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GameHike Changelog

What's new in GameHike 2.5.26.2014

May 26, 2014
  • Fixed major bug with the string to datetime function that would check if trial expired and if updates were available, on certain computers using non-US datetime locale the software would report it was immediately expired after installation.

New in GameHike 2.5.19.2014 (May 20, 2014)

  • Updated several of the urls within the software which check for activation and software updates to point to the ip address of the server for faster resolution.

New in GameHike 2.5.12.2014 (May 13, 2014)

  • Minor update to address the installer setting the wrong language during install due to the recent changes.

New in GameHike 2.5.5.2014 (May 5, 2014)

  • Added Relevant Knowledge software bundle option during the install process.

New in GameHike 2.4.28.2014 (Apr 28, 2014)

  • Fixed another major bug with the update process that would not allow users to install updates and request they manually download and install the latest update.

New in GameHike 2.4.21.2014 (Apr 22, 2014)

  • Fixed problem with installer during the update process which would hang and not install updates for some customers.

New in GameHike 2.4.7.2014 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • Fixed TrialPay option during uninstall of software, bug prevented the promotion from appearing when software was still in trial mode.

New in GameHike 2.3.31.2014 (Apr 2, 2014)

  • Fixed bug where mouseclick event and the hand icon would still display for the hidden TrialPay button on the registration purchase window.

New in GameHike 2.3.24.2014 (Mar 26, 2014)

  • Updated to newer version of installer, changed settings within installer that would cause an error during install process.

New in GameHike 2.3.17.2014 (Mar 17, 2014)

  • Fixed minor bug with offline activation and blocked serial numbers.

New in GameHike 2.3.10.2014 (Mar 10, 2014)

  • Removed the TrialPay and PayPal buttons on the registration screen. The TrialPay option is still available during uninstall.

New in GameHike 2.3.3.2014 (Mar 3, 2014)

  • Minor update which makes a change to a few of the graphics.
  • Updated date in the version info to reflect the change of year on all executable files.

New in GameHike 2.2.24.2014 (Feb 28, 2014)

  • Changed compression type of installer as it was causing errors on computers with lower amounts of memory installed and did not allow installation to complete.

New in GameHike 2.2.10.2014 (Feb 10, 2014)

  • Updated pricing and changed links for better affiliate and campaign tracking within the software and uninstaller.

New in GameHike 2.2.3.2014 (Feb 3, 2014)

  • Added code fix to the way the images which use PNG graphics display. This was more of a problem with lower end graphics cards and virtualized environments where image transparency would show incorrect.

New in GameHike 2.1.27.2014 (Jan 27, 2014)

  • Fixed problem with custom tooltip control repaint bug which would cover the window and not disappear when certain window controls were moused-over.

New in GameHike 2.1.20.2014 (Jan 20, 2014)

  • Fixed code for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 detection.
  • Changed how shortcuts are added to Windows 8, removing uninstaller and readme from the links added to start screen with the installer.

New in GameHike 2.1.13.2014 (Jan 13, 2014)

  • Fixed problem with the trial date check routine
  • Fixed minor bug with controls not lining up properly
  • Removed code which was no longer used to lower the file size.

New in GameHike 2.1.6.2014 (Jan 7, 2014)

  • Updated the copyright date with the new year and recompiled software.

New in GameHike 2.12.30.2013 (Dec 30, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with the update code and those that have an activated and purchased copy, where the update would keep prompting endlessly.
  • Removed graphics for a background image that was no longer used to trim down the size of the main executable.

New in GameHike 2.12.23.2013 (Dec 27, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with the update code and those that have an activated and purchased copy, where the update would keep prompting endlessly.
  • Removed graphics for a background image that was no longer used to trim down the size of the main executable.

New in GameHike 2.12.16.2013 (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Updated the TrialPay uninstall graphic to reflect updated icons and new marketing caption.
  • Fixed minor typos within the license file and references to outdated support phone numbers.

New in GameHike 2.12.9.2013 (Dec 10, 2013)

  • Updated the TrialPay uninstall graphic to reflect updated icons and new marketing caption.
  • Fixed minor typos within the license file and references to outdated support phone numbers.

New in GameHike 2.12.2.2013 (Dec 2, 2013)

  • Added code which would not detect Windows 8.1 correctly, also added new section within manifests to detect Windows 8.1 correctly.

New in GameHike 2.11.18.2013 (Nov 19, 2013)

  • Added fix to the online updater which would not properly overwrite files that were of the same file size even though the file was a newer version.

New in GameHike 2.11.11.2013 (Nov 11, 2013)

  • Made changes to the background image on the main window and on the secondary windows.
  • Fixed bug with how the installer would add icons to the Windows 8.1 start screen.

New in GameHike 2.10.28.2013 (Oct 28, 2013)

  • Updated installer to new version to support Windows 8.1 features and correctly install and set permissions on files and with the registry.

New in GameHike 2.10.21.2013 (Oct 21, 2013)

  • Fixed problem where InnoSetup would not install properly outside of the main Windows install drive, or onto a USB thumb drive.

New in GameHike 2.10.14.2013 (Oct 14, 2013)

  • Tested and added some minor fixes because of errors with Windows 8.1 RTM.
  • Added Windows 8.1 detection with installer as well.

New in GameHike 2.10.7.2013 (Oct 7, 2013)

  • Updated contact and phone number for technical support within all documentation and help file.
  • Recompiled help file with updated html help compiler for compatibility.

New in GameHike 2.9.30.2013 (Sep 30, 2013)

  • Added fix for some serial numbers that would not work due to unicode characters in the customers name.
  • Fixed bug during update process that would hang and cause the updater to not update the software correctly.
  • Changed compression level on installer to prevent error messages of not enough disk space during extraction and installation.

New in GameHike 2.9.23.2013 (Sep 23, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with Windows 8.1 compatibility.
  • Added further fixes to the Korean translation.
  • Changed compression and some output options within the installer.

New in GameHike 2.9.16.2013 (Sep 16, 2013)

  • Updated the recent Korean translation to fix some typos, shorten sentences that ran on too long and grammar mistakes.

New in GameHike 2.9.9.2013 (Sep 9, 2013)

  • Fixed the TrialPay free trial url on the uninstall dialog and changed the dpi settings for the promotion dialog so it displays properly on higher dpi system settings.

New in GameHike 2.9.2.2013 (Sep 3, 2013)

  • Fixed the TrialPay free trial url on the uninstall dialog and changed the dpi settings for the promotion dialog so it displays properly on higher dpi system settings.

New in GameHike 2.8.26.2013 (Aug 26, 2013)

  • Fixed version detection for users using Windows 8.1 which was reporting the wrong Windows version.

New in GameHike 2.8.19.2013 (Aug 19, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with the version number not reporting correctly when checking for an update. Updating would not change the version number correctly and prompt another update was available.

New in GameHike 2.8.12.2013 (Aug 12, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with the Microsoft Authenticode signing certificate not using the correct time server to cross stamp executables.

New in GameHike 2.8.5.2013 (Aug 5, 2013)

  • Updated the Microsoft Authenticode signing certificate with new certificate which has a 3 year term, old certificate expired and is no longer valid.

New in GameHike 2.7.29.2013c (Aug 1, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with registration routine that would not accept certain characters used with the customers name, where the license and serial would report as invalid.

New in GameHike 2.7.29.2013b (Jul 31, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with registration routine that would not accept certain characters used with the customers name, where the license and serial would report as invalid.

New in GameHike 2.7.29.2013 (Jul 29, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with registration routine that would not accept certain characters used with the customers name, where the license and serial would report as invalid.

New in GameHike 2.7.22.2013 (Jul 22, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with the support url within software and in all documentation which pointed to an outdated link no longer on our web site.

New in GameHike 2.7.15.2013 (Jul 15, 2013)

  • Updated service pack of Delphi 2010 to fix several bugs within visual components and the manifest file crashing bug within Windows XP.

New in GameHike 2.7.8.2013 (Jul 8, 2013)

  • Fixed typo with a few of the registry entries that would improperly be applied to the registry having no effect, at times causing errors on Windows XP, and Vista machines.

New in GameHike 2.7.1.2013 (Jul 1, 2013)

  • Updated graphics within the updater screen and within the installer to newer updated images.

New in GameHike 2.6.24.2013 (Jun 24, 2013)

  • Added initial support for Windows 8.1 preview build, will fully support 8.1 once it is offiically released by Microsoft.

New in GameHike 2.6.17.2013 (Jun 17, 2013)

  • Changed installation id value within installer which would report the wrong information when installing a new version over a previous copy, leading to uninstallation becoming corrupted for some users and being unable to uninstall.

New in GameHike 2.6.10.2013 (Jun 10, 2013)

  • Changed online serial validation to allow offline activation and reactivation for customers who have limited internet connectivity.

New in GameHike 2.6.3.2013 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with help file not opening to the correct help topics under Windows XP computers - which did not effect all XP users.
  • Changed some graphics to use compressed png images to save on memory usage and file size footprint.

New in GameHike 2.5.27.2013 (May 27, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with updater leaving files in the temporary directory and not getting deleted.
  • Also added 2G and Edge modem options for the internet connection type.

New in GameHike 2.5.20.2013 (May 20, 2013)

  • Added new language and locale detection, splitting files across disks and changed compression within the installer as memory errors were reported by some users.

New in GameHike 2.5.13.2013 (May 13, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with the updater not deleting older downloads which would cause several mb of data to store in the temporary directory. Changed the compression type of the installer for a smaller file to download.

New in GameHike 2.5.6.2013 (May 7, 2013)

  • Minor change to the manifest file which caused Windows XP users that did not upgrade to service pack 3 to have the software crash randomly on startup.

New in GameHike 2.4.29.2013 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Added fix to the installer for Windows 8 users so multiple icons are not placed within the start screen and only the main software application icon is. Also added a more robust function to detect version of Windows being installed to.

New in GameHike 2.4.22.2013 (Apr 22, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with registration system which would not allow some owners of previous versions from upgrading to the new version and activate the software properly.

New in GameHike 2.4.15.2013 (Apr 15, 2013)

  • Fixed problem where the updater would not save all files to the Windows temp directly properly which caused some installations to fail during update or in some cases the updater to get stuck in a loop requiring a reboot to prevent system resources from being consumed.

New in GameHike 2.4.8.2013 (Apr 8, 2013)

  • Fixed some graphics within software, removed several captions that were no longer used, fixed windows version detection code within installer.

New in GameHike 2.4.4.2013 (Apr 5, 2013)

  • New major release of GameHike. Software has a completely new user-interface, new gaming performance settings, software also now includes an automatic updater.

New in GameHike 1.4.1.2013 (Apr 1, 2013)

  • Fixed typos within help file and fixed problem with the restore option which would not fully restore the system back to original.

New in GameHike 1.3.25.2013 (Mar 25, 2013)

  • Fixed uninstaller promotion window graphic and rewrote portions of installation script which would error and not allow uninstall to complete.

New in GameHike 1.3.18.2013 (Mar 24, 2013)

  • Added better Windows version detection within the installer and in the software for Windows XP and Windows 2008 machines. Also preparing software for the next major version which will be released soon.

New in GameHike 1.3.11.2013 (Mar 11, 2013)

  • Added a few fixes to recent update where captions would appear incorrectly on computers with graphics cards that do not support higher color ranges.

New in GameHike 1.3.4.2013 (Mar 4, 2013)

  • Updated graphics within software and on the uninstall TrialPay window.

New in GameHike 1.2.25.2013 (Feb 25, 2013)

  • Added fix for Windows 7 64-bit which caused crashes on computers with low resolutions set on the monitor.

New in GameHike 1.2.18.2013 (Feb 18, 2013)

  • Installer uses the new lzma2 compression for smaller installer size.

New in GameHike 1.2.11.2013 (Feb 11, 2013)

  • Updated to newer version of InnoSetup to fix bugs and add new features to the installer.

New in GameHike 1.1.28.2013 (Jan 28, 2013)

  • Added support for touch and gestures for touchscreen devices.

New in GameHike 1.1.21.2013 (Jan 21, 2013)

  • Fixed bug with serial number system which would not accept some names that contained certain characters like quotation marks or commas.

New in GameHike 1.1.14.2013 (Jan 14, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with timestamp on the Authenticode signature not properly counter signing the installer.

New in GameHike 1.1.7.2013 (Jan 7, 2013)

  • Added small fix for the routine that determines when to trigger the trial window.

New in GameHike 1.1.1.2013 (Jan 3, 2013)

  • Minor update which addresses copyright and version info due to new year.

New in GameHike 1.12.24.2012 (Dec 27, 2012)

  • Added compatibility with VMWare Workstation to allow software to run under a virtual machine.

New in GameHike 1.12.17.2012 (Dec 17, 2012)

  • Fixed problem with a recent update that caused some serial numbers to report as being invalid; due to a small change in some mathematical routines used in the serial number validation code.

New in GameHike 1.12.10.2012 (Dec 10, 2012)

  • Fixed false positive with NOD32 antivirus due to compression of the installer.

New in GameHike 1.12.3.2012 (Dec 3, 2012)

  • Added timestamp to the installers authenticode signature, this prevents the installer from showing an expired message when the certificate expires.

New in GameHike 1.11.26.2012 (Nov 26, 2012)

  • Updated several Delphi components to newer versions that provide better support for Windows XP service pack 3 and Windows 7.

New in GameHike 1.11.19.2012 (Nov 19, 2012)

  • Fixed bug during installation which caused all captions to use incorrect labels.

New in GameHike 1.11.12.2012 (Nov 12, 2012)

  • Fixed bug with the manifest file which was causing the software to crash on Windows XP machines that did not have service pack 3 installed.

New in GameHike 1.11.5.2012 (Nov 5, 2012)

  • Updated code which checks for invalid serials and shared serials found on the internet.

New in GameHike 1.10.29.2012 (Oct 29, 2012)

  • Updated help documentation and recompiled with a newer version of the Microsoft HTML help compiler.

New in GameHike 1.10.22.2012 (Oct 22, 2012)

  • Fixed minor bug in the installer that would cause the installation over previous installed version to become corrupted in some use cases.

New in GameHike 1.10.15.2012 (Oct 15, 2012)

  • Updated the installer to latest version of InnoSetup, which reduces overall installer size, fixes bugs with installation and adds initial support for Windows 8 installation.

New in GameHike 1.10.8.2012 (Oct 8, 2012)

  • Fixed bug with installer which would crash before installation was finished, causing the software not to install correctly on some computer.

New in GameHike 1.10.1.2012 (Oct 1, 2012)

  • Removed trial restriction that limited software to a 30 day trial and would cause the software to stop functioning.

New in GameHike 1.9.24.2012 (Sep 24, 2012)

  • Recompiled with updated version of Delphi and fixed error with the installer which was using a compression setting too high for computers with less than 2 gb of ram installed.

New in GameHike 1.9.17.2012 (Sep 17, 2012)

  • Fixed several png images which would show incorrectly when user was using a high contrast theme in Windows.

New in GameHike 1.9.10.2012 (Sep 10, 2012)

  • Resigned all executables with newer version of Authenticode signtool and removed compression on all executables to prevent false positives.

New in GameHike 1.9.3.2012 (Sep 3, 2012)

  • Updated all documents and helpfile and compressed them for a smaller size.
  • Updated installer compression level to be smaller.

New in GameHike 1.8.27.2012 (Aug 27, 2012)

  • Fixed problem with setup file that gave a false positive with NOD32.

New in GameHike 1.8.20.2012 (Aug 20, 2012)

  • Compiled with an updated version of Delphi to fix small bugs with graphical components and registry reading and writing on Vista and Windows 7 machines with registry redirection.

New in GameHike 1.8.13.2012 (Aug 13, 2012)

  • Minor update to fix spelling and grammar mistakes in the help file.

New in GameHike 1.8.6.2012 (Aug 6, 2012)

  • Fixed bug in installer that would not allow installation and show an error that the file was corrupt and to re-download. Also updated and added limitations section within the license agreement during install.

New in GameHike 1.7.30.2012 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • Fixed false positive virus warning that Avast would show when trying to install due to the compression level used on installer.

New in GameHike 1.7.23.2012 (Jul 24, 2012)

  • Fixed an error when application opens up and randomly crashes on computers with less than one gb of memory installed.

New in GameHike 1.7.16.2012 (Jul 16, 2012)

  • Updated the installer to latest version of InnoSetup.
  • New installer fixes many outdated strings and provides better international support.

New in GameHike 1.7.9.2012 (Jul 9, 2012)

  • Fixed bug where files opened would sometimes become locked and no further read or writes worked until restarting application or rebooting computer.

New in GameHike 1.7.2.2012 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • Minor update which removes some images which were no longer used, allowing the software to drop slightly in file size.

New in GameHike 1.6.25.2012 (Jun 25, 2012)

  • Major bug fix with the way the software was compiled, was not including image and data files properly into the executable causing some images and text to not appear for some users.

New in GameHike 1.6.18.2012 (Jun 18, 2012)

  • Fixed bug which would cause software to hang for several seconds when installed to an SSD rather than traditional harddrive. Also now runs on computers with 16 gb or more of ram, would previously crash due to code which did not account for more memory installed.

New in GameHike 1.6.11.2012 (Jun 11, 2012)

  • Updated installer with latest version of InnoSetup which fixes several install and uninstall bugs
  • Adds new features and improves speed of installation.

New in GameHike 1.5.28.2012 (May 28, 2012)

  • Changed compression level on installer which was caused installation to fail on machines with slower processors or low memory installed.

New in GameHike 1.5.21.2012 (May 21, 2012)

  • Removed graphic component which caused certain older graphic cards to crash the driver requiring a reboot in some instances for the desktop to reappear.

New in GameHike 1.5.14.2012 (May 14, 2012)

  • Fixed problem with installer on 64bit versions of Windows that would extract files to the incorrect temp directory.

New in GameHike 1.5.7.2012 (May 7, 2012)

  • Added security update to address ACL permissions on registry keys to prevent guest users from modifying settings and access license keys.

New in GameHike 1.4.30.2012 (Apr 30, 2012)

  • Added list of serial numbers that are banned from fraudulent purchases or serials that were shared with others without a valid license.

New in GameHike 1.4.23.2012 (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Fixed crashes that would occur on Windows XP machines that were are running on service pack 1 or earlier.

New in GameHike 1.4.16.2012 (Apr 17, 2012)

  • Updated several components to improve compatibility on Windows 7 machines running on AMD powered computers which improves software startup time and general performance.

New in GameHike 1.4.9.2012 (Apr 9, 2012)

  • Fixed bug with Windows 7 version detection on computers running on a tablet based Windows 7 computer.

New in GameHike 1.4.2.2012 (Apr 2, 2012)

  • Added support for multibyte unicode characters for customers that purchase a license and serial number using localized characters.

New in GameHike 1.3.26.2012 (Mar 26, 2012)

  • Fixed bug in installer where software would incorrectly install to Program Files directory on 64-bit computers instead of the x86 Program Files directory - bug introduced from last update.

New in GameHike 1.3.19.2012 (Mar 19, 2012)

  • Updated to new version of innosetup installer which fixes many bugs, improves install speed and adds new install capabilities.

New in GameHike 1.3.12.2012 (Mar 12, 2012)

  • Added fix for serial number activation which was required due to potential xss vunerability on the server end. If your serial stopped working then re-enter the serial to reactivate the software.

New in GameHike 1.3.5.2012 (Mar 5, 2012)

  • Added further support for Windows 8 on x86 computers. The software will now work on Windows 8 computers but is still in an early unsupported beta stage.

New in GameHike 1.2.27.2012 (Feb 27, 2012)

  • Fixed bug with our http library which would not forward to a new activation url and cause the software to crash in some cases.

New in GameHike 1.2.20.2012 (Feb 20, 2012)

  • Added some early code to build in Windows 8 compatibility for those using early beta builds of Windows 8.

New in GameHike 1.2.13.2012 (Feb 13, 2012)

  • Fixed registry access bug when running on 64-bit version of Windows where some keys were redirected causing settings to not save and load correctly.

New in GameHike 1.2.6.2012 (Feb 6, 2012)

  • Minor update to address newly updated links to our store checkout pages.

New in GameHike 1.1.30.2012 (Jan 30, 2012)

  • Minor update to address newly updated links to our store checkout pages.

New in GameHike 1.1.23.2012 (Jan 23, 2012)

  • Fixed small bug with Unicode characters being entered into the name portion of the serial entry form which would not allow some customers to activate the software with their serial.

New in GameHike 1.1.16.2012 (Jan 16, 2012)

  • Recompiled help file and removed outdated information, updated system requirements and removed order urls from marketplaces we no longer sell from.
  • Also updated help file search function to allow users to better search and find information.

New in GameHike 1.1.2.2012 (Jan 3, 2012)

  • Updated copyrights within software, also updated all documents with new order urls and removed outdated information.

New in GameHike 1.12.19.2011 (Dec 20, 2011)

  • Removed old code and several components that were used for Windows 2000 compatibility.

New in GameHike 1.12.12.2011 (Dec 13, 2011)

  • Recompiled software with updated version of Delphi to fix small bugs within software on machines running Windows 7.

New in GameHike 1.12.5.2011 (Dec 5, 2011)

  • Fixed crashes with the software and bluescreen of Windows due to a Windows 7 component, removal of this component has fixed this issue.

New in GameHike 1.11.28.2011 (Nov 29, 2011)

  • Updated the authenticode code signing certificate to prevent software from expiring without a valid timestamp signature.

New in GameHike 1.11.21.2011 (Nov 21, 2011)

  • Fixed bug that was accidentally implemented in a previous update which caused some serial numbers to report back invalid depending on the characters used in the customers name, you should apply this update if your serial number is not working.

New in GameHike 1.11.14.2011 (Nov 15, 2011)

  • Changed phone number within documentation to our new phone number and removed CashU payment option

New in GameHike 1.11.7.2011 (Nov 11, 2011)

  • Fixed bug where manifest file would cause software to crash on computers running Windows XP without service pack 3, also the same bug fix applies to Windows Server 2003.

New in GameHike 1.10.17.2011 (Oct 17, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with some serial numbers not working properly due to a recent change in our online database backend, this should now allow all Unicode characters for customers names with the serial number.

New in GameHike 1.10.10.2011 (Oct 10, 2011)

  • Added basic support for Windows 8 developer preview, allowing end-user to select Windows 7 settings for compatibility.

New in GameHike 1.10.3.2011 (Oct 4, 2011)

  • Fixed many of the graphics within the software which would not display properly on computers that used a high contrast theme, transparent images would show up with green backgrounds.

New in GameHike 1.9.26.2011 (Sep 26, 2011)

  • Updated software license agreement with information regarding software audits, legal liability and contact information.

New in GameHike 1.9.19.2011 (Sep 20, 2011)

  • Recompiled software with new version of Delphi to fix minor bugs with controls and Windows 7 compatibility as well as with the internet components that do activation checks.

New in GameHike 1.9.12.2011 (Sep 13, 2011)

  • Added new purchase links within software and in documentation to allow customers in Russia and Middle-East to purchase.

New in GameHike 1.9.5.2011 (Sep 6, 2011)

  • Fixed further problem with new serial number system not validating serial numbers correctly for some customers with non-ascii characters in their names.

New in GameHike 1.8.29.2011 (Aug 29, 2011)

  • Added Unicode support for the customer name portion for serial numbers fixing the problem where customers with unicode characters in there name were not able to register the software properly.

New in GameHike 1.8.22.2011 (Aug 23, 2011)

  • Changed serial number system and fixed problem where unicode characters would not work properly with some serials, fix was required for the software and server side. If you need a new serial visit our serial recovery page to get your new serial.

New in GameHike 1.8.15.2011 (Aug 16, 2011)

  • Fixed problem where uninstaller would crash when trying to uninstall. Also fixed DPI settings on installer with images not properly aligning with controls.

New in GameHike 1.8.8.2011 (Aug 9, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with captions not loading text and causing all windows to not display any text at all. Updated the purchase link to the checkout page, updated the support links to the new contact page on our web site, also updated copyright notices within software.

New in GameHike 1.8.1.2011 (Aug 2, 2011)

  • Added new payment options, changed payment urls within software to point to new payment methods. Removed code for piracy detection and updated documents included with software regarding license changes.

New in GameHike 1.7.25.2011 (Jul 25, 2011)

  • Fixed problem where software would not install and cause an error that the executable was not a valid 32 file due to the compression level/type used on the installer.

New in GameHike 1.7.18.2011 (Jul 19, 2011)

  • Removed code for piracy check after the trial version expires and code which is no longer used since we removed the trial day limitation.

New in GameHike 1.7.11.2011 (Jul 11, 2011)

  • With feedback from our customers and the desire to optimize and make our products smaller to distribute we have removed the DPI settings features as it caused significant file increase and was not used by many customers.

New in GameHike 1.7.4.2011 (Jul 4, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with icons due to alpha layer support that were causing the program to crash on Windows XP machines that were not updated and patched with most recent service pack.

New in GameHike 1.6.27.2011 (Jun 29, 2011)

  • Made changes to the license agreement regarding software piracy and trial limitations.

New in GameHike 1.6.20.2011 (Jun 20, 2011)

  • Changed main icon and graphics to update the user interface with more modern images.

New in GameHike 1.6.12.2011 (Jun 17, 2011)

  • Added gzip decompression code to the online activation check due to the change of our IIS servers using compression on pages.

New in GameHike 1.6.6.2011 (Jun 6, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with latest Delphi compilation error which would cause the application to show an error that it was an invalid win32 executable on computers running Window XP.

New in GameHike 1.5.30.2011 (May 30, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with the 30 day trial limit that was removed last week, some code remained which cause the software to still timeout immediately after install on systems that had previous expired versions installed.

New in GameHike 1.5.23.2011 (May 23, 2011)

  • Removed the 30 day trial limitation, the software now will allow end-users to use the software and try it out for as long as they wish.

New in GameHike 1.5.16.2011 (May 17, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with our installer that would crash during installation completion step when a non administrator tried to install the software with elevated permission.

New in GameHike 1.5.9.2011 (May 9, 2011)

  • Added code for Windows Server 2008 compatiblity that prevented software from working when UAC is enabled.

New in GameHike 1.5.2.2011 (May 3, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with the slider control which would not display due to the control not being properly included in the executable. Also added additional code to address activation issues with customers which now allows ten activations per license before needing a manual reset.

New in GameHike 1.4.25.2011 (Apr 26, 2011)

  • Updated code for online activation check, fixed code which addresses our previous activation limit increase allowing the software to be reinstalled multiple times before software needs reactivation.

New in GameHike 1.4.18.2011 (Apr 18, 2011)

  • Changed icon resolutions for the main icon which did not display properly on older Windows XP machines with intergrated graphics card.

New in GameHike 1.4.11.2011 (Apr 11, 2011)

  • Recompiled with new version of Delphi which fixes many bugs with controls and increases compatiblity with Windows 7 based systems.

New in GameHike 1.4.4.2011 (Apr 5, 2011)

  • Raised activation limit before requiring the license to be reactivated manually by us.

New in GameHike 1.3.28.2011 (Mar 28, 2011)

  • Updated to new version of Innosetup installer which fixes application shortcuts created on the startmenu during software install.

New in GameHike 1.3.14.2011 (Mar 14, 2011)

  • Blocked serial numbers which are widely distributed on the internet and patched parts of the software that were used for software piracy.

New in GameHike 1.3.7.2011 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • Changed license activation code to allow more activations before requiring a manual activation reset when moving your serial/license to a new machine or reformating Windows.

New in GameHike 1.2.28.2011 (Feb 28, 2011)

  • Rewrote portions of the installer to better support installations on 64-bit computers, which fixes the problem with installating and uninstalling failing with some computers.

New in GameHike 1.2.21.2011 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Minor update to address and support higher dpi setting when using a large monitor and a tablet pc.

New in GameHike 1.2.14.2011 (Feb 15, 2011)

  • Updated the installer software to latest version which fixes many bugs when installing the software

New in GameHike 1.2.7.2011 (Feb 8, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with the trial period, would not properly allow for full 30 day trial on a leap year.

New in GameHike 1.1.31.2011 (Jan 31, 2011)

  • Added ability to run on Windows 7 Embedded operating systems.

New in GameHike 1.1.24.2011 (Jan 24, 2011)

  • Fixed bug where registration online check would cause software to crash on some computers running McAfee firewall software.

New in GameHike 1.1.17.2011 (Jan 17, 2011)

  • Fixed compression problem which caused Norton Antivirus to flag the installer as possibly infected since it could not be decompressed and scanned.

New in GameHike 1.1.10.2011 (Jan 11, 2011)

  • Added further support for 64-bit Vista and Windows 7 systems to correctly install files to the proper x86 directory and registry hives.

New in GameHike 1.1.2.2011 (Jan 3, 2011)

  • Minor update which renews the copyright due to the new year, rebuild all executables and documents with new date

New in GameHike 1.12.27.2010 (Dec 27, 2010)

  • Fixed installer bug which reported as corrupt on machines trying to upgrade from a previous version.

New in GameHike 1.12.20.2010 (Dec 21, 2010)

  • Fixed problem where files would not correct install in the 32-bit program files directory on 64-bit computers, also fixed bug in software which would not allow opening the help file when the current directory variable in Windows was changed by another program becoming active.

New in GameHike 1.12.13.2010 (Dec 14, 2010)

  • Fixed problem where unicode characters entered for a name or serial would cause the software to report an incorrect serial was entered.

New in GameHike 1.12.6.2010 (Dec 6, 2010)

  • Added new file read/write speed tweaks for computers with SSD drives installed. Updated contact information in documents and helpfile with our new toll free support number.

New in GameHike 1.11.29.2010 (Nov 30, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with the installer and the authenticode signature which caused the file to become corrupted and unusable when downloaded from our website from the last update.

New in GameHike 1.11.22.2010 (Nov 22, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with registry entries that would try to write to a 64-bit area on a 32-bit only operating system during install of software.

New in GameHike 1.11.15.2010 (Nov 15, 2010)

  • Fixed problem in installer which would warn in Windows vista and Windows 7 that the program did not finish correctly. Problem appeared to be with Windows setup detection method and the innosetup build.

New in GameHike 1.11.8.2010 (Nov 9, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with the TImage graphics component which would draw the PNG images incorrectly on computers with old graphics cards, the transparency would display wrong and show a gradient image.

New in GameHike 1.11.1.2010 (Nov 1, 2010)

  • Updated to new version of the Innosetup installer which fixes many bugs and adds autocomplete support for filepaths during installation. Also makes the installer file size smaller by removing support for Itanium installs which our software did not support.

New in GameHike 1.10.25.2010 (Oct 26, 2010)

  • Added support for Windows 64-bit registry redirection which would cause some registry entries to not store in the right area of the Windows registry. On some computers causing errors when trying to read settings and the license details.

New in GameHike 1.10.18.2010 (Oct 18, 2010)

  • Recompiled software and fixed bug in installer which had caused the files to become corrupted on certain Windows XP machines. Bug also prevented updating and installing new version of the files became locked.

New in GameHike 1.10.4.2010 (Oct 12, 2010)

  • Fixed problem where uninstaller would not work properly after the trial period expired, would go into a loop requiring a manual removal on some computers.

New in GameHike 1.10.4.2010 (Oct 5, 2010)

  • Fixed and added commandline support for the installer to allow silent installs without prompts and user input. Added similar support for the uninstaller.

New in GameHike 1.9.27.2010 (Sep 28, 2010)

  • Updated installer to fix several installation bugs on Windows XP and 2003 machines that do not natively support unicode applications.

New in GameHike 1.9.20.2010 (Sep 21, 2010)

  • Fixed minor bug where software would crash when the settings window was opened and a user would try to right click on taskbar to close and exit the application.

New in GameHike 1.9.13.2010 (Sep 13, 2010)

  • Fixed bug where software after installation would report software has expired and would not allow use of the software. This bug would occur on some computers where the date and time where set incorrectly and with slower processors.

New in GameHike 1.9.6.2010 (Sep 7, 2010)

  • Important update to the license agreement with corrected information regarding auditing of licenses and usage of license on multiple computers. Previous license agreement had terminology specific to private distribution and not for general consumer software.

New in GameHike 1.8.30.2010 (Aug 31, 2010)

  • Fixed issue where software would randomly crash on Windows Vista machines with Service Pack 2 installed and ATI video cards - causing a crash due to the way icons are loaded on the screen.

New in GameHike 1.8.9.2010 (Aug 9, 2010)

  • Resigned all files and installer with new Authenticode Code Signing 3 year certificate from Comodo. Fixes expiration of previous certificate from Thawte. Also changed the compression level of installer to minimize memory usage during install and uninstall.

New in GameHike 1.8.2.2010 (Aug 3, 2010)

  • Updated urls and documentation to point to our new online store and ordering page. Old methods of purchase by mail and bank are no longer offered.

New in GameHike 1.7.19.2010 (Jul 20, 2010)

  • Fixed problem where software would randomly crash when run on computer with VIA processors and motherboards.

New in GameHike 1.7.12.2010 (Jul 13, 2010)

  • Fixed problem where serials with unicode characters would not properly activate and at times become deactivated.

New in GameHike 1.7.5.2010 (Jul 5, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with uninstaller which was unsigned causing problems with the uninstaller not working properly. Also fixed the urls on the TrialPay uninstall screen to correctly load the store page.

New in GameHike 1.6.28.2010 (Jun 29, 2010)

  • Changed compression level of installer, systems with low amounts of memory were having problems installing and uninstalling the software due to the higher requirements for tighter compression.

New in GameHike 1.6.21.2010 (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Resigned all executables and setup file with the Verisign time stamp server as the Comodo time stamp would not work every time which would cause some files to expire and not work properly on customers computers.

New in GameHike 1.6.14.2010 (Jun 14, 2010)

  • Updated to new version of Inno setup installer which fixes the verysilent taskbar button appearing bug, versioninfo strings and the uninstaller signature which caused the Uninstaller not to prompt for admin rights correctly.

New in GameHike 1.6.7.2010 (Jun 7, 2010)

  • Changed harddrive serial detection code, would improperly detect and find the wrong serial or the serial to a different drive which would cause the online activation system to fail during activation.

New in GameHike 1.5.31.2010 (Jun 1, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with activation system which would not allow reactivation if the serial was marked as being used multiple times. Changed installer memory requirements for lower spec systems which now allows software to be installed without slowing the computer down to a crawl.

New in GameHike 1.5.24.2010 (May 25, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with compression on executables which was incorrectly flagged as a trojan by McAfee antivirus. Fixed urls and phone numbers within documentation which pointed to outdated links and phone numbers we no longer use.

New in GameHike 1.5.17.2010 (May 18, 2010)

  • Recompiled all software and signed using Comodo timeserver for Authenticode signing. Also resaved all files and fixed urls within Wordpad to make sure the files are readable to all users and not those only using Microsoft Office Word.

New in GameHike 1.5.10.2010 (May 11, 2010)

  • Updated and fixed the Windows 7 components which were causing random crashes for a small number of users running Windows 7 64-bit.

New in GameHike 1.5.3.2010 (May 4, 2010)

  • Added several new tweaks for Windows 7 and Windows Vista to improvement performance when using SSD harddrives.

New in GameHike 1.4.26.2010 (Apr 26, 2010)

  • Updated several vcl components for Windows 7 compatibility and fixed problem with the updating system which would report incorrectly when an update was available. Updated to new version of Innosetup which fixes many incompatibilities, improves compression and adds new features to the installer.

New in GameHike 1.4.19.2010 (Apr 20, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with the software registration system where some serial numbers would not activate properly for customers with non-ascii characters in their name.

New in GameHike 1.4.12.2010 (Apr 13, 2010)

  • Changed the online activation system to allow us to properly prompt when updates are available and when older versions should be deactivated and prompted to download a new update.

New in GameHike 1.4.5.2010 (Apr 6, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with registry writes on computers with limited and standard user accounts under Windows XP.

New in GameHike 1.3.29.2010 (Mar 30, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with the registration and activation system which did not work correctly with changes we made to the online activation component on our website.

New in GameHike 1.3.22.2010 (Mar 22, 2010)

  • Added code to notify when activation limit has been exceeded rather than the generic trial expired message. Included code to verify the correct machine being activated.

New in GameHike 1.3.15.2010 (Mar 15, 2010)

  • Fixed all small warnings and errors that were reported during compile time with Delphi 2010. This addresses many exception errors and bugs.

New in GameHike 1.3.8.2010 (Mar 9, 2010)

  • Added partial Windows themes support and fixed problem with the manifest file linking to incorrect version of Microsoft scheme layout. Added code to prevent incorrect scaling on higher DPI settings.

New in GameHike 1.3.1.2010 (Mar 2, 2010)

  • Updated to new version of Innosetup that fixes many small installation bugs. Using the unicode version of the installer to support more languages during installation. Fixed bug within software that was using older Windows api messages no longer available in Windows 7 giving incorrect information

New in GameHike 1.2.22.2010 (Feb 22, 2010)

  • Resigned all files with Microsofts new authenticode signtool program. Fixed a problem in the installer program which did not close windows properly when updating the software to a new version. Removed old Windows 95/98 Windows api code that has been deprecated by Microsoft and updated it to newer api.

New in GameHike 1.2.15.2010 (Feb 15, 2010)

  • Fixed problem with software working on Windows Vista and Windows 7 64-bit editions where some of the windows would not properly open or close due to messages being incompatible with 32-bit calling processes. Also fixed problem with windows repainting and flickering by using double buffers on slower performing computers.

New in GameHike 1.2.8.2010 (Feb 8, 2010)

  • Updated graphics and text on all windows to support and scale with the higher DPI settings in Windows 7 and Vista for display on large screen televisions or projectors.

New in GameHike 1.2.1.2010 (Feb 4, 2010)

  • Added fix for Windows XP computer where the high resolution main icon would cause the software to crash when the operating system was not updated with latest Microsoft Updates. Fixed problem with software activation where software would not remain activated if it was not activated online.

New in GameHike 1.1.25.2010 (Jan 25, 2010)

  • Fixed problem within Windows 7 that would delay the icon and shortcuts of software from appearing properly and causing the start menu to load slow. Also changed compression of the installer to decrease size of software.

New in GameHike 1.1.18.2010 (Jan 18, 2010)

  • Updated contact details for technical support issues and updated installer.

New in GameHike 1.1.11.2010 (Jan 12, 2010)

  • Updated to new version of Innosetup which fixes the not implemented error that occurred on Windows 7 which prevented installing the software.

New in GameHike 1.1.4.2010 (Jan 4, 2010)

  • Minor update to address the new copyright information and change of date.

New in GameHike 1.12.28.2009 (Dec 29, 2009)

  • Fixed problem where the main program file would incorrectly report as being infected with the AVG antivirus software.

New in GameHike 1.12.21.2009 (Dec 22, 2009)

  • Fixed bug in Windows 7 where the UAC prompt would not display correctly when security settings were set higher than the standard security.

New in GameHike 1.12.14.2009 (Dec 15, 2009)

  • Fixed problem under Windows 7 where the installer would display a Not Implemented warning message before the software could finish installation and preventing user from installing the software.

New in GameHike 1.12.7.2009 (Dec 7, 2009)

  • Fixed shortcut icons which would disappear under the start menu after updating the software under Windows 7 64-bit.

New in GameHike 1.11.30.2009 (Nov 30, 2009)

  • Added Windows 7 taskbar preview window support for the main application window.

New in GameHike 1.11.23.2009 (Nov 23, 2009)

  • Fixed problem during software uninstall on Windows 7 64-bit which would cause endless loop asking user if they wanted a free serial instead of the software actually uninstalling.

New in GameHike 1.11.16.2009 (Nov 17, 2009)

  • Updated to newer version of Innosetup installer, which adds new Windows 7 features during install and uninstall of the software. Also new installer adds full Unicode support for our international end-users.

New in GameHike 1.11.9.2009 (Nov 9, 2009)

  • Resigned software with new Microsoft signing tool to fix problems with invalid or corrupted application messages that occur under Windows 7 64-bit computers.

New in GameHike 1.11.2.2009 (Nov 2, 2009)

  • Fixed bug with installer which would incorrectly install the software on Windows 7 64-bit computers as a Windows Vista application and using Vista settings.

New in GameHike 1.10.26.2009 (Oct 26, 2009)

  • Added full support for Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit tweaks, also removed all tweaks and support for Windows 95, 98, Me and NT as those operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft.

New in GameHike 1.10.19.2009 (Oct 20, 2009)

  • Added initial code for the software to work under Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Full support for Windows 7 will be added in the next update.

New in GameHike 1.10.12.2009 (Oct 12, 2009)

  • Fixed problem with the Authenticode signing the installer would create, would notify some Windows XP users the executable was corrupted when trying to install or uninstall the software.

New in GameHike 1.10.5.2009 (Oct 5, 2009)

  • Recompiled the installer with new version of InnoSetup. New installer fixes bug with the uninstaller which would not work correctly when launched manually from Windows Vista or Windows 7.

New in GameHike 1.9.28.2009 (Sep 28, 2009)

  • Fixed problem with the google checkout code that was not completely removed - would cause links to redirect to missing online webpage. Also recompiled software using Delphi 2009 Update 1 to address small bugs within controls and visual layout.

New in GameHike 1.9.21.2009 (Sep 21, 2009)

  • Removed google checkout graphics and option to purchase the software with as it is no longer a supported method to purchase with.

New in GameHike 1.9.14.2009 (Sep 14, 2009)

  • Fixed bug during removal of the software which would leave some files still in use on the system, and in some cases would cause the uninstaller to crash without uninstalling completely.

New in GameHike 1.9.7.2009 (Sep 7, 2009)

  • Changed the caption text on the window to enter a serial number. Recompiled software with Delphi 2010 to remove several bugs and added in full Windows Vista and Windows 7 touch and gesture support for table and touchscreen computers.

New in GameHike 1.8.31.2009b (Aug 31, 2009)

  • Blocked several serial numbers which were being used to try to use the software without purchase. Also added a notice that serial has been blocked.

New in GameHike 1.8.24.2009b (Aug 26, 2009)

  • Fixed bug where software would not properly load graphics if started a few minutes after Windows started. This can happen if end-user puts the software into their Windows startup folder.

New in GameHike 1.8.10.2009 (Aug 11, 2009)

  • Added some initial code to handle Windows 7 release. Software does not officially support Windows 7 but will around the official release by Microsoft.

New in GameHike 1.8.3.2009 (Aug 4, 2009)

  • Recompiled software with new version of Delphi 2009 which fixes many bugs with the vcl controls. Fixes to the help file system loading the correct help topic have been also addressed with this new Delphi update.

New in GameHike 1.7.27.2009 (Jul 27, 2009)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with latest Windows Vista service pack update which would cause the software to crash on launch. Problem was due to the elevation setting required to run the application.

New in GameHike 1.7.20.2009 (Jul 20, 2009)

  • Updated graphics within software that would display transparency problems with older graphic cards which have low color capability.

New in GameHike 1.7.13.2009 (Jul 13, 2009)

  • Added support for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and changes with the aero user interface themes.

New in GameHike 1.7.6.2009 (Jul 7, 2009)

  • Update which addresses problems with compression of the main executable and the signed certificate reporting invalid on some Windows XP machines that have not been updated with Windows Update.

New in GameHike 1.6.29.2009 (Jun 29, 2009)

  • Fixed bug where some customer serial numbers would not work with software, problem with Unicode characters and our online database would prevent some customers names and serials from reporting as being valid and authorized.

New in GameHike 1.6.22.2009 (Jun 23, 2009)

  • Fixed links to the TrialPay and PayPal order pages which pointed to old outdated urls.

New in GameHike 1.6.15.2009 (Jun 17, 2009)

  • Fixed bug with activation code which would launch the activation processes multiple times when entering in a serial number. Changed the user-agent string on activation code to allow us to better distinguish login attempts with other web stats.

New in GameHike 1.6.1.2009 (Jun 2, 2009)

  • Removed compression from the main executable which caused McAfee antivirus to report with a false positive. Using updated version of installer to fix minor bugs during installation and add proper Windows restore functionality.

New in GameHike 1.5.25.2009 (May 26, 2009)

  • Fixed bug where software would not report publisher correctly with Windows Defender. Also updated the certificate to sign the installer with.

New in GameHike 1.5.18.2009 (May 18, 2009)

  • Fixed problem where software would not load unless the desktop icon was clicked more than once on some Windows Vista computers.

New in GameHike 1.5.4.2009 (May 4, 2009)

  • Blocked several serial numbers available on the internet to prevent piracy.

New in GameHike 1.4.27.2009 (Apr 28, 2009)

  • Fixed bugs within software that prevented it from running correctly under Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Release Candidate.

New in GameHike 1.4.20.2009 (Apr 21, 2009)

  • Added fix where software would not run when installed directly in the root directory of a drive under Windows Vista.

New in GameHike 1.4.13.2009 (Apr 14, 2009)

  • Updated urls within software to point to correct setSystems and TrialPay purchase urls that were recently changed.

New in GameHike 1.4.6.2009 (Apr 6, 2009)

  • Fixed problem where graphics and text would display incorrectly with some older video cards.

New in GameHike 1.3.30.2009 (Mar 31, 2009)

  • Fixed problem with software running under Windows 7 beta displaying incorrect theme and corrupted images, full support for Windows 7 will not be made until Windows 7 ships however customers can use the Windows Vista option within the software temporarily.

New in GameHike 1.3.23.2009 (Mar 24, 2009)

  • Changed software to a fixed DPI setting. Software would display incorrectly with text and graphics overlayed and cut off with large or lower DPI settings.

New in GameHike 1.3.16.2009 (Mar 16, 2009)

  • Recompiled software to fix incompatibility with VIA mobile processors causing the software to crash randomly.

New in GameHike 1.3.9.2009 (Mar 10, 2009)

  • Fixed problem with how software would start up, in some instances software would not display the main window on certain versions of Windows Vista.

New in GameHike 1.3.1.2009 (Mar 2, 2009)

  • Changed the software back to use the Windows Registry and set the ACL permissions on the registry keys to allow limited user accounts in Windows XP and Vista to save settings to the software.

New in GameHike 1.2.23.2009 (Feb 25, 2009)

  • Recompiled software with updated version of Delphi 2009 to fix minor bugs dealing with registry and file access.

New in GameHike 1.2.16.2009 (Feb 16, 2009)

  • Updated the TrialPay uninstall window which would display incorrectly on computers running 120 dpi or higher which would not display the uninstall button at all.

New in GameHike 1.2.9.2009 (Feb 11, 2009)

  • Minor fix to the TrialPay uninstall splash screen which would display even if the customer had already purchased the software.

New in GameHike 1.2.2.2009 (Feb 2, 2009)

  • Added TrialPay uninstall splash screen.

New in GameHike 1.1.19.2009 (Jan 19, 2009)

  • Changed some ACL permission problems on registry keys that would not set properly on Windows Vista 64-bit.

New in GameHike 1.1.12.2009 (Jan 12, 2009)

  • Fixed problem where digital signature would cause erratic behavior with software and would block some features or cause software to display errors.

New in GameHike 1.1.5.2009 (Jan 5, 2009)

  • Minor update to change copyrights due to the new year.

New in GameHike 1.12.29.2008 (Dec 29, 2008)

  • Rebuilt software with Delphi 2009 and removed several older library packages that were included in the software - to fix many bugs with how the software was displayed on Windows Vista and also how controls function with keyboard keys.

New in GameHike 1.12.22.2008 (Dec 22, 2008)

  • Included older compiled version with Delphi 2007 so software would still be compatible on earlier versions of Windows.

New in GameHike 1.12.1.2008 (Dec 1, 2008)

  • Recompiled software with updated version of Delphi 2009 to fix many small bugs within the software, such as graphics flicker, edit and combo box selection, and themes support in Windows XP and Vista.

New in GameHike 1.11.24.2008 (Nov 25, 2008)

  • Removed legacy code to detect trial version, cleaned up major portions of the code to help make future updates easier to maintain. Changed compression used on installer to make the final executable size smaller for distribution.