Upgrade from Version 12.xx to 12.20

https://visualautomation.com/download/suup1220.zip (10.5M)

New Features for 12.20

  • Added sArchive File utility, named sArchive.exe
    • sArchive File needs command-line parameters:
    • 1st parameter: source folder path in quotes
    • 2nd parameter: destination folder path in quotes
    • 3rd parameter: wildcard file filter in quotes
    • 4th parameter (optional): /READONLY to set the zip file attribute to read only
    • 5th parameter (optional): /NOREPLACE to not replace the contents of an existing zip file
    • Example: sArchive.exe "c:\src" "c:\dst" "*.txt" /READONLY /NOREPLACE
    • The files and folders in the source and destination paths specified in the command-line parameters are visible in the left and right panes. The user may dig down into folders and use the back button to come back up. But they can only go as high as the folder specified in the command line. Selecting a file in the left pane and clicking the Archive button will copy the file to a zip file, then shown in the right pane for verification. The right mouse and other file editing functions are not active.
    • In the example above, only document files ending in “txt” and any folders inside the specified folder are visible.
  • Added sLock Workstation utility, named sLock.exe
    • sLock Workstation does not need command-line parameters.
    • sLock Workstation locks the workstation's display. Locking a workstation protects it from unauthorized use.
  • Added sCSV Viewer utility, named sCSV.exe
    • 1st parameter: folder path in quotes.
    • 2nd parameter (optional): wildcard file filter (*.csv is the default).
    • 3rd parameter (optional): /NOPRINT to remove the print button or "printername" to specify the printer.
    • Example: sCSV.exe "c:\data" "*.csv" /NOPRINT /NOHEADER
    • The files and folders in the path specified in the command-line parameter are visible in the top pane. The user may dig down into folders and use the back button to come back up. But they can only go as high as the folder specified in the command line. Selecting a csv file will display the text from that csv file in the bottom pane. The right mouse and other file editing functions are not active.
    • In the example above, only document files ending in "csv" and any folders inside the specified folder are visible. The print button is not visible.
    • The default function of the print button is to print to the default printer. sCSV Viewer uses the Notepad.exe application with appropriate command line parameters to send the csv file to the default printer.
    • An alternate optional third command-line parameter is to specify the printer's name for the print button. Again, sCSV Viewer uses the Notepad.exe application with appropriate command line parameters to print the text file to the designated printer name.
    • The /NOHEADER optional parameter should be used if the first line of the csv file does not contain header information.
  • Added sZIP Viewer utility for viewing ZIP files
    • sZIP Viewer needs one command-line parameter:
    • 1st parameter: folder path in quotes.
    • Example: sZIP.exe "c:\archive"
    • The files and folders in the path specified in the command-line parameter are visible in the left pane. The user may dig down into the folders and use the back button to come back up. But they can only go as high as the folder specified in the command line. Selecting a ZIP file will display the files within that ZIP file in the right pane. The right mouse and other file editing functions are not active.

Changes for 12.13

  • Copyright update

New Features for 12.12

  • Tested in Windows 11, Version 24H2 (LTSC)
  • Re-compiled with new version of compiler

Changes for 12.11

  • Re-compiled with new version of compiler

New Features for 12.10

  • Added sRes Resolution utility, named sRes.exe
    • This utility changes the resolution of a display, specified by command-line parameters
    • Specify Display Index, Pixel Width and Pixel Height
    • Optionally choose to save the settings to the registry
  • Improved message dialogs throughout

New Features for 12.00

  • Removed NoLockScreen registry value changed, testing indicated that this registry value no longer works
    • Secure Utilities | Administrator tab | All Users section | Logon button | Lock Screen tab
  • Removed View Files button from Secure Utilities | Administrator tab | All Users section | Export button | Auto Registry Export tab
  • New User Interface Enhancements for sUtility.exe
    • Help memos are now to the right of the current dialog
    • Simply click on the Help button in any dialog to show the help memo on the right side
    • Click on the Hide button to close it
    • Many dialogs have Close button rather than Ok Cancel buttons
    • Configuration data is stored immediately on change
    • More friendly user name used throughout UI
    • Notifies user that registry changes may require reboot, rather than providing option for reboot
  • Tested on Microsoft Surface Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro X

Upgrade from Version 11.xx to 11.71

https://visualautomation.com/download/suup1171.zip (10.5M)

Changes for 11.71

  • Copyright update

New Features for 11.70

  • Tested in Windows 11, Version 24H2 (LTSC)
  • Re-compiled with new version of compiler

Changes for 11.69

  • Re-compiled with new version of compiler

Changes for 11.68

  • Copyright update

New Features for 11.67

  • Tested in Windows 11, Version 23H2

Changes for 11.66

  • Copyright update

New Features for 11.65

  • sMenu.exe is now 32-bit or 64-bit to match 32-bit or 64-bit Windows
  • sMenu has a new optional command-line parameter /CLOSE
    • This parameter will immediately close sMenu right after an icon is launched
  • Re-compiled with new version of compiler
  • Tested in Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2

New Features for 11.61

  • Tested in Windows 11, Version 22H2

New Features for 11.60

  • Added new registry setting checkbox to disable Default app dialog
  • When you install a new app that can open a file type that already has a default app association, a dialog will be displayed named "How do you want to open this file?" when launching the file
  • This registry setting disables this behavior
    • Secure Utilities | Administrator tab | [All Users] section | Default button | Default App tab
    • Disable Dialog - How do you want to open this file? checkbox
    • This checkbox sets registry value:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\NoNewAppAlert
  • Added new registry setting checkbox to disable the Lock Screen
    • Secure Utilities | Administrator tab | [All Users] section | Logon button | Lock Screen tab
    • Disable Lock Screen checkbox
    • This checkbox sets registry value:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\NoLockScreen
  • Improved sLogOff screen saver user interface

Changes for 11.56

  • Changes made to sCopy, sExplore, sImage, and sNote
  • Folder paths will now expand environment variables, such as %username%
  • Also, the path will add a trailing delimiter ('\') if not present

New Features for 11.55

  • Enhanced automatic Registry Export feature
    • Previous to this version, the registry export was saved to a specific file name
    • In 11.55 and later, the file name contains the user name and the date/time
    • Secure Desktop 11.65 Registry Export has this enhancement also
  • Re-compiled with new versions of compiler
    • Secure Utilities EXE files are now more secure
    • Secure Desktop 11.65 has this enhancement also

New Features for 11.51

  • Tested in Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2
  • Copyright update

New Features for 11.50

  • Windows 11 support
    • New Segoe UI Variable Text font
    • Fully tested in Windows 11
    • Windows version information updated
  • Read-Only text fields now have border
  • Info dialog slightly re-designed
    • Slight flashing fixed
  • Fixed problem in sExplore File Explorer
    • If command-line path does not exist, error displayed and sExplore ends

New Features for 11.40

  • Windows Server 2022 support
  • Added Windows version check to sKey On Screen Keyboard

Changes for 11.32

  • Fixed an issue with sExplore.exe
  • Recommended update if using the sExplore.exe utility

New Features for 11.31

  • Secure Utilities Yes/No Dialogs now default to the No button, rather than Yes
  • Tested in Windows 10 May 2021 Update, Version 21H1

New Features for 11.30

  • Added sMenu Start Menu utility, named sMenu.exe
    • This utility displays most or all Start Menu and Desktop shortcut icons for the currently logged in user
    • Launch sMenu.exe from Secure Desktop to provide "all access" for a user
  • Improved fonts throughout Secure Utilities

New Features for 11.23

  • Changed installation script to record the installation folder in the registry
  • Re-compiled with new versions of compilers

Changes for 11.22

  • Serial Number and Copyright update

Changes for 11.21

  • Tested in Windows 10 November 2020 Update, Version 20H2
  • Fixed an issue in older versions of Windows 10
    • Detected 32-bit versus 64-bit Windows incorrectly
    • This affected any registry setting
    • Recommended update for all customers

New Features for 11.20

  • New Touch/Pen registry settings
    • Secure Utilities | Administrator tab | Touch/Pen button
    • Press and Hold for Right Clicking can be disabled for touch and/or pen input
  • Added sImage Viewer utility, named sImage.exe
    • This utility displays an image, specified by command-line parameter
    • Optionally open window maximized
    • Optionally remove the ability to close the window
  • Re-compiled with new version of compiler

Changes for 11.12

  • Tested in Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Version 2004

Changes for 11.11

  • Earlier versions of Secure Utilities was not compatible with the first build of Windows 10
  • This has been corrected

New Features for 11.10

  • Added sKey On Screen Keyboard utility, named sKey.exe
    • This is a 32-bit application
    • It is just an on screen keyboard, no other functionality

New Features for 11.00

  • New Secure Utilities 11
    • Secure Utilities is a new package of utilities
      • This is version 11 because some of these utilities have shipped in previous versions of Secure Desktop
      • Secure Utilities is available as it's own package
      • Secure Utilities 11 is included with Secure Desktop 11
  • Window 10, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019 support only
  • Secure Desktop utilities such as sExplore, sCopy, sNote and sLogOff are now packaged into Secure Utilities
  • New utilities include a new sControl, sEject and sRun
    • New sControl launches the system Control Panel dialog
    • New sEject launches the system Eject Device dialog
    • New sRun launches the system Run dialog
    • New sUtility provides utility help and registry setting utilities
      • Secure Desktop Tools Administrator tab Logon and Drives functionality now part of Secure Utilities (sUtility.exe)
  • User Interface Improvements
    • Secure Utilities is now DPI Aware (Dots Per Inch)
      • Icons and images within applications look better on high resolution monitors
  • Tested on Microsoft Surface Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro X

Secure Desktop 12

Includes Secure Utilities 12

New Secure Desktop 12 features.

Included with Secure Desktop 12

Secure Utilities 12 Data Sheet

Secure Utilities 12 Manual