CopyMinder Version Information

There are three main parts to CopyMinder:

• End-user files, including the .cm file and CMInstall.exe
• The CopyMinder SDK, including the CopyMinder Developer's Platform and sample code.
• Web Administration - assorted pages used to configure and monitor CopyMinder-protected installations.

All three parts are improved from time to time. The changes in each release are detailed below.

End-user Files

When you protect your program with the CopyMinder Developer's Platform (copyminder.exe), the latest releases of the .cm file and CMInstall.exe are automatically downloaded for you to distribute to your customers with your protected program.

By default, your existing customers' installations will automatically download a new release of the .cm file when the protected program next accesses the CopyMinder website. We recommend that you let all your customers automatically upgrade to the latest release, but you can choose otherwise if you wish. It is possible to specify particular releases for:

• All new installations (the first time a Product Key is used).
• All existing installations.
• Individual Product Keys.

If for any reason you would like to specify a particular release to use, please contact us.

To update manual installations (those with no internet connection), you should download CMUpgrade and send it to your customer.

Release	Date	Changes
60	25 Jan 12	Bug fix - a protection check error coinciding with inability to access the internet followed by user selecting manual update then cancelling, rendered the .cm file unusable.
59	28 Nov 11	Supports the new secondary CopyMinder server (secondary.copyminder.com) at 92.60.122.223.
58	22 Aug 11	Improvements to the hardware detection. CMInstall now has a /uninstall option. Accessing the Secure Data Area is now much faster.
57	14 Apr 11	Shell method now works with Embarcadero C programs (it used to give "DLL not found" errors on XP) Bug fix: Fixed a rare crash exhibited by network clients. Fixed a memory leak.
56	14 Feb 11	Further improvements to the hardware detection. Bug fix: the protection could crash on certain Windows Server installations (including Windows Small Business Server).
55	22 Dec 10	Improved reliability when detecting hardware characteristics. Network clients that fail to connect to CMServer using existing details now take note of the AutoDetectCMServer .cm.ini variable when deciding whether to try to auto detect CMServer again. Fixed 2 bugs relating to network clients auto-detecting CMServer.
54	28 Jun 10	CMServer address can also be given using a computer name instead of IP address (eg, MYSERVER:12345) If a manual installation successfully accesses the internet in response to a ForceWebCheck, it no longer converts the installation from a manual to a normal installation. Does not deny access to the .cm file if the user is a network client. This improves performance if all the clients share the client .cm file. Rarely, on Terminal Server installations, an error 692 occurred. This has been fixed. CMInstall creates a new .cm.ini file in the program directory instead of overwriting any existing one.
53	23 Apr 10	In release 52, failing to enter all required registration fields resulted in error 573 instead of returning to the registration dialog. This has now been fixed.
52	16 Apr 10	New .cm.ini file variable: AutoDetectCMServer=[Yes|No] (default is Yes) which allows you to control whether or not auto-detection of CMServer is performed. Auto-detection of CMServer is now performed from the activation dialog even when "network client" is the only option. Fixed problem of occasionally falsely reporting errors 514 and 515, potentially resulting in error 739. Improved authentication of proxy servers.
51	15 Jan 10	Improved reliability when detecting hardware characteristics under Windows Vista and Windows 7. Bug fix: Windows Data Execution Prevention (DEP) could cause problems when using the Shell method with Advanced Runtime Protection enabled, and the API method together. This is now fixed.
50	30 Nov 09	Supports CMServer, which replaces CMNet as the licence server utility for network installations. Bug fix: not all error messages were handled by custom messages DLLs. Bug fix: in certain situations, multiple users using the same protected program on Windows Vista would increase the suspect count.
49	20 Jul 09	Improved protection against disk cloning for manual installations.
48	9 Jul 09	Improved security and error reporting. Two new functions for dialog customization: CM_MSGS_ManualPreCheckFailedWarning and CM_MSGS_AwaitingEmailVerification
47	23 Jun 09	CopyMinder is now 100% compatible with Windows Data Execution Prevention (DEP). DEP no longer needs to be disabled for the protected program. Custom messages DLL - added CM_MSGS_PreCheckFailedWarning. Bug fixes: Custom messages DLL - if the end-user selects 'always OK' on a custom 'web access required' dialog, their response is now stored in the INI file to prevent the user being asked again. Resolved a backwards compatibility issue with old versions of CMNet.exe when a Secure Data Area was specified.
46	15 Apr 09	A protected program now searches for its protection-related files in the same places as before, but in a different order: Path variable in .cm.ini file in same directory as the protected program. Path set by CM_SetPath() API call (now deprecated but supported for existing installs). The protected program's directory. A 'cm' sub-folder of the protected program's directory. The path %APPDATA%\<DID>\<Product Code>\cm The path %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\<DID>\<Product Code>\cm Behaviour of the ActivationByProductKey and Trial variables in the .cm.ini file has been modified. Previously, if they were set to 'Manual', the protected program would try to use the internet to get the 'manual' security tolerance settings. Now, the protected program will only allow activation by manual activation code. Improved clock tampering detection and handling - if an installation does not require the system clock to be accurate (i.e. no expiry date or periodic web access required), the user may change their clock without affecting the protected program. CMInstall records install date in .cm.log file. CMInstall no longer allows /C (current user) command-line option under Vista. Improved error reporting. Improved encryption of the Secure Data Area. Performance improvement - protected programs now uses the CPU less during internet access. Bug fixes: Stray whitespace characters in manual update codes no longer result in an 'invalid code' message. Invalid data no longer saved if the user enters an invalid activation code too many times, or if the user cancels part of the way through a manual activation or update. A protected program no longer gives 'system clock gone back' error after automatically correcting the system clock. CM_SDA_Read() API function - 'flags' parameter now works correctly for network installations. Advanced Runtime Protection no longer prevents more than one instance of the protected program from running at the same time.
45	23 Oct 08	Fixes backwards compatibility problem with some old versions of CMNet.
44	06 Oct 08	The shell method now includes Advanced Runtime Protection which provides maximum security throughout your program's execution Compatibility fixes for Windows Server 2008 and Vista Service Pack 1 Improvements to the Secure Data Area (SDA): SDA is now available for Trials. For a network install, SDA functions now read/write the server's .cm file instead of the local copy. Changes to the SDA on the web site now get downloaded to the installation when they next access the web site. Can now add/change/delete SDA directly from another web server by, for example, an online order system. CMInstall now ok for international multi-user installations. Bug fixes: Some Custom Dialogs were not working correctly. CM_EndNetworkUser API call now works ok.
42	30 Apr 08	The Shell method is now compatible with a much wider range of executables, particularly those developed with MS Visual Studio. .cm.ini file variables changed. Some developers found the NormalInternetActivationAllowed, ManualActivationAllowed and TrialAllowed variables confusing; these have been replaced by: ActivationByProductKey = Internet|Manual|Either|Neither Trial = Internet|Manual|Either|Neither This is less ambiguous and more flexible, permitting any combination of Internet and/or Manual activation of Normal and/or Trial installations. Further details can be found in the user manual (CopyMinder SDK 3.3 and later). The previous variables remain for backwards compatibility but are no longer documented. Bug fix: manual installations that do not have an expiry date no longer give an error if the user's clock is incorrect. Bug fix: 999020 diagnostic error (rare).
41	6 Mar 08	Secondary server now fully supports new installations as well as existing installations. Manual Trials are now supported. More robust recovery if .cm.dir directory is corrupt. If installed for the current user only, CMInstall adds current user's name to the .cm.log file. Improved diagnostics in .cm.log file if CMNet fails to communicate with workstations. .cm file version is added to the log file when newly installed. Protected program only brought to the foreground if the Shell method is used. Monaco added to the list of countries on Registration Details dialog. CMNet puts a message in the .cm.log file whenever it is started. When the .cm file specified in the .cm.ini file is not found, the error message includes the full pathname of the missing .cm file. Bug fix: fixed problem caused by user entering a Product Key with an invalid Product Code. Bug fix: problem with Machine IDs on Windows Vista. Bug fix: problem with some path names in CMInstall (used to give error 1005) Bug fix: problem of CMNet occasionally giving error 688 (resulting in error 637 on the workstation) Bug fix: no longer crashes if .cm file is already in use (bug introduced in release 39) Bug fix: Manual installations with no expiry date failed when user's clock was more than 1 hour slow.
40	15 Nov 07	Bug fix: fixed problem with some non-English dialogs. Bug fix: fixed rare problem associated with Daylight Savings transition.
39	10 Oct 07	Improved consistency in Machine ID method. CMNet now supports remote CopyMinder Network Paths (including UNC path names) when run as a Windows service. Improved .cm.log file layout. Spanish end user texts added. Sub-languages of French, German, Spanish and Dutch now fully supported. Improved logging of the response from firewalls etc in the .cm.log file in the event of connection failure. New API call: CM_CheckProtectionAlg1 is the same as CM_CheckProtectionAlg but first element of array contains first variable (it was the second for CM_CheckProtectionAlg). Suspect installation count reset to zero if suspect period has passed (purely cosmetic). CMUpgrade.exe displays release number. Manual activation: Product Key field cleared if cancel is hit (in case an invalid Product Key was entered).
38	30 Jul 07	Can now display a warning if an expiry date is approaching or the program can only be run a few more times. CMInstall now supports single-user and all-user installations. All-user installations to Program Files used to cause problems on some Vista installations (typically error 602, 604 or 606). Improved CMInstall: /Q and /V switches can be used to control the display of messages (defaults to only display errors). /K switch can be used to keep any existing .cm file in the destination path rather than overwriting it (useful if the user re-installs or updates your software). CMInstall now defaults to English (instead of French) for unsupported languages. Bug fix: now supports the temporary addition of a PCMCIA network card. Forces internet connection online if Internet Explorer has been set to work offline. If a protected program is re-installed, the product key previously used will now be pre-entered into the Product Registration dialog the first time the program is run again. Bug fix: problem with occasional 602/604/606 errors fixed. Bug fix: fixed potential crash following error 34 if data returned from the internet was too long. Bug fix: fixed potential error 576 if executions left > 16,777,216.
37	03 Apr 07	'Roaming Licence' facility has been added. This enables users of network installations to temporarily take a network user off the server for use off-site. All CopyMinder run-time dialogs can now be replaced with your own. See 'Dialog Customization' in the documentation for more info. Added Secure Data Area feature - secure data that can be read from and written to using the CopyMinder API. Added 'Algorithmic Resonse' feature - an API call that greatly increases security for programs using cm.dll. Added option to validate the email address entered by the user when they register a protected program. Addedd option to pre-define a Product Key in the ini file (ProductKey=) so that the user does not need to enter a key. Non-administrator users can now install under Windows Vista even if they have Windows User Account Control enabled. Bug fix: fixed problem with some registration details getting corrupted. Bug fix: CMNet no longer crashes if the CopyMinder Network Path contains a non-CopyMinder .tmp file.
36	22 Nov 06	CMNet checks that CopyMinderNetworkPath is not a UNC path or a remote path if installed as a Windows service. Modifications to solve occasional 60? errors. Bug fix: fixed problem when setting the user's clock. Improved error reporting when a protected program's imported DLL was not found. Added increased flexibility in deciding what release to upgrade users to.
35	20 Oct 06	Bug fix upgrades to newer releases of the .cm file occasionally timed out on slow or poor internet connections giving error 566/12. To avoid this problem, we now send a lot less data to the website when getting the new release. Users who experience this problem with earlier versions can download CMUpgrade to update the .cm file to the latest release. Bug fix: fixed occasional error 607 that occurred on some computers.
34	29 Sep 06	The Tab order for the 'AskForProductKey' dialog has been improved. Internal diagnostics removed from 'Help' on the AskForProductKey dialog. Bug fix: Installation Code for Manual installations now remains unchanged until it is used successfully (bug introduced in release 30).
33	20 Sep 06	Bug fix: In release 32, registration info was sometimes incorrect.
32	13 Sep 06	Encryption of activation codes greatly improved and yields shorter manual codes. Supports multiple users on the same computer even if they have different access rights. Dialogs now OK with sub-languages (e.g. Austrian German). Bug fix: No longer gives error 516 following the use of registry cleanup packages. Bug fix: fixed problem with network client giving error 561 on first run. Bug fix: if a manual code was entered incorrectly, subsequent attempts would fail until the user restarted the program. Restarting the protected program no longer required after CopyMinder automatically corrects a user's clock. Product Key is returned by the CM_GetProductKey API calls even if the protection check gives an error. Improved PreCheck period messages.
31	07 Aug 06	Diagnostics only, not officially released.
30	11 Jul 06	Improved security. Product code now displayed in dialog box title instead of program name. New ini variables to control installation type (replacing ManualOnly, TrialOnly and NormalOnly): NormalInternetActivationAllowed, ManualActivationAllowed, TrialAllowed and NetworkClientAllowed. Now supports multiple different users logging on to a single computer.
29	26 May 06	Improved security. The extra functionality in recent releases caused manual activation codes to increase in length. These have been brought back to typical lengths of 26 characters. Added new API call - CM_GetLastSuccess() returns the time when the program was last successfully run. Bug fix: fixed problem with not prompting the user if their clock/time zone was incorrectly set (introduced in release 28). Bug fix: no longer gives error 621 when 'Manual Only' was specified on website and the program accessed the internet directly (introduced in release 28).
28	05 May 06	You can now specify the number of days and/or executions a Manual installation can be used for before an update code is required. ForceWebCheck for Manual installations will attempt to access the internet (and convert the installation to a normal installation if it succeeds) before prompting for manual update. Re-installing a Manual installation to the same computer no longer requires a 'Manual Reset'. Error numbers no longer have n000 added to them. Bug fix: now supports Daylight Savings on FAT file systems. Bug fix: all API calls now fully supported in Delphi.
27	06 Mar 06	Significantly improved speed of performing protection checks. .ini file - ForceWebCheck=Once now works for Manual installations. Options parameter for CM_CheckProtection API function now works for LAN clients.
26	20 Feb 06	CopyMinder now supports PreChecking - tries to go to the internet for a check before it really needs to. Improved troubleshooting information written to .cm.log file. 2 new API functions added - CM_GetDid() and CM_GetProductCode(). Added ForceWebCheck=Once .ini file option. Bug fix: fixed problem in CMNet when CopyMinderNetworkPath is specified in the .ini file and a new .cm file release is available. End user messages are now available in Dutch, English, French, German and Turkish.
25	28 Nov 05	CMNet now performs a protection check when started rather than wait for the first client to run. CMNet no longer polls for new .cm files, instead it must be restarted to affect a .cm file update. ManualOnly and TrialOnly can now be specified in .ini file.
23	04 Nov 05	Bug fix: Manual installations no longer treated as new installations after expiring. Protection checking is faster. Facility added to downgrade a .cm file. Can change CMNetPath by editing .ini file without risk of getting extra users. Bug fix: problem when running in non-administrator mode has been fixed. New CheckProtectionOptions - BIT1 prevents checking/decrementing the execution count, BIT2 suppressess expiry date checking, BIT3 prevents incrementing the number of network users.
21	26 Oct 05	All runtime errors written to log file.
20	21 Oct 05	CMNet - client computers now update their .cm files automatically when a new release becomes available.
19	10 Oct 05	Bug fix: fixed problem with connecting to internet too frequently. Workstation timeout increased to 2 mins.
17	04 Aug 05	French messages added. Now only one prompt when accessing internet when getting new .cm file. Website log file now records why an installation appears to be new. Bug fix: cmd.obj (for Delphi) now OK. msgs.dll displays CC_MSGS_SUCCESS and CC_MSGS_ERROR if present.
15	15 Jun 05	Dutch messages added.
14	06 May 05	Internet access timeout increased to 50 secs.
13	12 Apr 05	API functions return protection parameters even if protection check fails.
12	15 Mar 05	New API functions added: CM_SetPath, CM_GetNextWebAccess, CM_GetLocalExecsLeft and CM_GetWebExecsLeft. New .obj modules available: cmb.obj for Borland C and cmd.obj for Delphi.
11	23 Feb 05	Problem running under .NET operating systems (e.g. Windows Server 2003) fixed. New API function added: CM_EndNetworkUser Secondary server now functional.
10	14 Feb 05	Ini file now uses descriptive names. Problem with Squid proxy server now fixed.
7	20 Oct 04	CopyMinder first released.

CopyMinder SDK

You will receive an email notification whenever a new version of the CopyMinder SDK is available. If you use an older version, each time you use the Developer's Platform to protect a program you will be reminded that a newer version is available.

Version	Date	Changes
4.3	08 Dec 11	Design matches the new CopyMinder Developer's Website design. Bug Fix: handling of foreign characters in shell protection of .NET programs.
4.2	22 Aug 11	CMServer now detects if Windows Firewall settings will block communication with it. It will prompt accordingly and offer to correct the Firewall settings automatically. Bug fix: Shell protecting .NET 4.0 programs that use Anonymous Types. Bug fix: CMServer could occasionally fail to free a Network User.
4.1	14 Apr 11	CMServer.exe can now be obtained via the Utilities menu in CopyMinder.exe. Fixed a memory leak in the CopyMinder object module. This affects any binaries linked with our object module - this includes your API protected programs, cm.dll, CMNet.exe and CMServer.exe. CMServer: Networking configuration made simpler. /u command line parameter now terminates the Viewer too. New /t command line parameter to terminate CMServer. It stops the Service and terminates the Application/Viewer. Bug Fix: Shell protecting certain .NET programs could fail (introduced in v4.0). The object modules cmd.obj and cmdu.obj link correctly into Delphi programs.
4.0	24 Dec 10	Supports protecting .NET 4.0 assemblies. Problems protecting a .NET assembly due to 'missing' dependency DLLs (ie, they weren't present in the output directory) have been resolved. The SDK can no longer be run under Windows 98 (protected programs still work under Windows 98). Sample code added for NetBeans and MapBasic. Excel sample code now allows cm.dll to be in the same directory as the protected Excel spreadsheet. CMServer: Network licenses are released for machines that have been put in Sleep/Hibernate for 15 minutes or more.
3.6.7	22 Jun 10	Bug fix: Autodetection of CMServer did not work (introduced in version 3.6.5).
3.6.6	10 Jun 10	Bug fix: CMServer now correctly serves multiple products which have been CMInstalled.
3.6.5	02 Jun 10	Bug fix: Potential deadlock condition in CMServer. Bug fix: Adding .NET shell protection could fail on certain field types. Bug fix: Delphi object module released in 3.6.4 caused an access violation when performing a protection check.
3.6.4	16 Apr 10	CMServer: Network Viewer includes a menu option to show the Server Details. Much improved implementation of the "Update Selected Product" feature. CopyMinder.exe now gives a sensible message if the input file does not exist.
3.6.3	19 Jan 10	Bug fix: API protecting C++ .NET programs that link the object module.
3.6.2	15 Jan 10	Bug fix: Windows Data Execution Prevention (DEP) could cause problems when using the Shell method with Advanced Runtime Protection enabled, and the API method together. This is now fixed.
3.6.1	08 Dec 09	Bug fix: Shell protecting .NET programs from the command-line.
3.6	30 Nov 09	CMServer replaces CMNet as the licence server utility for network installations. CMServer greatly reduces the amount of pre-configuration required on both server and clients. Two new CopyMinder API calls: CM_GetNetworkUserID() and CM_EndNetworkUserID() offer more control over the number of simultaneous users of a network installation. New object module (cmdu.obj) and updated sample code adds support for using the CopyMinder API with software written in Delphi 2009 and newer.
3.5	15 Apr 09	.NET programs can now be protected using the shell method. Previously .NET programs could only be protected using the CopyMinder API. New CopyMinder API call: CM_GetMaxNetUsers() returns the maximum permitted number of simultaneous users on a network.
3.4	06 Oct 08	Advanced Runtime Protection has been added to the shell method. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Options menu in the CopyMinder Developer's Platform. Java programs can now be protected with CopyMinder. See the user manual for more information. Improved documentation for CopyMinder's INI and log files and Dialog Customization feature.
3.3	30 Apr 08	The CopyMinder Developer's Platform now uses the Secondary webserver in the event that the Primary server is inaccessible. CopyMinder Developer's Platform now displays an error message if unable to load the CopyMinder developer pages in your web browser. Improvements to CMSetup.exe: Improved directory structure of SDK installation directory. Now a single installer for English, French and German languages. Improved detection of previous versions and handling of multiple SDK versions installed on the same computer. Added Delphi sample code for creating a custom dialog DLL.
3.2	10 Oct 07	Bug fix: fixed problem with opening CMP files from the command line.
3.1	30 Jul 07	Supports .cm file release 38 onwards. New installer package used (the new setup program is called CMSetup.exe).
3.0	03 Apr 07	Supports .cm file release 37 onwards. Contains a full description of what to do if you cannot connect to the internet for some reason.
2.9	14 Sep 06	Bug fix: fixed occasional problem with version 2.8 Shell method crashing.
2.8	13 Sep 06	Supports .cm file release 32 onwards.
2.7	11 Jul 06	Supports .cm file release 30 onwards.
2.6	26 May 06	No longer disconnects a pre-existing internet dial-up connection on termination.
2.5	20 Feb 06	German version available.
2.4	14 Nov 05	Bug fix: link to website to create new product code no longer gives invalid Product Code and/or session error.
2.3	11 Nov 05	Can now specify the method of protection (Shell or API) on the command line. No longer gives spurious "Invalid characters in Product Code" message.
2.0	04 Aug 05	Most Recent Used list much improved.
1.9	06 May 05	Dialog box now adjusts for long texts.
1.8	18 Apr 05	Password length increased to a maximum of 40 characters.
1.7	22 Feb 05	Improved password encryption.
1.5	22 Nov 04	Improved help file.
1.4	20 Oct 04	CopyMinder first released.

Web Administration

Date	Changes
08 Dec 11	New CopyMinder Developer's Website design.
14 Feb 11	There is now a cap on the charges for network installs. You will only be charged for the first 30 users on a network.
14 Jun 10	Sends number of executions left on the web site down to the installed copy for manual installs. This is useful for display purposes.
25 May 10	Changes to Security Level parameters are now recorded in the log.
16 Apr 10	Reports: if no fields were selected then it did not display the data - fixed. Product Key included in Subject of Registration email. Reports now have disabled Product Keys in pink (enabled ones in green). No longer increases the 'suspect installation count' following a new install to the same machine even if there is an expiry condition. If a manual installation accesses the web site (not via a browser), it no longer converts the manual installation to a normal one unless the Installation Type for the Product Key is set to 'internet only'.
22 Jan 10	When viewing the CopyMinder Log, you can hover over the Product Key to see who it is registered to.
11 Mar 09	Bug fix: Manual Trials now gets Manual Trials default level instead of the Manual default level. Now allows special characters such as '"/\ to be entered into registration fields.
3 Mar 09	On the "Email Customers" page, users can now choose whether they want the email to be sent to disabled Product Keys as well. Bug fixes: 'No. of suspect installations since first installed' used to display the value based on the time the protected program last accessed the web site. It is now based on the current time. 'Disable Product Key' did not work in all circumstances. Fixed bug on "Email Customers" page whereby if you had an odd number of Products then the Select All button would only select half your Products.
16 Feb 08	Roaming products keys now take the features value from their parent Product Key. Button added to enable you to reset a trial installation. Previously, it prohibited re-installation after 90 days.
26 Aug 08	New billing system up and running.
31 Jul 08	PayPal can now be used to pay for all invoices. Evaluation copies of CopyMinder can now be converted to the full version. cm_prodkey now returns error 11666 if you have outstanding invoices over 60 days old. Registration email field now allows users to have as many email addresses as they like.
07 May 08	cm_prodkey has SecureDataArea parameter so you can set the SDA on the web site.
23 Apr 08	Verification emails are now less likely to be intercepted by spam filters. The format of emails sent to users and software developers has been improved.
31 Mar 08	Bug fix: A manual update (using update.php) now records "Manual Update" in the web log file instead of erroneous "Product Key generated from cm_prodkey".
6 Mar 08	Web administration pages now fully mirrored on secondary server to allow access in the event of a web server failure.
10 Oct 07	Bug fix: algorithm generator. Can now produce a report of all Product Keys awaiting a verification email. Product Key page displays this info rather than saying it's activated and the log file description has been improved. Bug fix: rare problem with updating the default settings for a product code. Bug fix: problem when .cm file is upgraded before being registered.
30 Jul 07	A Knowledgebase has now been added to the CopyMinder website, containing solutions to all common technical problems. errors.php uses the knowledgebase as its information source. The CopyMinder Technical Support Department can be reached via the knowledgebase. CopyMinder website programs no longer have a .exe file extension, to improve support for users with incorrectly configured firewalls. Billing information on the website - Popup Help added for "Monthly Active Users". Default for maximum number of simultaneous network users changed from 'unlimited' to 'single user'. Bug fix: Log file no longer says "Next installation due in -(big number) hours" for suspect manual installations. Bug fix: Manual installations no longer have (meaningless) internet security levels.
28 Mar 07	Algorithm Generator interface created for default product settings. Added facility to allow developers to email all their customers. Default settings page now has an 'All Installations' tab as well as Normal and Trial tabs. 'All Installations' tab includes facility to up/download data for the Secure Data Area. If a protected program is currently installed as a manual install but internet is now available, the installation is converted to a normal one if allowed (i.e. it is not ManualOnly, it is on the same computer and their is no expiry condition). Security Details tab for a product key now shows customer and/or company name so you don't have to change tabs to see who the user is. 'No limit' (-) is now an option for pre-check times and exec values. Fixed problem with registration information getting corrupted. Bug fix: slight problem with formatting of registration email sent to French developers.
22 Nov 06	Improved syntax checking of Product Keys. Added support for foreign language texts in log files.
16 Oct 06	Added MyPCiD option to provide increased login security with "2-factor authentication". MyPCiD was written by Microcosm and is marketed by USP Technologies. See www.mypcid.com for more information.
13 Sep 06	Bug fix: If a manual installation is converted to a normal install, the website now correctly reflects this change. Bug fix: No longer increments the suspect installation count if it is the same computer and there is no expiry condition.
11 Jul 06	Can now produce a single report for all records. Machine ID included in log for normal as well as manual installs. Added option to select short manual activation codes (multiples of 15 chars) when creating a new ProdCode.
12 May 06	Can now specify PreCheck values (how long before expiry CopyMinder should attempt to access the website) under 'Security Levels'.
13 Feb 06	Speed improved.
06 Feb 06	Bug fix: 'Back' button in logfiles now always returns to correct page. Validating (x) in the logfile is now explained with a popup window.
01 Feb 06	Simplified Machine ID stored in the log file for manual activations.
24 Nov 05	Bug fix: ProductKey field in log file now correct length.
23 Nov 05	.cm file version now customisable per Product Key and per Product Code, as well per Developer ID.
16 Nov 05	Log file improved - now clearer and includes causes and additional error codes.
14 Nov 05	Trials re-use any existing Product Key for that installation instead of creating a new one every time.
06 May 05	Speed improved (a lot).
23 Apr 05	Total suspect installs incremented on manual re-install.
18 Apr 05	Much shorter activation codes (usually 26 chars), especially for manual activations.
11 Mar 05	If 'Manual Installation Only' and user automatically accesses the website, their installation is activated immediately.
28 Feb 05	Automated billing facility improved.
19 Jan 05	Additional reports added.
20 Oct 04	CopyMinder first released.