Power LogOn:

Update History

The following document highlights

the updates made Power LogOn. 

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Power LogOn

Most Recent Update: Version 5.6.5 

Version 5.6.5

v5.6.5 (ADMINISTRATOR)

  • Administrator can define, which user groups can be accessed by sub administrators
  • Improved backup / sync scheduler
    – Improved support for RDS load balancer / broker
  • Administrator server is now compatible with SQL Server 2022
  • Video tutorial that shows step by step how to port a Power LogOn Administrator installation to new
    server computer with SQL Server

v5.6.5 (POWER LOGON MANAGER)

  • Added Capslock warning to Enter PIN screens
  • Implemented several improvements related to self-enrollment and Remote Access Mode

v5.6.5 (POWER LOGON MANAGER + ADMINISTRATOR)

  • Support Desfire EV cards with dynamic UID
  • Added support for Elatec readers
  • Removed .NET Framework 4.5 prerequisite from setup
  • Improved support for wedge readers
Version 5.5.30

Power LogOn Manager:

  • Power LogOn can be configured to exclude selected characters from the password and PIN policies.
  • While Power LogOn is installed and activated for Windows logon, users that have logged in manually can change their password without requiring a card. 
  • New logon entries on Template cards start out with all permissions given. This is more convenient when testing out new logon sites / entries. The default used to be ‘no permissions’.

Administrator:

  • Power LogOn Administrator server can send an email to a mobile user whenever the user’s Windows password was automatically changed by Power LogOn.
  • Power LogOn Administrator server can be configured to create an encrypted password letter whenever a user’s Windows password  was automatically changed by Power LogOn. The encrypted password letters can be viewed within Power LogOn Administrator after an administrator has logged in.
Version 5.5.29

Power LogOn Manager:

  • Deactivated filter for OEM-specific readers.
  • Updates for Window 10 32-bit installations.
  • Support for new RFIdeas CCID reader (model RDR-80586AKU).
  • Updated Load Logon Entries file “Office365 wizard 20220106.spx”.
  • Added License Card option for standalone versions.
  • Improved Mobile License Code handling.
  • Extend db field (“Fax”), which holds MobileEmail from 30 to 50 characters.
  • Fixed: double-click or right click on sys tray icon when card is not on reader resulted in delays.

Version 5.5.28

Power LogOn Manager:

  • Reviewed and updated internal security features.
  • CredProvider – improved handling when trying to start program that needs elevated permissions when logged in user is standard user.

Version 5.5.26

Power Logon Manager + Power LogOn Administrator:

  • Restore Card and Reader Config when restoring backup file.
  • Improved CM Backup/sync utility.

Version 5.5.25

Power Logon Manager:

  • When Allow to Bypass is unchecked: Use Smart Card to Logon checkbox is disabled.
  • Added DESFire authentication support as part of standard setup package.
  • New Additional Functions: “<EnableWrongPwdDlg>True</EnableWrongPwdDlg>” enables “Logon Failed” dialog even when the Windows Logon entry permissions are disabled.
  • PKI standalone versions: added SAS licensing.
  • PKI standalone versions: improved TransferEnrollment.exe.
  • PKI standalone versions: overall improved user enrollment process

Power Logon Manager + Power LogOn Administrator:

  • Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019: Registry permissions to allow Power LogOn to set/remove “Allow to bypass card logon.“
  • CredentialProvider update after Microsoft released Windows update …802 in 2021 that caused the right-arrow and “Use last entry” checkbox to be greyed out on first screen.
  • Added additional pop-up window where user selects “more…“, hits Enter, or it times out.
    Version 5.5.24

    Power Logon Manager:

    • New Global Platform card interface
    Version 5.5.23

    Power Logon Manager:

    • PKI standalone versions: improved handling of Windows Enter PIN window for private key access.
    • PKI standalone versions: improved Transfer Enrollment Files functions when
      “Change PIN” window times out – do not remove newly self-enrolled cardholder
      account.

    Power Logon Manager + Power LogOn Administrator:

    • New code signing certificate.
    • Improved licenses import functions.
    Version 5.5.22

    Power Logon Manager:

    • PKI standalone versions: changed certificate-related crypto functions to ensure that only FIPS approved modules are used.
    • PKI standalone versions: Improved exception handling.
    • PKI standalone versions: Improved user / certificate enrollment process.
    • Changed startup method for card monitoring process to be compatible with Windows 10 enhanced security configuration settings.
    • PKI standalone versions: improved certificate-related error messages.
    • Added support for W10 kiosk mode.
    • PKI standalone versions: added Change PIN function.

    Power Logon Manager + Power LogOn Administrator:

    • Improved support and license key accounting.
    • Improved error messages when connection to server fails.
    • Added wildcard search capabilities to CardMaker > Card > View Edit Cardholder.
    • Expandable cardholder listing window.
    • Added CardSettings “Delete” button.
    Version 5.5.21

    Power Logon Manager:

    • Removed Authentec biometric components from standard setup

    Power Logon Manager + Power LogOn Administrator:

    • Resolved compatibility issue with recent Windows update and multi-language support.