Software Versions (Windows Old)
Version 4.2.0.0 (07-07-2015)
Improvements/Changes:
Virtual Router feature added that will allow PureVPN users to configure their device as a Wi- Fi hotspot and connect up to 10 devices
Additional protection against IPv6 leak and DNS hijacking threat Some other minor fixes and UI improvements
Other minor improvements to accelerate app responsiveness Version 4.1.2 (18-2-2015)
Improvements/Changes:
Getting Started Guide has been updated.
DDoS Terms of Service clause has been integrated.
Retry button has been added in the authentication screen.
Various bugs have been fixed for better stability.
The new app is optimized for increased responsiveness.
Version: 4.1.1 (3-1-2015)
Improvements/Changes:
A feedback form has been added in the uninstall process to gather the user’s feedback about our products and services.
Some minor bug fixes for improved user experience.
Version 4.1.0 (22-12-2014)
Improvements/Changes:
The “Getting Started” guide is now updated to aid users in getting acquainted with various features of the software.
The Feedback form is now added to help users share their feedback about our products and services.
Indicators for P2P file-sharing service are now added in front of all the servers that support P2P for better user experience.
users complete protection against DDos attacks.
The Splash Screen is now thematically updated according to Christmas and Holiday season.
Some minor bug fixes for improved user experience.
Version 4.0.0.3 (25-11-2014)
Improvements/Changes:
Addition of ‘Did You Know’ feature to help users get the best out of their PureVPN account.
Version: 4.0.0.0 (28-7-2014)
Improvements:
OpenVPN (UDP & TCP) support added into the software, tightly integrated with the rest of advanced features such as Split Tunneling, Automatic Protocol switch, Internet Kill Switch and others.
Splash screen added.
Bug Fixes:
Latest servers failed to update for some users due to a bug with admin rights. This has been fixed.
Software icons failed to load for some users. This has been fixed.
Performance improvements added, software performs faster now Version 3.2.1.0 (2-5-2014)
New Features:
Web Threat Protection functionality is now added into the software.
To offer faster connectivity, USA, UK, Italy, Turkey, Australia, France, Singapore &
Switzerland servers were added in USA & Europe proximity.
The Country Selection dropdown on the Dashboard and ‘Browse All Servers’ under the
‘Personalized Selection’ tabs now display these servers with tooltip remarks.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed the bug with pre-shared key on the Personalized Selection > Use Intelligence UI.
Version 3.1.1.0:
New Features:
The software now offers even more optimized routes and destinations for users in Asia and Europe to access US VPN and for users in US to access the UK VPN.
Virtual countries added to the software with route information Bug Fixes:
Minor UI improvements were made.
Version 3.1.0.0:
New Features:
NAT Firewall feature added to the software.
Purpose based Intelligent VPN connectivity added to the Dashboard.
Bug Fixes:
“Balloon tooltip must have a non-zero value” bug fixed L2TP protocol selection in Purpose UI fixed
RASMan service will be set to manual during installation and service will be started.
DNS will not be removed from dedicated box Version 3.0.0.0:
New Features:
“Internet Kill Switch” feature introduced. If enabled, it kills all the Internet activity and protects users’ privacy in case the VPN disconnects.
Enhanced redial option added for “Internet Kill Switch”. It lets user reconnect automatically while still protecting user’s privacy.
For maximum network compatibility, ‘Automatic’ protocol selection is added to the main Dashboard protocol selection. The Software first tries with PPTP, then SSTP and then L2TP when Automatic mode is selected.
Users can now control whether they wish to allow remote connections to their machine when connected with the VPN.
Server Count added in Country selection.
Software is made resource efficient and is 5x more responsive.
VPN browsing mode introduced. Users can now choose between fastest browsing and greatest security or the best of both worlds.
Connection protocol field added to the status window.
Automatic protocol selection added to the Purpose UI.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed minor compatibility issues with Windows 8.
Fixed random black portion in GUI.
Obsolete API in RAS replaced.
‘Cant access server.xml’ message removed from software startup.
Tooltip notification added if RASMan is not running, provides auto-restart feature.
Cancel state is added during redial.
Version 2.1.1.0:
Improvements:
Intelligent “Speed Test” Tool integrated in the main stream Dashboard connect option. All users sessions would automatically route to the best available server based on real-time user’s network condition and the server-side load.
DNS flush command. Upon activating “Secure DNS” the software flushes the DNS cache ensuring better security by eliminating DNS leakage.
File and printer sharing issue. By default the “File and Printer Sharing” would be set to Disabled.
Incoming connection blockage. By default all the inbound connections would be blocked.
Getting started guide is added. This helps users know the various features in the software.
“Refer a friend” link added in taskbar icon. Users can now easily recommended the software to their friends and family.
Animated system tray icon replaced with a static 3 phased icon. Grey when “Inactive”, Yellow when “Connecting” and Green when “Connected”
Bug Fixes:
Software is optimized for performance. Lots of changes have been made to make software consume lesser resources on the host machine and deliver greater performance.
Updated RAS dll used. Was crashing the software on some systems.
Software crashed after 23 hours 59 minutes. Fixed it.
Quick connect bug is fixed.
Version 2.0.0.0:
Separate builds for China and Rest of the world.
PureVPN’s ground breaking Speed Test intelligence embedded in ‘Country Selection Tool’ along with Purpose selection.
“Secure DNS” option embedded in settings. User can switch to Google/OpenDNS with click of button. Simply uncheck to revert to original DNS.
For added authenticity, our software now comes signed with Code Signing Certificate- Will no longer show “Unknown Publisher” rather “GZ Systems Limited”
Below is a complete list of improvements:
Secure DNS feature is added in Settings tab.
System Tray icon animated.
New Purpose Selector is added.(Speed Test Feature) Different builds for ‘Rest of the World’ and ‘China’.
Unified new installer created.
L2TP Key in China build are read from xml.
Dynamic text and url is added in update tooltip.
Code Signing Certificate added.
Default Encryption is set to : ‘None’ for faster speeds. Users can modify if required.
In China build ,DNS of a user will be changed during installation and its existing DNS will be saved for later reversion.
In China build Dns will be revert at uninstallation.
“Network Location” popup in Windows averted by adjusting registry.
Update popup text is now controllable, hyperlink’ed to purevpn.com/purevpn- dialer/versions.php
Additional check in Speed test API i-e if one of the constituent API is not responding.
Additional check is added if user enter email address,a pop up will appear with the hyperlink ” http://www.purevpn.com/how-order-process-works”
Improved wait sign on Split Tunneling application search Bug Fixed 1): L2TP Protocol selection
Bug Fixed 2): Username bug
Bug Fixed 3): Software hangs up when there is no internet connection Bug Fixed 4): Remote Access Connection Manager service exception fixed.
Bug Fixed 5): Gif animation is added in Application search in split tunneling.
Bug Fixed 6): ”PureVPN is still running” text pop up when user press Cross button on top of the purevpn application
Bug Fixed 7) Uninstaller signed with certificate.
Bug Fixed 8) When uninstalling, DNS was being removed / left blank breaking down internet on user end. Fixed.
Bug Fixed 9) Server field reset of purpose drop down selection change, prompting message
“Please make selection on MAP”
red.
Bug Fixed 11) Dedicated IP box error is fixed.
Version 1.3.2.0:
Feature such as Split Tunneling that requires ‘admin right’ is hyperlinked to assist users.
Version 1.3.1.0:
The Functionality of top right ‘Connect’ button has been improved for smoother operations.
The Functionality of ‘Dedicated IP’ feature has been improved for smoother operations.
Version 1.3.0.0:
False Virus alerts by Comodo and Eset anti-viruses are fixed by making changes to underlying string encryption methodology.
Version 1.2.0.0:
Internet Explorer starts working with split tunneling by making major changes to split tunneling functionality.
Version 1.1.0.0:
Encryption level control handed over to users. Users can now adjust encryption level in
‘Settings’.
Encryption indicator and protocol selection is added in ‘Select by Purpose’ tab.
Debug log generation is stopped as it was causing software to hang.
Version 1.0.0.0:
Split tunneling feature introduced, in beta.
Copy and Paste would add an empty space in password field. This issue has now been fixed.
Feedback tab is moved to lower panel.
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