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Discover the latest developments of our software.
This page brings together new features, improvements, and optimizations designed to best meet the needs of system administrators.

• 09/25/2013 - New features in version 2014 [v9.0]
  • WMI Manager
    • The "WMI Manager" option (right click one ore more computers) allows to access to different classes and WMI properties.
    • You can execute a WMI method on ore or more computers by specifying the required parameters.
    • This dialog box has been redesigned.
  • Computer Properties
    • It is now possible to remotely rename a computer using WMI: right click on a computer, "Properties", "Information" tab, then click the "Rename Computer" button.
    • The IP settings (address mode, IP address, subnet mask and gateway) can also be changed remotely using WMI: right click on a computer, "Properties", "Network" tab, then click on the "Action" button, "Modify IP settings". Possibility to set multiple IP addresses or gateways to the same network card.
• 06/25/2013 - New features in version 2013 [v8.6]
  • Remote control
    • TightVNC remote control and Remote Desktop can be launched from the computer Properties window ("Control" tab).
    • Fixed a problem with TightVNC service that may occur when client disconnects.
  • Software Registration
    • To reduce data entry errors, you can register your software from the "?", "Registration" menu by loading directly your licence file "Key-XXX.txt".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
• 06/04/2013 - New features in version 2013 [v8.5]
  • TightVNC Remote control:
    • It is now possible to automatically disable the Aero interface and transparency effects when connecting with TightVNC.
    • Performance and speed greatly improved for Windows Vista remote computers, 7, Server 2008.
    • The Aero interface is automatically restored if necessary, at the end of the remote control.
  • Export lists:
    • Adding "TAB" separator for export to a CSV file.
    • Possibility to add custom separators for export to a CSV file.
  • Pointdev's Range of Software:
    • Find our range of software from the "?" menu, "Our range of software".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset.

   

• 03/04/2013 - New features in version 2013 [v8.2]
  • Export / Import settings
    • You can export your software configuration (tabs, favorites, general configuration,database ...) then restore these settings locally or on another computer (File menu, Export / Import Setting).
  • TightVNC Remote control
    • Troubleshoot compatibility / configuration : added an option to start automatically the RemoteRegistry service on the remote host when connecting via TightVNC (TightVNC Settings, Connection Profile tab).
    • Added an option to configure the local shape of the cursor when remote controlling (TightVNC Settings, Connection tab)
  • Windows Server 2012
    • Windows Server 2012 computer type is now supported in the main view, in filters and in the "Computer properties" window.
  • Printers
    • You can now configure for a printer an URL to access its administration interface (right click on a printer then Web Administration Interface).
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

   

• 02/04/2013 - New features in version 2013 [v8.1]
  • Displayed properties:
    • It is now possible to display any Active Directory attribute for your computers in the right view or in the left view.
      Tools menu, Options, Displayed properties, AD button.
  • TightVNC Remote control:
    • Troubleshoot compatibility issues with VNC. We have added a feature in the TightVNC Settings (version 2.X) to automatically stop on the remote computer a former VNC (WinVNC) server running in service or user mode. This option can be disabled if any of your computers does not run another version of VNC.
    • Manual control: for a quick remote control, you can now directly enter a computer name or an IP address from the menu "Control", "Manually control".
    • Find the "TightVNC Settings" from the main menu "Control".
  • TSE Remote Desktop:
    • Manual control: for a quick remote control, you can now directly enter a computer name or an IP address from the menu "Control", "Manually control".
    • Find the "Remote Desktop Settings" from the main menu "Control".
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.

   

• 12/04/2012 - New features in version 2013 [v8.0]
  • Remote control tool:
    • Linux: Remote control is now available on Linux systems.
      Consult our online FAQ for more information about the configuration steps of the x11vnc server.
    • Mac OS X: Remote control is now available on Mac OS X.
      Consult our online FAQ for more information about the configuration steps.
  • Chat:
    • New option to play a sound on the remote computer when connecting/ disconnecting.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.
• 09/07/2012 - New features in version 2012 [v7.6.2]
  • Chat:
    • The new "Chat" feature allows to talk in writing with the remote user : right click on one or more computers, then "Discussion", "Chat".
    • Chat feature can be configured from the menu "Tools", "Options", "Chat". Default port (5902).
    • The "Send Message" feature has been moved to the "Discussion" menu.
  • TightVNC:
    • Now you can take screenshots of the remote computer by clicking on the camera icon from the TightVNC toolbar. The configuration is accessible from "Tools", "TightVNC Settings", "Tools", "Screenshot" menu. You can for example configure the default save path for screenshots or the automatic recording.
    • The Chat option has been also added to the TightVNC toolbar.
  • History of connections:
    • New tab allowing to display the history of TightVNC and TSE connections on your network computers.
    • Remote control can be automatically relaunched on a computer by using a single-click.
    • Ability to filter the history by type of connections or by date: "Today", "Yesterday," "In the last 7 days", "This week", "Last week", "This month", "Last month", or a date range.
    • History can be individual or shared by several users of the software.
  • Task Manager:
    • Scheduled Tasks added: You can list and manage (create, delete, execute, copy) scheduled tasks to one or more computers...
    • Services: an icon warns you if a service is stopped while its startup mode is set to "Automatic".
  • Computer selection:
    • The dialog box for selecting a list of computers has been redesigned.
    • Selection by Network Neighbourhood  retrieves computers of the selected domain when clicking on the search button.
    • Loading a list of computers via a file has been simplified. Now you can directly select recently used files from a list.
  • Licenses management:
    • The software now requires a license activation via Internet to be used once the evaluation period is over. To do this, cut and paste your license key into the Registration Key box, click on Apply. Then the software prompts you to Activate your key.
    • Simplified licensing mode: one license for each administrator station. The number of domains, servers and client workstations are not limited.
    • Important: Internet activation is only effective for licenses purchased after September 4, 2012.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update.

   

• 05/23/2012 - New features in version 2012 [v7.4]
  • Task Manager:
    
    • The new "Task Manager" feature allows by right clicking one or several computers to manage services and processes. For example you can start with a single action several services, or change their startup type.
  • Filter: list of computers
    
    • A filter based on a list of machines (NetBIOS names, IP addresses or IP address range) can now be applied in the main view.
  • System information:
    
    • "Video Card" and "Network card" properties were not correctly retrieved for some configurations.
  • Windows 8:
    
    • Windows 8 computer type is now supported in the main view, in filters and in the "Computer properties" window.
  • User-friendly and intuitivity:
    
    • The wheel click on a tab in the main view closes it, like in the Internet browsers.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.
• 03/12/2012 - New features in version 2012 [v7.3]
  • Search in lists
    • A new window allows you to search for information in the Computers, VPN and Favorites lists. You can search for part or whole text or also the beginning / the end of a text. The search can be case sensitive.
    • The search window can be opened by clicking on the "Search" button or by right clicking a column header then "Search".
  • Remote Desktop
    • It is now possible to define configurations for the Remote Desktop: "Tools" menu, "Remote Desktop Settings". You can enter for example the user's name and password so that this session will be automatically opened on the remote host when remote controlling, or also set the screen resolution that will be applied.
    • A specific configuration can be used by right clicking one or more computers, then "Taking remote control", "Remote control with the configuration", from the "Remote control" group, then choose the right configuration.
  • TightVNC
    • You can force the use of a TightVNC configuration: right click one or more computers, then "Taking remote control", "Remote control with the configuration", from the "TightVNC" group, then choose the right configuration.
  • Browser view
    • Improvement of the usability in the left view: a tab system allows to list your network, your computer, your VPN objects, your Favorites and your Tools.
  • "Google" search
    • New "Search on Google" option added in the menus of the services, processes, software, hotfixes windows. This option allows you to automatically search for this information on the Google search engine.
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
• 01/27/2012 - New features in version 2012 [v7.2]
  • Export lists to HTML format
    • In addition to CSV format, data of a list can be now exported to a table via an HTML report.

  • TightVNC
    • Some modifications regarding the management of the TightVNC rule in the Windows firewall.

  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

   

• 12/02/2011 - New features in version 2012 [v7.1]
  • "Computers" tab
    • New icon on a computer that means access denied due to insufficient rights.
    • The "red cross" icon still means that the computer is not visible in the Windows Network Neighborhood and is not reachable.
    • New icon displayed when the connection to the remote registry fails.
    • Tooltips have been added on these icons.
    • You can now quickly hide/configure the display of properties in the list by right clicking a column header.
    • Load time of computers has been improved.
  • Application Center
    • You can display the properties of a software, hotfix, license by double clicking an item in the list, or via right click then "Properties".
    • You can scroll between the "Properties" cards, using "Previous / Next" buttons.
    • A drop-down list has been added to filter the display of hotfixes and licenses.
  • Security Center
    • You can scroll between the "Properties" cards, using "Previous / Next" buttons.
  • Message sending
    • You can now send a message from a Windows Vista computer (and higher OS) to a Windows XP computer: right click a computer, "Tools on \\Computer", "Send a message".
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
• 09/21/2011 - New features in version 2012 [v7.0]
  • Application Center:
    • The new "Application Center" feature allows by right clicking one or several computers to list installed software and hotfixes.
    • The result can by filtered by operating system.
    • This information can be exported to a CSV file.
  • Database Logging:
    • Recording of logs in database when an event triggers: Launch/Shutdown of the program, TightVNC Remote control, Remote desktop (TSE), Recording of the activation key.
    • The configuration can be found in "Tools" menu, "Options", "Logging".
  • TightVNC remote control:
    • Translation of the TightVNC 2.X Viewer.
  • Management of Shortcuts and VPN objects:
    • When adding a Shortcuts or VPN object, (right click on a computer, domain, user group, organizational unit, ...), a dialog box allows to quickly select the destination folder.
  • User-friendly and intuitivity:
    • Main view of the software: addition of a button allowing to export in a CSV file the domain computers, the "Shortcuts" or "VPN" objects, or the Tools.
    • Shortcuts / VPN / Tools tab: the item "Double-click here to open the configuration" is added in last position of the list.
    • Left view: Right clicking an object in the tree automatically selects it.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.
• 06/09/2011 - New features in version 2011 [v6.7]
  • TightVNC Remote control
    • Remote control tool now integrates version 2.X of TightVNC which is fully compatible and optimized for latest OS including Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7.
    • This new version offers a better reliability and performance with these systems, and considerably increases display speed when remote controlling. It is also possible to open / close / change a user session without cutting the connection.
    • 64-bit OS support.
    • This new version allows obviously to remote control your Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 computers.
    • Reduction of conflicts with various VNC servers (UltraVNC, RealVNC, ...) that may be installed on remote computers.
    • The previous version of TightVNC remote control (version 1.X) is kept for compatibility reasons with Windows NT 4.0.
    • Possibility of creating/modify/remove or enable/disable a TightVNC 2.X and/or TightVNC 1.X configuration.
    • Possibility to define the configurations to be used by order of priority.
    • Possibility of arranging and ordering authorization rules (accept, reject, query) for a TightVNC 2.X configuration.
    • It is possible to encapsalute data and the TightVNC communication using the "Zebedee" tunneling.
    • The password required for TightVNC remote control can be now memorized ("Connection" tab). Doing this, you will not have to manually authenticate each time you launch the remote control.
    • Other features of version 2.X:
      • Setting "Grab transparent windows" ("Connection" tab): It is not necessary anymore to use a mirror driver.
      • Default action on timeout (authorization request): automatically accept/reject the connection ("Authorization" tab).
      • Session sharing ("Security" tab).
      • TightVNC service can be automatically deleted when last clients disconnects ("Security" tab).
  • Remote desktop (TSE)
    • This feature has been added in the left view, when a "computer" object is deployed.
  • Some modifications and fixes.
  • Documentation update.
  • Test counter reset.
• 05/11/2011 - New features in version 2011 [v6.5]
  • New "Tools" tab
    • New "Tools" tab allowing to list/configure/delete/execute your general and/or machine tools
    • Machine tools can be launched on several target computers
  • Left view
    • Addition of the "Terminal Services Sessions" object
    • Addition of the "Network drive" object
    • Addition of the "Tools" object
  • "Update" alert
    • Don't miss any more updates of your software and be warned from the main view of IDEAL Remote, as soon as a new version is published on our web site
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update

   

• 12/20/2010 - New features in version 2011 [v6.0]
  • Authentication
    • Active Directory: AD authentication information (account / password) can be defined by domain / Active Directory servers (Tools menu, Options, Active Directory)
    • WMI:  WMI authentication information (account / password) can be defined by domain  (Tools menu, Options, WMI)
  • Remote control
    • Remote control (through TightVNC or TSE) can be launched simultaneously when selecting several computers
    • Setting added to automatically enable SAS (Secure Attention Sequence) when remote controlling with TightVNC (Tools menu, Options..., TightVNC Settings, Security tab, Enable Secure Attention Sequence). Enabling this setting allows to send "CTRL + ALT + DEL" sequence on the remote host
  • Security Center
    • Windows updates can be configured in the Windows Update tab
  • Management of 64-bit registry
    • Installed software and hotfixes are compatible with 64-bit systems
  • Filters
    • Fixed a problem regarding system types : Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Look & Feel
    • A close button has been added on each tab of your domains  : similar to Firefox / IE7
    • Nodes display in the left view can be customized, as well as their position: Tools menu, Options, Displayed nodes
    • New nodes "VPN" allowing to configure remote computers, and "My computer" relative to the local administration computer, for a quick access
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset
• 05/17/2010 - New features in version 2010 [v5.5]
  • Tabs system and user interface
    • IDEAL Remote has been freshed up! The new tabs system enables to simultaneous display several views over your domain(s). You can also display other kinds of tabs, in order to quickly reach our online FAQ, our forum, or a web site
    • Your tabs are automatically saved and restored when running again IDEAL Remote
    • The tabs system can be easily set and can be accessed from the Tools menu, Options, Tabs
  • TightVNC 1.3.9.8 (Remote control tool)
    
    • Fixed wallpaper restoration problem that may occurs on some Windows 7 hosts
  • Shortcuts management
    
    • It is now possible to add into the "Shortcuts" folder other types of objects : printers
    • Possibility to add a shortcut by using "drag-and-drop" from the left view
    • Possibility to copy, cut, paste one ore more shortcuts from the Shortcuts configuration dialog box
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

  
  
  
  

• 06/15/2009 - New features in version 2009 [v4.5]
  • Remote Control (TightVNC) :
    • Windows Vista (32 bits) Compatibility
    • Windows 7 (32 bits) Compatibility
    • Windows 2008 Server (32 bits) Compatibility
  • New Displayed Properties: System Type (32bits/64bits), Domain name and System up time (DDD:HH:MM:SS). You can change the display order by the menu: Tools, Options..., Displayed Properties tab
  • Windows 7 Compatibility: IDEAL Remote has been successfully tested with the new Microsoft's Operating System
  • Some modifications and fixes
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset

   

• 04/20/2009 - New features in version 2009 [v4.1]
  • New dialog box for the computer selecting:
    • Addition by computer name, range of IP addresses, network neighborhood and Active Directory
    • User account configuration for Active Directory session
    • Organizational Unit configuration
    • Memorizing of the last parameters
  • Better management for Windows Vista and Windows 2008 Server
  • Some modifications and corrections
  • Documentation update

   

• 02/03/2009 - New features in version 2009 [v4.0]
  • Automatic configuration of a connection profile when taking control using TightVNC. You can select one of the three profiles offered: Low bandwidth connection, Default connection options and Broadband network. Tools menu,Options...,TightVNC Settings
  • Displaying the user name in the title bar. You can easily identify the security context in which IDEAL Remote was launched when run using the RunAs.exe command, for example. You can enable or disable this option using the Tools menu, Options..., General tab, Display user name in the title bar
  • Improved help with the addition of new information tooltips on the buttons. You can disable this feature using the Tools menu, Options..., Display tooltips
  • Some minor modifications and corrections
  • Documentation update
  • Test counter reset
• 06/25/2008 - New features of version 2008 [v3.3]
  • Taking remote control for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
    IMPORTANT: TightVNC's remote control is only possible if a session is opened on the remote station or server. We hope provide a fully compatible version in few weeks.
  • Bug correction in the program menus. The icons disappeared suddenly.
  • Several changes and fixes.
  • Documentation updates.

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