUARD area usage could be read out using script control
• Bug fix: script control is only available for licensed HDGUARD
• Bug fix: the de-/activate dialog for HDGUARD may display wrong message while HDGUARD is active
• Bug fix: while moving user folders no check for recursion were made

HDGUARD (5.2.0.1)
• redesign of backup engine
• added support for Windows XP x64 and VISTA
• Bug fix: buttons alignment for Windows 2000

HDGUARD (5.1.0.3)
• Bug fix: some virus scanner may misleadingly recognize an HDGUARD file as Trojan

HDGUARD (5.1.0.2)
• added new Teacher Console with monitoring functionality
• Seminar- and Softwaretest - mode is available to HDGUARD.master now
• added output option to HDGUARD script driving for HDGUARD area usage
• Bug fix: activating a complete room or license through HDGUARD.master failed sometimes
• Bug fix: user login for domain user failed during update period

HDGUARD (5.0.0.6)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD 5 shows error message "Error 5 - Access denied" and do not start

HDGUARD (5.0.0.1 - 5.0.0.5)
• complete overhaul of GUI
• Softwaretest und Seminar mode as extended active HDGUARD mode added
• USB protection added
• HDGUARD Service Key for administration without password
• Password is now case sensitive
• overall improved performance, especially during Apply changes
• Transparency for room monitoring form added
• Bug fix: Users which are only members of domain-/administrators through another group, were not allowed to start HDGUARD
• Bug fix: HDGUARD did not automatically deactivates himself after trail period has ended
• Bug fix: licensing through script control failed after trail period has ended
• Bug fix: computer did not restart after leaving HDGUARD update period
• Bug fix: moving user folders may fail due insufficient user rights
• Bug fix: HDGUARD status window were visible while running programs within Windows 9x compatibility mode
• Bug fix: Windows restarts during start up

HDGUARD (4.0.0.6)
• supports remote configuration of scheduling tasks through HDGUARD.master 2.1
• HDGUARD time synchronisation will not be performed when logged on to windows domain

HDGUARD (4.0.0.5)
• HDGUARD Scheduler could be started while HDGUARD is active (changing of settings is disabled) 
• supports future HDGUARD.master database engine 
• Tab order for HDGUARD Config wizard redesigned
• Added ability to automatically start HDGUARD after finished configuration through HDGUARD Config wizard
• While HDGUARD locks PC (inside update period), an additional reboot dialog is displayed
• Bug fix: HDGUARD service tryed starting HDGUARD tray icon application more often
• Bug fix: Entering update period (without login data configurated) on Windows 2000 may result in a reboot loop
• Bug fix: Leaving update period (without login data configurated), shut down may fail
• Bug fix: Reeboot request dialog were initialized with 0 seconds countdown
• Bug fix: Service may crash if time synchronisation inside update period failed (client not visible for HDGUARD.master)

HDGUARD (4.0.0.4)
• HDGUARD client resends immediately new information to HDGUARD.master when getting licensed from HDGUARD.master
• Partition sizes is displayed in MBytes (partitions larger then 100 GBytes where not shown correctly)
• added additional information to HDGUARD bug report
• new desktop lock for use with task scheduler (solving human input device issues) 
• increased fault-resistance when setting a swap file
• Bug fix: Setup might unpack files into existing temporary folder 
• Bug fix: Tray icon may displayed wrong status (1/10 to 1 second)
• Bug fix: German error messages in setup
• Bug fix: Tray icon may display wrong working mode or usage when deactivating HDGUARD tray icon through HDGUARD Config Wizard 
• Bug fix: HDGUARD SWAP Files or partitions may case a "division by Zero" Error when setting largen then 13 GByte
• Bug fix: while activating HDGUARD, deactivating button may get available
• Bug fix: HDGUARD scheduler information were not hidden when changing to password settings view inside HDGUARD Config wizard 
• Bug fix: Shutdown bug (causing a reboot instead of powering down the machine) 
• Bug fix: Administrator login stayed active when no user login data were insert inside HDGUARD Task scheduler

HDGUARD (4.0.0.3)
• Bug fix: Socket error when no network card is installed
• Bug fix: wrong representation of HDGUARD Config Wizard GUI
• Bug fix: extended error handling (1359)
• Bug fix: in rare cases a restart was initiated instead of a shutdown
• Bug fix: existing login user data was not reset after the end of an update period
• Bug fix: deactivated user accounts were displayed in HDGUARD Config Wizard drop down list
• Bug fix: visibility settings for tray icon were ignored

HDGUARD (4.0.0.2)
• User Folder (My Files, Cookies, Favorites) could be permanently moved by HDGUARD Config Wizard
• extended Settings for Windows Login dialog inside HDGUARD Config Wizard
• scheduling for periodical Tasks (Windows update, antivirus software)
• reworked Trayicon window GUI
• extended messages for users when configurated remote by HDGUARD.master
• Reboot request when HDGUARD area usage runs short of space is now dynamic
• Bug fix: in rare cases, clients do not sign of at HDGUARD.master when shutting down
• Bug fix: HDGUARD was trying to create HDGUARD SWAP File smaller then 200 MBytes

HDGUARD (3.0.1.3)
• Removed "Image preparation" menu entry
• Bug fix: Problems starting Windows XP machine when Microsoft .NET framework is installed
• Bug fix: HDGUARD password was case sensitive for language dependant characters (ΔΦΙΕΟ etc.)
• Bug fix: HDGUARD.master remote shutdown call leads to reboot of client
• Bug fix: Setting HDGUARD SWAP file causes error when having less then 400 MB free space on partition
• Bug fix: Error 112 appeared when setting HDGUARD SWAP file
• Bug fix: User without Admin priviliges could run HDGUARD.configwizard
• Bug fix: Couldn't reset HDGUARD SWAP file when having less then 200 MB of free space on partition
• Bug fix: Couldn't set HDGUARD SWAP file when unassigned HDGUARD SWAP file is present
• Bug fix: Exit button is outside visible range when running Windows XP

HDGUARD (3.0.1.2)
• Bug fix: Incorrect display of 'Client is incompatible' message although all clients are up to date
• Bug fix: Incorrect display of 'User is not Administrator' error message on Windows 9x while starting HDGUARD

HDGUARD (3.0.1.1)
• Bug fix: System hangs/freezes at shutdown on Windows XP

HDGUARD (3.0.0.9
• Bug fix: Freezing while shutting down System with DVD-Writer or internal Zip-Drive (flashing Cursor)

HDGUARD (3.0.0.8)
• Bug fix: Error inside MPRExe (MPREXE - Illegal operation - Invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL)

HDGUARD (3.0.0.7)
• Feature: Strengthening of communication security with HDGUARD.master 
• Feature: Additional information supplied to HDGUARD.master, including Reboot and Client Information 
• Feature: Added ability to set Default Username while activating HDGUARD (HDGUARD.ini, Section "Data", Entry "DefaultUserName") 
• Bug fix: “Mode not supported” error message, preventing activation via HDGUARD.master 
• Bug fix: Rare cases of deactivation through HDGUARD Script Control not working 
• Bug fix: Displayed messages were incorrect 
• Bug fix: Scriptcontrol with INiS.smile not working 
• Bug fix: Password could be set up to 16 digits, while the driver only supported 7 digits ( Windows 9x / NT4.0 ) 
• Bug fix: Incorrect data type from HDGUARD.wizard while accessing Windows Registry ( Windows NT4.0 ) 
• Bug fix: Incorrect title of HDGUARD Main Windows after licensing HDGUARD through HDGUARD.wizard 

HDGUARD (3.0.0.6)
• HDGUARD Swap File - HDGUARD protection without HDGUARD partition (Windows 2000 and XP) 
• complete overhaul of GUI
• Configuration wizard added 
• Script support extended 
• Display of License-keys (Signatures) entered earlier in License form 
• User validation at startup (administrative priviliges) 
• maximum allowed password lenght extended to 16  
• HDGUARD configuration dialog can be started through SysTray icon PopUp menu
• Bug fix: Drive letter detection under Windows NT 4.0 
• Bug fix: HDGUARD disables Windows shut-down when configuration dialog is displayed 
• Bug fix: Script-driving could not be used on day of installation
• Bug fix: remote update procedure

HDGUARD (2.1.0.3)
• Enhanced scripting-capabilities (see scripting-supplement)
• TTL customisation for HDGUARD.master status report enabled
• Message displayed if HDGUARD partition is heavly used  
• modified update of usage-display in Tray-StatusIcon
• Reboot through script
• Bug fix: GUI-adaption for large system fonts 

HDGUARD (2.0.0.9)
• Keyboard-based operating (Activate- / Deactivate-Dialog) of HDGUARD
• Script-Driving modified
• PowerDown support for PC-ShutDown by HDGUARD.master
• Bug fix: Visibility of elements in HDGUARD.wizard
• Bug fix: Element overlap (Text) in localised versions
• Bug fix: German exception messages in localised versions
• Bug fix: 'Socket already in use' when changing Users under WindowsXP
• Bug fix: User-input for Script-driving
• Bug fix: Network adapter (NIC) identification (iphlpapi.dll)
• Bug fix: Partly incorrect reading of drive-lable in HDGUARD

HDGUARD (2.0.0.8)
• Bug fix: Timing adjustment for Skript-driving
• Bug fix: Multicast reception at all local network adapters (Monitorfeature)
• Bug fix: Display of current state of clients in Room in Monitor (-feautre)

HDGUARD (2.0.0.7)
• Bug fix: automatic assigning of partitions
• Bug fix: File operations of Update routine outside HDGUARD-folder

HDGUARD (2.0.0.6)
• Integration HDGUARD.wizard
• Deactivation without reboot through "Apply Changes" possible
• completely overhauled Graphical User Interface
• automatic assignment of partitions within HDGUARD
• Help-requests through F1 are now context sensitive
• Cancelling auf Password-Dialog doesn't excite an exception any more
• Scripting support has been improved
• Bug fix: Display of 'Trial-Version' in window title though product is properly licensed
• Bug fix: Freezing of progress bar during activation when activation was delayed

HDGUARD (1.2.0.7)
• Adaption to INiS.classic and INiS.smile WinSockFilter
• Moderate driver communication
• Current status of the montioring-feature's database access is displayed
• Bug fix:network functionality

HDGUARD (1.2.0.6)
• Bug fix: Icons within Monitor feature possibly not active

HDGUARD (1.2)
V2.8.1.155
• INiS.smile and INiS.classic Clients report with correct Version to Master
V2.8.1.154
• Adaption of Display for Monitoring feature
• Localisation to English
• Bug fix: Monitoring feature with password-protected Database
V2.8.1.153
• Bug fix: possible Bufferoverflow prevented
V2.8.1.152
• enhanced Update functionality
• Versionsnumber of Overall-Program-Package (Download-package) will now be sent
V2.8.1.151
• Bug fix: Shutdownfix (Stand-alone PC)
• Bug fix: Deactivation of HDGUARDs (Trial)
V2.8.1.150
• Versionsnumber of Overall-Program-Package (Download-package) will now be sent
• Bug fix: Monitoring feature for XP
• Bug fix: PopupMenu doesn't close

HDGUARD (1.0)
V2.8.1.149
• Adaption of GUI
• Bug fix: Windows 2000/XP shut-down
• Bug fix: Force Shutdown instead of Reboot
• Bug fix: TTL for Windows 9x, NT4.0
V2.8.1.148
• set HDGUARD Passwort remote 
• Wake-On-LAN supported
• Shut-down possible
• Remote-Update feature