Version History
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 127.0.6533.120. If needed, you can find a more recent version of the Chromium CEF Engine for this SiteKiosk Windows Classic Installer here: https://www.sitekiosk.com/download/SiteKioskWindowsClassic_ChromiumCEF.zip.
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 96.0.4664.18.
- Fixed problems (Embedded/IFrame, print) related to PDF files in Chrome engine (8587/8592/8621).
- Fixed a problem related to the Gmail login (8569).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Simplified the licensing model by removing Basic and Plus variants(8378).
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 91.0.4472.101.
- Fixed a problem related to using on-screen keyboards with the Chrome engine (8363).
- Fixed a problem related to loading PDFs in the Chrome engine (8399/8485).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 88.0.4324.150.
- Fixed a problem related to the surf area when showing PDF files in Chrome (8224).
- Fixed a problem related to using the address bar to type search terms in Chrome (8228).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
SiteKiosk 9.8.5713
January 27, 2021
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to strong name validation in SiteRemote Client component (8179/8183).
- Fixed a problem processing certain SiteKiosk license data combinations (8196).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
SiteKiosk 9.8.5658
December 14, 2020
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to spaces in local PDF file names (8104).
SiteKiosk 9.8.5640
December 2, 2020
Features:
- SiteCaster Client has been updated to version 1.6.2.
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 87.0.4280.66.
- Fixed a problem with Wifi performance when using the Wifi status icon.
- Fixed a problem related to printing PDF files in Chrome (7837).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Added optional Wifi and battery status icons to the taskbar (7633).
- Updated the CPUID SDKs to support newer hardware (7688).
- Added filemanager support to Chrome (7572).
- Rudimentary support for UWP Apps (please see help page for external applications for more information) (7577).
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 81.0.4044.138 (7575).
- Fixed a problem related to the unauthorized usage of the SiteKiosk Object Model (Thank you to Florian Grunow/ERNW) (7647).
- Fixed a problem when using Gmail (7454).
- Fixed a problem when using password protection to start an external application (7329).
- Fixed problems related to using custom colors for the onscreen keyboard (7189/7662).
- Fixed problems related to using configurations created with older SiteKiosk versions (6487/6994/7551)
- Fixed a problem related to waking the computer when this has been configured for different days of the week (7627).
- Fixed a problem related to starting an application by using a custom button in Chrome (7588).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
SiteKiosk 9.7.5320
February 17, 2020
Bugs:
- Fix for broken SiteKiosk user caused by Windows February 2020 Patches.
Features:
- Updated the CPUID SDKs to support newer hardware (7187).
Bugs:
- Fixed security issues of the Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 76.0.3809.132.
- Added missing download option for images in the mouse menu of the SiteKiosk Chrome Browsers.
- Added missing custom icon option for the title bar of SiteKiosk Chrome Browser windows (6951).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Introduction of new preconfigured SiteKiosk installer for use with SiteRemote/SiteCaster (6837).
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to SiteCaster when using a virtual IIS directory for the SiteRemote server (6807).
- Fixed problems in the configuration editor and Start Screen related to high DPI/scaling settings under Windows (6641).
- Fixed problems in SiteKiosk Chrome browser by updating Chromium to version 73.0.3683.75.
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Bugs:
- Fixed Magellan security issue (https://blade.tencent.com/magellan/index_en.html) in Chrome engine by updating Chromium to 71.0.3578.80 (6483).
- Fixed problem related to opening advanced settings when using Start Screen with IE engine (6491).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- SiteCaster is now also available as a screensaver or can be displayed as a section of the screen (5704).
Bugs:
- Fixed a security issue of the SiteKiosk Privileged Call Dispatcher (CVE-2018-18766. Thank you to FireEye.) (6372).
- Fixed a problem related to using window.open in new Chrome windows (5286).
- Fixed a problem related to handling the surfing area in Chrome (5732).
- Added missing geolocation feature to Chrome (5744).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
SiteKiosk 9.6.4563
August 30, 2018
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem with opening the Start Screen editor.
SiteKiosk 9.6.4557
August 28, 2018
Features:
- Added Support for Windows 10 1803 (5942).
- Updated the CPUID SDK (6123).
- SiteCaster client update (5898).
Bugs:
- Minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to showing Digital Signage content in split screen mode on Windows 10 machines (5571).
- Fixed a problem related to requesting local storage in Chrome (5540).
- Fixed a problem related to using the zoom gesture on GUI elements of the Chrome browser (5322).
- Fixed a problem related to starting the Chrome browser with activated printer monitoring (5310).
- Fixed a problem related to using higher DPI settings while using Chrome (5250/5234).
- Fixed a problem related to switching off the task bar in Chrome (5237).
- Fixed a problem with sound volume control when using HDMI audio devices (5173).
- Fixed a problem related to opening links with an empty navigation target in Chrome (5195).
- Added missing context menu in Metro IE skin (5319).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Added the option to display web pages in SiteCaster (4734).
- Added a print button to the PDF view (4964).
Bugs:
- Added the missing start menu to the Metro IE skin (4097).
- Fixed a problem related to showing program icons in the SiteKiosk taskbar (3132).
- Fixed a problem related to printing non-A4 formats with Chrome (5109).
- Fixed a problem related to logging URLs that include parameters with Chrome (4572).
- Fixed a problem related to showing local web pages in the Chrome fullscreen mode (4993).
- Fixed a problem related to rotating SiteKiosk Player screensaver content (4640).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to high memory usage when using the IE browser (4926).
- Fixed a problem related to reading the SiteKiosk configuration when using the Chrome browser (4901).
- Fixed a problem related to setting the focus when using the Chrome browser and an onscreen keyboard (4908).
- Fixed a problem related to deleting downloaded files when using the Chrome Browser (4850).
- Fixed a problem related to coin detection when using ccTalk coin validators (4891).
- Fixed a problem related to detecting ccTalk devices that could lead to a timeout (4830).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Added Support for Windows 10 Creators Update (1703) (4662/4760).
Bugs:
- Fixed problems related to using libcurl in Chrome (4675/4677).
- Fixed a problem related to HTTP authentication in Chrome (4756).
- Fixed a problem related to using the print option that shows the Windows print dialog in Chrome (4559).
- Fixed a problem related to using Flash in Chrome (4605).
- Fixed a problem related to showing videos in fullscreen mode in Chrome (4555).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Added the Kiosk Content Management System SiteCaster (3826).
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to missing log entries for frame navigations in the Chrome Browser (4055).
- Fixed a problem related to showing a white page after navigating to certain web pages in the Chrome Browser (4199).
- Fixed a problem related to handling window.close() in the Chrome Browser (4319).
- Fixed problems caused by certain language settings in the Start Screen editor (4254/4372).
- Added missing log entries when blocking certain protocols (4118).
- Reworked handling of the Powershell (2356).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Note:
- Known Bug: The Start Screen Editor only displays a white screen with SiteKiosk 9.3.3823.
- Workaround: Copy the folder “strings” from path “…\SiteKiosk\SiteKioskNG\assets” to path “…\SiteKiosk\SiteKioskNG\assets\apps\startScreen\SiteKioskContent\assets\editor”
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to a missing/deactivated sound card in Metro IE Skin (3460).
- Chrome Browser: Fixed a problem with embedded videos.
- Chrome Browser: Fixed a problem with certain redirects.
- Chrome Browser: Fixed display problems with certain fonts.
- Chrome Browser: Fixed problems related to special characters.
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Added advanced printing options for the Chrome Browser (3674).
- Unified the fullscreen mode for Chrome and IE Browser (3860).
- Implemented the option to suppress certificate warnings in the Chrome Browser (3852).
- Additional simplifications for the payment feature (3893).
Bugs:
- Added methods to ensure the start of the SiteRemote Client service on slow computers (3697).
- The option to switch off the monitor does not use the standby mode anymore on certain hardware configurations (3741).
- Fixed a problem related to USB drive recognition (3781).
- Fixed a problem related to handling links in the Chrome Browser while tabs have been deactivated (3731).
- Fixed a problem related to detecting and handling high CPU loads under certain conditions by the watchdog (3723).
- Fixed a problem related to how the configuration editor handled a stopped SiteRemote Client service (3898).
- Fixed a problem related to handling certain configuration values from SiteKiosk 7 (3676).
- Fixed a problem related to saving a configuration with certain email settings (3671).
- Fixed a problem related to deleting all values from the system and monitor settings (3747).
- Fixed a problem related to resetting Start Screen variants that use video files (3899).
- Fixed a problem related to the display of visited links (3148).
- Fixed a problem related to the interaction of Larco products and the SKKey driver (3533).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Removed PROVISIO water mark from watchdog background to enable easier customizations (3736).
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to displaying external applications on 2 screens (3735).
- Fixed a problem with the watchdog (3720/3739/3742).
- Fixed a problem related to playing videos as part of a digital signage campaign (3717).
- Mitigated a problem related to using Larco products and the SKKey driver (3713/3714).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- Download manager for the Chrome Browser (3501).
- Flash support for Chrome Browser and Chrome Fullscreen Browser (3491).
- Start Screen now available for IE and Chrome engine (3575).
- Added customizable buttons to Chrome Browser and Metro Skin (2628/3588).
- More detailed language settings for the Chrome Browser (3286).
Bugs:
- Optimized the configuration editor (3391).
- Fixed a number of minor configuration editor usage problems (3493/3497/3525).
- Numerous optimizations for the Chrome Browser (3254/3340/3348/3378/3500/3503).
- Fixed a problem related to blank spaces in application paths when using the Start Screen (3471).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to monitoring SiteKiosk through SiteRemote.
- Fixed a problem with the Start Screen that could lead to the display of a white screen (3426).
- Improvements to user interactions related to buying/updating from within SiteKiosk (3434/3437).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Features:
- New design for SiteKiosk dialogs (3308/3310/3311/3313/3314).
- Internal SiteKiosk navigation error page can be enabled/disabled using the configuration (1412).
- Button size of the Chrome browser toolbar can be configured (3251).
- Simplified the Payment Device feature (3187).
Bugs:
- Improved the useability of the Start Screens (3413).
- Improved the useability of the new Chrome Browser (3253/3254/3339/3348).
- Switched Paypal Payflow Pro to new API (3224).
- Fixed a problem that could cause very slow starting behaviour of the configuration editor (3287).
- Fixed a display problem related to font sizes greater than 100% (3260/3356).
- Fixed a problem related to using logout and screensaver with the Start Screen while UAC has been turned off (3376).
- Fixed a problem related to the SKKey driver when Windows udate KB2685811 is missing (3352).
- Fixed a problem related to executing a PullRequests (3396).
- Fixed a problem related to using numbers on the Windows 8 Touchscreen while using a French keyboard layout (3381).
- Fixed a problem that caused double navigations in the Start Screen (3081).
- Fixed a problem related to displaying PDF file in Chrome Browser variants (3274).
- Fixed a problem related to using keyboard zones while using Chrome Browser variants (3255).
- Fixed a problem related to using the alternative start page while using the file protocol in Chrome browser versions (3136).
- Additional minor bugs of the prior version have been fixed.
Note:
- Known Bug: On Windows 7 systems the keyboard may become unusable if the following Windows update is not installed: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38423. Affected customers should make sure this update is installed on their systems.
Bugs:
- Fixed a problem related to the visibility of the Chrome browser (3295).
Note
Older versions of the software can be requested by e-mail: support-america@sitekiosk.com