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Version History
NetSetMan
This shows you how often NetSetMan was updated with us over the past few months. Whenever available, we also include additional information for each update (new features, changes etc.).
version 3.0.1 - posted on Jan 19, 2010
- BugFix: Using Compact Mode might have removed profile settings
BugFix: Faulty XP-SP detection might have caused WiFi window not to open
BugFix: Updating profile names when importing a settings file
BugFix: WiFi profiles might not have been shown in the main window
BugFix: Certain WiFi WEP keys were reported as incompatible by mistake
BugFix: Width of the left column in the TrayInfo now variable
BugFix (Pro): Problems with MultiProfiles when modifying Categories
Scripts are now always executed in user context when using NSM Service If you have problems executing certain script types (e.g. vbs), include them in a *.bat file.
Several translation updates
version 3.0.0 - posted on Jan 06, 2010
- NEW:
Advanced WiFi support!
MultiProfiles!
Compact Mode!
NSM Administration!
Dynamic Activation window showing only the values to be changed
Advanced Preferences window with more control and customization
Advanced Refresh (including deactivated & virtual NICs)
Public IP in TrayInfo (optional)
MAC addresses in TrayInfo (optional)
Restart NICs & faster NIC status detection (only for 32bit)
Automatic subnet mask generation when entering an IP
BugFix: Inconsistent TAB order of the UI elements
version 2.6.4 - posted on Dec 20, 2009
- UI performance improvement when changing profile tabs
BugFix (Pro): Last IE Proxy update didn t work with NSM Service
BugFix (Pro): Minor FF Proxy fix
version 2.6.3 - posted on Dec 07, 2009
- NEW language: Malay
BugFix: In Win7 activating DHCP when already activated led to an error
BugFix: In Vista and Win7 network drives were mapped in elevated mode only. Now they are mapped in elevated and restricted mode so that network drives can be accessed from Windows Explorer
IE Proxy feature (Pro) completely rewritten for better compatibility
version 2.6.2 - posted on Oct 21, 2009
- Improved Windows 7 compatibility
NEW: NSM Service 1.1.0 (Optional)
Now fully compatible with Windows 7
Improved install/uninstall in the setup file
version 2.6.1 - posted on Aug 24, 2009
- BugFix: The Check-For-Update feature didn t work in 2.6.0
BugFix (Pro): The activation process stopped at IE proxy settings
version 2.6.0 - posted on Aug 19, 2009
- NEW: IPv6 address management and generation
See www.netsetman.com/faq for more details
BugFix: Removed Windows Server 2008 error message at program start
If the selected NIC can t be found when activating a profile, a message will tell so
NIC name additions like `Packet Scheduler Miniport` will be hidden to display a shorter form
Uninstall /VERYSILENT parameter will now delete the whole program folder without any prompt
Removed `Please wait...`-message for performance reasons
Lots of minor adjustments
version 2.5.4 - posted on Apr 02, 2009
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BugFix: Default installation folder selected even if NSM was installed at another location
BugFix: A `CoInitialize` error message might have appeared while getting current settings
Added a short delay to the tray icon information display so a quick mouse-over won t open it
If the taskbar is set to auto-hide the info will be displayed above it without overlaying
version 2.5.3 - posted on Mar 19, 2009
- 2.5.3 - 18.03.2009 - NEW: 3in1-Setup: Custom Installation, Quick Update and Extract Only (`NetSetMan Portable`) - NEW: Optional auto-check for updates at program startup - BugFix: Fixed the `Load favorite settings` buttons for IP, DNS and WINS - BugFix: Hosts file entries were not set if first line was empty - BugFix: If NSM was started by the Task Scheduler the adapter selection might got lost - Confirmation dialog on loading favorites or deleting all current settings - Some language updates for the program and French help file
version 2.5.3 - posted on Mar 18, 2009
- No further details available
version 2.5.2 - posted on Jan 22, 2009
- NEW: De-/Activate the selected network adapter
BugFix: In certain cases adapters with unicode in their description were not available
BugFix: Using the NSM Service in Vista the Default Printer could not be changed
BugFix: Net Drives were not mapped correctly when using the NSM Service
BugFix: In certain cases not all printers were shown in the list
BugFix: Local help file link in top menu for paths with spaces fixed
BugFix: When the NSM Service was used not all shortcuts in the Tools menu opened
For security reasons the Tools menu shortcuts now will only open the locations if the
logged on user has the privileges to them, even if the NSM Service is used
Minor activation sequence change: Hosts file after first script and before all other settings
Adjustments of valid characters for the domain/workgroup
`Please wait...`-message when retrieving current settings
Some adjustments for Windows 7 compatibility (beta)
Language updates for Dutch, French & Spanish
version 2.5.1 - posted on Oct 21, 2008
- NEW language: Serbian (program + documentation)
BugFix: Activating DHCP in Vista could cause 0.0.0.0 as the first gateway
BugFix: If NSM Service was used and NSM was started with parameters, a message box appeared
BugFix: In case the taskbar is set to auto-hide: A double-click will now open the tray menu
BugFix: A saving error could occur when saving several gateways
BugFix: Local help file link for paths with spaces fixed
Some language updates
version 2.5.0 - posted on Sep 10, 2008
- NEW language: Chinese Traditional (program + documentation)
NEW language: Slovenian (program)
NEW: SMTP server
NEW: Hosts file entries
NEW: Menu bar for more functionality
NEW: Quick links in the menu to the most needed Windows tools and locations
NEW: `Check for Update` in the menu
NEW: Import/Export of the current profiles and settings
NEW: NSM Service to use NetSetMan with a restricted user account without admin privileges
It s optional! Download and install this service only if you really need it
NEW: Full Vista support (Optional: Install the NSM Service to get rid of UAC prompts)
Running at start up in Vista possible (see www.netsetman.com/faq for further information)
Some rearrangements of the UI to create more space for new features
Unchecked settings are now disabled and greyed out for a better overview
Gateway addresses can now be set even if DHCP is ebabled (use the Additional Addresses window)
A metric can now be set for each gateway (1 to 9999)
BugFix: `Always Hide` / `Always Show` Windows setting for the tray icon wasn t saved propperly
BugFix: Changing the default printer didn t work under certain circumstances
BugFix: Default gateway wasn t properly removed in Vista
Some improvements for the setup routine
Tons of minor adjustments
version 2.4.2 - posted on Mar 28, 2008
NEW: From now on the program and the setup files will be digitally signed with a Microsoft Authenticode Certificate.
NEW: The tray icon shows all current IP settings for all adapters at a mouse-over. Including: All addresses, connection type, connection status, current profile
Strong improvements for Refresh
Getting current settings rewritten: Correct values will be filled in, no matter if the adapter is Static or DHCP, connected or not
BugFix: Command line activation now also possible when NSM is already running
BugFix: Admin-Mode now uses the current user profile environment Important for registry dependant settings like auto-start, proxy, ...
Lots of minor adjustments
version 2.4.1 - posted on Nov 26, 2007
- NEW language: Czech (program)
NEW language: Portuguese (Brasil) (program)
NEW language: Bulgarian (program)
NEW: Get current settings with an extra `[
version 2.4.0 - posted on May 28, 2007
- NEW language: Dutch (program + documentation)
NEW language: Danish (program)
NEW language: Hungarian (program + documentation)
NEW: Map Network Drives:
Connect/Disconnect an unlimitted amount of network shares as local drives
NEW: Detailed log in the Activating window when clicking the `+`
BugFix: DNS radio button deactivated for the wrong reason in some cases
BugFix: An error during commandline activation caused NSM to stay active in the background
Using the Printer-Dropdown keeps current value selected
Information in the Activating window when no adapter selected or no checkbox checked
Ignoring Error 67 in Vista
Unicode adjustments in activating window
Compleded the translation of the English license file with some adjustments
Lots of minor adjustments
version 2.3.5 - posted on Mar 12, 2007
- BugFix: Wrong `DNS invalid` message in certain cases
BugFix (Pro): Error message when opening proxy window and no Firefox profiles found
version 2.3.4 - posted on Mar 06, 2007
- NEW language: Turkish (program & partial documentation) Vista Support in Beta state (UAC prompt at every start) Pro: Detecting Firefox profile folder improved (required for Vista and relocated FF folders) Pro: Alternate domain access. See new FAQ section at www.netsetman.com/help for more info BugFix: Current profile name was not always updated in the tray hint BugFix: Transfering old settings to new IP save format which failed in some cases in 2.3.2/3
version 2.3.3 - posted on Jan 16, 2007
- BugFix Release for 2.3.2
Debug-Message showed up when clicking computername checkbox
Missing NSM logo
version 2.3.2 - posted on Jan 13, 2007
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NEW: Unlimited amount of IPs, Gateways, DNS-Servers and WINS-Servers per profile
Overview of all addresses in one window
Easy to edit, move and delete
BugFix: NSM folder still opened when using script under certain circumstances
Pro: Registration information moved from registry to NSM folder
Lots of minor adjustments
version 2.3.1 - posted on Sep 28, 2006
- Language update for all new features from 2.3.0
BugFix: NSM folder opened when using script
BugFix: Scripts with an absolute path were not loaded correctly
BugFix from 2.3.0: `Close activation dialog automatically` terminated the program
Added cmd-extention to script editor
version 2.3.0 - posted on Sep 01, 2006
- NEW language: Russian (program & documentation)
NEW: Comfortable script editor with syntax highlighing for DOS Batch, JScript, VBScript
NEW: 2 Scripts, before and after network settings changing with delay timer
BugFix: In some cases an `Application exception` occured by using the command line activation
Replaced some symbols with icons due to incompatibilities with fonts from other languages
Tooltip of the tray icon shows current profile name
Menu in tray shows profile numbers
Check on start if saved window position will be visible (needful if resolution has changed)
Lots of minor adjustments
First competition started at www.netsetman.com
version 2.2.3 - posted on May 15, 2006
- NEW language: Chinese (program & documentation)
Language Updates: Spanish & Vietnamese
Dropdown width of printer and network adapter list adapts to the longest name
Starting NetSetMan a second time calls the original instance (No multiple instances)
version 2.2.2 - posted on Mar 27, 2006
- NEW: No need to be logged in as Administrator anymore
Admin account data can be stored encrypted to run NetSetMan with Admin privileges
NEW language: Swedish (program & documentation)
NEW: More DNS addresses (3rd & 4th)
NEW: Choose to minimize or to exit when the [x] is clicked (On first click and in Info menu)
BugFix (Pro): Firefox home-page wasn t changed in some special cases
DHCP DNS is disabled if static IP is checked (Windows doesn t like this combination)
Added more hints to the labels in main window (e.g. Double-click to clear/get current value)
Tray-Icon now also reacts on a left-click
version 2.2.1 - posted on Feb 18, 2006
- NEW: Activation in Silent Mode (Activation dialog closes automatically if no errors occurrred)
NEW: Renaming a profile also by double-clicking a tab
NEW: Typing IPs like 192.168.000.001 will cut leading zeros automatically
BugFix (Pro): Activating of profiles from another category than `Standard` in main window
BugFix: Empty WINS fields now remove the static WINS server
Updated Italian translation (programm & help file)
Some optimizations on fetching network adapters if no adapters are available or active
version 2.2.0 - posted on Dec 22, 2005
- NEW: Increased profiles Freeware: 6 profiles
Pro: Unlimited profiles!
Up to 6 profiles are grouped to a category
Clearly arranged & easy to manage
NEW: Command line activation (See the help file for details)
Faster navigation in the main window (e.g. swithing tabs)
Last activated profile is marked in the tray
Right-clicking a tab selects it
version 2.1.1 - posted on Nov 14, 2005
- NEW language: Polish (program & documentation)
NEW (Pro): Proxy settings for IE & FF at the same time possible
BugFix: Wrong language if started minimized with Windows
Added Spanish to Setup
version 2.1.0 - posted on Sep 30, 2005
- NEW: Default Printer
NEW: Execute Scripts
NEW: More IPs (2nd & 3rd)
NEW language: Spanish (program & documentation)
Removed 15 character limitation from DNS Domain
Fixed Proxy bug whick came with 2.0.3
version 2.0.4 - posted on Sep 01, 2005
- BugFix: In some cases activating from the tray did not work
Some basic improvements/adjustments concerning `FastSwitch`
Italian instruction included
version 2.0.3 - posted on Aug 24, 2005
- BugFix: Default Gateway was not removed on empty fields
BugFix: Link to NSM caused a website-error
Minor saving optimization
File no longer packed using UPX -> Biger file size but faster start and less memory use
Reduced freeware message (nag scren) from every 7th start to every 10th start
First release of NetSetMan Pro!
version 1.10 - posted on Dec 22, 2004
- ADDED
German language (switchable in the `Info`-window)
Computer Name (needs restart to have effect)
Workgroup (needs restart to work properly)
Checkboxes to select what settings to apply
CHANGED
faster method to get networkadapters
more compact interface
no possibility to enter the adapter name by hand to avoid errors
FIXED
special characters are allowed (like , , etc.)
