The following are Developer's Release Notes (per software version) =========================================== WakeupOnStandBy WOSB.EXE Version 1.7.19 =============== [This version is revertible] * In case you want to revert back to previous version of the software, you can replace the current wosb.exe file with the older one (make sure to save it beforehand). * IT IS NOT ADVISABLE to run this version along with previous versions of the software. (1) Fixed additional internal bugs that were missed since the previous migration to Unicode architecture. The following has been affected: "repair network" feature; running in a Repetitive Mode with command line parameters longer than 256 characters; saving of batch (.BAT) files; the use of non-English characters in command line parameters for the items (2) and (3). (2) Improved the overall stability of the program by fixing other reported crashes. (3) The software should now fully support non-English operating systems. Version 1.7.18 =============== [This version is NOT FULLY revertible] * The following may not function properly if you revert to the previous version of the software: - The Event Log File is now stored in a new format, which may lead a previous version to crash if Event Logging is enabled. * IT IS ADVISABLE to disable Event Logging in case you decide to go to the previous version. * IT IS NOT ADVISABLE to run this version along with previous versions of the software. (1) This version has undergone a major internal overhaul. We've fully converted it to Unicode, which will enable a flawless support for non-English languages. (Although we've done our best to weed out all the bugs that might have resulted from this changeover, in case we've missed some, send us your feedback and we'll correct them in the next update.) (2) Discontinued support for Windows 9x Operating Systems. Windows 2000 is marginally supported. (Will keep an older version of the software available for older OS's.) Version 1.7.17 =============== [This version is revertible] * In case you want to revert back to previous version of the software, you can replace the current wosb.exe file with the older one (make sure to save it beforehand). * IT IS NOT ADVISABLE to run this version along with previous versions of the software. (1) Fixed the locale error message for some non-English languages that was showing up during the WOSB start-up. (2) Added two compatibility manifests for the Windows Vista and Windows 7. (3) Fixed a bug in the option that holds off screen saver, keeps the screen off, and at the same time prevents automatic sleep mode. The bug could manifest itself when all three options were used at the same time on Windows Vista/7. Version 1.7.16 =============== [This version is revertible] * In case you want to revert back to previous version of the software, you can replace the current wosb.exe file with the older one (make sure to save it beforehand). * IT IS NOT ADVISABLE to run this version along with previous versions of the software. * THE LIST OF SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS WAS UPDATED. (1) This version also includes updates for v. 1.7.15 that was not officially released. So please refer to those as well. (2) Included a full support for Windows 7 and Windows Vista (all versions). This includes small fixes and bugs specific for those OS's. (3) Reworked the internal mechanism of scheduling events and waking the system up from a suspended mode. Adjusted it for specifics in Windows Vista and Windows 7. (4) The program can now detect if the wake timers are disabled in the Power Options in Windows 7, warn a user from the main window and give them an option to enable them. (5) Added ability to track when the system runs on a battery power and warn user that the wake timers may be disabled by default. (In this case the program will not be able to enable them. To remedy the situation plug the system into the AC power source.) (6) Added helpful links and expanded the main menu. The main menu is also now available after a right-click on the main window. Renamed "Save As .BAT File" into the full English "Save as Batch File" phrase. (7) Added internal option to log diagnostic events about the program's operation into the Event Log File (check Settings -> More). This option is disabled by default though. Use it to diagnose the program's operation. It is recommended to enable it during the beta testing stage. (8) Added a link to the Twitter page where we will be issuing "live" updates about this and other software. Please sign up and follow us there. We appreciate your support! (9) Added a new Vista "Glass" visual theme to give the program an appropriate OS look. (10) Added new Settings option to suppress the warning when exiting the program from the Repetitive Mode. (11) Added new Settings option to suppress the warning when the program is running from a non-fixed drive. (12) Added new Settings option to mask sensitive command line parameters (like password required to close the program). Warning: This option is still not providing an absolute protection for your passwords! FYI: The command line password option will be deprecated in the next release of the program. (13) Added new Settings options to control the way event logging is done. (14) Removed the Windows auto-logon option for Windows Vista and Windows 7. This is a deprecated feature in the OS itself. It is STRONGLY recommended not to use that option in the earlier versions of the OS since it exposes your Windows user password in unprotected form in the system registry that makes it vulnerable for an attack! (15) Changed the default value for the "Skip operations if event triggered later than N seconds after the scheduled time" setting to 120 seconds. This will rememdy the bug when the program may skip scheduled operations in case of a slow return from hibernation. (16) Added a link to the main window for "Make this software better" to open up a window with links to re-direct users to various resources that can help us all to improve this and other software. (17) Added ability to drag each of the program's windows by their body. This will help people with smaller screens (on mobile devices) to cope with somewhat larger window sizes in this version. (18) Deprecated support for Windows 95, 98, ME. This will make the module run faster and smaller in size. (For those who still use those OS's, we're planning to keep v. 1.7.14 available on the website.) The future version of the program will most certainly also stop supporting Windows 2000. We're asking for your feedback if someone is still using that OS? (19) Added descriptional popup prompts for the controls in the main window of the program. (20) Added ability to detect the situation when the program's executable file has the Internet Zone flag attached to it, which may prevent the program from running correctly in the Repetitive Mode as well as show some security warnings. (21) Re-designed the Command Line Help window. Made it resizable and more manageable for reading. (22) ANNOUNCEMENT: WakeupOnStandBy software will be deprecated in the next major release in favor of a merged product. The new product will also be distributed for free. Follow our further announcements on the web site. Version 1.7.15 =============== [This version is NOT FULLY revertible] * The following may not function properly if you revert to the previous version of the software: - Some tasks scheduled in the Repetitive Mode may not function correctly with the older version. * IT IS ADVISABLE to reset all the tasks (external scripts) running in the Repetitive Mode before using the new version. * IT IS NOT ADVISABLE to run this version along with previous versions of the software. (1) Adjusted the way WOSB uses the "start" Command Prompt command in its batch (BAT) files, namely when the empty string (i.e., "") is added before the file path to indicate empty title for the Windows-NT-based OS. This fix complies with the MS Windows OS specifications and attempts to fix some reported issues when running/opening documents/other programs; (2) Added formatting of the batch file Command Line Helper for better readability and compatibility with older versions of OS; (3) Added "Save As .BAT File..." and "Report Glitch" menu commands to the system tray icon context menu to facilitate a user bug report submission; (4) Fixed the glitch when 12:00 AM time (midnight) was not interpreted correctly during the Repetitive Mode scheduling and in some cases in batch files; (5) Added user-friendly helper windows to submit Glitch Report and improve the software, as well as the Antivirus Compatibility Memo window (prompted by increased number of user feedback submissions based on the software incompatibility with various third-party antivirus software products); (6) Added software status reporting function designed to facilitate user glitch report submission; (7) Provided additional redundancy to check when an antivirus program thwarts execution of WOSB functions; (8) Fix the glitch when multiple instances of the program might be mixed-up and/or lost during rebooting of the system if running in the Repetitive Mode; (9) Added the settings field to control the number of seconds to skip the operation(s) if triggered later than the scheduled time. This should also fix the bug when the program/file may not run due to synchronization issue in the Repetitive Mode; (10) Modified the program's taskbar and system tray icons to display an instance number (or Visual ID) in the Multi-session mode with more than one instance of the program running simultaneously; (11) Added new command line parameter "vid...
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