Official DynDNS Updater Windows Client Release Notes
This page documents the feature enhancements, bug fixes, and changes made in the DynDNS® Updater for Windows
Version 4.1.4 - September 28, 2009
| Change: |
No longer send deprecated wildcard, mx or backmx parameters when updating. |
| Bug fix: |
Correct an issue causing tray icon notification bubbles to not show up on some versions of Windows. |
| Bug fix: |
Correct an issue causing tray icon tooltip information to be cut off on some versions of Windows. |
Version 4.1.3 - September 15, 2009
| Change: |
Log view now automatically resizes message column and shows a horizontal scrollbar as necessary. |
| Change: |
Message text shown after an abuse response to an update changed to clarify that the hostname is blocked rather than the account. |
| Bug fix: |
Correctly handle the case where current DNS servers are reported as blank by Windows. This was triggering a crash on startup for some users. |
| Bug fix: |
Text in the tooltip for the tray icon was too long and was cut off. |
| Bug fix: |
Properly configure default interface blacklists when upgrading from 4.0.x via the Upgrade Assistant. |
Version 4.1.2 - September 3, 2009
| Change: |
DynDNS.com Internet Guide information and prompt when upgrading from 4.0.x using the built-in Upgrade Assistant. |
| Change: |
Support for 2 character usernames. |
| Change: |
Username and password no longer reset when upgrading or reinstalling the client. |
| Change: |
More informative final screen when upgrading using the Upgrade Assistant. |
| Bug fix: |
Correct an issue that could cause the updater service to not start at boot. |
| Bug fix: |
Update service is now properly restarted after an upgrade using the Upgrade Assistant. |
| Bug fix: |
Properly install service when upgrading from a 4.0.x client using the Upgrade Assistant. |
Version 4.1.1 - August 27, 2009
| Feature: |
DynDNS.com Internet Guide setup assistance. Provides an option for configuring DynDNS.com Internet Guide on your Windows computer during installation, enabling a better, faster, and safer Internet. |
| Change: |
Installer only supports running the client as a Windows service. |
| Change: |
Detect if the '@' character (indicating an email address) is entered in the username field by accident. |
| Change: |
Installer is signed with a secure code signing certificate, certifying the author as Dynamic Network Services Inc. |
Version 4.0.8 - June 17, 2008
| Feature: |
Upgrade Assistant - alerts the user when a new version is available. Downloads and installs upgrades at the user's request. Options to disable alerts and ignore specific versions available. |
| Change: |
Installer defaults to background process. |
| Change: |
Updater assumes 'Good' status when no update is necessary. |
| Change: |
Cosmetic changes, compressed GUI images (smaller executables). |
| Bug fix: |
Installer adjusts privileges automatically to avoid communication issues between Updater and Configuration. |
| Bug fix: |
System calendar now invariant - fixes issues with Thai calendars (and probably many others). |
| Bug fix: |
Communication method between Updater, Configuration, and Tray icon changed to be more compatible with highly restricted systems. |
Version 4.0.7 - April 21, 2008
- Fixed bug where Updater continuously updates despite IP remaining the same.
- Fixed bug where selecting a 3rd level domain to update also selects the 2nd level.
- Fixed IP extraction method from DynDNS CheckIP. This should fix some issues with firewalls, malware, and some ISPs.
- Added GUI support for systems with DPI higher than 96.