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v2.51 26.09.2023

  • License deactivation process when PC change and upgrade is processed without human support, but limited in quantity of transfers;
  • camera devices now can be indicated;
  • ASTER logo on Windows login screen when ASTER is active;
  • added GUI themes;
  • GUI redesigned.

v2.31.1 14.08.2022

  • Added support for Windows 11 (22H2), build 22621,22622.
  • Added support for Windows 10 (22H2), build 19045

v2.31 21-07-2022

  • Added support for Windows Server 2022 original release, build 20348.
  • Added support for Windows 11 (22H2), build 22621.
  • Applied a new mechanism of assigning cameras for Windows 8/10/11, enabled by default for a new ASTER installation, disabled by default when updating.
  • Fixed an issue where screen might stop refreshing on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
  • Optimized the internal processes of the GUI.
  • Fixed a bug causing error 109 to be raised with no external reason.
  • Solved the problem of incorrect positioning of monitor indications.
  • Implemented a solution for running Steam on more than one workplace without sandboxing, switchable, enabled by default.
  • Fixed the problem of randomly blanking the screens of the other workplaces when user turns off or disconnects its monitor.
  • Small bugs fixes.

V2.30 19-10-2021

  • Added support for Windows 11, build 21354-22454, x64 only.
  • Added support for Windows 10 build 19044, x64 only.
  • For particular cases has been fixed the problem with updating the screen, which occurred after re-commutation monitors (on Windows 11);
  • Small bugs fixes.

V2.29.1 05-09-2021

  • Fixed «INTERNAL» type video output control (laptop screen).
  • Fixed the issue of sound devices inaccessible in applications from Windows Store (only from Windows 10 build 15063 and newer).
  • Added the ability to enable «SharedPCMode» for the lock screen (now shows the logout button, selectively for workplaces).
  • The procedure to enable ASTER has been reworked.
  • Added beta support for Windows 10 build 19044 (not fully tested).
  • Added beta support for Windows 11 build 21354-22000 (x64 Bit OS only).
  • Made several small changes for more stability of ASTER.

v2.29 02.07.2021

  • Updated the wizard for the initial setup of workplaces.
  • Added support for x32 Windows 10 21H1 (build 19043).
  • Added synchronization of video mode control procedures.
  • Added saving of the last logged-in user for Windows 8/10 (tested on local users only).

v2.28.1 01.05.2021

  • Support up to Windows 10 20H2 (build 19043) was added.
  • Small bugs fixes.

V2.28 22-12-2020

  • The system boot failure with ASTER enabled on Windows 8 has been fixed;
  • Added compatibility with «Microsoft base video adapter»;
  • Increased additional places startup timeout for reliable startup on slow systems;
  • (Fix canceled) Fixed a problem with blanking screens on all workplaces when a user logs off on Windows 10 build 19041.
  • Small bugs fixes.

V2.27.2 01-10-2020

  • Support up to Windows 10 20H2 (build 19042) was added;
  • Fixed an issue with session management in Windows 10 build 19041, which was one of the causes of problems with sound.
  • Added changes in monitor management - support hot plug/unplug (for now only for Windows 10 15063 and later);
  • Fixed a problem with blanking screens on all workplaces when a user logs off on Windows 10 build 19041.

V2.27 14-06-2020

  • Support of Windows 10 version 19041 (2004) (Vibranium) was added.
  • Added support for Miracast monitors.
  • Fixed error 4 (64.000000.000000.69.000000.000001.-60).
  • Added support WDDM 2.7.
  • Small bugs fixed.

v2.26.327-02-2020

  • Added the ability to use of keyboards power buttons.

v2.26.221-01-2020

  • Fixed error starting ASTER service.
  • Fixed problem with Windows Search service.
  • Some bugs fixed.

v2.26.1 12-09-2019

  • Fixed a problem with RDP connections in Windows 10 version 1903 (build 18362).
  • Fixed error 1 (3033929) on Windows 7 version 6.1.7601.24519.

v2.26 15-07-2019

  • Added ability to assign smartcard readers (can not be assigned through the assigned of USB hubs).
  • Added a warning message when at once logging on under the same account at different places.
  • Changes in the new scheme of driver loading to correct some causes of error 2 (-10).
  • Added support for WDDM 2.5/2.6 (DirectX 12).
  • Changes in the algorithm for turning on «extinguished» monitors to reduce screen blinking when changing video mode (for Windows 8/10).

v2.26b2 20-05-2019

  • Support of Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) (build 18362-18399) was added. (tested only on 18362).
  • Changes for more reliable launch ASTER driver.
  • Changes in the GPU isolation code to fix a Vulkan problem.
  • Changes in the code of interaction with DirectX to correct 2 error (-5) which appeared after update Win10 17763.
  • Changes in user session management, which eliminate a number of problems related to the «disabled» state of additional sessions.
  • Was added ability to simulate the software pressing Win+Ctrl+Shift+B to restart the video subsystem.

v2.25 27-02-2019

  • now it is not necessary to disable SecureBoot in BIOS, but it is still necessary for Windows Server 2016 (and later) and for systems configured to require a WHQL signature.​​​​​
  • fixed error 1617, provided the chkLevel100 setting is applied;
  • few changes for more stable operation

GUI changes:

  • added settings for assigning processors / cores
  • the «Reset settings» command (reset to default settings) was added to the context menu of the «System» block;

v2.2424-11-2018

  • bug with don't working touchpad on USB monitor has been fixed
  • changes to the management of video cards, potentially correcting some problems with monitors

v2.24b06-10-2018

  • Support of Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) was added

v2.23

  • GUI improvements
  • fixed the main causes of errors when testing the driver ASTER using Verifier
  • a disableable prohibition to use GPUs from other workplaces (checked only for Vulkan applications)
  • the numbering of video cards was changed to match the order of their initialization, in order for the boot video card to be number 1
  • fixed bug 2 (-6)
  • fixed the problem with the same ContainerID for different devices
  • fixed the problem with the delays start Windows Audio Service
  • was added changes that presumably eliminate the cause of some BSOD
  • some bugs fixed

v2.22 22-05-2018

  • Support for WDDM 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
  • Setting for deny logging in under the same user at different places was added (by default disabled).
  • Some bugs fixed.
  • Support of Windows 10 April 2018 update, version 1803 (build 17134) was added.
  • Fixed the problem with detecting cameras in Windows 10 version 1709 (16299).
  • Support for the assigned USB hubs to workplaces was added.
  • Denying access to others' USB-disks and USB-CD / DVD, connected to assigned hubs.
  • USB disks and USB-CD / DVD are hidden, if tick the Explorer options «Hide empty drives» and «Don't show hidden files, folders and drives».

v2.21 26-10-2017

  • Added support for Windows 10 (1709 build 16299)

v2.20 11-09-2017

  • Ability of relogin and delayed login of workplaces was added.
  • Some Windows 7 and 8 related monitor settings issues were fixed.
  • Support of monitors, touchscreens and HID was improved.
  • Screen-saver PowerSaver for energy saving on inactive workplaces was added.
  • Compatibility with the spacedesk driver on Windows 7 and 8 was added.
  • Ability to assign webcams to workplaces was added.
  • Some bugs was fixed

v2.19

  • Massive update of Windows 10 to the 15063 build revealed some problems in the beta version 2.19, this version had required a significant revision and was renamed to 2.20.

v2.18 12-04-2017

  • Support of Windows 10 build 15063 was added.
  • Fixed a bug - the flicker at the stage «Logon screen».

v2.17 08-02-2017

  • Support for HID type touch screens on Windows 8, 10, which do not require driver installation.
  • (Not verified) support for HID type graphics tablets on Windows 8, 10, which do not require driver installation.
  • Elimination of influence of the HID-button keyboards and mice from additional workplaces to the first workplace.
  • Support for DOD-monitors, in particular DisplayLink monitors, is now turned on by default (applies only to Windows 10 build 14393 and above).
  • Prohibited display class device drivers installation while ASTER is turned on.
  • Fixed trial period activation deny problem.

v2.16 05-11-2016

  • Optional support for display devices (display-only devices), including support for DisplayLink monitors with a new driver on Windows 10 build 14393 and above

v2.15 12-10-2016

  • Fixed a bug ASTER CORE ERROR 4 (64.000000.000000.69.000000.000001.-55)
  • Change for a more sustainable sound operation
  • Improved support for full-screen mode in games
  • Support for Xbox controllers such as joystick and gamepad

v2.14 14-08-2016

  • Reduce the effect lowering FPS on the additional workplaces;
  • Reduced the probability of the effect of the lack of sound devices;

v2.13 07-08-2016

  • Support of Windows 10 build 14393 was added
  • Improved GUI
  • Some bugs was fixed:
    1. trial period activation error
    2. limitations of full screen modes
    3. unstable boot after a system updates

v2.12 15-07-2016

  • Support of Windows 10 build 10586.494 was added
  • Improved GUI
  • Option of transfer of license was added
  • Some bugs was fixed:
    1. antivirus incompatibility

v2.11 01-04-2016

  • Improvement for RDP connection with the reverse order of displays assignment ;
  • Screen energy saving imitation for separated video cards by sending the commands on/off to the screens ;
  • We have added the possibility of ASTER deactivation in order to transfer the license to the other PC.

v1.2.4.18.12.3.1.3.2

  • Substantial changes in display management;
  • Power saving monitor mode is blocked (use blank screensaver instead)
  • Display settings do not persist on system shutdown and on user sign out (please set the desired resolution for each display before enabling the ASTER software);
  • The «defer updates» option of Windows Update is checked ON forcibly, so the major system upgrades (new builds) will not be installed automatically as soon as they are released. It will let you continue running multiple users while we are adapting the ASTER for the new system build (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10)

v1.2.4.17.12.3.1.2.6.

  • Added support for Windows 10 build 10586
  • Power saving monitor mode is blocked (use screensaver instead)

v1.2.4.16.11.3.1.2.6

  • Changes for supporting fullscreen graphics apps (inc. games);
  • Fixed issue with the 1st station's screen getting blank while executing autostart