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New features in SiteKiosk

Below you will find a overview of the latest modifications made to our SiteKiosk software. Please consult our Version History on our website, for additional information about the legacy versions of SiteKiosk.

Version 9.9

Features:

- Simplified the licensing model by removing Basic and Plus variants.

Bugs:

- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 136.0.7103.33.
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.8

Features:

- Added optional Wifi and battery status icons to the taskbar (7633).
- Updated the CPUID SDKs to support newer hardware (7688).
- Added filemanager support to Chrome (7572).
- Rudimentary support for UWP Apps (please see help page for external applications for more information) (7577).

Bugs:

- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 81.0.4044.138 (7575).
- Fixed a problem related to the unauthorized usage of the SiteKiosk Object Model (Thank you to Florian Grunow/ERNW) (7647).
- Fixed a problem when using Gmail (7454).
- Fixed a problem when using password protection to start an external application (7329).
- Fixed problems related to using custom colors for the onscreen keyboard (7189/7662).
- Fixed problems related to using configurations created with older SiteKiosk versions (6487/6994/7551)
- Fixed a problem related to waking the computer when this has been configured for different days of the week (7627).
- Fixed a problem related to starting an application by using a custom button in Chrome (7588).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.7

Features:

- SiteCaster is now also available as a screensaver or can be displayed as a section of the screen (5704).

Bugs:

- Fixed a security issue of the SiteKiosk Privileged Call Dispatcher (CVE-2018-18766. Thank you to FireEye.) (6372).
- Fixed a problem related to using window.open in new Chrome windows (5286).
- Fixed a problem related to handling the surfing area in Chrome (5732).
- Added missing geolocation feature to Chrome (5744).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.6

Features:

- Added the option to web pages in SiteCaster (4734).
- Added a print button to the PDF view (4964).

Bugs:

- Added the missing start menu to the Metro IE skin (4097).
- Fixed a problem related to showing program icons in the SiteKiosk taskbar (3132).
- Fixed a problem related to printing non-A4 formats with Chrome (5109).
- Fixed a problem related to logging URLs that include parameters with Chrome (4572).
- Fixed a problem related to showing local web pages in the Chrome fullscreen mode (4993).
- Fixed a problem related to roting SiteKiosk Player screensaver content (4640).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.5

Features:

- Added Support for Windows 10 Creators Update (1703) (4662/4760).

Bugs:

- Fixed problems related to using libcurl in Chrome (4675/4677).
- Fixed a problem related to HTTP authentication in Chrome (4756).
- Fixed a problem related to using the print option that shows the Windows print dialog in Chrome (4559).
- Fixed a problem related to using Flash in Chrome (4605).
- Fixed a problem related to showing videos in fullscreen mode in Chrome (4555).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.4

Features:

- Added the Kiosk Content Management System SiteCaster (3826).

Bugs:

- Fixed a problem related to missing log entries for frame navigations in the Chrome Browser (4055).
- Fixed a problem related to showing a white page after navigating to certain web pages in the Chrome Browser (4199).
- Fixed a problem related to handling window.close() in the Chrome Browser (4319).
- Fixed problems caused by certain language settings in the Start Screen editor (4254/4372).
- Added missing log entries when blocking certain protocols (4118).
- Reworked handling of the Powershell (2356).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.3

Features:

- Added advanced printing options for the Chrome Browser (3674).
- Unified the fullscreen mode for Chrome and IE Browser (3860).
- Implemented the option to suppress certificate warnings in the Chrome Browser (3852).
- Additional simplifications for the payment feature (3893).

Bugs:

- Added methods to ensure the start of the SiteRemote Client service on slow computers (3697).
- The option to switch off the monitor does not use the standby mode anymore on certain hardware configurations (3741).
- Fixed a problem related to USB drive recognition (3781).
- Fixed a problem related to handling links in the Chrome Browser while tabs have been deactivated (3731).
- Fixed a problem related to detecting and handling high CPU loads under certain conditions by the watchdog (3723).
- Fixed a problem related to how the configuration editor handled a stopped SiteRemote Client service (3898).
- Fixed a problem related to handling certain configuration values from SiteKiosk 7 (3676).
- Fixed a problem related to saving a configuration with certain email settings (3671).
- Fixed a problem related to deleting all values from the system and monitor settings (3747).
- Fixed a problem related to resetting Start Screen variants that use video files (3899).
- Fixed a problem related to the display of visited links (3148).
- Fixed a problem related to the interaction of Larco products and the SKKey driver (3533).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.2

Features:

- Download manager for the Chrome Browser (3501).
- Flash support for Chrome Browser (3491).
- Start Screen now available for IE and Chrome engine (3575).
- Added customizable buttons to Chrome Browser and Metro Skin (2628/3588).
- More detailed language settings for the Chrome Browser (3286).

Bugs:

- Optimized the configuration editor (3391).
- Fixed a number of minor configuration editor usage problems (3493/3497/3525).
- Numerous optimizations for the Chrome Browser (3254/3340/3348/3378/3500/3503).
- Fixed a problem related to blank spaces in application paths when using the Start Screen (3471).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.1

Features:

- New design for SiteKiosk dialogs (3308/3310/3311/3313/3314).
- Internal SiteKiosk navigation error page can be enabled/disabled using the configuration (1412).
- Button size of the Chrome browser toolbar can be configured (3251).
- Simplified the Payment Device feature (3187).

Bugs:

- Improved the useability of the Start Screens (3413).
- Improved the useability of the new Chrome Browser (3253/3254/3339/3348).
- Switched Paypal Payflow Pro to new API (3224).
- Fixed a problem that could cause very slow starting behaviour of the configuration editor (3287).
- Fixed a display problem related to font sizes greater than 100% (3260/3356).
- Fixed a problem related to using logout and screensaver with the Start Screen while UAC has been turned off (3376).
- Fixed a problem related to the SKKey driver when Windows udate KB2685811 is missing (3352).
- Fixed a problem related to executing a PullRequests (3396).
- Fixed a problem related to using numbers on the Windows 8 Touchscreen while using a French keyboard layout (3381).
- Fixed a problem that caused double navigations in the Start Screen (3081).
- Fixed a problem related to displaying PDF file in Chrome Browser variants (3274).
- Fixed a problem related to using keyboard zones while using Chrome Browser variants (3255).
- Fixed a problem related to using the alternative start page while using the file protocol in Chrome browser versions (3136).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

Version 9.0

Features:

- Simplified the licensing model to Basic and Plus variants.
- Support for Windows 10 (2618/3044).
- New Chrome-based browser with customizable user interface (3092).
- Script support for keyboard emulation input devices (2783).
- Reworked and simplified configuration tool (3041/3149).
- Filtering of top-level domains added to content filter (3108).
- Added easy to use size adjustment to onscreen keyboards (3010).
- Maintenance screen can be controlled with a SiteRemote job (2788).
- New SiteRemote Client stati: maintenance and emergency mode (2980).
- New SiteRemote job type that allows to create an idle time between two job steps (2879).

Bugs:

- Removed obsolete content from the installer (2049).
- Fixed a scaling problem with Windows font sizes bigger than 100% (3141).
- Fixed a problem causing an echo effect when using VoIP (3003).
- Fixed a problem related to script execution when using the Metro IE skin (3097).
- Fixed a problem related to applying the startup volume when using the Metro IE skin (3039).
- Fixed a problem related to using USB sticks with the Win7IE8 skin (3152).
- Fixed a problem related to file downloads and printing when using the Start Screen (2977).
- Fixed a problem related to using the screensaver option to return to the start page when using the Start Screen (2960).
- Fixed a problem related to establishing a direct VNC connection (3035).
- Fixed a problem related to checking the validity of certian SiteKiosk license keys (2999).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.

See also

Welcome
Scope of Supply/Installation
Support
System Requirements
Demo Version Restrictions
Registering SiteKiosk
PROVISIO Contact Information
Remote Monitoring (SiteRemote)
Guide for First-Time Users
Password
Start Page & Browser
Surfing Area
Screensaver
Logout
Applications
Print
Email
Files & Downloads
Input Devices
Maintenance
Access/Security
Logfiles
On-Screen Keyboard
Content Filter
Telephony (SIP)
Payment Devices
Customization (Skins)
System Security Manager
OpenSource Components
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