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Changelogs for GameJackal Pro

Current version: v4.0.2.3

Changelog for v4.0.2.3

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including
    • Improved logging
    • Fixed a lockup issue when advanced logging is enabled
  • Advanced logging no longer resets when Game Jackal is restarted. However we recommed that you disable this option when it is not required
  • Fixed a number of issues that could cause a "Conflict with Emulation software" message to appear with some titles
  • Fixed some interface bugs.
  • Updated Arabic language files

Changelog for v4.0.2.2

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including
    • BSOD and system lockups when capturing a profile
    • Game Jackal not deactivating after the profile's application has closed
    • Improved profile creation process
    • Added driver option (0x400000) to prevent the eject command from shutting down the active profile
  • Fixed an issue with the creation of Tages profiles
  • Tages profile creating using image mode now works correctly
  • When unlocking the Game Jackal interface, the right-click profile menu now works correctly
  • When creating NoCD profiles, image mode and quick launch options are now disabled (this was causing an issue for some users)
  • The installer now attempts to stop the Game Jackal server prior to installing

Changelog for v4.0.2.0

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements including, 1) Better handling of media errors, 2) Under some instances the drivers could deactivate before the profile is shutdown, this has been fixed, 3) Improved resource handling (i.e. lower memory footprint), 4) Better debug support
  • Fixed a profile issue that was causing read errors on some hardware
  • Fixed an issue with the media type detection
  • Changed fast "error skipping" routine used during capture. By default this is only enabled on CD-ROM's (registry setting are "Fast Error Skip Mode" = 0: disabled, 1: cdrom only, 2: any media. Default = 1)
  • Improved the image mode profiling functionality
  • A backup of the license key is now retained. This is to prevent the license key being deleted if v3 is uninstalled after v4 is installed
  • When deleting a profile, the client interface is now refreshed correctly
  • The uninstaller will now stop the Game Jackal service before attempting to remove the server component(s)
  • Updated Arabic and Spanish languages
  • Added two new skins

Changelog for v4.0.1.9 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v4.0.1.7

  • A number of driver bug fixes and improvements
  • When installing alongside v3, the profiles are now copied instead of permanently moved (technical they are moved to the v4 directory first, and then copied back to the v3 directory)
  • The manager application will now minimize to the tray when a profile is active
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing profile shortcuts from starting if they were not in the currently loaded profile folder
  • Fixed a number of bugs with the Windows context menu
  • Fixed a display issue when certain languages were in effect
  • The Game Jackal profile will now deactivate if the media is ejected via Windows explorer
  • Fixed an error with the "Manually create profile" option

Changelog for v4.0.1.5

  • The new v4.x Game Jackal Server will now move existing v3.x profiles if detected on first start up (providing there are no existing v4.x profiles)
  • Minor updates to improve profile timing
  • A number of interface updates and fixes
  • Added profile map for "The Sims 3 World Adventures"
  • Added profile map for "Borderlands"
  • There are a number of important changes and additions since the last retail release (v3.2.1.4) of Game Jackal. Please refer to all v4.x Beta and RC notes for further information

Changelog for v4.0.1.4 RC2

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v4.0.0.5 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.2.1.4

  • Fixed an issue that was displaying the CD/DVD details in explorer after the profile had been deactivated.
  • Fix an issue that was preventing the Game Jackal plug-ins from appearing under the navigation bar interface.
  • Fixed an issue with the hints windows displaying when the main interface was not visible.
  • Improved bad media reads (-9 error). Game Jackal now performs a deeper scan of bad sectors and will continue regardless of the result.
  • Improved capturing for some titles (including The Sims 3).
  • Fixed an issue that interface locking feature when used with the new navigation bar interface.

Changelog for v3.2.1.2

  • Fixed a driver issue that could cause either Explorer.exe to crash, or a BSOD (0x50) when running on Vista SP2 systems
  • Fixed a driver issue that could cause both Game Jackal and the launching game to become unresponsive
  • Official Windows 7 support (based on Windows 7 RC Build 7100)
  • Introduction of the new navigation bar interface (via the "Windows 7" and Windows 7 - Black" skins)
  • Improved driver logging
  • Fixed an issue with the smart imaging of Securom titles.
  • Fixed a skin switching issue (when switching to and from the new nav interface)
  • Implemented the hints window for the new navigation bar interface
  • Improved log viewer performance with loading large log files
  • A number of user interface changes and fixes

Changelog for v3.2.0.9 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.2.0.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.2.0.6

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause a BSOD on some machines
  • Improved Game Jackal service support
  • Fixed minor log viewer issue

Changelog for v3.2.0.5

  • Fixed a driver bug that effected some 64-bit systems
  • Many minor interface updates and fixes
  • The following is a list of some of the major changes and additions since the last retail release (v3.1.2.2) of Game Jackal:
    • a) The introduction of the generation 4 driver architecture
    • b) The introduction of a log viewer with export capabilities
    • c) Improved interoperability between Game Jackal and AnyDVD
    • e) Added profile map updated profile maps
  • For a detailed list of changes since the last retail release, see the following change logs (down to v3.1.2.2)

Changelog for v3.2.0.4 RC2

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.2.0.3 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.2.0.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.2.0.0 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.1.2.2

  • Fixed blacklisting issue

Changelog for v3.1.2.1

  • Fixed a bug with the Version 3 skin
  • Added OEM functionality
  • Added profile map for "The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff"

Changelog for v3.1.2.0

  • Added driver option switches to help with troubleshooting
  • Fixed an interface bug when running in non-explorer mode
  • Minor interface changes and updates
  • Driver performance and reliability improvements including changes to reduce "Insert the correct CD/DVD" messages experienced by some users
  • New "Default" skin
  • Driver updated to support the latest version of SafeDisc
  • Driver updates to improve reliability with Securom
  • Added a number of profile maps including a map for "Call of Duty: World at War"
  • Added profile map for "Far Cry 2"

Changelog for v3.1.1.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.1.1.7 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.1.1.6 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v3.1.1.4

  • Driver performance and reliability improvements
  • Improved reliability with CD based Safedisc protected games
  • Logging much improved with the "Advanced logging" setting providing finer detail (note, for performance reasons, this option is now reset on each restart of Game Jackal)
  • Changes to the Performance and Reliability wizard
  • Fix to auto eject of profiled CD/DVD's
  • Minor interface changes and updates

Changelog for v3.1.1.2

  • Fixed a driver bug that could cause the message "Insert the correct CD/DVD" to appear
  • Improved Tages scanning
  • Improved copy protection type detection
  • Improved driver installation
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Plugin interface update

Changelog for v3.1.1.0

  • Improved profiling speed
  • A further fix to the bug that could cause the Securom message "Unable to authenticate original disc within time limit" to appear (re-profiling will be required)
  • The following is a list of some of the major changes and additions since the last retail release (v3.0.1.6) of Game Jackal :
    • Performance and Reliability wizard. This wizard will help new and existing users troubleshoot problem profiles
    • Major driver updates and enhancements to improve performance and reliability
    • New Securom algorithms to improve profile reliability ("Conflict with Emulation software" messages should be greatly reduced)
    • Tages support
    • Improved compatibility between Game Jackal and AnyDVD
  • For a detailed list of changes since the last retail release, see the following change logs (down to v3.0.1.6)

Changelog for v3.0.1.6a

  • Improved reliability with regards to the "Conflict with Emulation software detected" message
  • Updated profile map support

Changelog for v3.0.1.6

  • Version number format changed to bring it into line with other SlySoft products
  • Fixed Windows XP client issue
  • Much improved manager / client interaction
  • Update user interface
  • Improved documentation
  • Clients can now be upgraded using a later version of the Pro edition of Game Jackal if desired (there is an automatic compatibility check performed)

Changelog for v3.0.1.5

  • Driver performance improvments
  • Numerous interface changes and updates
  • Updated game profile support
  • Enterprise compatibility update

Changelog for v3.0.1.3

  • Fixed a bug that could cause issues after a profile has been captured
  • Improved version/upgrade checking
  • Minor fixes to the installer
  • Numerous interface changes and updates

Changelog for v3.0.0.6

  • Fix to prevent BSOD when Vista update KB943899 is applied
  • Language updates

Changelog for v3.0.0.5

  • Addional advanced profile options
  • Further driver bug fixes and enhancements
  • Language updates

Changelog for v2.9.18.610

  • Added profile import / export functionality
  • Improved driver stability and performance
  • Fixed a bug with the driver that could cause image mode to work incorrectly
  • Profiles now automatically lock when first captured
  • Profiles can now have their protection type changed (via the advanced options)
  • Fixes a bug with the driver that could cause a game to crash when launched
  • Fixed a bug with the driver that could cause image mode to work incorrectly
  • Fixed a bug that was causing an exception when clicking on the plugin list
  • Updated Arabic language support
  • Updated blacklisting support
  • Fixed a bug with the launcher (parameters are now passed correctly)
  • Missing profile data is now tracked to allow for a "update profile" to be performed.
  • Update profile feature implemented (assessed by right-clicking on the profile). This will update the profile with any data that has been flagged as missing
  • Collection files are now deleted when a profile is deleted
  • Minor interface improvments

Changelog for v2.9.18.600

  • Updated blacklisting support
  • Improved game startup speed
  • Updated Serbian language support
  • Update profile map

Changelog for v2.9.18.590

  • Updated blacklisting support
  • Improved German language support.
  • Improved dynamic extended profiling
  • Inclusion of the Battlefield Performance Plugin. This will fix the performance issue some users have been experiencing with the Battlefield series
  • Minor interface updates
  • Update to the plugin interface (added extended event types)
  • Small changes to improve Enterprise support

Changelog for v2.9.18.570

  • Removed blacklisting issue
  • Improved dynamic extended profiling
  • Much improved Vista support
  • Minor updates
  • Enterprise support

Changelog for v2.9.18.565

  • Update version info link fixed

Changelog for v2.9.18.550

  • Fixed a bug with the creation of desktop shortcuts
  • Added Hungarian language

Changelog for v2.9.18.545

  • Changes to SlySoft site urls
  • Updates to the language file
  • Fixes to the update functionality
  • Added new languages (Croatian, Indonesian, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese-Brazil, Serbian and Russian) and updated existing languages
  • Fixed an issue with the calling of the help file
  • Section titles can now be set within the language file (they were required to be set in the skin.xml file)
  • Fixed an issue that was writing the incorrect "run" parameter to the registry
  • Fixed an issue with the context menu option
  • Updates to some support dll's
  • Changes to the trial licensing
  • Fixed minor issue with licensing
  • Added feature to remove popup notifications when clicked on
  • Introduced SlySoft licensing
  • Minor updates

Changelog for v2.7.10.317

  • New:
    • Game Jackal now supports limited user accounts. Important note, you need to reinstall Game Jackal from the installer to activate this feature.
    • The addition of an extended profiling mode to provide more solid game profiling.
    • A Game Jackal profile shortcut will start the profile even if Game Jackal is not running (when the profile is shutdown Game Jackal will also shutdown).
    • Changes to the online activation engine and the implementation of logging to improve the reliability of the online process.
    • Additional command line options can be passed from a profile shortcut.
    • Improved profiling for time sensitive games.
    • Improved the performance of Game Jackal while a profile is active (i.e. reduced performance impact that some users were experiencing).
    • Added a profile copy function.
    • Added an option to change how Game Jackal starts when Windows starts (this is also available in the installer).
    • Added an option to copy the profile key to the clipboard when viewed. Minor interface tweaks.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • BSOD issue that can occur when creating and using profiles (this also includes issues experienced when certain Anti-virus software is installed).
    • 120 DPI issue with some dialogs
    • Button overlapping issues experienced by some users.

Changelog for v2.0.5.218

  • Added FAQ's to the help system.
  • Minor interface tweaks

Changelog for v2.0.5.217

  • Improved the license registration process.
  • Minor interface tweaks

Changelog for v2.0.5.216

  • Fixed a bug that prevented the automatic license detection feature from working correctly.

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