SWIFTDOG GAMETHRUST VERSION 1 HISTORY DOCUMENTATION This file describes issues that may affect the use of this product. * 1.10.9.2006 - Fixed problem with installer not working correctly under Windows Vista. * 1.10.1.2006 - Fixed problem where software would not work or install correctly on some Windows Vista computers. * 1.9.25.2006 - Updated online software registration check. Problem within software which would cause the software to freeze when a firewall is installed on the computer. * 1.9.18.2006 - Updated component within software which would recognize version of Windows installed incorrectly. * 1.9.4.2006 - Fixed problem with software where Windows would not shutdown properly when software was running. * 1.8.21.2006 - Recompiled installer with new version of software, also fixed problem with false positive virus warnings with F-Prot. * 1.8.14.2006 - Updated authenticode certificate within software to work correctly with Internet Explorer download manager. * 1.8.7.2006 - Fixed problem where the installer would set incorrect registry permissions, locking out certain Windows users from making changes to the software settings. * 1.7.31.2006 - Improved software loading time, optimized start-up code. * 1.7.24.2006 - Fixed problem with the compression of the software, which would show a false positive with some anti-virus programs that were unable to decompress and read the executable. * 1.7.17.2006 - Fixed problem where software would not work on some 64 bit machines, removed visual component which was causing the problem. * 1.7.10.2006 - Added fix for Windows Vista, software would display incorrectly when Vista glass support was enabled. * 1.7.3.2006 - Fixed problem with the compression of main executable causing software to cease functioning on some computers. * 1.6.26.2006 - Removed the XP Menu visual component which was causing exception errors on shutdown/exit of the program. * 1.6.19.2006 - Updated graphical components for Windows XP and internet components which were causing errors on application exit. * 1.6.5.2006 - Updated internet component which was causing crashing of the application on some machines. * 1.5.22.2006 - Updated internal graphical components, updated help file, and updated license agreement information. * 1.5.15.2006 - Removed digital signature from main executable which was causing the program to crash on some computers. * 1.5.8.2006 - Fixed problem where software would crash during startup of program, also updated internal internet component. * 1.5.1.2006 - Recompiled software with new version of Delphi to fix numerous bugs with file opening/closing and graphical inconsistencies. * 1.4.24.2006 - Fixed problems with software piracy detection system and code signing certificate. * 1.4.17.2006 - Fixed problem with registration system, which would require some users to re-enter the serial code multiple times. * 1.4.10.2006 - Added fix for Windows Vista classic theme schema. * 1.4.3.2006 - Fixed problem with installer which would cause some files to hang during uninstall of software. * 1.3.27.2006 - Fixed several bugs within software which would cause the software to crash during installation/first run. * 1.3.20.2006 - Added support for Internet Explorer 7's help file engine. * 1.3.13.2006 - Fixed problem with the compression of the main executable; which would not run on Windows 95 machines. * 1.3.6.2006 - Upgraded installer utility to fix various install bugs and errors. * 1.2.27.2006 - Recompiled software to fix numerous graphical bugs and glitches with text displaying on lower resolution computers. * 1.2.20.2006 - Fixed minor bugs within software startup, and updated anti-piracy routines within software. * 1.2.13.2006 - Modified registration system which would not function correctly on some older Win 95 computers. * 1.2.6.2006 - Added new file buffer tweaks and internet tweaks for cable/dsl modems. * 1.1.30.2006 - Fixed problem with compression of the software executable which would trigger a false positive with some virus scanners. * 1.1.23.2006 - Fixed problem with installer which prevented installation of software on some computers. * 1.1.16.2006 - Updated product documentation, fixed minor graphical problems, and removed redundant code within software. * 1.1.9.2006 - Updated installer package to fix minor problems with installation of software on some computers. * 1.1.2.2006 - Added new memory and cable/dsl modem tweaks to Windows XP based computers. * 1.12.26.2005 - Updated several graphical interface components to display correctly on lower resolution computers. * 1.12.19.2005 - Fixed problem with compression of main software executable, which would crash on certain computers. * 1.12.12.2005 - Rewrote portions of software code to optimize speed and loading of software. * 1.12.5.2005 - Fixed problem with online registration system which would crash on some computers. * 1.11.28.2005 - Updated several internal components within the software to fix various screen graphical and file access bugs. * 1.11.21.2005 - Fixed problem with online registration system. * 1.11.14.2005 - Fixed problem with licensing system, which would not work on certain Windows 95/98 computers. * 1.11.7.2005 - Fixed minor problem with graphical skin/user interface which would flicker on some slower machines. * 1.10.31.2005 - Fixed problem with uninstaller, which would not work on certain Windows 98 and Me computers. * 1.10.24.2005 - Updated internal components within software which fixes numerous small incompatibility issues on older versions of Windows. * 1.10.17.2005 - Added new tweaks for higher resolution graphics cards. Fixed minor problem with registration system not working for some customers. * 1.10.10.2005 - Fixed problem which would cause the application process to remain in memory after exit, or in some cases would crash with an access violation error messagebox non-stop. * 1.10.3.2005 - Fixed minor problem with compression and loading of the main program on certain computers which would cause program to load slowly. * 1.9.26.2005 - Fixed problem with registration system, which would not work on some computers. * 1.9.19.2005 - Added new memory optimization and dsl/cable modem tweaks for Windows XP computers. * 1.9.12.2005 - Updated Windows detection routine within software. Updated graphic elements within software and within helpfile. * 1.9.5.2005 - Fixed problem where software would not run on some versions of Windows 98 and Windows Me, due to compression. * 1.8.29.2005 - Fixed problem with Windows XP and the Olive theme pack. Added wire-transfer, check/money order payment options. * 1.8.22.2005 - Updated several URLS within software, helpfile and documentation that pointed to non-existent order pages. * 1.8.15.2005 - Fixed problem with serial number system, which would prompt some serials as being invalid when they were not. * 1.8.8.2005 - Fixed problem with slow mouse movement with some computers. Completely removed advertisements. * 1.8.1.2005 - Fixed bug where advertisments would display for registered customers. * 1.7.25.2005 - Added support for Windows Vista. Fixed problem where internet settings would not be saved on some computer. Fixed several typos within documentation, fixed problem with help file not displaying on certain computers. * 1.7.18.2005 - Added in new mouse precision tweaks for Windows XP. Fixed small bug with binary registry routine. * 1.7.11.2005 - Updated internal components for application performance, updated all documents to fix urls and add new order information. * 1.7.4.2005 - Fixed problem where software would not start correctly on some computers. Fixed problem where graphics would display incorrectly with certain older graphics cards. * 1.6.27.2005 - Fixed problems with software protection and updated anti-piracy protection of the software. * 1.6.20.2005 - Added preliminary support for Windows XP 64 bit systems, new installer allows Windows XP 64 bit machines to install software. * 1.6.13.2005 - Fixed bug where software would report 'invalid Win32 executable' errors, also upgraded installer to newer version. * 1.6.6.2005 - Made small changes to graphics and fixed several typos within the help file. * 1.5.30.2005 - Changed compression level on main program file, added custom install options during installation. * 1.5.23.2005 - Made changes to anti-piracy functions. * 1.5.16.2005 - Fixed problem where McAfee VirusScan would show a false-positive virus detection due to compression of the main exe. * 1.5.9.2005 - Changed certain memory tweaks which caused some computer screens to refresh incorrectly and causing the screen to flicker. * 1.5.2.2005 - Updated online registration components which previously worked incorrectly on some Windows 95 and 98 machines. * 1.4.25.2005 - Fixed problem where software displayed incorrectly on high resolution computers. * 1.4.18.2005 - Modified online registration check routine which previously caused some machines to show error messages when no online connection was available. * 1.4.11.2005 - Added new memory and internet tweaks for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003. * 1.4.4.2005 - Fixed problem where the main program would crash on certain computers, due to compression of the executable/program. * 1.3.28.2005 - Added new tweaks for Windows XP which modifies desktop refresh rate, added tweaks for Windows XP and cable modems which increases buffer sizes for downloads. * 1.3.21.2005 - Fixed problem where installer would not install certain files; improperly warning that the file is already opened/running. * 1.3.14.2005 - Fixed problem with online registration check which would cause a separate process to open and never close. * 1.3.7.2005 - Fixed problem where writing to the registry on Windows 2000 with a limited user account would crash the software. * 1.2.28.2005 - Made slight changes to anti-piracy functions. * 1.2.21.2005 - Updated installer which would cause problems on certain machines. * 1.2.14.2005 - Fixed problem within installer which crashed on certain computers with non-standard configurations. * 1.2.7.2005 - Added new broadband tweaks for all versions of Windows and memory optimization tweaks. * 1.1.31.2005 - Added file buffer I/O tweaks, added modem tweaks for broadband and dialup users for all versions of Windows. Changed trial features of software, software will now expire after 28 days. * 1.1.24.2005 - Updated internal components and setup/installer. * 1.1.17.2005 - Added tweaks for OpenGL optimized games. Added new internet optimizing tweaks for broadband modems. * 1.1.10.2005 - Made several minor text changes to documentation and helpfile. Made changes to text within software which displayed incorrectly on some international computers. * 1.1.3.2005 - Made corrections to typos within documentation, made changes to graphical problems on main form. * 1.12.27.2004 - Fixed problem with software closing; on certain machines software would cause error messages during Windows shutdown. * 1.12.20.2004 - Made changes to anti-piracy functions. * 1.12.13.2004 - Made small changes to online check routine both on server and client side to fix problems with some computers and software registration check. * 1.12.6.2004 - Made minor graphical/functional changes to a few forms, fixed problem with software startup, removed portions of online check routine. * 1.11.29.2004 - Added more file I/O tweaks for Windows XP, 2000 and 2003. * 1.11.25.2004 - Fixed graphical problems, added support for 64 bit processors, fixed anti-piracy routines. * 1.11.15.2004 - Original public release of GameThrust.