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Image for Windows: Upgrade History V2

 

  • Version 2.99-00 – February 25, 2016
  • Changed default for /wco (WriteChangedSecsOnly) to be disabled when unable to
    retrieve the required data from the drive.
  • Added /wcoa (WCOAvail) global option which reverts the change to the /wco option above.
  • Added /rwv (ReadWinVol) option.
  • Change descriptions used for the partition file systems.
  • Change mime format of outgoing email messages to support email clients that don’t handle defaults properly.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.98 – November 10, 2015
  • Added /last (LastFit) option.
  • Added /rp command line option for those setting up a recovery partition.
  • Added /plwt (PHYLockWriteTracking) option.
  • PHYLock updated to version 12.
  • Change to out more command line details at log level 9 or higher.
  • Change to have IFW Notify report errors even if operation doesn’t start.
  • Allow compact option in Simple Operation mode.
  • Allow changing target drive on Simple Operation restore.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.97e – August 29, 2015
  • Fix 2.97c regression which could cause and erroneous prompt for file #1.
  • Correct issue with large sector size drive when using phylock.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.97d – August 9, 2015
  • Fix 2.97c regression which could cause and erroneous prompt for file #1. (failed to fix)
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.97c – July 25, 2015
  • Fix potential hang on changes only backup when using hash file.
  • Fix truncation of count of consecutive sectors used from 64bit to 32bit.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.97a – July 4, 2015
  • Increased maximum open file handle count for file (Direct) options.
  • Disable “Write Changed Sectors Only” option when the drive can be contacted and indicates it cannot reliably use this option.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.97 – June 15, 2015
  • Added /vblba (VoldBPBLBA) option to force LBA of volume to BPB instead of normal LLBA offset from EBR.
  • Added /geoav (GlobalGeoAlignVal) and /av (AlignVal) options for user defined custom alignment (use byte value).
  • Changed message on simple restore when no backups found with more details for users who created recovery media in wrong mode.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.96 – May 22, 2015
  • Added /nowait option (must be first) to allow multiple instances (special use).
  • Changed installer for new installs to ask if simple operations should be used.
  • Added copy to simple operations.
  • Added new VSS options and changed defaults.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.95 – April 14, 2015
  • Added multicast support via format of file given with /f option on command line.
  • Added /tcpdata (TCPData) option (enabled by default).
  • Added /usnrf (USNRollBackFix) option (enabled by default).
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.94 – February 8, 2015
  • Added new /altregview option to consolidate variables and passwords.
  • Added new IFW Notify system tray utility.
  • Added new /wait option (must be first) to wait for already running copy to end.
  • Updated /recover option to work with latest versions.
  • Adjust GPT placeholder when adding a partition to the MBR on GPT drive.
  • Support EXT4 64bit feature.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.93 – December 17, 2014
  • TBIView Unicode version fixed display of description.
  • Added new option /cdf (CDCloseOptions=1) to always finalize discs when closed.
  • Added support of adding partitions to MBR even when there is a GPT.
  • Catch log or power off requests and report busy if operation is in progress.
  • Added X-Mailer to email headers.
  • Fix potential loss of partition entry when “Change Disk” button is used to convert to MBR from EMBR or GPT when there is already a mix of partitions in and out of the MBR partition table.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.92 – October 14, 2014
  • Fixed potential access violation when using {# #} encoded password on /email option.
  • TBIView/TBIMount updated to support {# #} encoded passwords on command line switch.
  • TBIView Unicode version.
  • Added workaround BDR-106BK bug.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.91 – August 7, 2014
  • Changed to handle EXT4 formatting changes introduced in e2fsprogs 1.42.10.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.90 – June 6, 2014
  • Added support for .VHDX virtual hard drives.
  • Changed description of 2048 sector alignment to 1MiB Alignment.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.89 – May 3, 2014
  • Add /alm (AutoLoadMedia) to auto detect media changes for spanned restores or validate (UFD or CD/DVD/BD).
  • Added ability to launch TBIView or TBIMount on a file from IFW Simple Mode restore or validate screen.
  • Changed help to have simple mode specific help.
  • Changed simple mode scheduled backups command line to use signatures by default.
  • Changed simple mode to honor the “Ignore Unsupported Volumes” option from settings (“Lock Unsupported Volumes” already honored).
  • Added /novss command line only option for controlling simple mode use of VSS vs PHYLock.
  • Added /vssfd (VSSForceDismount) to control locking used with “Lock Unsupported Volumes”.
  • Other various changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.88 – February 25, 2014
  • Added /csigut (ChangeSigUseTarget) to allow /csig option to keep the target drive signature if unique.
  • Allow renaming of a partition on a single partition restore.
  • Schedule option added for simple mode backups.
  • Fixed a spurious error message about an invalid hash file which could occur when being used for a changes only backup.
  • Changed the /phc default to include clearing of the hibernation file.
  • Other various changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.87 – January 18, 2014
  • Changed /chgvid to obsolete (ChgVolID removed). Added /chgvsn (ChgVolSN) to operation specific options and added to the UI.
  • Added /fd (ForceDismount) to backup as well (only applies when PHYLock and VSS not available).
  • Fixed bug that caused fault if raw entire drive operation (full drive with backup unused sectors) was chosen and Windows FS Support was enabled.
  • Fixed file date sorting in file list on x86 version.
  • Changes to Ext2/3/4 resizing.
  • Other various changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.86 – December 23, 2013
  • Changed /sar (SearchOnAutoRestore) to enabled by default. This can have an affect existing restore scripts that do not provide a /d option nor a /sar option. Use /sar:0 to revert.
  • Added /iocf (IOCacheFlags) option.
  • Added /uwfs (UseWindowsFS) option for ReFS used/free support.
  • Added /dt (DeleteTarget) option.
  • Added /bcl (BackwardsCompatibleLevel) option.
  • Added UI settings for stored passwords and editing schedules.
  • Added some UI right-click menus and other UI related items.
  • Fixed resize of Ext4 file system with extended attributes.
  • The image file created by this version requires an Image version 2.86 or later to restore.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.85 – November 10, 2013
  • Added /bold (Bold) option to control bold font
  • Fixed HHMM file path variable broken in 2.84.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.84 – November 4, 2013
  • Added /ds (DisableSettings) option to disable global settings
  • Added /eoo (EjectOpticalOnly) option to deal with direct device access unmounting UFD under Windows.
  • Added /dwdl (DisableWinDL) option to not attempt finding windows drive letters (under WinPE).
  • Added /mi (MaxIncrementals) option to set the number of incrementals for simple operations.
  • Added /simple (Simple) option for a new Simple Operation mode for backup and restore.
  • Moved /wco (WriteChangedSecsOnly) from a global option to a copy or restore specific option.
  • Added /vssluv (VSSLockUnsupportedVolumes) to allow the attempt to use VSS even if unsupported volumes exist for VSS.
  • Added /vssiuv (VSSIngoreUnsupportedVolumes) to allow the attempt to use VSS even if unsupported volumes exist for VSS.
  • Changed default /logmax (LogMaxSize) to 1MiB instead of unlimited.
  • Added HHMMSS file path variable.
  • Added swapfile.sys paging file support. /phc (PageHiberClear) new associated values.
  • Added Image for UEFI to the installation package.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.83 – August 12, 2013
  • Corrected crash introduced in 2.82 on copy of entire drive with unused sectors (raw copy).
  • Corrected to run on NT4; broken in 2.82.
  • Added command line only global option /wco to have restore and copy only write changed sectors on the target (reads target and only writes changes).
  • Added /pruo (PHYLockRAMUnusedOp) option (enabled by default) to automatically switch to PHYLock RAM mode if a copy or backup of unused sectors is requested.
  • Corrected to handle email servers which returned extra unexpected data.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.82a – June 10, 2013
  • Fixed potential crash when creating a file on NTFS (due to changes in 2.82).
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.82 – May 23, 2013
  • Added /cr (CacheResize) option, enabled by default, to speed up resizing to smaller sizes.
  • Changed resize to fix a certain error (58) and continue instead of reporting it.
  • Corrected copy when using VSS to actually use VSS device.
  • Added /uftnb (UseFilesToNotBackup) option for VSS operations.
  • Added /uftns (UseFilesToNotSnapshot) option for VSS operations.
  • Other various changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.81 – April 19, 2013
  • Added /ue option to use operation specific switches from the environment during command line operations.
  • Added /odid (OutputDiskID) global option to use the disk ID or GUID instead of drive number when showing the command line or scheduling a backup.
  • Added /up option to exit instead of prompt if password is needed or incorrect.
  • Added /ca (CompletionAlarm) option.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.80 – February 27, 2013
  • Added progress bar states.
  • Other potential changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.79 – January 26, 2013
  • Added ‘Exit’ to power options during operation.
  • Corrected bug introduced in 2.78 that would cause a no free space error when a second CD/DVD/BD was inserted.
  • Corrected hash created during or from multi-pass operations.
  • Corrected issue introduced in 2.78 that could cause an access violation error message after an operation completed.
  • Other various changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.78 – January 8, 2013
  • Added the ability to create incremental backups in addition to differential.
  • The image file created by this version requires an Image version 2.78 or later to restore.
  • Depreciate /BASE option requirement for restore and validate operations as base files will be searched for automatically.
  • Added /SCH option(s) to provide search path for base files.
  • Added /COMBINE command-line-only operation to combine changes-only backups to single full backups.
  • Added /DEL option for combine operation.
  • Changed /PW option to support multiple /PW options.
  • Corrected a FAT/FAT32 resize bug introduced in version 2.61 that could occur if a FAT/FAT32 partition needed to be resized.
  • Added TBWinRE builder to core installation.
  • Other various changes, updates and enhancements.

 

 

  • Version 2.77 – November 17, 2012
  • It’s recommended that all users upgrade to this version.
  • The image file created by this version requires an Image version 2.77 or later to restore.
  • Several core enhancements and corrections.
  • Added disk signature and GUID to information prompt.
  • Added change GUID option to single/multi partition restore.
  • Added /EXLIST command-line-only option to exclude data from additional files.
  • Added new /igpt (OSIgnoreGPT) option.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.76 – October 16, 2012
  • Added /sar (SearchOnAutoRestore) global option to have Restore (Automatic) and command line restores without /d search for the target drive using the disk signatures. Note that this is a global option so it can affect scripts if enabled, add /sar:0 to your scripts if you need to ensure the option is off.
  • Corrected bug which removed partitions when restoring individual partitions to a GPT drive and the restore first track option was used.
  • Corrected and improved several areas of how the Restore First Track option works.
  • Corrected potential for PHYLock error 5 to occur just as PHYLock was activated and disk caching was enabled.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.75 – September 30, 2012
  • Added support to backup used areas of HFS+ (iMac) partitions instead of the entire partition sector-by-sector.
  • Added /msvr (MServer) and /mport (MPort) for customer to administer remote query, logging or custom interfaces.
  • Corrected VHD bitmap to be big endian.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.74 – August 28, 2012
  • Added support for system booting through the EFI System partition
  • Improved scaling calculations
  • Created new /att (Align to Target) option – separated from /m (FirstFit) or UI names Aligned Restore/Aligned Copy
  • Added new UI option called Remove Gaps on Restore/Copy that relates to /m (FirstFit)
  • Added new /asr (AutoScaleRestrictions) global option and enabled by default (scaling doesn’t occur on partitions the lesser of 1/8 the drive size or 15GiB)
  • Added new /aupb (AutoUpdateBootPart) global option and enabled by default (causes update boot partition to be assumed on full drive restores/copies)
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.73 – July 24, 2012
  • Added /stdout option
  • Added /u option
  • Added IO Throttling (default enabled – may slow backup down slighly for some users. can be disabled)
  • Added IO Throttling options /pltd (PHYLockThrottleDelay), /plta (PHLockThrottleAbort), /plti (PHYLockThrottleInterval), /pltr (PHYLockThrottleOnReads), /pltw (PHYLockThrottleOnWrites)
  • Added /hide option
  • Changed /quit option to report different return code if /login failed (vs always returning 1)
  • Added Base Filename to /L /All output
  • Changed restore logic (single partition) to use target geometry if target not blank, otherwise use source alignment. Previously used source alignment only (affects when /n2ka /a2k would be needed)
  • TBIMount: \HKLM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TBIMount\Parameters values Markers and MaxDevices now work (see tbimount_readme.txt)
  • TBIMount: Limited user can now access mounted drive letters.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.72 – June 6, 2012
  • Fixed issues (hang during backup or asking for a .#1 file that doesn’t exist) related to using the new hash file created with /hash option during changes only backups. You’ll need to rebuild the hash file to resolve being asked for the .#1 file that doesn’t exist. Use the /hash action to rebuild it (e.g. imagew /hash /f:basefilename.tbi)
  • Added additional compression options for size and speed.
  • Updated file version (restores will require version 2.72 or later unless the backwards compatible option is used).
  • Added new option to have completely different subjects for emails sent upon completion based on success or failure.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.71 – May 1, 2012
  • Added new option /hash to speed up differential backups via hash file.
  • Include native x64 version in folder.
  • Fixed issue in differential that caused it to backup sectors not needing to be backed up.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.70 – March 21, 2012
  • PHYLock 8 updated to support capture of TRIM areas (allowing Byte-For-Byte validation success) and several other substantial core changes.
  • Added power and priority options to progress dialog with ability to change.
  • Changed options to use checklist boxes.
  • Added /dpc (DisablePriorityChanges) to prevent changing priority via progress dialog
  • Added /dpwr (DisablePowerChanges) to prevent changing power options via progress dialog
  • Added /iop (IOPrioirty) for changing file IO priority.
  • Added /acc (Accessible) to change checkboxes to be accessible to screen readers.
  • Added /nt (NoTrim) to disable TRIM’s during backup/copy.
  • Added values 16 (suspend) and 32 (hibernate) to /rb option.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.69 – February 4, 2012
  • Changed optical drive access to limit retries on Unit Attention to prevent hang caused by virtual (software based) CD drives reporting incorrect sense codes for unsupported commands.
  • Changed PHYLock to prevent possible dead-lock under certain conditions.
  • Changed byte-for-byte validation to not abort when read-errors occur (attempts validating across bad sectors).
  • Allow /email option to use a cached password saved with the /login option.
  • TBIView 4.27 added option to Continue on Error.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.68 – December 26, 2011
  • Miscellaneous.

 

 

  • Version 2.66 – September 20, 2011
  • Added /ALL option for /L listings.
  • Corrected handling of tiny partition at start of drive.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.65b – August 22, 2011
  • Updated version number consistent with packaged update of IFD/IFL 2.65b.

 

 

  • Version 2.65a – August 18, 2011
  • Fixed target area used on an interactive single partition restore where an existing partition is chosen, free space exists before it, and a new size is required but not chosen until after a warning that it wouldn’t fit.

 

 

  • Version 2.65 – August 5, 2011
  • Added new /Wipe (WIPE) option to zero unused sectors on restore.
  • Changed command line to not use quotes unless needed.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.64 – July 15, 2011
  • Added new Compact option that can be used prior to backup to reduce the required restore size.
  • Added free space to various dialogs.
  • Added ability to edit command line prior to saving.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.63a – Jun 12, 2011
  • Fixes problem introduced in 2.63 that causes a direct burned CD/DVD/BD to not boot when the Image for Linux CD Boot Image setting is enabled.

 

 

  • Version 2.63 – Jun 9, 2011
  • Added retries for obtaining volume serial number information during file deletes.
  • Fixed program deadlock that could occur in unattended mode /UY when obtaining volume serial numbers are inconsistent.
  • Increased number of missing drives before stopping search for drives.
  • Added /recover option.
  • Added GeoCalc option.
  • Changed virtual drive default geometry to use normal mode.
  • Fixed issue of missing names when long file names used on 50G BD media.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.62a – Apr 12, 2011
  • Corrected problem with opening files under Win9x.
  • Including updated makedisk that works under Win9x.

 

 

  • Version 2.62 – Apr 11, 2011
  • Changed how the default ID is determined if the EMBRID option is not used.
  • Fixed handling of the /RB command line option.
  • Added /logmax (LogMaxSize) option to keep the log file from growing too large.
  • Added the option to use sequential IDs for volume to settings dialog.
  • Added /filetpl (FileTemplate) to set a user defined default backup filename.
  • Added /ctf (CreateTagFiles) option for tracking of restored or copied partitions.
  • Added option (/of:8) used during backup to prevent restore operations from using the Restore First Track or Write Standard MBR Code options.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.61 – Dec 4, 2010
  • Improved scaling calculations for scale to fit and scale to target.
  • Added password caching for /PW option via name/password combinations setup using /LOGIN option.
  • Changed to prevent PHYLock from potentially not starting when there is a lot of fragmentation on the drive.
  • Added /relax:2 option to ignore disk signatures.
  • TBIMount updated to support extra dots in the name of an image file.
  • TBICD2HD updated to support copying from normal BINGBURN discs (for easy combining) instead of only direct burned discs.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.60 – Sep 9, 2010
  • Moved percentage overall completed to beginning of title bar.
  • Fixed various interface issues related to Copy Unused Sectors option.
  • Added /embrid option to enable controlling EMBR ID used for copied or restored partitions.
  • More details logged when file read/write errors occur sector read/write errors (when /logl:10 or higher).
  • Added option for /purge to occur after a successful backup instead of before by using a negative value.
  • Make email subject fully definable when providing ~ec~ in the string which is replaced with the error code.
  • PEBuilder plug-in allows optionally adding TBIView/TBIMount/TBOSDT.
  • Full version includes TBOSDT Pro as an option to install.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.59 – Aug 3, 2010
  • Added percentage overall completed to title bar.
  • Fixed change disk type option to actual change from EMBR to MBR.
  • Added /cbs (ClearBootStatus) option for Win2K8R2/Vista/7. (enabled by default).
  • Added /chgvid (ChgVolID)option to change volume id/serial number of FAT/FAT32/NTFS partitions.
  • Added new /po bit option 0x20.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.58 – Jul 1, 2010
  • Fixed potential crash when using VSS that could occur after a differential backup completed, but before the program exited or returned to main menu.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.57 – Jun 11, 2010
  • Added EXT4 support for file access and resizing.
  • Support alternate hard drive physical sector sizes up to 4KiB.
  • Change to notify Windows of deleted partitions when /clr used and restore fails.
  • PHYLock updated to V6 (required for 2.57) – upgrade will require reboot.
  • TBIView/TBIMount updated to support alternate sector sizes up to 4KiB.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.56 – May 12, 2010
  • Fixed potential crash on multi-pass differential backup when lots of fragmentation and not many changes.
  • Added NLRM advanced option.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.55a – Apr 9, 2010
  • Added support to provide NT Disk Signature on /F and /BASE option via # modifier.
  • Fixed change in 2.55 which prevented running in Windows 98.

 

 

  • Version 2.55 – Apr 6, 2010
  • Added support to provide NT Disk Signature on /D option via # modifier.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.54 – Mar 5, 2010
  • Improved support for dealing with non-partitioned devices.
  • Added new /MD (MakeDir) option to have target path automatically created.
  • Added new /CSIG (ChangeNTSig) option for full drive copies and restores.
  • Added option to use Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) on Windows 2003 or later.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.53 – Jan 24, 2010
  • Fixed copy of single item to correctly determine if it will fit in target selected location.
  • Added new /PHC (PageHiberClear) option to clear part of or truncate page or hibernation file.
  • Added new /FNTS (ForceNTSig) option to force NT signature to not be changed by windows so a HD with a duplicate signature can be removed an installed in another system.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.52 – Dec 8, 2009
  • Adjusted scaling to prevent a potential target not large enough message when scaling to larger drive.
  • Added /NOS (NoScale) option to prevent scaling of small partitions.
  • Added new set of global geometry settings (/geodis, /geoahs, /geoa2k, /geombr, /geombrv, /geoorg) for easy control and with defaults set to prevent common problems user run into.
  • Added new /w7mbr (Win7MBR) option to change the standard mbr code used to the Windows 7 compatible version.
  • Added new /mgv (UseValidMBRGeoOnly) option to extend the logic used with the /mg (UseMBRGeo) option.
  • Added new /uggs (UseGlobalGeoSettings) option to support overriding of new global geometry settings.
  • Added support to write directly to partially hidden volumes under Win7.
  • Added support for UFD spanning of volumes with no drive letters.
  • Added Preserve Key for Writable Media option to PEBuilder Plug-In to set imagew.ini as read-only. If imagew.ini is not read-only and BartPE is on writable media (UFD for example) the key will be cleared and unavailable for the next boot.
  • Updated PHYLock setup to move PartMgr after phylock or PHYLock writes to the disk cache are blocked (PHYLock Error 7).
  • Documented /po (PerfOpt) in manual.
  • Added /min option to start minimized.
  • Added advanced /noosn option to defer partition change notifications to the OS.
  • Added advanced /irlm option to ignore locking of particular drive letters.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.51a – Oct 29, 2009
  • Updated AUTO restore first track option for GRUB2.
  • Fixed problem introduced in 2.50 where disk signature was not being restored with first track when first partition on source disk was located at or above LBA 128.
  • Changed PEBuilder Plug-In to look for new cdboot.ifd name instead of cdboot.ins.
  • Corrected prompts that may reference 64bit numbers.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.51 – Oct 13, 2009
  • Added GRUB2 support.
  • Rebuilt CDBOOT.F35 to correct missing files in 2.50a.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.50a – Sep 30, 2009
  • Fixed radio button grouping under settings.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.50 – Sep 24, 2009
  • Added 64bit LBA and GPT support (note: GPT support doesn’t imply EFI support).
  • Updated PHYLock for 64bit LBA support (2.50 requires new version).
  • MakeDisk provides FAT32 support for UFD drives larger than 4GiB.
  • PHYLock memory option changed to slider and defaults to lesser value to reduce memory requirements required by 64bit LBA.
  • Added /ubp (UpdateBootPart) option to restores and copies which have separate boot and system partitions (same target drive only)
  • Fixed possible problem when copying individual partitions on the same physical drive.
  • Added Port, User Name, Password support to email option.
  • Changed CDBOOT.INS to be CDBOOT.IFD with options to choose IFD, IFL or Custom instruction file for direct burned CD/DVD/BD. Install will also
    automatically overwrite cdboot.f35 and cdboot.ifd each time. Custom boot images should use CDBOOT.INS and point to something other than a file named CDBOOT.F35
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.41 – Aug 2, 2009
  • Revamped Entire Network option in the File Source Selection tree.
  • Added /email option to support emailing logs.
  • Added /login to support automatic UNC login with different user accounts.
  • Added /savename command line option to support scheduling differentials based on full backups who’s names changed based on date.
  • Added /ms option to support moving a single restored partition to a given mbr slot number
  • Added $~VER$ file path variable and support for $~SaveNameVar$ variables.
  • Changed single partition restore to require /e even if the original slot is available. Previously it would ignore the /e setting and move any added partition to its original location if that location was available.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.40b – July 17, 2009
  • Corrected /rb option to work on command line backup.
  • Allow graphic on left to be changed using file ifw.oem in same folder as .exe.

 

 

  • Version 2.40a – July 1, 2009
  • No Changes – Linux Boot Disk Only.

 

 

  • Version 2.40 – June 24, 2009
  • Add copy/clone option.
  • Changed command line parameter handling of a singe dash embedded in data to not require quotes.
  • Added VistaPE plug-in support to PE Builder Installer.
  • Corrected selection of restoring first track on automatic restore.
  • Corrected backup of Linux swap partitions.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.30a – May 11, 2009
  • Corrected /O to work on full drive restores (broken in 2.30).
  • Improved check on full drive scaled restores that ultimately won’t fit to report it before starting.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.30 – April 28, 2009
  • Added automatic restore option where user doesn’t need to choose the target or options.
  • Added bc option to maintain backwards compatibility with the TBI file created (files created with this version are not backwards compatible).
  • Changed newly created differential backups to be able to find the base file (in same folder) automatically when selected for restore/validate.
  • Added ignore option to unable to lock message on restores to attempt forcing the handles to be closed and volume locked.
  • Change to always ask what to restore so user can tell what partition is in a single partition backup (without having to use /L or the description).
  • Added summary dialog.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.26b – April 14, 2009
  • Allow A and B drives to show in list.
  • Changed trial to continue after 20 seconds at startup (allows testing scheduling).
  • No eject option will not eject existing media at start unless it can be automatically loaded.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.26a – April 3, 2009
  • Corrected saved command line to include “” after start in the batch file.
  • Corrected interface to display properly if started with start /min.
  • Improved logged message when invalid path provided on command line.
  • TBIView updated to 4.07.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.26 – March 11, 2009
  • Added Save to File option on Show Command dialog.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.25 – February 26, 2009
  • Added ForceDismount restore option.
  • Enabled Themed Controls (comctl32 V6).
  • Adjust FAT/FAT32 partition FS ID when restoring to new location (when needed).
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.24 – February 7, 2009
  • Enhanced Backup Speed (for many systems).

 

 

  • Version 2.23 – January 28, 2009
  • Corrected restore of first track (mbr) when restoring a single item on a zeroed MBR (was installing standard code instead).
  • Changed scheduling task to not open tasks file to prevent Windows Vista from complaining about no
    association.
  • Corrected problem that could occur when restoring a single item over an existing one which prevented a lock attempt from being tried.
  • Allow passing command line with a name.ext without truncating it at the .ext.
  • Added drive letters and network interface to file location tree for user
    convenience.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.22 – December 15, 2008
  • Corrected selection of single item from full/partial drive backup when extended partition existed.
  • Corrected placement of /uy /um on command line on for schedule backup.
  • Updated to use VS2008.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.21 – November 14, 2008
  • Added support for VirtualPC/VMWare Virtual Drives.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.20c – October 28, 2008
  • Updated to support files up to 4GiB from 2GiB on CD/DVD (ISO).
  • Change handling of failed resize to not clear boot sector, but to delete when it overlaps next partition.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.20b – October 20, 2008
  • Updated manual.

 

 

  • Version 2.20a – October 13, 2008
  • Corrected 2.20 problem that would prevent a multi-pass restore from working.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.20 – October 4, 2008
  • Added checkboxes to allow selection of multiple partitions instead of just the entire drive or a single partition. (substantial code changes)
  • Added warning when directly accessing files and the target would overwrite the source.
  • Added auto alignment for command line restores.
  • Added /n2ka option to disable the new auto alignment feature.
  • Hidden status in MBR is saved on restores when MPT exists.
  • Added /mg (UseMBRGeo) option.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.16a – September 7, 2008
  • Fixed problem where IFW 2.16 would assign a password to the image file that was the same as the message that showed up regarding selection of one of the enhanced compression options.
  • Automatically handle password assigned by IFW 2.16 when the message regarding use of one of the enhanced compression options was displayed.

 

 

  • Version 2.16 – September 4, 2008
  • Added /purge option to automatically purge old files on command line backups
  • Changed to delete failed backups and added global /kfb option to optionally keep them
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.15a – August 29, 2008
  • Prevent double logging of command line errors and removed prompt regarding exit code (logged only).
  • New modifier ? for /d to specify drive letter. (e.g. /d:?C)
  • Moved location of /uy /um on command line for scheduled backup to ensure all prompts handled.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.15 – August 8, 2008
  • Corrected backup to properly output the first track data when enhanced compression is selected. The “restore first track” option and “entire drive” restores may not be possible with image files created using 2.14 with enhanced compression enabled. In those cases, the partitions would need to be restored individually without the “restore first track” option enabled.
  • Added Update BOOT.INI restore option.
  • Better documented the relationship between the /uy /un and /um options. (scheduled backups now also add /um to the command line)
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.14 – August 5, 2008
  • Converted to common code base for direct file system access.
  • Corrected disable cancel option.
  • Remembers last path.
  • New compression options (not yet optimized).
  • Includes new Bart PE Builder plugin installer.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.13 – June 29, 2008
  • Changed so that reboot/shutdown will work when run from task scheduler.
  • Corrected restoring a single partition over an extended partition when restore first track enabled.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.12 – June 19, 2008
  • Added Ext2/3 support for File (direct) and resize.
  • Changed to not unhide a backed up hidden partition when restored.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.11 – June 9, 2008
  • Added Validate Byte-for-Byte for restores.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.10a – May 23, 2008
  • Fixed the Description button to work in Win9x.
  • Prevent asking for removable media that had already been processed during validate/restore.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.10 – May 20, 2008
  • Changed threading model which was incompatible with various Windows objects and caused IFW to
    periodically exhibit strange/unexpected behavior on a random basis (such as buttons not working/program just ending/unhandled
    exception/etc..).
  • Added interactive option for reboot/shutdown after backup/restore.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.09 – May 11, 2008
  • Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.08 – Apr 23, 2008
  • Added Event Log logging.
  • Added Schedule Backup button/option.
  • Added recognition of Linux Swap partition types.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.07d – Apr 17, 2008
  • Added detection/rescanning of drive letters during selection when removable drive attached/detached.
  • Added /REBOOT option.
  • Changed to allow /rb switch to work with backup operations.
  • Allow Cancel interactive prompt even in unattended mode.
  • Removed PostValidateB option from .ini (now use PostValidate=2)
  • Added support for embedding special file path variables
  • Corrected default reboot on command line restores (may not have rebooted when it should have – use /rb switch to control scripts)
  • Corrected file times shown in file selection dialog.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.07c – Mar 20, 2008
  • Added additional support for older CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives (for restoring direct burned discs).

 

 

  • Version 2.07b – Mar 19, 2008
  • Corrected potential “Access Violation” error that could occur just before backup starts.
  • Corrected .INI file to default to program directory instead of current directory in not in search path.

 

 

  • Version 2.07 – Mar 15, 2008
  • Corrected cluster chain created (had one extra) when creating a File (direct) to FAT/FAT32 file system.
  • Added support for NTFS deletion of files (overwrite) when saving directly to NTFS.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.06 – Feb 28, 2008
  • Added more listing option (/opt and /f)
  • Changed AlignOnEnd to work as intended and added new option AlignOnEndResize.
  • Added Limit Usage option for CD/DVD burning.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.05 / 2.05a – Feb 17, 2008
  • Complete rebuild after replacement of faulty RAM on build system.
    (2.05a has the rebuilt PHYLock version).
  • Corrected meta data in differential backups used by TBIView.
  • Other Misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.04b – Feb 11, 2008
  • Corrected potential problem accessing files over 4GiB in size.

 

 

  • Version 2.04a – Feb 11, 2008
  • Corrected problem introduced in 2.04 which causes incorrect completion message and clearing of the compression/encryption option.
  • Corrected duplicate error prompt.
  • Installer includes TBIView (must be uninstalled separately)
  • Other misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.04 – Feb 7, 2008
  • Corrected the partition size output to log file for resize
  • Corrected encryption option (enc:2 is now enc:3)
  • Corrected multi-pass backup use of PHYLock.
  • Other misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.03 – Jan 24, 2008
  • Updated to contain IFD 2.03

 

 

  • Version 2.02b – Jan 22, 2008
  • Corrected skipping clusters marked bad in NTFS.
  • Other misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.02a – Jan 20, 2008
  • Corrected wrong sort order under certain conditions when creating files on NTFS
  • Changed installer to include Image for DOS and renamed download files.
  • Other misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.02 – Jan 14, 2008
  • Corrected restore problems caused by read-only object being used.
  • Removed extra screen draws causing flicker
  • Other misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.01 – Jan 9, 2008
  • Corrected problem with help not displaying on some systems.
  • Updated manual.
  • Corrected rounding of file size interactive backup option display.
  • Added new Align2048, ForceHS, ForceHSOnTrunc options.
  • Moved AlignOnEnd to be a HDx specific option instead of global.
  • Corrected full-drive restore reporting target was too small when it would actually fit
  • Other misc.

 

 

  • Version 2.00a – Dec 21, 2007
  • Fixed help display.
  • Added manual.
  • Changed installer to only ask for reboot if phylock is actually installed/uninstalled.
  • Note: title bar still says 2.00 but version information (right-click/properties) shows 2.00a.

 

 

  • Version 2.00 – Dec 20, 2007
  • Major Upgrade.
  • Differential Backups.
  • Encryption.
  • Simple password protection.
  • Services Control
  • Improved interface
  • Ability to store settings.
  • Easy viewing of corresponding command line for operations about to be carried out.
  • Ability to backup all partitions on a drive.
  • Ability to add descriptive text
  • Max wait time for PHYLock
  • Ignore IO Errors
  • Logging and specify log path
  • Ability to disable cancel.
  • Optional console interface.
  • Numerous other changes.

 

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