Windows System Management Software

• 11/04/2021 - New features in version 21.55
  • TightVNC Remote Control
    • Integration of the latest version of TighVNC (v2.8.59)
    • Installation and start of the remote control service via WMI in order to avoid certain slowdowns
    • New faster management for adding exceptions in remote firewalls (Windows 7 &>)
    • Automatic authorization of the WMI protocol during the first remote control of a workstation
    • Viewing the file copy errors when installing TightVNC
    • Remote control of RDP Sessions. This function can be enabled by TightVNC Settings (Control/Deploy menu), Advanced tab, Connect to RDP option.
    • Correction in the Copy / Paste functions
    • Correction in the transmission of certain characters (Alt Gr key)
    • The performance of file transfers has been improved, and in particular the list of contents of large folders
    • Acceleration of remote control by better management of recent operating systems
  • Wake On Lan
    • The management of Wake On Lan (computer wake-up) has been revised in order to gain speed
    • Loading selected computers
  • List of computers in the domain
    • Disabled computers are no longer listed by default. You can reactivate their display by the option: Tools \ Options \ General \ List disabled computers
    • Windows 11 computers are now supported
  • Active Directory Reports
    • Default addition of certain properties when creating a report:
      • whencreated: date of creation of the object
      • whenchanged: last modification of the object
      • canonicalName: DNS domain name format
    • Reminder: You can customize the AD properties to export in your reports, for this use the Advanced button when creating reports
    • Reports are automatically displayed in the web browser after generation
  • Deployment of distributions
    • Actions in error are highlighted when viewing reports
    • Some distributions might not be listed
  • Corrections
    • Wake On Lan information was not automatically saved in the database
    • The size of text fields (REG_SZ) in the registry manager has been increased
    • The exports of the lists did not take into account the carriage returns that may be present in the lists
    • RemoteRegistry and WMI alerts displayed were blocking the display of the list of computers in the domain
    • Configuring multiple Microsoft Windows Network tabs could cause the software to crash
    • The remote registry manager could generate an error while deleting a value
    • The new WMI management could cause the software to stop when taking control
    • Remote control by WMI has been accelerated
    • Updating FAQs
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements
• 03/31/2021 - New features in version 21.13
  • Domain computers
    • Possibility to search for a character string in the list of computers with a Next / Previous option. The column and the string found are indicated in a field.
    • Updating information about the computer when right-clicking on this latest. This function allows you to update information such as statuses, and the information configured without requiring a complete update.
  • Deployment of distributions
    • Selection of the execution order of the distributions if several distributions selected.
  • Sharing and printing center
    • Automatic addition of the IP present as a port as the printer management URL : right click on your print server, Print and Sharing Center, tab Printers, right click on the printer, Web administration interface.
  • Disabling the SMB1 Protocol
    • This new version takes into account the default deactivation of the SMB1 protocol in newer versions of Windows. The SMB1 protocol allows in particular the recovery of domains and domain controllers present on the network via the NetBIOS protocol. We have changed our application so that this setting can be done manually.
    • You can see our FAQ on this subject: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-no-client-information-display-data-slow-windows-10-right-view-smb1-id-991.html
  • Visual Studio 2019
    • We are now working with the latest version of Microsoft's Visual Studio to develop our administration tool guaranteeing security and speed increased execution, as well as compliance with development standards.
  • Corrections
    • Unable to select a user when adding a remote network drive.
    • Cannot set up a new MS Access or MS SQL database.
    • Changing the number of processes for the database management was not taken into account.
    • Disabling alert messages regarding the Remote Registry Access service and WMI when choosing "I understand ...".
    • Automatic updating of the current domain when a domain name is configured.
    • Adding Interventions could generate a bdd error (x64 version).
    • Fixed display of some icons (x86 and x64 versions).
  • Some minor fixes and improvements.
• 10/08/2020 - New features in version 21.0

  This new version is the first offered in 64 bits for more compatibility and speed.

  IMPORTANT: IDEAL Administration 21.0 64 bits is installed in the "Program Files" directory and not "Program Files (x86)" for the 32-bit version, which allows you to keep your old version and configuration of IDEAL Administration. It is therefore not necessary to uninstall your 32-bit version.

  You can check which version you are using from the software title bar. The x64 version indicates "IDEAL Administration 21 (x64)".

  You can also export / import your 32-bit configuration into the new 64-bit version using the menu "File", "Export settings..." and "Import settings..."

  This version uses the 64-bit MS Access drivers, which means that you need to have these drivers installed on your administration station. If you don't have them, you will get an error message when launching the software.

  These drivers can be downloaded for free (distributable) from the Microsoft site:
  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255

  Once the executable has been downloaded, open the MS-DOS prompt then start the installation of the package with the command /passive: AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe /passive

  Consult our FAQ for more information:
  https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-how-correct-error-64-bit-driver-id-1016.html

• 08/25/2020 - New features in version 20.5

  You wish to inform us of a technical problem or a new function that you would like to see in IDEAL Administration, send an email to support@pointdev.com

  • SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENTS
    • You can now select multiple distributions to run on a set of computers.
      

  • SHADOW REMOTE CONTROL
    
    • We added the ability to run RDP SHADOW mode without permission request for the remote user. This mode requires setting up a GPO.
    • Find all the information on RDP SHADOW functions in our online FAQ:
      https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-how-take-control-terminal-server-session-rdp-shadow-mode-id-1001.html
    • Possibility of performing searches in the tabs found in the Printing and Sharing Center: Action \ Search menu or right click on a column name, then Search. You can, for example, quickly find the user name and initiate a remote session.
      
  • MICROSOFT WINDOWS NETWORK RESEARCH
    • The search in the list is no longer done only on the computer name, you can now select the columns in which to perform the search. These columns will be automatically recalled when the software is launched.
      
      
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS (REPORTING)
    • We've added a new Open in Browser button when viewing Active Directory reports. This button opens the HTML report in your Internet browser.
      
      
  • SOME CORRECTIONS
    • The software could generate an error while creating an HTML report.
    • The RDP SHADOW mode present in the Print and Sharing Center returned an incorrect session ID error.
    • Some minor fixes.
• 07/24/2020 - New features in version 20.1

  You wish to inform us of a technical problem or a new function that you would like to see in IDEAL Administration, send an email to support@pointdev.com

  • SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENTS
    • Possibility of deploying software on the workstations of your network using the IDEAL Dispatch functionalities (https://www.pointdev.com/en/ideal-dispatch). 
      You can very easily use the IDEAL Dispatch functions from IDEAL Administration, right click on the workstations, then Remote control / Deployment / Deploy a distribution.
    • New Deployment History tab to view the results of deployments directly under IDEAL Administration. Button "+" \ "Deployment history".
    • Results display By computer and By distribution.
      
      
      
    • Logging of deployments made with IDEAL Administration in the database and on the distribution server.
      
      

  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS (REPORTING)
    • New display of HTML reports.
      
    • Reporting of domain printers.
    • Configuration of Active Directory properties to export for each of the object types. Select the Advanced button to configure the generated AD attributes in your HTML/CSV reports.
      
      
    • Generation of CSV files:
      
      • Configured Active Directory properties are added during export.
      • The first line of the CSV file now includes the names of the columns for more readability.
        
  • WAKE ON LAN
    • Automatic update of Wake On Lan information when launching the software.
    • Loading Wake On Lan information from a CSV file.
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY
    • Create a default Home shortcut.
    • The Organization Unit path is saved for each "Active Directory Network" tab.
  • WINDOWS MICROSOFT NETWORK
    • Adding a permanent View offline computers filter allowing to display or not the computers appearing offline (red cross).
      
      
  • CLASSIC / EXTERNAL TOOLS
    • Adding Powershell tool.
    • Adding Remote Assistance (MSRA)
  • MSDOS COMMAND
    • Adding gpupdate /force command
  • VARIOUS
    • Increase in the number of default processes to 50 to retrieve the workstation and server information.
  • CORRECTIONS
    • Client workstations could appear as a server if they had never connected to the domain.
    • The numbers of servers and client computers did not correspond to the numbers displayed if the Display all computers option was not checked
    • The Computer Information dialog box could not save its position correctly and appear minimized in the taskbar.
• 11/28/2019 - New features in version 19.7
  • Accelerated loading of Displayed Properties for online computers (right view)
  • Differentiation between "Access denied" / "Offline" statuses. Previously all statuses were noted "Access denied" even if computers were unreachable
  • Add a remote printer: This function could not work if the administration station was under Windows 10
  • Real-time update of computer icons according to their status: Online / Access denied / Offline
  • New icons used to replace older ones
    
  • Update the installation package

  Do not hesitate to contact us on support@pointdev.com if you notice an abnormal functioning of the software or if you have an improvement to suggest us.
• 11/14/2019 - New features in version 19.65

  This new version fixes and enhances some features of the software.

  • Applying a fix when the remote control time of Windows 10 computers is too long (Please read: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-id-980.html).
  • Loading computer properties (left view) could cause excessive CPU usage.
  • Automatic configuration of a default domain controller for each domain to speed up load and access speeds to endpoints.
  • Accelerated TightVNC remote control: Improved pre-requisite verification, better Aero system management, detection of Antivirus slowdown.
  • The dialog box "Properties" of a remote computer could be long to display, it is corrected.
  • Warning message if the remote registry access services (RemoteRegistry) are not started.
  • Warning message if WMI services are not allowed remotely.
  • Better management of creating / deleting a directory / share when creating / deleting a user.
  • Added information in our FAQ online: https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq.php?product=ia

  Do not hesitate to contact us on support@pointdev.com if you notice an abnormal functioning of the software or if you have an improvement to suggest us.

• 06/25/2019 - New features in version 19.5
  • REMOTE CONTROL TOOL
    • Ability to automatically initiate the remote control functions from the command line: 
      • IA.EXE TVNC /computer:ComputerName: TightVNC remote control of ComputerName
      • IA.EXE TVNC: TightVNC remote control with request of the computer name
      • IA.EXE RDP /computer:ComputerName: Remote Desktop control (Windows) of  ComputerName
      • IA.EXE RDP: Remote Desktop control (Windows) with request of the computer name
      • Example: create a desktop shortcut such as "C:\Program Files (x86)\Pointdev\IDEAL Administration\IA.EXE" TVNC to automatically launch IDEAL Administration in remote control in requesting the name of the remote station.
  • DOMAIN PRINTERS (ACTIVE DIRECTORY)
    • Manage Printers present in your Active Directory Domain:
      • Microsoft Windows Network: New Domain printers Folder
      • Active Directory Network: Managing Printers objects: Properties, Open, Rename, Move, Delete
      • Active Directory Search: search for a printer
      • Browse mode by object type: List all printers in Active Directory (menu Action \ Browse Mode \ By Object Type)
      • Database Inventory (menu Active Directory Objects \ Printers)
        
        
  • WINDOWS SERVER 2019
    • Identification of Windows Server 2019 in the software
    • Compatibility tests

  • VARIOUS
    • Display of the UBR value (Update Build Revision) of the computers in the Microsoft Windows Network list.
      This value is used to know the latest update installed on the computers and servers.
      
    • The configuration wizard might not retrieve the domain name in Windows 2016 & +.
  • Some fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 01/21/2019 - New features in version 19.21
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY REPORTS
    • All Active Directory reports are now generated in CSV format in addition to HTML. These CSV files can be easily exploited under MS Excel, MS Access or any other software
    • Ability to select the "separator" character " (';', ',', or 'TAB') for creating the CSV file
      
      
  • COMPUTER ACCOUNT
    • Adding Account Enable / Disable Feature: Active Directory Properties
  • MODIFYING IP ADDRESSES REMOTELY
    • Automatic recognition of the new IP address
    • Fixed a bug when multiple network adapters available on the remote computer
  • SESSIONS AND OPEN FILES MONITORING
    • Simplifying of the configuration for the monitoring service (Monitor menu)
  • IMPROVEMENTS AND CORRECTIONS
    • Exporting lists: Adding a button Check all / Uncheck all
    • Shutdown / Restart: Fixed a bug that could occur on Windows 10
    • Active Directory Search: Adding Windows Server 2016 to the list of operating systems
    • User password: Better management of complex passwords when creating a user
  • Some fixes
  • Documentation update
• 09/17/2018 - New features in version 19.1
  • NEW VERSION FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL TOOL
    • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.11 for more speed and stability
    • Some fixes
    • Translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish
    • Digital signature of executables
    • The update of this new version on the clients and the servers is done automatically
  • IMPROVED CERTAIN FUNCTIONS FOR MORE SPEED
  • TEST COUNTER RESET
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
• 03/30/2018 - New features in version 18.2.x
  • REMOTE CONTROL TOOL
    • New management for automatically adding a rule in the Windows Defender Firewall (Windows 10 & Windows 2016 Server) allowing remote control.
    • In fact, the new Windows Defender Firewall no longer allows it to restart for security issues.
    • This new firewall management is also compatible with Windows 7 / Windows 2008 Server / Windows 2012 Server.
    • Fixed a bug when the size of the authorization message exceeded 250 characters.
  • INTERNET REMOTE CONTROL
    • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.8 in Pointdev Remote Control (PRC) for faster and stability.
    • Full translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
    • Digital signature of executables.
    • Fixed a bug that could limit the number of computers displayed in the tab Internet Remote Control of the software.
  • REMOTE COMMAND LINE TOOLS
    • You can now run the netsh command, which allows you to configure the remote firewall. We added by default a rule to allow the remote WMI management in the Windows 10 Defender Firewall. This rule is added when you first install the software, but you can add it manually: Tools menu, Options, Tools, Command Prompt Tools, Add button.
      Add the following line: netsh advfirewall firewall add rule dir=in name=WMI program=%systemroot%\system32\svchost.exe service=winmgmt action=allow protocol=TCP localport=any
      To execute this command on one or several computers, just right click on the selected computers (right view) and select Command Prompt Tools.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 01/02/2018 - New features in version 18.0
  • NEW VERSION FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL TOOL
    • Integration of TightVNC 2.8.8 for more speed and stability.
    • Translation into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
    • Digital signature of executables.
    • The update of this new version on the clients and the servers is done automatically.
  • REMOTE CONTROL FROM SMARTPHONE OR TABLET
    • You can now easily take control of your client computers and Windows servers using your smartphone and tablet.
    • This function needs a WIFI network within your organization for smartphone and tablet connection.
    • We explain everything in our online FAQ:
      https://www.pointdev.com/en/faq/faq-ideal-administration-how-remote-control-computer-smartphone-tablet-id-949.html
    • This feature is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
  • TEST COUNTER RESET.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 07/04/2017 - New features in version 17.2
  • Windows Microsoft Network
    • List Domain Computers from Active Directory
      • This new version uses the current Active Directory domain by default to list all computers in the domain. You can activate this function if the domain is already configured in a tab. For it, use the "Filter" button to the right of the domain name (right view) then "Configure \ Apply a filter \ List computers by Active Directory Domain", "Apply".
      • Previously, the list of computers was by default obtained by Netbios and it was possible that you don't have all the computers in the list.
      • The routines for displaying information from client computers and servers have been reviewed and improved.
  • Filtering: Adding a filter for Windows Server 2016
  • Rename a computer
    • Acceptance of the character "_" in the new computer name.
  • Default tabs
    • The default tabs are added when the software is run under a different user's profile.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 11/25/2016 - New features in version 17.0
  • Remote Control Tool
    • New ultra fast version of Remote Control Software
    • The viewer and server have been completely redesigned for a much better display and control.
    • IDEAL Administration installs and configures the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the remote control depending on the type of local or remote operating system (Gain in Speed).
    • This new version is updated automatically on clients and servers.
    • Clipboard transfer can be deactivated (menu "Control", "TightVNC Settings", "Advanced" tab).
    • Aero system of the remote client is automatically stopped (if configured) even if the remote user does not have enough rights.
  • TSE Remote Desktop
    • Remote Shadowing management for Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. Remote Shadowing lets you remotely view a user's session via RDP.
    • You can find this new feature here: right-click on a server, Remote Control, Remote Desktop Shadow, and in the Sharing and Printing Center (Terminal Services Sessions tab, Action menu, Remote Shadow).
  • System Event Inventory
    • Possibility of selecting the event type for database exports (Information, Warning, Error, etc.).
  • System Events
    • Added Stop button to stop full loading of events.
    • Saving and recalling the size of the window.
  • NetBIOS Authentication
    • Possibility to execute the "Logon as..." command on several computers at the same time.
  • Wake On Lan Logging
    • Database logging (AUDITS_LOGS table) for automatic wake up of computers.
  • Windows Server 2016
    • Integrating and managing of the new operating system.
  • Low Level Editor
    • Added a description for each ADS types.
  • Test counter reset.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 07/26/2016 - New features in version 16.7
  • Active Directory Reporting:
    • New category "Restoring": allows you to list and restore Active Directory objects that have been recently deleted.
    • "Cleaning" category: Adding reports "Disable expired computer accounts" /  "Deactivate inactive computer accounts" / "Disable expired users" / "Deactivate inactive users".
  • IP parameters:
    • You can now remotely change the IP address of the DNS Server (computer properties, "Network" tab, "Action" button then "Modify IP Settings").
  • Database inventories:
    • It is now possible to inventory an entire domain or workgroup. The list of target computers is automatically retrieved. Menu "Inventory", "Inventory / Schedule".
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 05/23/2016 - New features in version 16.5
  • Instant Active Directory Cleanup
    • New category "Cleaning" in the Active Directory Report tab that allows to remove objects from the AD according to certain criteria.
    • Cleaning of empty groups, empty OUs, inactive users and computers accounts, disabled users and computer accounts, expired users and computer accounts, reset sIDHistory (users and groups).
  • Active Directory Templates
    • New "Computer" template (Active Directory Network tab) that allows you to create templates on your computers objects.
  • Sending Emails
    • New feature "Send Email" to users, contacts or members of a group.
    • A button has been added on the properties page of these objects to send an email to the selected recipients.
  • User Accounts (Complex Password)
    • When creating / modifying a user, you can now automatically generate and assign a complex password (between 6 and 14 characters).
  • Pointdev Remote Control
    • Security has been improved when changing the password of your Pointdev Remote Control account.
  • Printers
    • Fixed an issue with adding a remote printer on a Windows 10 workstation.
• 02/02/2016 - New features in version 16.2
  • Active Directory Templates
    • New "Templates" feature (Active Directory Network tab) that allows you to create templates of your Active Directory objects: User groups, users, contacts, organizational units.
    • When creating an Active Directory object, you can select an existing template to prefill the different attributes (right click in the Active Directory view then "New from template").
  • Active Directory Reports
    • "Operating Systems" reports type can now also be represented as a bar chart.
  • TightVNC (Remote Control)
    • Simplification of the authorization request by checking the box "Always prompt the user to accept the connection" (Control menu, TightVNC configurator, "Authorization" tab).
    • When this option is enabled, the remote user is notified by a message and can accept or reject the connection.
    • The information sent to the user can be set by clicking the "Advanced" button (your user name, your IP address, NetBIOS name of your computer and a specific message).
  • Sharing and Printing Center
    • It is now possible to add a printer without any selection in the list.
  • Tab management in the right view
    • Tabs of type "Remote Control History", "Favorites/VPN", "Tools" are automatically refreshed in the right view when clicking (focusing) the concerned tab.
    • Appearance: tabs are now adjusted by default according to their text size. You can change this setting from the "Tools" menu, "Options", "General," "Tabs" "Width" parameter.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 10/16/2015 - New features in version 16.0
  • Full HTML reports from Active Directory
    • New "Reporting" feature (Active Directory Network tab) that gives you full real-time information about your Active Directory objects through different HTML reports: Organizational units, User groups, Users, Computers, Contacts, GPOs, Miscellaneous.
    • The reports are generated in HTML to be printed and shared by IT administrators.
    • The reports can be stored in the history to reopen at anytime a previous state of your Active Directory.
    • The reports can be planned and automated trough the creation of a scheduled task.
    • Examples of reports: Empty groups, Group type, Disabled computer accounts, Operating systems, Computer type, Empty OUs, User passwords age, Expired user accounts, Last logon time ...
    • Watch Reporting Demo on YouTube
  • Microsoft Windows Network
    • Column "Status" added (in the right view) to indicate whether the computer is "Online", "Offline", or "Acces is denied".
    • Fixed a problem with the "last boot up time" column that could disappear from the list  with some configurations.
  • Test counter reset
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
• 07/06/2015 - New features in version 15.7
  • Sharing and Printing Center
    • Added the tab "Printers" in Sharing and Printing Center to list and manage printers from one or more computers.
  • Scheduling computer shutdown
    • You can now plan schedule the shutdown of one or more computers and configure the stop parameters: right click a computer, Shutdown, Schedule button.
  • Pointdev Remote Control
    • Some fixes and improvements.
  • Database inventories
    • Fixed a problem that could occur with "User accounts" inventories and recording of computers (COMPUTER_LOGS).
  • Microsoft Windows Network
    • When you first launch the software, all the computers in your domain are now listed in the Microsoft Windows Network tab (including unreachable computers appearing with a red cross).
    • This option can be configured from the "Tools" menu, "Options", "General" "Display all domain computers"
  • Windows 10
    • Version number of Windows 10 has been updated to take into consideration this type of OS in the main view, in the filters and in the "Computer properties" dialog.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
• 05/07/2015 - New features in version 15.6
  • Remote control over the Internet
    • New Internet Remote Control Module for your Windows computers (Windows XP to Windows 2012 Server).
    • You can create lists of computers that are outside your network. These lists can be personal or for all administrators of your company. After installing our "Pointdev Remote Control" agent on the remote computers, you can easily take control of them from IDEAL Administration.
  • Active Directory Network
    • In the right view of the software ("Active Directory  Network" tab, "List of objects", "Actions", "Browse mode"), you can now browse the different elements of the Active Diretcory by type of object (OU, Groups, Users, Workstations, Servers).
    • This setting is saved and restored for each tab when reopening the program.
    • You can easily switch back to the default browse mode (browse by address).
  • Database inventories
    • Query Wizard and filter: operators "starts with", "ends with", "contains" have been added to help you build the SQL query.
  • Test counter reset.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

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