• SiteKiosk and SiteCaster (Digital Signage) can share the main screen (519).
• COM port version of the Larco mat has been added (589).
• "Save as" button is now available in the configuration (615).

Bugs:

• Fixed display problems related to the Metro skin and the deactivation of the screensaver (596).
• Installer handles IE 6 and 7 (601).
• Favorites can now again be added and managed using the IE import feature (575).
• Fixed a few problems related to the configuration dialog of the Portal page (573/592/572/561).
• The configuration dialog now handles deactivated Active Scripting (600).
• Fixed wrong Serbian flag (576).
• Desktop Startpage now works again in Autostart (570).
• Fixed detection problems on the configuration page for payment devices (548/616).
• Fixed a bug related to missing .net cultures when starting the configuration tool.
• Numerous smaller bugs of the first release candidate version have been fixed.

• WIN7IE8 Skin: password protected applications can now be started from the start menu (525).
• Numerous smaller bugs of the first release candidate version have been fixed.

• When opening the URLs on the Portal Startpage in new windows SiteKiosk will also call the URL
  "res://ieframe.dll/navcancl.htm" in the background.
  This can lead to problems when restricting the Surfing Area.
  
  Workaround:
  - Add the URL "ieframe.dll/navcancl.htm" with the protocol "*" as allowed to the Surfing Area.
  OR
  - Change the settings for the Portal Startpage to open the button links in the same window
  (Disable the checkbox at "-->Browser Designs-->Customize-->Display-->Open links in new window")
  

• Fixed a rare error related to the surf area URL check (442).
• Fixed a script error in the payment dialog for SiteCafe (435/439).
• Fixed display problems on mapquest.com and thelook.com related to IE9 (477).
• Removed a help link that could cause problems during the installation (487).
• Escape key did not open the escape dialog when using the Default Skin and a new window was active (447).
• Manually editing the scaling of touchscreen skins has been simplified (517).
• Fixed problems related to playing audio files in the file manager (199).
• Numerous smaller bugs of the first release candidate version have been fixed.
• The release candidate 2 version of SiteKiosk 8 has still a few minor bugs that will be fixed for the final release.

• Fixed problems related to detecting standby and monitor off modes (301).
• Included support for Cherry keyboard G81-7000LUATS as a creditcard reader (keyboard emulation) and fixed a bug related to opening other applications and detecting creditcard input in keyboard emulation mode (304).
• Fixed missing CCT900 information in the SiteKiosk payment dialog (319).
• Coin+RS interface does now remember the selected chipset (312).
• Numerous smaller bugs of the beta version have been fixed.
• The release candidate version of SiteKiosk 8 has still a few bugs that will be fixed for the final release.

• Added support for ccTalk-Hopper devices (10946).

Bugs:

• Fixed a problem with VNC under Windows 7 Embedded Application Template (10288).
• Fixed some problems related to incoming VoIP calls (10988/10990).
• Fixed minor problems related to the configuration dialogs of PcCredit and Coin+RS (11349/11350).
• Numerous smaller bugs of the beta version habe been fixed.
• The beta version of SiteKiosk 8 has a few bugs that will be fixed for the final release.

• Lists with URLs for the surfing area settings of SiteKiosk can now be provided from online locations (10292).
• Added encryption for the SMTP password in the SiteKiosk configuration (11092).
• The default zoom level of a skin can now be configured (10861).

Bugs:

• Fixed the availability of the feature to automatically display the onscreen keyboard when using the TouchMe Skin (10772).
• The dialog to save a configuration did not always point to the default configuration folder (10436).
• Added optimizations for running SiteCaster as start page and screensaver at the same time (11272).
• Fixed problems related to configuring the start of applications under other user accounts (11209).
• Fixed errors regarding the implementation of the ExitResult object for SiteRemote script jobs (11371).
• Reason for numerous type mismatch errors has been fixed (11368/11365).
• Added missing progress bar for SiteCoach updates under the SiteKiosk browser (11354).
• Numerous smaller bugs of the beta version habe been fixed.
• The beta version of SiteKiosk 8 has a few bugs that will be fixed for the final release.

Features:

• SiteKiosk will write successful authentications using the surfing area settings into the log files (11021).
• The log files will show an entry for blocked windows and dialogs (11232).

Bugs:

• SiteCaster now runs in screensaver mode.
• Changing the configuration file with the help of SiteRemote does not cause reboots any longer (11356).
• SiteKiosk will no longer quit the start process if the print spooler service is not running (11188).
• SiteKiosk will now read the registry setting for the handling of script timeouts (11182).
• Fixed playback issues when more than one video should be played in a row in the browser (10915).
• Hiding the address bar when using the Windows 7 IE 8 skin will no longer also hide the back and forward buttons (10833).
• Windows and dialogs will be handled properly again under 64-bit systems (11255)
• Numerous smaller bugs of the beta version habe been fixed.
• The beta version of SiteKiosk 8 has a few bugs that will be fixed for the final release.

• A new Lite version has been added to the existing Basic, Plus and Pay license variants.
• Completely redone configuration editor based on HTML. Besides being more intuitive to use it is also customizable for individual project requirements.
• Full interactive Digital Signage support based on the new SiteRemote 3.8 technology that is also used for the SiteCaster Player.
• The ccTalk protocoll can be used for hoppers and the Azkoyen U Discriminator (10946).

Bugs:

• The beta version of SiteKiosk 8 has a few bugs that will be fixed for the final release.

• Added checkbox to deactivate sound effects for on-screen keyboards (10601).
• Webcam now supports HD compression and saving a local copy of recorded files (10639).
• Usage of the general password can be deactivated by manually editing a SiteKiosk configuration file (10829).
• Azkoyen Billsensor and V-Escrow are now supported (10769).
• Changed the transaction adress for the DPS PaymentExpress credit card gateway.
  ATTENTION: All customers that are using this gateway should switch to the new version of SiteKiosk by the end of August 2011, DPS will disable the old addresses at that time (10822).
• When using the SiteKiosk start page as a screensaver option user input now has a direct effect (10774).
• The graphical user interface of the Windows error reporting will be disabled by default (since Vista) (10658).
• One click installer are now disabled for all Windows users running SiteKiosk (10849).
• Implemented Magtek MagneSafe readers and the Magensa Payment Protection Gateway (10626).
• SiteKiosk now uses license free sound files (10813).

Bugs:

• The download of csv files for authentication or URL lists should now work from all web servers (10583).
• Fixed memory problems related to specific mouseover text displays under 64-Bit systems (10786).
• The IE compatibility view now also works under IE9 (10523).
• Repaired missing icons for specific applications under Windows7 64-Bit (10788).
• Cherry Tastatur G81-7000LUATS with card reader now works under the keyboard emulation mode (10814).
• Fixed a problem with deleting temporary Internet files under specific circumstances (10449).
• The feature to check for a woring Internet connections works again (10728).
• Windows 7 IE8 Skin: The file manager is now free of charge when charging for applications has been disabled (10666).
• IE7 Skin: Fixed script errors when acitivating the screensaver warn dialog (10598).
• Repaired problems related to some file types under IE9 (10569).
• After downloading other file types videos were no longer shown in the SiteKiosk Player (10846).
• The timer use in the Naverror pages works again (10836).
• Galician was missing from some XML keyboard definitions (10725).
• The "My Account" page of SiteCafe had some problems under IE9 (10867).
• Fixed the Font parameter of the URLComboBox Object (10887).
• Repaired download problems of pps files on some web pages (10900).
• Fixed problems with PDF printing under IE9 (10640).
• General corrections to the help files and other minor adjustments (1848).

• After the dialog was displayed that asks if you want to open the file manager when inserting a USB stick the context menu for the right mouse button and the pressing enter in the URL address bar do not work anymore.
  
  If you need a workaround please have a look at this entry in our forum:
  Link
  It will disable the dialog that asks if you want to open the file manager.

Bugs:

• Fixed wrong error message that may appear after running a SiteRemote job.

• If the IE9 is installed the downloading of some file types stops during the download. A fix will be available as soon as possible.

• The Portal Start Page has been redesigned, especially the grouping of buttons.
• External applications can be started directly together with SiteKiosk.
• Improved usability of the new authentication feature (surfing area).
• The IE7 Skin is the new default skin.
• By manually editing the SiteKiosk configuration the IE drag&drop feature can be enabled.

Bugs:

• Shortened extremely long explanations for the blocking of web sites.
• The Themes/Design configuration page now uses proper default settings when a new configuration has been created.
• Fixed a problem with user style sheets.
• Added missing log entry related to the duration of VoIP phone calls.
• Skype windows of current Skype versions (most current version as of now: Skype 5.1) will be hidden correctly again.
• Added missing Bosnian flag to all skins.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

Bugs:

• Fixed the wrong error message that occurred when running SiteRemote jobs for SiteKiosk clients, e.g. changing the SiteKiosk configuration through SiteRemote.

• Compatible with Internet Explorer 9.
• The VoIP feature now lets you also call numbers inside your company.
• The print service www.printeron.com can now also be billed using SiteKiosk.
• The surfing area has been expanded by the option of restricting access by user name/password.
• Touchscreen layouts can be swapped at runtime using SiteKiosk Object Model.
• The SiteKiosk print dialog box now allows you to print only the selected text.
• When you insert a USB stick, you can now use the Windows feature of safely removing the device.
• SiteKiosk’s main window can be limited to a certain portion of the screen by manually editing the SiteKiosk configuration file.
• SiteKiosk’s main window behaves like the Windows desktop and stays in the background during use.
• The window alerting users of their surfing time running out can be used to open SiteKiosk’s window prompting the user to provide credit.
• Command line tool for setting SiteKiosk’s start options by script.

Bugs:

• The registration dialog box can now also be used to alter the licensing information.
• Showing and hiding the zoom button and the scroll bars, respectively, now also works with the IE compatibility view turned on.
• The missing second option for choosing a credit card type has been added.
• An issue with saving the options for the second ccTalk device has been fixed.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

Bugs:

• Updating SiteKiosk using the command line option will work again.
• A problem in the escape dialog has been fixed that was related to interpreting SiteRemote user rights.

• Fixed an issue with the test mode of the SiteKiosk Player for the second monitor.

• Added authorization name to the SIP gateway login options.
• It is possible to offer free printing when a free SiteCash zone is active.
• Added Bosnian as a browser language to the IE Skin (other skins will follow in SiteKiosk 8).

Bugs:

• When displaying PPS/PPT files in the screen saver or on the 2nd monitor the presentation no longer stops at the second slide.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

• Consolidated Configuration Wizard.
• Language-independent virtual keyboards.
• Automatic display of virtual keyboards upon activation of an input field.
• The 3-D Secure safety feature was implemented for credit card payments (gateways: iPayment, CreditCall, DIBS, and DPS).
• Escrow integrated for ccTalk coin acceptors.
• Automatic activation of IE compatibility mode for improved display of websites.
• Sitekiosk’s anti-sabotage mode can now be disabled by making a manual change in the SiteKiosk configuration file.
• You can have the computer switch to energy saving mode and have it woken up again at specific times.
• The start-up volume can now be adjusted in the standard skins.

Bugs:

• The script error returned when no sound card is present has been fixed.
• Programs launched for a different Windows user account (execute from different user account), are now billed and closed at the end of the session / upon logout.
• Installation can now also be executed under terminal services.
• Problem fixed that occurred upon exiting SiteKiosk on a USB stick.
• Authentication dialog boxes no longer drop behind the Escape dialog box.
• The restricted exit dialog box (second password) is shown again in the unregistered version of SiteKiosk.
• The use of “window.print“ in combination with “Automatically print largest frame (without user interaction)“ no longer results in the display of the IE print dialog box.
• Unless the dialog box in the SiteKiosk configuration file was called up at least once, there used to be a chance that the Start Page templates did not show up in auto start mode.
• Warning dialog box announcing that the screensaver will be activated soon would sometimes reset the waiting period.
• SiteCafe is no longer considered a cash device by SiteRemote.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

• Fixed connection problems when using Fast User Switching over the VNC connection.
• The general password is accepted as an alternative password again.
• Installing SiteKiosk to a different folder than the default folder will work now.
• Fixed the missing SiteKiosk player.

• One installation package for 32 and 64 bit.
• As it makes use of the 32 bit WebBrowser Control, the 64 bit version of SiteKiosk is now also cabable of handling Flash and other 32 bit extensions.
• Added monitoring feature for GDI objects in order to prevent them from exceeding certain threshold values.
• SiteKiosk now supports the use of user style sheets.

Bugs:

• The SiteKiosk process will now always be terminated in no more than 2 minutes after SiteKiosk was closed. This means that ActiveX controls which may have been implemented improperly will no longer cause SiteKiosk to wait in vain for the controls to be terminated properly.
• Fixed issue with Office files not being properly displayed in the SiteKiosk Player.
• Corrected error occurring when deleting downloads from certain file paths.
• Fixed issues experienced when restoring the VNC connection during Fast User Switching.
• When Fast User Switching is used via VNC and the VNC connection is terminated, the client will show the original desktop background again.
• The correct status will be determined even if the VNC maintenance screen is swtiched on an off several times in rapid succession.
• The DBS Payment Gateway can now also be enabled when using the British pound as the currency unit.
• The use of dial-up connections in SiteKiosk now also works in combination with SiteRemote 3 clients.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

• Newly developed SiteRemote 3 client capable of supporting VNC, folder synchronization and the transmission of Windows event logs in conjunction with SiteRemote 3 server auditing.
• New Esc dialog box. SiteKiosk and Windows event logs can be called up directly. A command line or the Windows task manager can be opened to perform maintenance work. The new SiteRemote 3 client can be used to authenticate a SiteRemote user and call up the Esc dialog box.
• The software watchdog running in the background to protect SiteKiosk has been given a customizable user interface.
• The newly created pages for the selection of the browser design, the Start Page templates and the touchscreen keyboard now show all designs both the ones installed locally and the ones available for download.
• New skin with Windows 7 and IE8 design.
• The file manager supports multiple selections as well as drag&drop.
• To prevent long loading times (for instance, for loading large video files), the small preview images on the Digital Signage configuration page are turned off when the SiteKiosk Player is selected.
• The navigation error page of SiteKiosk is now capable of detecting whether the error is due to a missing Internet connection or an unresolvable URL.
• The search field embedded in the skin is now independent of the search service.
• The standard skins are now also available in Vietnamese.
• The HB1033 Echo-Finder proximity switch made by friendlyway is now also supported by SiteKiosk.
• The SiteKiosk installer now explicitly provides the option of installing SiteKiosk for use with terminal services. Please observe the instructions in the installer when selecting this installation option.
• SiteCash: Images of Turkish bank notes have been added.
• SiteCash: Calling up the file manager is now linked to the billing for external programs.
• SiteCash: A receipt system can be used to create customer receipts for the use of SiteKiosk.
• SiteCash: Conversion of the SPGate gateways to the most current version.
• SiteCash: Transaction codes from gateway transactions are now recorded in the SiteKiosk log files provided the corresponding gateway is supported.
• Integration of the CCT900 ccTalk interface which, among other things, makes it possible to control several ccTalk devices at the same time.
• VoIP: The terminal can now also be called.

Bugs:

• Issues displaying icons have been fixed in various places (including missing icons in the file manager and the desktop Start Page).
• The files stored on USB memory sticks and disks are not sorted alphabetically by the file manager.
• When opened using the contextual menu, the number of windows can no longer exceed the maximum allowable number of browser windows.
• A restart if SiteKiosk due to excessive memory usage will no longer discard the existing credit balance.
• Icon resources are released again, which fixes a potential cause for crashes during extended running times.
• Display issues have been fixed for the use of multiple monitors. The problems occurred when the driver of the primary monitor was positioned to the right of the secondary monitor driver.
• Scrolling in the subfolders of the portal Start Page used to be not possible if this was not required on the superior level due to the low number of folders.
• If the random play sequence is selected in the SiteKiosk Player, the Player will now observe the individual display duration.
• Problem when downloading files to a network drive has been fixed.
• Cause for crashes when selecting the printing option used for printing large frames and error message when selecting the option “Print website as shown” have been corrected.
• The System Security Wizard is available again to the SiteKiosk user from outside of the wizard once the password has been changed.
• Downloading .doc files no longer causes crashes in combination with Open Office and SiteKiosk.
• The proxy settings specified in the configuration are retained every time SiteKiosk is executed under the SiteKiosk user account.
• Inconsistencies when reading and storing values in the dialog box used for the printed settings have been resolved.
• The search field embedded in the skin is reset at logout.
• URLs consisting of more than 260 characters are no longer cut off.
• The usability of the chip & PIN payment option has been optimized.
• The interaction between the display of the favorites and the logout or screensaver option has been improved.
• The problem whereby the SiteCafe server – when the connection to the server is restored - is contacted by its computer name/URL rather than its IP address has been fixed.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

Bugs:

• The 64-Bit installation now installs the SiteKiosk Player into the correct folder.

Bugs:

• Paypal Payflow Pro does not need to be manually registered under XP anymore.
• Fixed the problem with Paypal Payflow Pro that added credit under SiteKiosk while the gateway actually did not process the transaction when transaction IDs have been used that were used before.
• The password parameter works again when installing SiteKiosk using the command line.
• Using the repair option of SiteKiosk now no longer produces an installer dialog when starting SiteKiosk again afterwards.

• The installer installs SiteKiosk correctly when selecting the option to use a user-defined installation folder.
• A print job now needs user confirmation if this option has been selected in the configuration of SiteKiosk.
• Selecting that the shell replacement should apply to all users under the user-defined start options does no longer start a Windows Explorer window under the SiteKiosk user.
• Fixed problems resulting from not installing the SiteKiosk user during installation. The option to not install the SiteKiosk user is now only available by using the command line for installation.

• The printer monitoring now automatically stops a print job, if the printer reports an error.

Bugs:

• Removed possible script errors for the initialization of the volume control.
• Fixed a problem of the printer monitoring that could occur if the option that a user needs to confirm the print job has been disabled.

• To increase security, credit card numbers entered manually will be masked.

Bugs:

• Screensaver cannot be reset to 0 seconds as this will render SiteKiosk unusable.
• ccnumber script error in CVC dialog box fixed.
• Web2Pay is now also available as a gateway in the 64-bit version.
• If enabled in IE8, the keyboard selection dialog box is now completely visible again.
• SiteCoach blocking dialog box is no longer displayed if the filter is switched off at a time-controlled interval.
• Downloads are no longer deleted following UTC, but after a period set according to local time.
• Fixed some minor bugs caused by using Skype over VoIP.

• Support for Windows 7.
• 64Bit version for Vista and Windows 7 is available.
• Proxy settings can be configured globally in the SiteKiosk configuration.
• Print margins can also be configured globally in the SiteKiosk configuration.
• New payment interface: Coin+RS.
• New credit card gateway: DIBS Payment Services.
• CVC support has been added to more credit card gateways.
• IBM Anyplace motion sensor can be used with the Digital Signage mode of SiteKiosk.
• The mouse can be used for additional applications on the second monitor instead of being limited to the primary monitor.

Bugs:

• Fixed small skin display issues in combination with IE8.
• Re-adjusted the fix for deleting files on session end or logout when they are in use in external applications.
• SiteKiosk will again adjust the screen resolution to the configured setting in Autostart mode.
• skcmd commands can be used again.
• Fixed a number of different smaller bugs.

• Renewed/added images of Australian and New Zealand bank notes and coins.
• The additional control devices for digital signage/screensaver mode fire evaluable events using the SiteKiosk Object Model.
• The control parameters of the SystemSecurity.exe were given new options for executions performed using the command line.
• Configuration files of SiteKiosk and the System Security Wizard can be encoded.

Bugs:

• Contents of PDF files are now correctly printed thanks to the new SiteKiosk Player.
• Adding .swf files with a second monitor attached now works on the first try.
• A problem the VoIP rate system encountered with four-digit contry codes was fixed.
• On Vista, the System Security Wizard no longer lists archives as folders.
• The phone button no longer launches several instances of the VoIP feature.

• You can switch off favicons of your favorite Web sites using a manual entry in SiteKiosk’s configuration file.

Bugs:

• When saving a SiteKiosk configuration fails, the system no longer shows a notice claiming that saving the configuration was successful.
• Added missing scrollbar for multi-page PDF files.
• The control bar of Media Player is suppressed in fullscreen mode as it can be used to lock the screen.
• With UAC turned on, Vista no longer causes access right problems in connection with SiteKiosk start option changes.
• Fixed a problem that sometimes caused SiteKiosk to display only blank pages when used in combination with SiteCoach.
• When several phone numbers belonging to one VoIP rate zone are added, all of these numbers are now adopted.
• CCNet protocol implementation adjusted to prevent device failures.
• Updates from older versions of SiteKiosk no longer incorrectly delete the SiteCafe payment option.
• Missing links on desktops used by limited SiteKiosk users are now created properly.
• The default download directory under SiteKiosk is now created during the installation.
• The SiteKiosk user account can now be hidden on the login screen again.
• Directories created using ProgramPatcher are reset properly if SiteKiosk is not shut down properly .

• The new SitePhone plug-in offers support for SIP gateways as well as Skype and lets you use VoIP including rate-based billing directly from within SiteKiosk.
• Digital Signage mode allows you to play back play lists containing files of different formats. Digital Signage/screensaver mode can be controlled by motion sensor, Web cam and pressure mat as well as mouse and keyboard.
• New Digital Signage Start Page template.
• Revised portal Start Page. Links can be grouped together.
• SiteKiosk features its own player for playing back video, audio, flash, etc. (a matching codec must be installed).
• SiteKiosk's download manager is now also able to handle redirects, making the special treatment of specific downloads, e.g. from different mail portals, unnecessary.
• New SiteCash device: CashCode bill reader (CCNET protocol).
• You can now implement any credit card gateway by embedding them individually using an adjustable script. In addition, you can create your own credit card payment solutions.
• New credit card gateway DPS PaymentExpress for Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Singapore, South Africa, USA, and the UK.
• CVC verification for PayPal and iPayment credit card gateways.
• Multi-lingual Configuration Wizard (German, English, French, Spanish, and Russian).
• Use the ProgramPatcher to modify SiteKiosk Windows registry values as well as file and folder permissions at runtime.
• You can register several SiteKiosk installations simply by using a USB stick. You can also use the USB stick rather than your password to exit SiteKiosk.
• Entering registration information and altering an existing registration of SiteKiosk is now possible directly in the Configuration Wizard.
• The latest version lets you freely choose the starting position of the floating touchscreen keyboards.
• You can now view RSS feeds directly in SiteKiosk.
• Private certificates can be deleted upon logout.
• Improved Web cam detection in SiteCam. Identical camera designs no longer have to be set up individually when using the same configuration on different machines.
• You can now use file manager to copy entire directories.

Bugs:

• Various problems when using USB sticks with the SiteKiosk file manager fixed.
• Possible script errors when renaming files in file manager corrected.
• Calling the SiteKiosk Object Model function DeleteTempInternetFiles now also works flawlessly in fullscreen mode.
• Files to be deleted will still be deleted at the end of a session if they are open in a different application at the time the session ends. The same applies to files that were burnt using SiteKiosk's burning function.
• The SiteCash zone model correctly detects indirect Web server transfers.
• ccTalk-capable NRI G13 coin acceptors that have to communicate with SiliconLabs drivers can now be selected as ccTalk devices.
• The occurrence of a "Track 2 data missing" error during a credit card transaction no longer requires that you restart SiteKiosk to reset the error.
• Logging out on the navigation error page no longer causes an error message when using the Surftime Limiter.
• Problems solved that sometimes occurred when no Internet connection is available when SiteKiosk is launched and checking for an Internet connection is enabled in SiteKiosk.
• Files accessed via a network path can be viewed on a second monitor again.
• The ejection lock for CD-ROM drives no longer remains active when the Windows user is locked out from within SiteKiosk.
• The timeout of script jobs submitted by SiteRemote are now realistic.
• Pressing the Del key to delete the main folder from the favorites list now no longer causes SiteKiosk's Configuration Wizard to freeze.
• Touchscreen keyboards are correctly reset to their start values upon logout/the end of the session.
• SiteKiosk configurations that are copied from another machine, but do not overwrite existing configurations, now launch without a problem.
• The combination of dial-up connections and the use of Start Page templates, SiteCash, and SiteRemote now no longer causes navigation error messages when SiteKiosk is launched.
• Several minor bug fixes and corrections in the Help files.

• You can turn off Google search by accessing the settings of the Portal Start Page template.
• Payment by chip and PIN as a new credit card payment option.
• The navigation error page automatically switches to the page set in SiteKiosk after 30 seconds.
• Added a comment field for transactions for the Secure Trading credit card gateway. Most other gateways did already include this option.

• SiteKiosk no longer restarts if a window’s favorite icon, which has not loaded yet, is closed on an extremely slow Internet connection.
• SiteKiosk on Vista now recognizes when a CD was inserted for burning later on.
• Fix for a problem with license management that sometimes prevented SiteKiosk from closing properly.
• When amounts are withdrawn using SiteKiosk Object Model, the new amount is reflected immediately rather than with a delay of a few seconds.
• Even if no notification email could be sent, the sales in the SiteCash admin menu will be reset nonetheless.
• Correct display of favorites even if they have not been used before the screensaver comes on for the first time.
• Fix for a problem connected with SiteCoach which sometimes prevented certain pages from loading properly.
• When switching languages is turned on, the keyboard layout will be reset to the default selection at the end of the session and when the screensaver comes on.
• The use of hot keys when switching between different keyboard layouts now also works with the language switch in SiteKiosk.
• Using a second monitor now no longer causes the SiteKiosk user problems when exiting SiteKiosk. The second monitor also no longer shows up in the taskbar.
• The task icon of ICQ and other programs with a similar icon is now displayed correctly by SiteKiosk.
• Animated task icons now no longer alter the layout of the taskbar.
• Deposits made with Web2Pay are no longer credited twice.
• SiteCafe users created on the SiteKiosk terminal no longer cause a script error when SiteCafe Manager is set to detailed view.
• Several minor bug fixes and corrections in the Help files.

• Touchscreen Keyboard Change only worked when the checkbox "Enable Keyboard switching" was turned on.
• Web2Pay:
  
  If Web2Pay was used to post amounts and if a posting failed, a JavaScript error message used to be displayed in the error dialog box.
• Georgian language:
  
  The IE7 skin was lacking the flag.
• Portal start page:
  
  no disabled images used to be available for language selection and scrolling the link icons.
• SiteMotion:
  
  Twenty-second dialog box used to be too small.
• SiteCash administration menu:
  
  
  • Some entries used to not display when a payment device was disabled.
  • If no e-mail was sent, the amount was not reset.
• SiteCash / CreditCard Swipe Keyboard:
  
  keyboard layouts are no longer unloaded when SiteKiosk is closed.
• File manager:
  
  copying a file, e.g. from a USB memory stick, to an empty directory used to fail.
• Web2Pay is now installed properly again.
• Configuration: Launching Configure.exe from the command line with a non-existent file caused Configure to crash.

• Internationalization:
  
  
  • Russian window titles now function properly in the latest version.
  • Russian keyboards are now included in the Russian version of SiteKiosk (if you like, you can download them here as well).
  • Russian currency images are now included.
• SiteRemote:
  
  The same events recorded in the log files are now only submitted to the server once.
• .NET 2.0:
  
  Web2Pay and SiteMotion now require a .NET 2.0.
• Emergency configuration:
  
  An emergency configuration is now used as backup if the actual configuration cannot be loaded. You can then exit SiteKiosk by using your general password.

• Credit Cards:
  
  Description field for credit cards: you can now also use the SiteKiosk variables in description fields
  SiteCash will now no longer stop the time whenever the credit card dialog box is displayed
  Manual credit card input sometimes disappeared when the focus was shifted using TAB
• The APEX Bill Acceptor and similar devices may issue too many messages
• Matrix USB is now disabled correctly when no network connection is available
• The SmileyNV4 device is installed correctly again during an update
• SiteCafe / SiteKiosk:
  
  When SiteCafe and SiteKiosk were installed and updated on the same computer, SiteKiosk could sometimes not be started until the computer had rebooted
• Programs that could not be ended by closing the window were sometimes not ended properly at the end of the session
• SiteKiosk.DeleteTempInternetFiles functions properly again
• Keyboad Layouts:
  
  IME keyboard layouts (e.g. Japanese) sometimes appeared twice in the taskbar
  The box for switching the keyboard layout in the configuration was sometimes not checked properly when the configuration was reloaded
  Keyboard layouts and skin languages are now completely separate from one another. This means that the keyboard layout no longer changes when the language settings have changed
• All window.external functions implemented into Internet Explorer have also been built into SiteKiosk, however, with no function (higher degree of compatibility, for example, to pages generated with an Oracle database)
• The Safe Mode of the Windows operating system is now correctly intercepted by SiteKiosk
• You can now no longer browse the entire hard drive in File Manager when you have created your own directory
• If different software set the Windows auto login, it sometimes could no longer be set by SiteKiosk
• Surfing area:
  
  Input ending in / resulted in errors.

• Georgian can now be selected as a skin language
• SiteKiosk and Configure have been translated completely into Russian
• Installation:
  
  Security Manager and the SiteKiosk user are now automatically set up by default during installation
• New CreditCard Gateway: SecurePay
• File Manager:
  
  File manager now allows you to copy & paste individual files; you, therefore, no longer have to select the target directory New SecurePay credit card gateway
• Hotkeys of the remapped files can now also be intercepted by script:
  
  The corresponding event to do so is: OnHotKeyPressed
  Example:
  <hotkeys>
    <hotkey type='17' vkey='115' sound='0'>
      <name>TestKey</name>
    </hotkey>
  </hotkeys>
  

• Start settings
  
  The starting behavior of SiteKiosk was again optimized
  Specific start settings in SiteKiosk could have deleted parts of the registry
• Navigation Error Page
  
  The Back link in the navigation error page is now working again
• Offline Mode
  
  SiteKiosk crashed while the screensaver was activated, if the terminal is offline, but online-mode was configured
• Security Manager
  
  At times, the registry type was not recognized by the Security Manager’s configuration file
• OpenOffice
  
  Users used to be unable to close OpenOffice option windows, which sometimes triggered sabotage mode
• E-Mail
  
  Smilies were not added to an e-mail message prior to sending and were, thus, not displayed in the message the recipient received
• File Manager
  
  The file manager used to display incorrect or no file and directory icons
  Creating a new directory in the file manager no longer results in an empty folder
  Under certain circumstances, the file manager used to grant users access to an entire partition
• Popup Blocker
  
  Logout now no longer erases pop-up window exceptions specified by the user
• SiteCash
  
  Leading zeros included in the start key code of CCTalk bill readers are now cut off
  Minimum amounts of 8.95, 8.96, 8.97, 9.95, 9.96, and 9.97 are now accepted in the credit card dialog box
  MagTek HID Mini USB is functioning correctly again
  Use of SiteCafe user codes: follow-up page used to not open when SiteKiosk was launched for the first time
• SiteCash Administration Menu
  
  The incoming amounts of the "Bill Acceptor: GBA/APEX/MATRIX/MEI" used to not be displayed
• SmartCard administration tool
  
  Customer information is now UTF8 compatible
• Comment field content is now displayed again by the Verisign credit card gateway
• Web2Pay Gateway is part of the installation version again
• Portal start page and Desktop start page in combination with SiteCafe: follow-up page used to not open

• Fully Vista compatible including
  
  Aero is fully supported
  Vista parental controls were integrated
  SiteKiosk’s standard download folder is now "Shared Documents"
  and many more...
• SiteKiosk’s Lower Privileges Mode
  
  SiteKiosk now allows you to restrict user rights under WindowsXP and 2000 to the same extent as is possible under Windows Vista
• Dialogs
  
  Dialog boxes: we gave all of the dialog boxes in SiteKiosk a complete overhaul and a uniform look to match the design of WindowsXP and Windows
  New dialog box providing important security information when configuration is launched for the first time
• Window Management
  
  You can now monitor explicitly specified processes. This will allow you to specify one process for each window
• Configuration
  
  A new configuration setting is now available that lets you deactivate the screensaver when credit is available
• Zoom
  
  You can now enable the manual zoom feature of Internet Explorer 7 for the IE7Skin.
• CCTalk
  
  Two different CCTalk payment devices are now supported at the same time
• Language support
  
  Languages and regional options are now supported in much the same way as under Windows. This is of particular importance in connection with Asian languages.
• SiteCafe’s Start Page is now available in Russian
• ACOS3 SmartCards are now supported by SiteKiosk
• Easier e-mail configuration

• SiteKiosk Unicode conversion
  
  SiteKiosk is now completely available in Unicode. The conversion into Unicode makes it possible to display a greater number of characters in SiteKiosk. This is of particular importance with regard to the ongoing globalization of the world's economy.
• XP Embedded POS
  
  Support for XP Embedded POS versions 1.0 and 1.1
• Internet Explorer 7
  
  Support of the latest Internet Explorer Version 7 (2nd beta)
• Program Icon
  
  The program icon can be customized upon request. An .ico file named "sitekiosk_title.ico" needs to be copied into the bitmaps folder.
• New SiteKiosk Closing Dialog
  
  We have redesigned and simplified this dialog according to customer suggestions.
• Check Internet Connection
  
  The software can continuously check the internet connection. When the internet connection fails all payment devices may be deactivated. Please access the SiteKiosk configuration wizard, go to "Browser Design" and select "Customize". Under "SiteCash" you will find new options to configure this feature.
• Navigation error pages
  
  Navigation errors issued by the operating system (such as "404 page not found") can now be replaced by your own individual SKIN pages.
• SiteKiosk start-up dialog
  
  The manual SiteKiosk start settings are now saved to the system registry and considered during the next start-up process.
• New Skins
  
  New Portal Start Page (similar to link Start Page)
  New IE7 skin
  additional skins will be available for download soon
  
  
• Payment functionality:
  
  
  • SiteCash administration dialog box
    
    The SiteCash administration dialog box is now written entirely in HTML. Additional features were added to the dialog box:
  • Devices Cash and Non-Cash
    
    Device turnover is now credited as cash or non-cash to distinghuish non-cash devices from cash devices.
  • CreditCard
    
    CreditCard only reveals the last 4 digits, the rest of the card number is concealed.
  • SiteCash E-Mails
    
    SiteKiosk will now send only one e-mail containing all sales information for each attached device.
  • SiteCafe sales and SiteCash sales now shown as separate item in log file
    
    
  • Matrix USB
    
    Matrix USB is now able to provide proper error data for an enhanced error evaluation.
  • VeriSign Credit Card Gateway
    
    When using VeriSign as a credit card gateway, a second description field will allow you to transmit additional data for each credit card transaction.
• Configuration:
  
  
  • Office Files
    
    You can now open Office 2003 files directly in SiteKiosk without having to make any changes to your system. To open Office 2003 documents, alter the following values in SiteKiosk's configuration file:
    <sitekiosk-configuration>
      <download-manager>
        <open-ppt-pps-in-browser>true</open-ppt-pps-in-browser>
        <open-doc-in-browser>false</open-doc-in-browser>
        <open-xsl-in-browser>false</open-xsl-in-browser>
      </download-manager>
    </sitekiosk-configuration>
  • Button 'Show last log file' in configuration
    
  • New icons in configuration tool
    

• Security Manager
  
  Installation is now completed without any user interaction
  Strings and data types can now be written to the registry using the configuration file. You can now, for instance, define certain basic settings for MSN Messenger.
  
  

• Bugs:
  
  
  • Dialup
    
    Fix: Usage of a dialup connection does not cause an endless start of SiteKiosk anymore if the dialup process takes more than three minutes.
  • SiteKiosk.WindowList.OnMinMax
    
    Fix: This function is being called properly.
  • Google Earth Files
    
    Fix: Google Earth files can be opened in SiteKiosk without any problem.
  • Web2Pay
    
    Fix: support for new gateway URL
  • Touch screen Keyboard
    
    Fix: navigation keys can be released again
  • DefaultConfig.skcfg
    
    Fix: DefaultConfig now functions properly (previously, lists were added twice during saving and opening).
  • $(variabel) fixed during screensaver testing in config
  • SiteKiosk going into an infinite loop
    
    At times, the registration dialog box sent SiteKiosk into an infinite loop (the dialog box was sent to the background and then restarted by the watchdog).
  • Security Manager with manifest (XP-style buttons)
    
  • Traywindow can no longer be sent to the background when the fullscreen window is Progman
    
  • On the English PROVISIO STYLE touch screen keyboard Entf. was replaced by Del.
    
  • SiteKiosk handles some escaped URLs incorrectly
    
  • SiteCash Config Admin dialog box: fix for error message when checkbox is turned off (text shown as corrected)
    
  • Default browser Settings
    
    DDE (opening Internet pages via Explorer or external applications) was improved

• in this new update, we fixed a minor problem with the printer dialog. Since the compiled program (.exe) did not change, the build number remains the same.

• File Manager
  
  This special File Manager was developed to grant users (limited) administrative rights to manage their files. Users will now be able to view, manage, e-mail or burn files they downloaded or which they had previously stored on a removable data carrier.
• CD Burning Feature
  
  File Manager provides an optional CD burning feature. However, the feature is not available unless File Manager runs on WindowsXP and a CD burner is attached.
• Support for additional payment devices:
  
  
  • Credit card gateway - www.Verisign.com/ - added
  • Credit card gateway - 3Cint Web2Pay - added
  • Credit card gateway - AUTHORIZE.NET
  • - feature "Card Present" added
  • Support for bill reader Smiley NV7/NV8
  • Support for bill reader Vector when used in combination with emp800 + USB dongle
  • Support for insertion card reader Intellistripe USB
  • Support for the"Card Present" functions in combination with Authorize.net gateway
  • Support for wh_Berlin Money Changer including money-back mode
  • Support for Phoenix Mecano USB and RS232 coin acceptors (per ccTalk)
  • Saving location for available remaining credit now freely selectable (e.g. on restart)
• SiteKiosk Configuration Tool:
  
  
  • New organisation of the configuration pages
    The configuration pages have been logically resorted.
  • Payment Dialog Box
    The SiteCash payment dialog box was completely redesigned in the browser's front end.
  • Shutdown
    
    You can now set different times during the different days of the weeks to shut down your machines.
  • Games/Applications
    
    It is now possible to launch games or applications that require administrator access directly from your SiteKiosk user account.
  • Additional Exit dialog box
    
    In addition to the regular Exit dialog box, you can now also configure a second limited SiteKiosk Exit dialog box.
  • Dialog Box Management
    
    Apart from WM_Close, the Dialog Box and Window Management now lets you send special commands that allow you to close any persistent window of third party applications without a problem.
• New Browser Designs
  
  
  • TouchMe Skin
    
    The TouchMe skin is a newly developed browser design intended to be used in combination with touchscreens. However, the design is also well suited for sealed off media content in companies, museums, exhibitions, communities etc.
  • Code (Prepaid PIN) Selling Station
    
    Use this skin in combination with payment devices such as bill readers or coin acceptors to create your own selling station for prepaid PIN codes. Simply install SiteKiosk along with SiteCafe on a computer, connect one or more payment devices and you are all set to allow you customers to create their own prepaid PIN code, allocate as much money to it as they want, print it etc. by inserting the requested amount into the device. Since the creation and management of the codes is automatic, you will virtually no longer have to assign this task to a member of your staff.
• New Touchscreen Designs - (matching IE Skin)
  
  Several new designs were developed for use with touchscreens:
  1. Num block (floating), facilitating the input of numbers.
  2. PROVISIO keyboard (adjusted to IE skin). The keyboard is available in different languages under http://www.siteskin.com/.
• MSN and Yahoo Web Messenger
  
  Web messenger services can now easily be enabled on the configuration page under Browser Design » Default Skin and IE Skin » Adjust Button » Messenger.
• Help system based on MS Agent
  
  Have you heard of Microsoft Agent yet? MS Agent is an interactive character (avatar), who is even able to speak. We now developed a Help system for the default skin based on MS Agent. If requested, the likable agent will explain the different browser functions to the user (English/German). The Help system can be activated under Browser Design » Default Skin » Adjust » MS Agent / Help.
• Advanced Print Functions
  
  The print functions have been revised and expanded considerably:
  • you can now also address several printers
  • It is now possible to define different print charges (!) and settings
  • Users will now be able to select their own printer and print their pages in the format they desire
  • The SiteKiosk Object was expanded considerably and makes it now possible to, for instance, change the default printer by script or to retrieve the printer status information
• Popup Blocker
  
  Version 6.2 includes a popup blocker feature if you are using WinXP plus Service Pack 2. The popup blocker can be disabled at the SiteKiosk configuration tool at Browserdesign/Advanced.
• New Tool: Keyboard Remapper
  
  Re-mapping a keyboard means to assign new functions to the keys of your keyboard, e.g. pressing the F1 key will open a certain URL or reset the browser to the Start Page. The necessary settings can now be accessed conveniently with the included tool, which is available under Start / Program Files / SiteKiosk / Tools / Keyboard Remapper.
• SiteKiosk as default browser
  
  SiteKiosk is now automatically set as the default browser for the SiteKiosk secure user account.
• Documentation: SiteCafe Manager and Client Object
  
  SiteCafe Manager and the SiteCafe Client Object have been added to the documentation of the SiteKiosk Object Model. You will now be able to develop your own Internet cafe solutions or expand the SiteCafe solution by your own component.

• Log Files - now included as a basic feature in Version 6.0:
  
  the runtime protocol is now a standard feature in SiteKiosk's Basic Version rather than an additional component of SiteReport. The log files protocol all actions performed by SiteKiosk with one-second precision.
  The statistics known from SiteReport are now available in SiteRemote in greatly extended form. For instance, the logging functionality will now allow you to summarize information over any period of time and for any number of terminals.
• SiteCash configuration options:
  
  
  • you can now charge for the use of programs depending on the time of day they are used (multiplier).
  • Automatic e-mail reports about the turnover is now available for individiual devices and after X number of transactions.
  • SiteCash scripting option for pull mode: Depending on the payment device you employ, customers can now be given change (Escrow Mode)
  • SiteCash devices can be enabled or disabled by script in runtime to, for example, deny the acceptance of coins altogether.
• Support for additional payment devices:
  
  
• • USB devices by Coint
  • MATRIX USB bill reader
  • Intermediary service (ESCROW) for emp800 coin acceptors
  • New gateway for Canadian credit cards added: https://www.moneris.com/
• Context Menu (right mouse click):
  
  
• In response to many requests, SiteCash now supports the use of the right mouse button. If enabled, this function will allow your customers to copy, cut, paste, save images, add favorites etc. with a click on the right mouse button.
• Quick Start Dialog:
  
  the SiteKiosk startup dialog has been completely revised and now offers a new quick start function, which you can adjust to fit your needs.
• Touch screen Keyboards - hide/show dynamically
  
  
  If you use touch screen keyboards, you might want the keyboard to appear only on certain websites, e.g. on websites requiring users to enter their user information. SiteKiosk now lets you define specifically for which URLs you want the keyboard to appear and for which ones you want it to be hidden.
• Start Page Templates:
  
  the new Start Page templates will now make it possible even for less technology-savvy users to easily create their own individual start pages - no programming skills required.
• SiteKiosk configuration tool:
  
  
  • you can now individually configure the SiteKiosk browser's "user agent" ID.
  • New windows can now be opened "maximized."
  • You can now freely define the number of allowed open windows.
  • The most frequently requested browser skins in terms of look and functionality can now be set using a Customize button in the configuration tool.
• More languages added
  
  SiteKiosk now supports Hebrew and Arabic as well.
• Report a Bug
  
  To provide you with even faster support, we developed a tool with the help of which you can report a bug to PROVISIO's support team immediately. You can open the "Report a Bug" tool under START/PROGRAM FILES/SITEKIOSK/SUPPORT. If you turn on the corresponding option, this tool will automatically send the last configuration as well as the last logfile and other information to PROVISIO's support server.
• Set SiteKiosk as default browser
  
  As of version 6.0, SiteKiosk will allow you to specify the SiteKiosk browser as the default application for displaying websites. The main benefit of this is that whenever other applications (e.g. Messenger) open an HTML link, this link will open directly in SiteKiosk rather than (as it used to be) in Internet Explorer (which was then suppressed by SiteKiosk). Provided you are using at least Wind2K SP3 or WinXP SP1, you will find the corresponding settings under "Start/Control Panel/Software/Set Program Access and Defaults."
• New license keys in 6.0
  
  Version 6.0 will accept all license keys issued starting from December 2003. License keys issued earlier than that can be enabled for use in Version 6 in exchange for a fee.

Please do not use BETA versions of SiteKiosk.

• System Security Wizard:
  
  additional option: deactivate Wizard
• Feature:
  
  from now on, SiteCash and the surfing area configuration provide a warning if the given domain is insecure, e.g. www.sitekiosk.com* or www.sitekiosk.* except www.sitekiosk.com/*
• Feature:
  
  taskbar is now optional when in full screen mode
• Bug fix:
  
  the SmartCard administration tool can no longer be executed by the secured user
• Bug fix:
  
  accessibility features are now blocked correctly when SiteKiosk is starting up
• Bug fix:
  
  SiteKiosk no longer crashes when exited under certain circumstances
• Skin:
  
  You can configure the display of info windows when the user has to pay for services
• Skin:
  
  credit card functionality sends the e-mail to the wrong address

• Credit Card:
  
  SiteKiosk supports a new device: MagTek IntelliStripe 65, 310, 320, 380 (RS232) Model IntelliStripe 65 (insertion) and 310, 320, 380 (motorized)
• Feature:
  
  volume can now be changed in the tray window
• Feature:
  
  thanks to a configuration switch, you can now open new windows maximized
• Bug fix:
  
  the secured user used to be unable to save files by means of the standard windows save dialog box

• Bugfix: Problems regarding "saving settings of SiteCash payment devices" in the configuration wizard has been solved

• Bug fix:
  
  SiteKiosk used to reset some settings prior to a controlled restart (e.g. shell replacement).
  If you don't want to download the complete SiteKiosk Version, please download and run this patch on a computer with SiteKiosk 5.5 build 34 installed.
• Bugfix:
  
  Sometimes skin errors occurred when SiteCash was not installed

• Favorites:
  
  Provide your users with a list of your favorite Web pages. You can also allow your users to add their own URLs to the list of Favorites.
• Keyboard Magnetic Card Readers::
  
  some magnetic card readers transfer the data stored on magnetic cards to other programs as keyboard input. SiteKiosk now supports these devices as well.
• Download manager:
  
  you can now disable the download manager for certain URLs and display the download dialog box of Internet Explorer instead.
• Bug fix:
  
  The window.open problem occurring in Versions 5.5.30 or higher was fixed.
• Bug fix:
  
  SiteCam Windows 98
• Bug fix:
  
  Sometimes policy options were displayed in the wrong language

• System Security Manager:
  
  the System Security Manager represents a new additional tool for use with Windows 2000 and XP. The System Security Manager assists you in creating a specific SiteKiosk user account which will be subject to certain user restrictions and can be implemented in Windows2000/XP.
  Thus, if you want to make sure that your terminal is protected 100% against any kind of manipulation, we definitely advice you to employ the Security Manager.

• Download Manager:
  
  we are also introducing a new download manager which will now let your users download and save files to specific locations. The download manager ensures that you will stay in control of all the downloads your users want to initiate. You can, for instance, define a download folder whose content will be deleted after a certain number of hours.

• START button in task bar:
  
  You will now also find a START button in SiteKiosk similar to the well-known START button of your Windows operating system. A click on this button will reveal only those applications that you specified in the configuration tool.

• Small program icons in the taskbar:
  
  Programs like Microsoft Messenger will solely appear in the notification area of the Windows taskbar (next to the system clock). Version 5.5 now supports the display of these programs in the SiteKiosk taskbar provided SiteKiosk replaced the system shell.

• Charging for applications as well as video, photo, and voice e-mail messages:
  
  prior to this version, it was rather difficult to charge your users for running applications. Now, version 5.5 lets you do exactly that: set up a charge for using applications. In addition to these usage charges, you can also define an individual fee for sending multimedia e-mails.

• Special mouse support for touchscreen keyboards
  
  A new setting option for touchscreen keyboards allows you to hide the mouse cursor in SiteKiosk. What is more, this option features a special highlight: whenever a user touches the screen, the mouse cursor will appear for about 1.5 seconds to let the user check her position.

• SiteCash: cctalk interface for RS232 payment devices
  
  Version 5.5 introduces a new SiteCash device for payment devices (coin acceptors and bill readers) supporting the interconnection protocol cctalk. At present, devices supporting this protocol can be obtained from Money Controls.

• SiteCash: now supports PcCredit Card as well.
  
  UK-based Brent Electronic have come up with a special card that can be installed between a variety of different coin acceptors / bill readers and your computer's COM port (RS232). The PCCredit Card connects to almost every coin acceptors available on the market today.

• SiteCash: now supports even more bill readers
  
  In addition to working together with Global Bill Acceptor and the APEX 5000 series, version 5.5 adds support for Mars Bill Validators (MEI) AE2600 series as well as the MATRIX series of HW Las Vegas.

• SiteCash: SiteCafe Manager
  
  The solution everybody has anxiously been waiting for is now finally here: SiteCafe manager! This device works in a completely different way than all other existing payment devices, for the SiteCafe Manager Program will be installed on a computer which is part of a LAN environment. The SiteCafe Manager will then make it possible for you to control, release, and administrate the clients.

• SiteCash: new credit card gateways
  
  We added two new credit card gateways in Version 5.5: I-Payment, who provide their services through their partners in almost every European country, and securetrading.com (UK), a gateway you can use for payment in British pounds.

• Increased language support
  
  New languages have been added in Version 5.5: Polish, Chinese (trad.), Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Ukrainian, and Portuguese.

• SiteCash: Support for additional credit card readers
  
  In addition to supporting generic ISO magnetic card readers (RS232), SiteCash now also works with:
  • MagTek magnetic card reader (USB) HID card reader Model 21040103 and comparable models
  • MagTek Hybridleser (RS232) Model IntelliStripe 65
  • QI-8321-T33 Magstripe (RS232) and ID TECH Spectrum Magstripe (RS232)
• Lock workstation when removable storage drives are attached
  
  Users might use USB memory sticks or any other removable memory media to open up a security gap in SiteKiosk. This is why we integrated an option that will automatically lock up the workstation as soon as a user connects a removable storage drive to the USB port of your computer.

• SiteCoach Content Filter
  
  
  • We expanded the content filter list of SiteCoach once again by several thousand new URLs. Since the filtering list has, in the meantime, grown to several megabytes, we have stopped including it in the installation version. However, the list will still automatically be downloaded from our server as soon as SiteCoach is activated.
  • SiteCoach now also supports proxy servers requiring authentication prior to accessing the Internet
  • the content filter can now also be disabled for a certain period of time, e.g. during the time when minors are no longer admitted to your facility
  • SiteCoach can now limit access to domains explicitly classified as allowed
  • the filtering lists now fall into different categories and can be specified manually. This will make it possible for you to, for example, explicitly deny your users access to certain e-mail gateways or chat providers

• Screensaver: detection of game controller (joystick) input
  
  Prior to version 5.5, SiteKiosk was unable to detect the use of game controllers in combination with, for example, DirectX games. As a result, the screensaver always came on after a certain period of time. This is why we implemented a new feature that will now check for any game controller input.

• Additional configuration options in the .skcfg
  
  You can now also redefine the allowed maximum number of new windows within the configuration file: 10
  In addition, you can extend or limit the protocols allowed in SiteKiosk within the .skcfg file. This means, for example, that you will now be able to allow access to the TELNET protocol by entering .

• additional inaccessible keyboard combinations (freely definable)
  
  Some hardware components and drivers allow function calls through keyboard combinations. The new version of SiteKiosk now allows you to freely define multiple inaccessible keyboard combinations.

• SiteKiosk Object Model: new multimedia object to alter sound settings
• You can enter an external script that can use the SiteKiosk Object Model in the advanced settings of the browser design
• unused print jobs are deleted
• window.blur() in the main window does not work

• Problem with Dialog & Window Management in conjunction with Onscreen-Keyboard (Touch screen) fixed
• Focus problem after screen saver mode fixed
• Rounding error of SmartCard payment device fixed

• SiteCoach Revision
  
  
  • Listen-Updates are not working when used with a proxy-server
  • Significantly larger and more efficient data throughput (using less internal copying processes and memory re-allocations)
  • Faster response (especially when loading pages with large content)
  • Problem of missing images solved
  • More efficient usage of existing connections
  • Improved plain text extraction from web pages
  • More than 64 simultaneous connections now possible
  • No crashes during listing-update when SiteCoach directory does not exist
  • DNS-lookups are not performed for IPv6 addresses if IPv6 is not deactivated or not available within the operating system
• SiteCash
  
  
  • Rounding down errors are corrected
  • Credit balance is not set to zero after an automatic reboot of the computer system
  • Credit card functionality: New input box for additional data which can be sent with any credit card transaction
• Help File: A detailed tutorial is provided for the Test & Script Payment device
• Installation now provides the same software version information as the SiteKiosk software itself
• Potential deadlock when exiting SiteKiosk removed (Scheduler/Thread Pool)
• Configuration of payment devices are being reset correctly when creating a new configuration
• Recursive frame-page-recognition corrected (sabotage modus is activated when using 100 or more frames)
• For the missing system function "GetLongPathName" under NT4 a substitute function is provided
• Introduction of correct COM-initialization of threaded pool-threads
• Hardware-watchdog control when exiting SiteKiosk has been improved
• Performance of keyboard lock during system start has been improved
• SiteKiosk does not use Running Object Table anymore because of compatibility problems with Windows 98
• Modification of shutdown sequence and scheduler
• Verification of "not locally registered Active-X Controls"
• Crash dialog windows are not displayed anymore; software-watchdog performs an immediate restart of SiteKiosk
• (Optional) Software-Watchdog: Reboot of PC, if SiteKiosk crashes repeatedly when launching
• Skin: New languages available: Turkish, Czech and Hungarian

• Potential memory corruption within the SiteKiosk scheduler code has been eliminated
• Potential deadlock of USB shutdown code has been removed
• Watchdog problem under Windows 98 has been solved
• Regular display of memory and system usage within log files
• Reboot function of escape menu preludes a clean SiteKiosk shutdown
• Automatic restart of SiteKiosk process according to preset usage time possible
• No deletion of the Temporary Internet Files after SiteKiosk restart
• Recognition of endless dialogs within new windows corrected
• Restructuring of SiteKiosk Object Model help file (now with index)
• SiteCam: Problem with crashes when taking pictures larger than 500KB solved
• SiteCoach: memory leak / resource leak removed
• SiteCash: After reboot/restart former credit can still be used
• SiteReport: Screensaver deactivated in sales log file at midnight
• Smiley: Shutdown code optimized

• Active-X:
  
  You now have the possibility to allow only local COM components to be executed
• Window Management:
  
  The options dialog box of Windows Media Player will now be blocked

• Bugfix: HW200 USB - Problems using the device under Windows 98 were solved (the computer stopped responding)
• Bugfix:
  
  Anti-Sabotage - A bug in the detection of 'endless new window scripts' was corrected. Such scripts will now be succesfully prevented.

• Problems with SmartCards and quitting the screensaver were solved
• mms:// & rtsp://
  
  protocols are now included in SiteKiosk
• Microcoin TL4:
  
  the payment device was improved
• Smiley NV4:
  
  communication with the device was rewritten and is now less error-prone
• HTML dialogs:
  
  navigation errors are now logged and afterwards the dialog is closed

• Bugfix:
  
  Problems regarding "saving settings of SiteCash payment devices" in the configuration wizard has been solved

• Multi-Monitor Support
  
  It is now possible to attach a second monitor by using a monitor splitter device for alternate display such as advertisements and information similar to the display of the regular SiteKiosk HTML screen saver (attraction loop).
• Test & Script Payment Device
  
  The Dummy-Device has been redesigned. It enables you now to build your own payment device through scripting. You can, for instance, easily implement a code access solution. According instructions will be provided shortly.
• Unique GUID
  
  A unique Identifier (GUID) for your terminals was introduced to improve identification of single terminals. The GUI can be customized by scripting.
• Taskbar Hide / Show Functionality
  
  The taskbar can be shown and hidden by using a script command.
• Skin Download
  
  Skin Download is now functional when the URL address is entered directly into the URL-Combo-Box (the address input box).
• AM/PM Time Display
  
  Depending on the language selected, the Time in the taskbar is displayed as AM/PM.
• Timeout Device support
  
  SiteKiosk now offers support for the Timeout Device. This simple watchdog device searches the computer for "normal operating pulses", and when it does not find the correct signal, it automatically reboots the kiosk / terminal.
• Display of Balance Time
  The remaining surf time is being displayed in bold-red numbers the last 30 seconds of surf time.
• SiteKiosk Object Model
  
  SiteKiosk Object Model has been extended over new elements.

• New SiteCash Device:
  
  CreditCard payment
• New SiteCash Device:
  
  Time Limiter (no special hardware required!) - limit the user's surftime: after the specified time, the surf session is closed automatically
• New Languages:
  
  Greek and Slovak languages added
• New parameter for the configuration tool: Use "%SiteKioskpath%" as a substitute for the path to the SiteKiosk installation folder

• Bug fix:
  
  SiteCoach block dialog box vanishes automatically
• Bug fix:
  
  SiteCash - no zone change alert when screensaver is active
• Bug fix:
  
  SiteKiosk Taskbar and new Windows
• Bug fix:
  
  SiteDog activation bug solved
• Bug fix:
  
  Various small bug fixes regarding stability and design

• Default Skin: Browser-Bar-Small properly hides URL ComboBox (if configured)
• SiteCoach does not perform keyword scan when page is permitted
• New Frame Options for zone definition of SiteCash
• SiteCash Zone Matching now provides Best-Match Logic (most specific search pattern prevails)
• No erroneous display of payment—dialog boxes when session ends or during log out process
• SiteCash e-mail, which is trigged when sales reach a certain volume, has been revised (no malfunction when being used with EMP WH Berlin coin acceptor)
• SiteReport Usage time can be ascertained more exactly than before
• SiteReport HTML monthly statistics are now uploaded properly (FTP)
• SiteReport is now able to determine the time of a crash with one-second precision by using log time stamping
• New SiteCash HTML payment dialog box
• No Crashes trigged by automatic resolution
• When Shell Replacement/Autostart is activated, SiteKiosk allows the complete start of all required services (corresponding SmartCard problems have been solved
• Interface leaks have been fixed
• HTTP posts are allowed for empty tags
• Password dialog box can be made visible by executing a script or URL (for keyboards without ESC, STRG etc.) (skcmd://quit resp. SiteKiosk.ShowPasswordDialog())
• No dial-up while local page is being refreshed
• New supported languages: Dutch, French, Croatian
• Right & center mouse button acts as the left mouse button

• Configuration Tool:
  
  the ease of use and layout of the configuration tool have been improved. Configuration files are saved as .XML format. They can be modified very easily with most text editors.
• SiteSkin Technology:
  
  SiteSkin allows you to alter the behavior and, in particular, the layout of your browser interface in any possible way
• The SiteKiosk browser is now entirely based on HTML/JavaScript and provides multilingual support. The design of the entire browser can be changed by pressing a certain button or accessing a certain URL.
• Multilanguage Support:
  
  users can choose between different languages. All language-specific SiteKiosk components are displayed in the chosen language provided a corresponding translation is available. More languages can easily be added.
• SiteKiosk Script Object Model:
  the JavaScript instruction set has been extended with relevant objects, methods, events, and Active-X controls. Programmers can make use of extensive possibilities to control SiteKiosk and plug-ins in the way they desire. Please consult our SiteKiosk Object Model help file for more information.
• SmartCard – Charging Device:
  
  we added new features to our SmartCard solution that let you set up a charging device for SmartCards. Customers can use this charging device to charge their SmartCards without the assistance of service staff.
• Installation now on MSI basis:
  
  The entire installation process has been changed to Microsoft Installer which opens up many possibilities for the future.
• SiteCash - New Devices:
  
  Some of our partners have developed new payment devices, which we offer as installation versions:
  • EC Card Module (MAESTRO) – developed by Sycom.at.
    
    This device has been developed especially for the banking industry. It ensures that bank customers and customers of associated banks are able to surf the Internet at bank-owned Internet terminals free of charge. Authorization is assured by the customer's EC card (matching routing numbers). Also, a maximum surfing time in minutes per customer and per day can be set.
  • Coinchecker – developed by Terminal Factory.
    
    The company Terminal Factory has developed a coin acceptor interface solution for SiteKiosk. Coin acceptors of different companies like wh-Berlin, NRI, KWM, Microcoin, etc. can be connected to the parallel port. The SiteCash add-on installation file is available for free download on our website: http://www.sitekiosk.de/
• Surfing Area
  
  – New Setting Options
  SiteKiosk now allows you to define the surfing area more specifically. Older SiteKiosk versions only let you allow OR block certain URLs. Now, you can allow AND block access to certain URLs in different scenarios. This allows you to define a more complex and clear-cut surfing area.
• E-Mail Client
  
  The design of the e-mail client has been improved. You may choose "SMTP Authentication" as a new option besides ”POP before SMTP“. The new multi-language support enables you to preset the encoding for outgoing e-mails.
• New Registration Key along with 5.0
  
  Old SiteKiosk versions can be updated to Version 5.0. Update charges apply. Please keep in mind that license keys of version 4.X cannot be used for version 5.X.

• there happened to be a serious security problem for terminals that provide full Internet access. This problem has been solved with this new version.

• SiteKiosk now supports different keyboard layouts for use with the touch screens.
  For example, Greek.

• Netscape windows are now blocked.

• the SmartCard administration tool now reports all activity in a separate text file in the folder "SmartCardLogs".
  For more information, please refer to the Help menu.
• SiteKiosk now includes support for the Topaz observer
  Topaz Website

• The XML Configuration format was updated (you can still use other .skcfg XML-files)

• the SiteKiosk configuration files are now completely formatted in XML

Please note that you can no longer use old configuration files with this version.

• new HTML e-mail client (RichText edit, Smiley recognition; we fixed many annoying bugs, especially in connection with the sending of log files by e-mail and the recognition of payment devices (for more information refer to SiteKiosk Bug tracker)
  • The logout procedure is now self-definable as well (by JavaScript)
  • SmartCard Script interface: allows you to use JavaScript to read out the information stored on the SmartCard
  • Pull Mode: Allows you to debit individual amounts by JavaScript
  • Socket classes will now correctly and quickly detect when the remote host has disrupted the connection
  • SiteCash session statistics have been revised
  • As long as the screen saver is being active; changes of SiteCash zones will no longer be reported to the log file
  • Mailto link will now attach the e-mail address variable with & if the mailto URL already contains a ?
  • URL protocol can now be defined for searching (you can even enter javascript: commands)
  • SiteCash Administration Mode: supports cashing-up function, sales reports by e-mail, and crediting amounts by service staff
  • Scheduler interface built-in and made available for JavaScript (allows you to execute JavaScript code at certain times)
  • 
    SiteReport caused a delay on every 1st of a month when SiteKiosk was started
  • SiteReport will now send every logfile just once; up until now, some log files used to never be sent or were sent twice
  • all e-mails SiteKiosk sends will now have a correct Msg ID including @

• new HTML e-mail client (RichText edit, Smiley recognition, WebCam integration)
• SiteCam plug-In - sending photo, video, and audio e-mails
• new touch screen keyboard (direct skin download from the Internet)
• support of money cards in SiteCash plug-in
• printer management (paid printing, print job restriction)
• completely revised Help menu (clearly structured and comprehensive)
• numerous bug fixes and internal structural improvements