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 4.1.5 - January, 20, 2010

Change: Add optional landing page after initial install for more information on Internet Guide and to create a Defense Plan.
Change: Uninstall option for disabling Internet Guide, in addition to the option in the Advanced section of the updater configuration.
Change: Don't check Internet Guide option off by default in installer on Windows Server platforms.
Change: Automatically refresh log display when clicking the Log tab in the configuration window.
Change: Display version number in configuration window title.
Bug fix: Validate downloaded host list data before use.
Bug fix: Only send alphanumeric characters in the User Agent, fixing a problem on international versions of Windows.
Bug fix: Correctly validate checkip response before use.
Bug fix: Display error messages related to lack of admin privileges or unsupported Windows versions earlier in the install process.

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