Net Nanny for Mac 2.0.3
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Net Nanny 6.0.5
Net Nanny for Mac 2.0
Net Nanny 6.0.2
Net Nanny 6.0.1
Net Nanny 6
ContentProtect Professional Suite 2.6.178
Net Nanny 5.6.178
Net Nanny Home Suite 5.6.178
ContentProtect Professional 2.6.178
Net Nanny Home Suite 5.6.0.37
Net Nanny 5.6.0.37
ContentProtect Professional 2.6.0.37
ContentProtect Professional Suite 2.6.0.37
ContentProtect 2.5.0.128
ContentProtect Professional 2.5.0.128
ContentProtect Home Suite 2.5.0.128
ContentProtect Professional Suite 2.5.0.128
ContentProtect 2.5.0.74
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ContentProtect 2.1.0.27
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ContentProtect 2.0.0.99

Enhancement Performance and general compatibility improvements
Bug Fix Fixed 'report via email' issues on some systems
Bug Fix Fixed some compatibility issues for G3 and PowerPC installs
Bug Fix Fixed some issues with scheduling calendar view


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Major Feature Activity Reports

• New reports for search term requests
• New reports for additional social networking websites including: Bebo, Twitter, Flickr, and Youtube
• Page titles (instead of URLs) are displayed in the top-level reports

Major Feature Category and Filtering Improvements

• New categories include: Profanity, Social Networking, Weapons
• Modified categories: Alcohol/Tobacco are now two separate categories
• Modified categories: Intimate Apparel now includes Swimsuits
• Modified categories: Personals now includes Dating

Major Feature Circumvention Prevention and SSL Filtering

• Localhost proxy blocking (i.e. Ultrasurf)
• Additional browser support

Major Feature Images, Forums and Blogs

• Block users from uploading images or posting to blogs and forums

Major Feature Keyword Blocking (User-defined)

• Allows users to define keywords they want blocked.
• Any page containing a single instance of any of the user-define keywords will cause the page to block

Major Feature Profanity Masking

• Allows you to replace profanity on web pages with cartoon characters (*#!@%)
• Supports US English and UK English profanity masks

Major Feature Social Network Profile Reporting

• Added support for Bebo, Flickr, Twitter, and YouTube
• Capture additional profile information from Facebook – status updates, notes
• Ability to block unsupported social network sites
• Improved for larger profiles

Major Feature Web IM Filtering

• Filter and record popular Web IMs (Facebook, MySpace, Meebo, etc)

Enhancement Added support for unattended installations (command-line)
Enhancement Email Notification Enhancements

• Ability to set alert frequency (Real-time, hourly, daily, weekly)
• Additional email notifications
• Select All option
• Email notifications now display the friendly version of the product

Enhancement Improved time controls UI (Web Admin)

• Includes an option to temporarily extend your time allowance with the override password

Enhancement Option to display whitelist URLs from the block page
Bug Fix Added a feedback link to the Net Nanny block page
Bug Fix Eliminated repeated login dialogs when not logged in

• added a checkbox that allows the user to remain logged out

Bug Fix Email alerts contained the wrong time in the email body
Bug Fix Filter accuracy improvements
Bug Fix Fixed compatibility issues
Bug Fix GTalk was not getting logged
Bug Fix Implemented survey URL after uninstall
Bug Fix No longer prompted to update multiple times
Bug Fix Random and infrequent tray crashes
Bug Fix Replaced password bullets with a Change Password button on the settings page
Bug Fix Safe Search now works with more search engines
Bug Fix Unnecessary Facebook authorization prompts


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Major Feature Windows 7 Compatibility

Net Nanny is now compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7. Also try Net Nanny for Mac.

Enhancement Added support for AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)

(AIM v7.0)

Enhancement Game blocking support for new games

• Ghostbusters
• Necrovision
• Overlord II
• Plants vs. Zombies
• Prototype
• Street Fighter 4
• The Sims 3
• Crysis/Crysis Warhead (64-bit versions)

Enhancement Safe Search available on Excite.com

Net Nanny now utilizes the 'Safe Search' features found in Excite.com. This feature is already supported for most popular search engines like: Google.com, Yahoo.com, Bing.com, etc..

Bug Fix Facebook authorization is now only required once
Bug Fix Improved filtering accuracy
Bug Fix Now supports Cygwin


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Major Feature Additional Filters

• FTP
• SSH
• SSL
• Online games

Major Feature Anti-Predator Feature

Block chat and instant messenger conversations with predator language.

Major Feature Customized Safe (White) List

Net Nanny permits parents to create customized lists of unacceptable or acceptable Websites. For example, parents could set up a list (white list) of friendly sites that don't necessarily get filtered.

Major Feature External Disk Blocking

Net Nanny allows you to block applications from installing by disabling external disks and preventing volumes from mounting.

Major Feature Web (Remote) Administration

Customize profiles and view reports from any Internet connection.

Enhancement Add user photos for easy recognition and configuration
Enhancement Adjustable levels of protection
Enhancement Age-Based profile settings
Enhancement Automatic e-mail notification of certain events
Enhancement Automatic search engine redirection
Enhancement Blocks chats and e-mail
Enhancement Blocks selected applications
Enhancement Blocks streaming media, newsgroups and peer-to-peer software
Enhancement Detailed logs of each user’s Internet usage
Enhancement Full recording of web sites, chats, e-mail, applications, and screenshots
Enhancement Instant authorization for blocked sites
Enhancement Instant override for blocked sites
Enhancement Limits Internet access by day and time
Enhancement Quick enabling/disabling of protection for each user
Enhancement Quick overview of all user settings
Enhancement Seamless interface with Mac OS X user accounts
Enhancement Setup assistant simplifies user configuration
Enhancement Start and stop time limits


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Enhancement Added support for the latest version of Flash

(version 10.0.22.87)

Enhancement “Show/Hide Details” button added to login dialog

Used to provide information on what process attempted to access the Internet

Enhancement Enhanced filter accuracy
Enhancement Game blocking support for new games

• Fallout 3
• Far Cry 2

Enhancement Internet Explorer 8 support
Enhancement Pidgin support
Enhancement Yahoo! Messenger 9 support
Bug Fix Enhanced compatibility with Avast Webshield and Anti-Virus
Bug Fix Enhanced compatibility with Google Desktop
Bug Fix Fixed issues related to repeated login requests
Bug Fix Fixed SSL Issues (https://)

• Enhanced compatibility with website that have invalid certificates
• Fixed “Secure Connection Failed” errors

Bug Fix Now compatible with AVG Link Scanner
Bug Fix Now compatible with DyKnow


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Major Feature Vista Games Discovery

Net Nanny will now discover games registered with Vista's Game Console interface and add them to the list of games that can be blocked by Net Nanny.

Enhancement Added new email alerts

• Instant Message - Blocked, Continued after Block
• Chat - Blocked, Continued after Block
• Peer-to-Peer - Blocked, Continued after Block
• Newsgroups - Blocked, Continued after Block
• Games - Allowed, Blocked, Played after Block
• Time Controls - Blocked, Continued after Block
• Social Networking - Profile available for viewing

Enhancement Added support for encrypted AIM conversations

(AIM v6.5+)

Enhancement Added support for Restricted To Adults (RTA) label
Enhancement Filter accuracy and rule processing improvements
Enhancement Game blocking support for several new games

• Call of Duty: World at War
• Crysis Warhead
• Dead Space
• Grand Theft Auto™ 4
• Left 4 Dead
• Need for Speed Undercover
• Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir
• The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria
• The Witcher Enhanced Edition
• World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

Enhancement Improved Facebook Features

• Friends are now clickable in web reports
• User profile data is deleted within 24 hours to comply with Facebook Developer Terms of Service

Enhancement Improved sign-in dialog

Intelligence used to determine which user should be the selected user by default

Enhancement SSL Improvements

• Supports older SSL versions (SSL v2.x)
• Improved performance loading some SSL sites

Bug Fix AIMPro is now compatibile with Net Nanny
Bug Fix ClearPlay updater now works with Net Nanny installed
Bug Fix CYGWIN should now work - fixes to address Rsync over SSH
Bug Fix FaceBook profile updates now work consistently again

FaceBook made a change that caused us to stop updating profile information

Bug Fix Game management is now disabled if the license is expired
Bug Fix Last Updated date in FaceBook is now showing the correct date
Bug Fix No longer getting FaceBook Oops errors as a result of Net Nanny
Bug Fix No longer receiving a block dialog every 30 minutes when in Whitelist mode using Firefox
Bug Fix Progress bar improved during installation

No longer appears "hung" - screen locks up, etc.

Bug Fix Requested exceptions now sync to all clients


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Major Feature Customized Safe (White) List

Net Nanny permits parents to create customized lists of unacceptable or acceptable Websites. For example, parents could set up a list (white list) of friendly sites that don't necessarily get filtered.

Major Feature IM Alert & Analysis

Net Nanny's improved Message Monitor feature examines the content of instant messages (IM) and alerts parents via e-mail to potentially dangerous and risky online behaviors including: child grooming, sexual predators, cyber bullying, passing out private information, use of webcams, and more.

Major Feature PC Games Blocking

Net Nanny 6.0 is the first parental control software solution to restrict PC games using the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating system, and the first to block desktop PC games based on categories including violence, sex, alcohol, drugs, and more.

Major Feature Secure Website Filtering/Blocking

Net Nanny 6.0 now filters the content of secure Web sites and aggressively prevents attempts to get around filtering by blocking secure proxy and encrypted Web sites. Using secure proxy Web sites is the number one method used by tech-savvy teens to circumvent desktop filters.

Major Feature Social Network Profile Reporting

Parents can easily access and view their children's social networking activities on commonly used sites like Facebook.

Reporting provides details about social networking profiles, including friends' lists, pictures, and personal descriptions.

Major Feature User Creation Assistant

Net Nanny offers a simple, easy to use set-up assistant to help parents determine what online activities (Web sites, chat, gaming and social networks) are appropriate based on their children's age.

Enhancement Aggregated Email Notifications

To reduce the number of alerts administrators receive, Net Nanny will now aggregate the alerts and warnings into one, easy to read email (over a five minute interval).

Enhancement Category Changes

The previous category "drugs/alcohol" has been split apart for more customization. The new categories are "illegal drugs" and "alcohol/tobacco". The "Ads" category has also been removed to reduce confusion and overblocking.

Enhancement Default Settings

Net Nanny 6.0 has removed the idea of "default mode" and has introduced a "default user". The default user allows for immediate use of Net Nanny, but allows for full customization if necessary.

Enhancement Immediate Profile Refresh and Synchronization of Settings

Changes made will now synchronize to every computer with Net Nanny installed almost immediately; whether these changes are made from Net Nanny's remote administration or another computer with Net Nanny installed.

Enhancement Reports & User Interface

Net Nanny UI and reports have been simplified with more stylistic graphs and navigation. Reports are now displayed by "hits" or "visits".

Enhancement Time Restrictions User Interface

Net Nanny 6.0 introduces a simple to use "click & drag" time table. It will also display in 12 or 24 hour mode, depending on your local system settings.

Enhancement Updates & Filter Definitions

Filter definitions and rules can now be updated "behind-the-scenes", without any user interaction.

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Major Feature Compatibility Wizard

Our software now more intelligently helps you discover and deal with problems if you have software that doesn't run well with ContentWatch software.

Major Feature Custom Block Message

You can now redirect users to a more appropriate website or customize the message they see when they are blocked from seeing something objectionable.

Major Feature New Proxies Category

Some people try to get around content filters using anonomizers or proxies to fool the filter into thinking what it's looking at is from a different website. If they try, they'll find that ContentWatch software will block access to unencrypted proxy & anonomizer websites- depending on the filter settings you select!

Enhancement Allow Blank Passwords

Blank passwords are not a good idea, but if you've decided that's what will work for you, our software will now support you in that decision.

Enhancement Chat and IM Logged Separately

Online chat (through web pages) and Instant Messages are now logged separately, making it easier to identify points of contact with other users online.

Enhancement Computer Name in Notification E-mails

Notification E-mails now include the name of the computer that attempted access to blocked content occurred on.

Enhancement Enhanced Compatibility

Our engineers are constantly working to ensure our products' compatibility with software you may be using on your computer.

Enhancement Improved Layout

We've updated and improved the layout of the Filter Settings window to make it easier for you to customize the way the filter behaves.

Enhancement Simpler Request Override Window

We've cleaned up the Request Override window and made it a little simpler by removing an unnecessary option.

Bug Fix Override Simplification

If a user has already requested an override, the same page can't have an override request sent again.

Bug Fix Uninstall Fixed

When the software is uninstalled it now correctly tells our server that you're not using that copy of the software any more.

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Major Feature Compatibility Wizard

Our software now more intelligently helps you discover and deal with problems if you have software that doesn't run well with ContentWatch software.

Major Feature Custom Block Message

You can now redirect users to a more appropriate website or customize the message they see when they are blocked from seeing something objectionable.

Major Feature New Proxies Category

Some people try to get around content filters using anonomizers or proxies to fool the filter into thinking what it's looking at is from a different website. If they try, they'll find that ContentWatch software will block access to unencrypted proxy & anonomizer websites- depending on the filter settings you select!

Enhancement Allow Blank Passwords

Blank passwords are not a good idea, but if you've decided that's what will work for you, our software will now support you in that decision.

Enhancement Chat and IM Logged Separately

Online chat (through web pages) and Instant Messages are now logged separately, making it easier to identify points of contact with other users online.

Enhancement Computer Name in Notification E-mails

Notification E-mails now include the name of the computer that attempted access to blocked content occurred on.

Enhancement Enhanced Compatibility

Our engineers are constantly working to ensure our products' compatibility with software you may be using on your computer.

Enhancement Improved Layout

We've updated and improved the layout of the Filter Settings window to make it easier for you to customize the way the filter behaves.

Bug Fix Override Simplification

If a user has already requested an override, the same page can't have an override request sent again.

Bug Fix Uninstall Fixed

When the software is uninstalled it now correctly tells our server that you're not using that copy of the software any more.

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Major Feature Compatibility Wizard

Our software now more intelligently helps you discover and deal with problems if you have software that doesn't run well with ContentWatch software.

Major Feature Custom Block Message

You can now redirect users to a more appropriate website or customize the message they see when they are blocked from seeing something objectionable.

Major Feature New Proxies Category

Some people try to get around content filters using anonomizers or proxies to fool the filter into thinking what it's looking at is from a different website. If they try, they'll find that ContentWatch software will block access to unencrypted proxy & anonomizer websites- depending on the filter settings you select!

Enhancement Allow Blank Passwords

Blank passwords are not a good idea, but if you've decided that's what will work for you, our software will now support you in that decision.

Enhancement Chat and IM Logged Separately

Online chat (through web pages) and Instant Messages are now logged separately, making it easier to identify points of contact with other users online.

Enhancement Computer Name in Notification E-mails

Notification E-mails now include the name of the computer that attempted access to blocked content occurred on.

Enhancement Enhanced Compatibility

Our engineers are constantly working to ensure our products' compatibility with software you may be using on your computer.

Enhancement Improved Layout

We've updated and improved the layout of the Filter Settings window to make it easier for you to customize the way the filter behaves.

Bug Fix Override Simplification

If a user has already requested an override, the same page can't have an override request sent again.

Bug Fix Uninstall Fixed

When the software is uninstalled it now correctly tells our server that you're not using that copy of the software any more.

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Major Feature Compatibility Wizard

Our software now more intelligently helps you discover and deal with problems if you have software that doesn't run well with ContentWatch software.

Major Feature Custom Block Message

You can now redirect users to a more appropriate website or customize the message they see when they are blocked from seeing something objectionable.

Major Feature New Proxies Category

Some people try to get around content filters using anonomizers or proxies to fool the filter into thinking what it's looking at is from a different website. If they try, they'll find that ContentWatch software will block access to unencrypted proxy & anonomizer websites- depending on the filter settings you select!

Enhancement Allow Blank Passwords

Blank passwords are not a good idea, but if you've decided that's what will work for you, our software will now support you in that decision.

Enhancement Chat and IM Logged Separately

Online chat (through web pages) and Instant Messages are now logged separately, making it easier to identify points of contact with other users online.

Enhancement Computer Name in Notification E-mails

Notification E-mails now include the name of the computer that attempted access to blocked content occurred on.

Enhancement Enhanced Compatibility

Our engineers are constantly working to ensure our products' compatibility with software you may be using on your computer.

Enhancement Improved Layout

We've updated and improved the layout of the Filter Settings window to make it easier for you to customize the way the filter behaves.

Enhancement Simpler Request Override Window

We've cleaned up the Request Override window and made it a little simpler by removing an unnecessary option.

Bug Fix Override Simplification

If a user has already requested an override, the same page can't have an override request sent again.

Bug Fix Uninstall Fixed

When the software is uninstalled it now correctly tells our server that you're not using that copy of the software any more.

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Major Feature MySpace chat

Administrators can choose to monitor MySpace chat conversations or block MySpace chat altogether.

Major Feature Support for Proxies

Administrators can now customize their proxy settings.

Enhancement Improved filtering

ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) support

Enhancement Prevent Encrypted Chat

Encrypted chat conversations are detected and either decrypted or disabled.

Bug Fix Compatibility - Non-English versions of Windows
Bug Fix Compatibility - Several Internet related applications (wireless PC card)
Bug Fix cwsvc.exe/cwtray.exe crash


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Major Feature MySpace Chat

Administrators can choose to monitor MySpace chat conversations or block MySpace chat altogether.

Major Feature Support for Proxies

Administrators can now customize their proxy settings.

Enhancement Improved filtering

ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) support

Enhancement Prevent Encrypted Chat

Encrypted chat conversations are detected and either decrypted or disabled.

Bug Fix Compatibility - Non-English versions of Windows
Bug Fix Compatibility - Several Internet related applications (wireless PC card)
Bug Fix cwsvc.exe/cwtray.exe crash


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Major Feature MySpace chat

Administrators can choose to monitor MySpace chat conversations or block MySpace chat altogether.

Major Feature Policy based white/black list
Major Feature Support for Proxies

Administrators can now customize their proxy settings.

Enhancement Ease-of-Use

Easily manage a large number of users (employees)

Enhancement Improved filtering

ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) support

Enhancement Prevent Encrypted Chat

Encrypted chat conversations are detected and either decrypted or disabled.

Enhancement Reporting

Support for large amounts of activity data

Bug Fix Compatibility - Non-English versions of Windows
Bug Fix Compatibility - Several Internet related applications (wireless PC card)
Bug Fix cwsvc.exe/cwtray.exe crash


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Major Feature MySpace chat

Administrators can choose to monitor MySpace chat conversations or block MySpace chat altogether.

Major Feature Policy based white/black list
Major Feature Support for Proxies

Administrators can now customize their proxy settings.

Enhancement Ease-of-Use

Easily manage a large number of users (employees)

Enhancement Improved filtering

ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) support

Enhancement Prevent Encrypted Chat

Encrypted chat conversations are detected and either decrypted or disabled.

Enhancement Reporting

Support for large amounts of activity data

Bug Fix Compatibility - Non-English versions of Windows
Bug Fix Compatibility - Several Internet related applications (wireless PC card)
Bug Fix cwsvc.exe/cwtray.exe crash


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Bug Fix Game Compatibility - Time allowance feature was not working with some popular
Bug Fix Numerous Smaller Bug Fixes
Bug Fix Product Hack/Bypass fixed
Bug Fix Yahoo Mail was not displaying correctly


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Major Feature Complete rewrite of our filter engine using new search tree technology
Major Feature New email notification - know when a user requests an override
Enhancement Increased performance and accuracy
Bug Fix Resolved Computer performance degradation
Bug Fix Resolved many compatibility issues
Bug Fix Uninstaller problems fixed


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Bug Fix Game Compatibility - Time allowance feature was not working with some popular
Bug Fix Numerous Smaller Bug Fixes
Bug Fix Product Hack/Bypass fixed
Bug Fix Yahoo Mail was not displaying correctly


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Major Feature Application Manager presets

The most common applications are bypassed by default.

Major Feature Complete rewrite of our filter engine using new search tree technology
Major Feature New email notification - know when a user requests an override
Enhancement Increased performance and accuracy
Bug Fix Resolved Computer performance degradation
Bug Fix Resolved many compatibility issues
Bug Fix Uninstaller problems fixed


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Enhancement Improved Performance and Accuracy
Bug Fix Loss of Internet Access

Some users were affected by a bug that kept them from accessing the Internet. This has now been fixed.

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Major Feature Increased performance and accuracy
Major Feature Override E-mails

Now get e-mail notifications when users request an override.

Major Feature Searchable Help System
Major Feature Simplified Installation Process
Bug Fix 60 second count-down timer
Bug Fix Compatibility issues
Bug Fix Computer performance degradation
Bug Fix Windows Fast-User Switching

Fast-user switching in Windows XP now works properly.

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Major Feature True White/Black Lists

Create a list of allowable websites but block all others.

Enhancement Password Protected Updates
Bug Fix Time Zone Issue Fix

Administrators can now manually change the time zone used in Time Restrictions.

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Major Feature Import Users from LDAP or Text File

(Professional Version Only)

Major Feature Stealth Mode

Hide the ContentProtect system tray icon and customize the block page.

Major Feature Time Allowance

Limit Internet access based on hours per day/week.

Enhancement Compatibility

Enhanced compatibility with Norton products and with Outlook's Free/Busy Search feature.

Enhancement MySpace Protection


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Major Feature New application bypass list - allows for full compatibility
Enhancement Dramatically reduce the time required for user authentication (Professional version only)
Enhancement Enhanced Compatibility

• Top Online Games
• iTunes
• Google Desktop
• PC-Cillin
• LavaSoft Ad-Aware
• AIM Triton
• AVG
• FTP Applications
• NAV Corp
• Nod 32
• McAfee
• BitDefender
• eTrust

Enhancement Enhanced error notifications
Enhancement Enhanced time restrictions (Home version only)
Enhancement Enhanced Unattended install feature - New log file
Enhancement Fine Tune Filter accuracy and performance
Enhancement New customizable blockpage (Professional version only)
Enhancement New subscription renewal notifications
Enhancement New Updater Utility - with enchanced capabilities
Enhancement Unattended Uninstall feature - uninstall ContentProtect remotely (Professional version only)
Enhancement Users can submit webpages with one click for administrator review


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