Windows Agent v6.5.0

Note: THIS IS A MAJOR VERSION.

What's New? 🌟

• Folder based access rule (context):

  • Customers can now enable a new folder based access rule at the organization level that will add the protected folder as an access rule during encryption. This ensures that encrypted files can only be accessed in the protected folder in which it was encrypted.

Bug Fixes

• WinHttp Proxy Changes: Fixed a bug in the WinHttp proxy settings that was causing API requests to fail when there is a proxy.

Install and Uninstall Instructions for v6.5.0

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 6.5.0 as the default installer for the organization. Navigate to Installers tab on the Admin Dashboard to set the default installer version. This version is also available as an auto-update option via the system tray app. To update, navigate to Actions -> Check and Install Updates on the FenixPyre Windows Client.

Learn about auto update management of Windows Client here.

Manual Update to version 6.5.0

For agents running versions 6.0.0 and above:

• You can upgrade from agent versions 6.0.0 and above to v6.5.0 using the FPUpdater.exe executable, available in the v6.5.0 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 6.5.0

    • Reboot the PC again

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

For agents running versions below 5.0.0:

• If you are running an agent version below 5.0.0, follow these steps to upgrade to v6.5.0:

  • Manually uninstall the current version from the PC

  • Reboot the PC

  • Install version 6.5.0 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