BrowseControl Change Log

Version Updates

Version 5.3.3

Feb. 1, 2019

Introduced UIA filtering technology to BrowseControl.
Added User Mode support for AccessPatrol.
Optimized bandwidth tracking to reduce database file size.
Improved enPowerManager’s Wake on LAN functionality.
Fixed an issue where the cwConsole closes every 50 minutes.
Enhanced AccessPatrol’s available device list.
Enhanced the CWUserActivity.log
Added an option to restart the cwServer periodically.
Added an option to delete bandwidth data.
Fixed an issue with the hyperlinks not working in the Sites Visited report.
Added AccessPatrol device data and Bandwidth data to the Auto Delete Scheduler.
Reduce the BrowseReporter logo file size down to 10KB
Added Web service as a backup method for updating BrowseControl’s URL lists.

Version 5.3.2

Nov. 9, 2018

Added Categories blocked in the cwBlockedURL.log. Improved UI for this option on the cwConsole
Added Database Compression, Backup and Restore, Auto Delete Scheduler for SQL database
Fixed an issue with the cwServer not starting when it loses connection to the SQL/Firebird database.
Fixed an issue where BrowseControl sometimes block Internal IP addresses
Integrate Block QUIC traffic into the cwMetroClient – Enabled by default
Optimize cwClient upgrade
Added cwClientSetup Installer log
Added a new option in Enable Stricter Handshake – Computer name only: Renaming a computer will result in only one entry on the console

Version 5.3.1
July 30, 2018

Fixed a compatibility bug

Version 5.3.0
July 5, 2018

New Database Support – Microsoft SQL Server
Includes a Database Migration tool to migrate your existing FireBird database to SQL
Easy Database Upgrade Tool
Remote Client Install – Export results in a log file
Added a command line switch to uninstall the cwClient
Added Antivirus information in the cwClient.log
Improved cwMetroClient performance
URL Filter Optimized – validate URL format before adding it to the lists
Fixed a bug with productivity report not allowing dashes in the URL
Fixed a bug with Category Filtering subscription expiring prematurely

Version 5.2.6
Jan 26, 2018

Fixed an issue that was causing upload slowness
Fixed a few issues related to the stability of the cwClient
Fixed a bug that caused Category Filtering subscription to expire prematurely

Version 5.2.5
Nov 24, 2017

Added a new feature to enforce Google Safe Search
HTTPS Advanced Settings is now compatible with Windows 7 and 8
Added a option to move computer to another folder in the right click menu
Optimized cwAgent code for better caching
Added an option to block Cortana’s Web Search (Tools > Client Settings > Internet Connection)
Fixed a bug that causes cwTrack.exe to crash
Fixed a bug that causes cwAgent.exe to crash relating to MSVCR90.dll
Reordered the BrowseControl menu items

Version 5.2.4
Sept 22, 2017

Fixed a bug in BrowseControl Category Filtering

Version 5.2.3
Sept 1, 2017

Added additional log file for remote client install

Version 5.2.2
August 9, 2017

Added an option to enable stricter client connection handshake

Version 5.2.1
June 26, 2017

Added additional links in the cwConsole for licensing support and live chat
Fixed a few minor bugs with the cwClient

Version 5.2.0
June 1, 2017

HTTPS Filtering for allowing or blocking full URLs
Sign Windivert with MS Hardware signature
Fixed a cwClient agent issue related to ntdll.dll

Version 5.1.5
May 9, 2017

Added an option to switch web filtering mode from cwMetroClient to cwClient for Windows 10 and Windows 2016 computers.
Added compatibility with Windows Server 2016.
Optimized the CurrentWare Console to improve load speed (applicable to network with 500+ PCs/users)

Version 5.1.4
March 14, 2017

Added a notification to Internet scheduler to remind user when Internet is about to be turned off.
Added an option to automatically assign license when a new computer connects.
Added an option to disable QUIC traffic (Block UDP).
Added advanced settings in installer toggle the installation of required components.
Added an option to configure Firebird port in cwClient.
Created a Command line to change client, upload and firebird ports.
Fixed a Quota Settings bug that causes Internet OFF on some client computers.
Enhanced the License Expiry Methods for Category Filtering.
Fixed a bug with Remote Client Install Finished with Server name -I (dash I).
Fixed a bug with Hotfix validation changes preventing Remote Client install to start.
Updated driver files to prevent Windows 10 from prompting Digital Signature.

Version 5.1.3
Dec 28, 2016

Added an option to view the cwBlockedURL.log file from the cwConsole.
Added an option to import blocked URLs into the URL Filter.
Added a recovery routine for BrowseControl’s Web Filtering process.
Improve the speed of Category Filtering.
Fixed an issue with digital signature affecting one of BrowseControl’s minor processes.
Optimized cwClient to reduce “Server Busy: Switch to” error from Chrome and Firefox.

Version 5.1.2
Oct 26, 2016

Added the “Run Backup Now” button on the Database Backup Scheduler to perform one-time backup.
Added an easier way to install additional CurrentWare Solutions on the CurrentWare Console.
Added a new feature to log blocked URLs to help identify URLs to be added to the Allowed list.
Implemented a new methodology to detect missing cwProvider layers (BrowseControl) and reinstall the layers automatically.
Fixed an issue with the Remote Client Uninstall does not happen on slower computers.
Optimized duplicate computer name validation by using MAC address as the unique identifier.
Added a separate log file for automatic client upgrade.
Resolved an issue causing high CPU usage on Windows 10 client computers.

Version 5.1.1
Sept 12, 2016

Enhanced Category Filtering with URL based filtering for Search Criteria
Modified Installer compression method

Version 5.1.0
July 7, 2016

Enhanced Internet Scheduler by listing the status (Enabled or Disabled) on the the window.
Removed URL limits from Internet Scheduler’s Custom Allowed or Blocked list.
Removed the one minute gap discrepancy between each schedule on the Internet scheduler.
Added more categories to Category Filtering
Display Warning message is compatible with HTML codes
enPowerManager – Added the option to enable or disable Require a password on Wakeup
Database Scheduler – Added the option to change backup location
Added Search capability in the License Management window
Added maintenance reminder to keep your support plan up to date.
Added new log – CWUserActivity.log
Added a link to provide product feedback
Upgraded to .NET Framework v3.5
Note: Windows XP is not compatible with version 5.1 onwards.

Version 5.0.7
June 1, 2016

Enhanced Web Filtering for Download Filter for Windows 10
Enhanced Category Filtering’s IP Bypass for Windows 10
Enhanced URL Filter’s Allowed list for Windows 10

Version 5.0.6
April 20, 2016

CurrentWare is fully compatible with Windows 10

BrowseControl can control the Internet access of Microsoft Edge

Added an option to enable advanced log files from the CurrentWare Console

Added an option to modify the CurrentWare Server service start up type (to automatic delayed start)

Added an option to enable/disable Check for update

Modified BrowseControl to restrict Internet access from Outlook Web search

Fixed an issue with Download filter

Version 5.0.5
March 14, 2016

Fixed an issue with the operator permission

Version 5.0.4
Dec 29, 2015

Optimized the Automatic Client Upgrade process.
Reduced the client upgrade file.
Remote Client Install is now compatible with Windows 10 client computers.
Modified the Remote Client Install window.
Changed the location of the log files.
Fixed a bug with the Custom Category Scheduler.
Fixed a bug with importing URLs to the URL Filter.
Fixed a bug with URL upload when the URL contains special characters.

Version 5.0.3
Nov 5, 2015

Added upload port option in Server manager Setting.
Added an option to expand or collapse the folders on the CurrentWare Console.
Optimized database compression for Firebird database 64-bit.
Optimized the CurrentWare Client service when using proxy settings.
Optimized AppBlocker for Windows 10.
Automatically download and install .Net Framework v3.5 during the CurrentWare Server installation.
Fixed a bug in the Internet scheduler for custom category.
Fixed a bug with the database backup scheduler for 64-bit machines.

Version 5.0.2

New Database Maintenance option – automatically compress the Database after deleting URLs.
Added a new port to enhance communication between the CurrentWare Client and Server.
Added an option to bypass private IP addresses with Category Filtering to optimize connection to intranet portals and applications.
Added a 2nd Client Service (cwHelper.exe) to keep the CurrentWare Client running stablely.
Opitmized Firebird for 64-bit operating system.
Fixed an upgrade issue where the database is not upgrading if the version installed is older than version 4.4.0

Version 5.0.2

Added Compatibility Support for Chrome 64-bit

Version 5.0.1

Added Compatibility Support for Chrome 64-bit

Version 5.0.0

Fixed an issue with the CurrentWare Client Password character limitation
Fixed an issue with the Database Back up Scheduler
Fixed an issue with the Bypass list to bypass Application launched over the network.
Added a new option called “Auto Delete URL Scheduler” – automatically delete URLs that are older that x number of days. This feature will help administrator maintain the database by reducing the overall file size by deleting older data automatically.
Added Software Update Notification – Check for Update

Version 4.4.7.0

Fixed an issue with Web filtering on Windows XP computers

Version 4.4.6.0

BrowseControl is now compatible with IPv6 traffic.
Fixed a bug with Category look up when connecting through a proxy server.
Fixed a bug when the display warning message not showing up when connecting through a proxy server.
Fixed a bug with the download filter and blocking of MP3 files
Fixed a bug with Copy group settings not copying “Download filters” in some scenarios

Version 4.4.5.0

Fixed an issue of Internet Explorer 11 crashing on Windows 8.1 64-bit
Fixed a few issues that caused the install and uninstall of the CurrentWare Server to encounter errors
Updated the User Guides

Version 4.4.4.0

Fixed a few compatibility issues with the CurrentWare Server installer

Version 4.4.3.0

Added a new feature: Track Asset – export user and computer details to an excel sheet
Added vcredist_x86 and vcredist_x64 to the installer

Version 4.4.2.0

Fixed an issue that caused Firefox to crash when it is low on memory

Version 4.4.1.0

Fixed a bug when multiple computers have the same computer name, active user will be blank for both computers
Fixed a bug where the cwServer cannot CF look up when the cwServer is connected through a proxy
Fixed a bug where a window user is logged into the computers more than 100 times – user will be missing
Fixed a bug where HTTPS Filtering cannot properly filter a website, causing it to display the “Page not loading” error message
Automatically fill in the computer name of the CurrentWare Server on the Remote Client Install window.

Version 4.4.0.0

Added Custom Category Blocked list for BrowseControl’s Internet Scheduler
Optimized an issue with Chrome crash (“Server Busy” error message)
Fixed an issue with Internet Explorer 11 crash upon launch
Fixed an issue with the Install menu being disabled
Added a notification for the CurrentWare Server when the file size reaches 1GB
Added a new welcome window when you launch CurrentWare Console for the first time
Modified the wsck32.dll file to fix a special portal connection issue for a customer

Version 4.3.4.0

Added new categories for Category Filtering
Added a backup scheduler for the CurrentWare Server database
Tweaked the software modification process to backup database during modification
Optimized issue with Chrome encountering “Switch-to Server Busy” error
Added new categories, Zipped Files, to the download filter
Fixed an issue where Chrome (v32 and v33) crashes when exiting the browser

Version 4.3.3.2

Fixed an issue with BrowseControl not blocking Internet access on Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 SP1
Fixed a bug that caused Internet Explorer 11 to crash randomly
Fixed an issue where the active user was not showing up as logged in on the CurrentWare Console
Fixed an IP address issue when the CurrentWare Client is connecting to the CurrentWare Server over a Public IP address (WAN)
Added Proxy setting configuration to Category Filtering
Fixed a button on the Remote Client Install window
Automatically remove “asterisks” from the URL filter to prevent invalid entries on the list

Version 4.3.3.1

Add proxy option to Category Filtering.
Add view Category Filtering log from CurrentWare Console
Optimize CurrentWare agent – agent recreation if it crashes.

Version 4.3.3.0

Client Restart Schedule: automatically restart the CurrentWare Client at scheduled time. Help troubleshoot performance related issues.
Added new Categories to the Category Filtering List

Version 4.3.2.2

Added 20 new categories to Category Filtering
Redesigned the appearance of the “Check for Update” Window for patching to new versions
Fixed a bug with BrowseReporter not tracking Chrome Internet usage for some Windows operating system with specific regional settings
Fixed a bug with the CurrentWare Server Manager

Version 4.3.2.1

Optimized Category Filtering for faster browsing experience
Fixed issue with BrowseReporter tracking on Google Chrome
Enhanced Bypass application feature

Version 4.3.2.0

Removed “unmanaged computers” from license management
Optimized Category Filtering
Fixed a bug in Category Filtering that was blocking Internal sites
Fixed a bug where websites on Internet Explorer 10 won’t load
Integrated patching
Enhanced upgrade process (maintain previously installed database)
Enhanced the subject line for BrowseReporter’s email report

Version 4.3.0.0

Implementation of URL Category Filtering with over 100 URL Categories.
Internet filtering with IE 10: resolved with “Enable Enhanced Protected Mode” for both Metro, Desktop applications in Windows 8 OS.
Windows 8 32 and 64 bit compatible
Modified Internet scheduler/timer inconsistency
Resolved cwagent password prompt

Version 4.2.0.6

Combined 32-bit and 64-bit setup files into a single setup file for CurrentWare Server/Console/Solution/Clients
Updated BrowseReporter’s tracking – it is now compatible with the latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and many other popular browsers.
Added “Copy group settings” to all solutions

Version 4.2.0.5

BrowseControl – HTTPS filtering optimized
Firebird database updated to 2.5.
Performance enhancements

Version 4.2.0.4

BrowseControl – Internet Explorer browser crash resolved
BrowseReporter – URL upload functionality optimized

Version 4.2.0.2

New BrowseControl Feature – HTTPS filtering supported on all browsers
BrowseReporter – new reporting by specified URL
Performance enhancements

Version 4.2.0.1

BrowseReporter – enhanced URL uploading functionality

Version 4.2.0.0

New BrowseControl Feature – Internet Quota Limit
BrowseControl – LSP optimized
Performance enhancements

Version 4.1.0.7

New AccessPatrol Feature – Email reports
AccessPatrol supports 64-bit platform
enPowerManager – override power management policy if an application is still running.

Version 4.1.0.6