Windows Agent v6.4.0

What's New? 🌟

• On Prem Sharing Service Support FenixPyre Windows Client will now support CMMC compliant sharing via On Prem Sharing Service. Users are provided with a robust solution for secure file sharing (using FIPS-validated cryptographic libraries) and storage within their internal network.

Enhancements

• Support long file paths for encryption/decryption

  Added support of the files having long file paths which exceed Windows MAX_PATH limit (~260 character).

• Microsoft Office and Outlook Add-Ins Management Organizations can now choose to install or uninstall Microsoft Office and Outlook Add-Ins along with the FenixPyre Windows Client. The default behaviour is to install the add-ins along with the Windows Client. Administrators can raise a support ticket with FenixPyre to not install the add-ins for their organization.

• FenixPyre Client Improvements Enhancements in the stability and reliability of the Windows Client.

Bug Fixes

• Stabliity Improvements Fixes for a rare issue that could cause system crashes on Windows devices running specific March Windows updates along with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Windows Defender ATP) appeared on a very specific configuration has been resolved.

• Security Improvements Discovered and resolved a security vulnerability due to an unquoted service path.

• Tray app Improvements Resolved the infinite "RestartServices" loop issue in the tray application.

• Microsoft Office Add-Ins

  • Eliminated reliance on internal DLL to enhance stability.

  • Resolved potential crashes in Excel, Word, and Outlook applications.

  • Fixed issue with the custom file repair window.

• Communication with Server Resolution of the "No credentials were available in the client certificate" error by saving the Agent's client certificate in its isolated certificate store.

• Compliance Mode Disabling Compliance Mode is restricted when encrypted files are accessed using an application.

Install and Uninstall Instructions for v6.4.0

Ensure that the prerequisite checklist is complete before installing the FenixPyre Windows Client

Auto-Update from version 6.2.0 and above

Auto updates from version below 6.0.0 is not possible.

Admins can now set FenixPyre Client version 6.4.0 as the default installer for the organization. This version is also available as an auto-update option via the system tray app. To update, navigate to Action -> Check and Install Updates on the FenixPyre Windows Client.

Learn about auto update management of Windows Client here.

Manual Update to version 6.4.0

For agents running versions 5.0.0 and above:

• You can upgrade from agent versions 5.0.0 and above to v6.4.0 using the FPUpdater.exe executable, available in the v6.4.0 zip file. The file can be downloaded from the admin dashboard.

• To complete the upgrade, follow these steps:

  • Double-click on FPUpdater.exe. The tool will automatically:

    • Uninstall the current agent version

    • Reboot the PC

    • Install version 6.4.0

    • Reboot the PC again

    • Users will be required to sign in after the final reboot

For agents running versions below 5.0.0:

Migration Guide: From version 5.3.3 or below to 6.x.x

• If you are running an agent version below 5.0.0, follow these steps to upgrade to v6.4.0:

  • Manually uninstall the current version from the PC

  • Reboot the PC

  • Install version 6.4.0 using the FPInstaller.exe file

  • Reboot the PC

  • Users will be required to sign in after the reboot

Resources

How to download FenixPyre Windows Agent from Installers PageHow to install FenixPyre Windows Desktop ClientHow to un-install FenixPyre Windows Client