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New release 1.1.0.02017-07-25T00:00:00-04:002017-07-25T00:00:00-04:00/blog/release-1-1-0-0<p>New release 1.1.0.0 is available for <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/download">download</a></p>
<p>OpenVPN binaries are updated to the latest 2.4.3 release, and tunXten doesn’t support Windows XP anymore.</p>
<p>Full changelog is available <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/updates/changelog.txt">here</a></p>New release 1.1.0.0 is available for downloadBugfix release 1.0.9.22017-04-04T00:00:00-04:002017-04-04T00:00:00-04:00/blog/bugfix-release-1-0-9-2<p>New bugfix release 1.0.9.2 is available for <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/download">download</a></p>
<p>OpenVPN binaries are updated to the latest 2.3.14 release.</p>
<p>Full changelog is available <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/updates/changelog.txt">here</a></p>
<p>This is the last tunXten release with Windows XP support.</p>New bugfix release 1.0.9.2 is available for downloadBugfix release 1.0.9.12016-06-02T00:00:00-04:002016-06-02T00:00:00-04:00/blog/bugfix-release-1-0-9-1<p>New bugfix release 1.0.9.1 is available for <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/download">download</a></p>
<p>OpenVPN binaries are updated to the latest 2.3.11 release.</p>
<p>Full changelog is available <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/updates/changelog.txt">here</a></p>New bugfix release 1.0.9.1 is available for downloadFeature release 1.0.9.0 is ready2016-03-21T00:00:00-04:002016-03-21T00:00:00-04:00/blog/feature-release-1-0-9-0-is-ready<p>New release 1.0.9.0 is available for <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/download">download</a>, featuring many significant changes:</p>
<ul>
<li>tunXten is now available in two flavors – 32 and 64 bit. The installer automatically detects which OS you are running and installs the appropriate binaries. As old versions are 32-bit, they cannot auto-upgrade to 64-bit, so for users of any previous version it’s highly recommended to uninstall it first, them download the latest version and install it. All your existing OpenVPN configurations and application settings will not be affected. Also there’s absolutely no harm in continuing to use auto-updater, it will just upgrade to the latest 32-bit binaries, even on 64-bit OS.</li>
<li><span class="caps">GUI</span> now looks great on high-resolution displays. No more tiny icons!</li>
<li>OpenVPN binaries updated to the latest version 2.3.10</li>
<li>Improvements related to OpenVPN Access Server (enhanced config import process, tunXten can now work with <span class="caps">PKCS</span>#8 encrypted primary keys).</li>
<li>Lots of minor bugfixes and improvements.</li>
</ul>
<p>Full changelog is available <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/updates/changelog.txt">here</a></p>New release 1.0.9.0 is available for download, featuring many significant changes:Bugfix release 1.0.8.9 is out (OpenVPN updated to 2.3.8)2015-10-06T00:00:00-04:002015-10-06T00:00:00-04:00/blog/bugfix-release-1-0-8-9-is-out-openvpn-updated-to-2-3-8<p>New bugfix release 1.0.8.9 is available for download, issues addressed are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Broken post-connect code (sometimes auto-launch shortcuts won’t start).</li>
<li>A command-line bug that could cause high <span class="caps">CPU</span> usage in certain cases.</li>
<li>A bug that could cause <span class="caps">GUI</span> freeze when another instance is called with command-line parameters.</li>
<li>Some minor bugs in <span class="caps">TAP</span> adapter handling code.</li>
<li>Right-click on the tray icon won’t always show the <span class="caps">GUI</span>.</li>
</ul>
<p>OpenVPN binaries updated to the latest version 2.3.8</p>New bugfix release 1.0.8.9 is available for download, issues addressed are:Google Authenticator is here2015-07-28T00:00:00-04:002015-07-28T00:00:00-04:00/blog/google-authenticator-is-here<p>This new 1.0.8.8 release includes updated two-factor authentication, now it’s extremely easy to use tunXten with, for example, an OpenVPN Access Server instance which makes use of Google Authenticator for extra security. Now our software automatically detects any challenge requests made by a server and shows additional data entry fields in Logon dialog so a user can supply corresponding responses.</p>
<p>In addition to that the following changes have been introduced:</p>
<ul>
<li>OpenVPN binaries are updated to the latest and greatest version 2.3.7</li>
<li>Chinese translation (thanks to Andy Lin)</li>
<li>Minor <span class="caps">GUI</span> and command-line improvements, like:<br />
– A visual hint about server address format added to “Import configuration from OpenVPN AS” dialog<br />
– <span class="caps">CLI</span> commands operating on multiple configs now report the end of working session, which should help with writing automated scripts<br />
– Auto-compact mode: on its first start tunXten detects if the number of found OpenVPN configs is greater than 10 and turns compact displaying mode ON</li>
<li>Bug with broken “<span class="caps">TAP</span> adapter → connected OpenVPN config” mapping fixed in Setting dialog, Advanced tab</li>
</ul>This new 1.0.8.8 release includes updated two-factor authentication, now it’s extremely easy to use tunXten with, for example, an OpenVPN Access Server instance which makes use of Google Authenticator for extra security. Now our software automatically detects any challenge requests made by a server and shows additional data entry fields in Logon dialog so a user can supply corresponding responses.No more Heartbleed!2014-04-12T00:00:00-04:002014-04-12T00:00:00-04:00/blog/no-more-heartbleed<div style="float:left;margin-right:25px">
<p><img src="http://localhost:3000/static-images/noheartbleed.png" alt="" /></p>
</div>
<p>The most important security-related topic this week is definitely the discovery of the <a href="http://heartbleed.com">Heartbleed Bug</a>, which leverages a serious flaw in OpenSSL library, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary chunks of memory from affected systems. Although it seems that only servers using OpenSSL are affected, OpenVPN guys were quick to provide patched versions of the cryptographic library thus eliminating the possibility of introducing the bug in their client software. Today we have released the new tunXten version 1.0.8.6, which includes the latest updates. All users are strongly advised to follow the upgrade procedure, either by downloading and running the <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/download">installer</a> or by manually forcing tunXten to check and apply the updates.</p>The most important security-related topic this week is definitely the discovery of the Heartbleed Bug, which leverages a serious flaw in OpenSSL library, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary chunks of memory from affected systems. Although it seems that only servers using OpenSSL are affected, OpenVPN guys were quick to provide patched versions of the cryptographic library thus eliminating the possibility of introducing the bug in their client software. Today we have released the new tunXten version 1.0.8.6, which includes the latest updates. All users are strongly advised to follow the upgrade procedure, either by downloading and running the installer or by manually forcing tunXten to check and apply the updates.TAP driver installation failed2013-10-24T00:00:00-04:002013-10-24T00:00:00-04:00/blog/tap-driver-installation-failed<p>Several users have recently reported that sometimes clean setup of tunXten fails on <span class="caps">TAP</span> driver installation step, only Windows 7 and 8 seem to be affected.<br />
We have investigated and fixed the issue, the downloadable installer is updated now and contains the latest <span class="caps">TAP</span> adapter driver. All our tests confirm there should be no issues now. So, if you are affected by this bug, please <a href="http://tunxten.com/download">download the new installer</a> and use it to update your current tunXten installation, all your settings will remain intact.<br />
During our search for a solution an interesting thing caught our eyes – judging by google search results, it seems there are too many times when <span class="caps">TAP</span> adapter won’t install no matter what you do. And guess what – one of our test boxes has shown this very behavior! We spent a couple of hours trying every possible way to overcome cryptic errors, all to no avail.<br />
Finally, <a href="https://forums.openvpn.net/viewtopic.php?t=7663l">this thread</a> led us in the right direction and the solution was found at <a href="https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2187313">Cisco support forum</a>, thanks to Patric Tran (who managed to persuade Microsoft to provide a fix) and to Jason Micari (who made the fixes available online).<br />
So, we are duplicating these fixes here:<br />
<a href="http://tunxten.com/downloads/ifcleanup.x86.exe">ifcleanup.exe for x86</a><br />
<a href="http://tunxten.com/downloads/ifcleanup.x64.exe">ifcleanup.exe for x64</a><br />
Regardless of the fact that the Cisco forum topic contained a discussion of AnyConnect issues, our unruly box in question has been successfully revived.</p>Several users have recently reported that sometimes clean setup of tunXten fails on TAP driver installation step, only Windows 7 and 8 seem to be affected. We have investigated and fixed the issue, the downloadable installer is updated now and contains the latest TAP adapter driver. All our tests confirm there should be no issues now. So, if you are affected by this bug, please download the new installer and use it to update your current tunXten installation, all your settings will remain intact. During our search for a solution an interesting thing caught our eyes – judging by google search results, it seems there are too many times when TAP adapter won’t install no matter what you do. And guess what – one of our test boxes has shown this very behavior! We spent a couple of hours trying every possible way to overcome cryptic errors, all to no avail. Finally, this thread led us in the right direction and the solution was found at Cisco support forum, thanks to Patric Tran (who managed to persuade Microsoft to provide a fix) and to Jason Micari (who made the fixes available online). So, we are duplicating these fixes here: ifcleanup.exe for x86 ifcleanup.exe for x64 Regardless of the fact that the Cisco forum topic contained a discussion of AnyConnect issues, our unruly box in question has been successfully revived.tunXten calls for UI translators!2013-09-13T00:00:00-04:002013-09-13T00:00:00-04:00/blog/tunxten-calls-for-ui-translators<p>The two major things about the new tunXten release 1.0.8.3 are these:</p>
<ol>
<li>Now it’s completely ready for localization. Yes, this means that tunXten can now be in your native language! If you are interested in helping us in this task, please drop us a line using <a href="http://www.tunxten.com/support">support form</a> (or “Send Feedback” link in the application’s About dialog), we’ll be happy to reward you with a personal license.</li>
<li>OpenVPN upgraded to the latest version (2.3.2 at the time of writing), this means that all the new features, including full IPv6 support, are finally there.</li>
</ol>
<p>There are also more changes, not so important but nonetheless worth noting:</p>
<ul>
<li>Autostart feature for shortcuts can now be toggled from a context menu.</li>
<li>In compact mode it’s possible to show/hide the main window by left-clicking the tray icon.</li>
<li>OpenVPN version can be seen in the About dialog.</li>
</ul>
<p>And, as always, a couple of minor bugs are fixed.</p>The two major things about the new tunXten release 1.0.8.3 are these: Now it’s completely ready for localization. Yes, this means that tunXten can now be in your native language! If you are interested in helping us in this task, please drop us a line using support form (or “Send Feedback” link in the application’s About dialog), we’ll be happy to reward you with a personal license. OpenVPN upgraded to the latest version (2.3.2 at the time of writing), this means that all the new features, including full IPv6 support, are finally there.User experience improved2013-06-06T00:00:00-04:002013-06-06T00:00:00-04:00/blog/user-experience-improved<p>The time has come for the new release 1.0.8.2, which includes mostly UI-related enhancements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Log viewer now has “Clear log” button which truncates the log.</li>
<li>Log viewer now has autoadjusting horizontal scrollbar.</li>
<li>Settings dialog – it’s now possible to define a system-wide hotkey to show/hide all pinned windows.</li>
<li>Settings dialog – “OpenVPN configuration files location” display moved from General to Advanced tab.</li>
<li>Updated: Transparency level control moved from the main window to the Settings dialog (General tab).</li>
<li>Updated: Transparency level is now set to zero by default.</li>
<li>Updated: Now all changes are saved to corresponding ini-files immediately, not just on graceful application exit.</li>
</ul>The time has come for the new release 1.0.8.2, which includes mostly UI-related enhancements: Log viewer now has “Clear log” button which truncates the log. Log viewer now has autoadjusting horizontal scrollbar. Settings dialog – it’s now possible to define a system-wide hotkey to show/hide all pinned windows. Settings dialog – “OpenVPN configuration files location” display moved from General to Advanced tab. Updated: Transparency level control moved from the main window to the Settings dialog (General tab). Updated: Transparency level is now set to zero by default. Updated: Now all changes are saved to corresponding ini-files immediately, not just on graceful application exit.