DeskSoft - HardCopy Pro - The versatile, easy to use screen capture utility

HardCopy Pro

The versatile, easy to use screen capture utility

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Version 4.16.1(09.04.23)

Fix: auto-start under different parallel users
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.16.0(29.12.21)

New: Windows 11 compatibility
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.15.5(20.04.21)

New: improved selection of whole windows. Pressing "Ctrl" selects child windows and smaller elements within main windows.
New: dimension display can be hidden during capture by pressing "Shift"
Fix: size of dimension display during capture adjusted to DPI of monitor it is currently on
Fix: position of dimension display during capture adjusted to monitor it is currently on

Version 4.15.4(26.01.21)

Fix: ignore transparent windows (complete screen overlays of some programs)
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.15.3(03.10.20)

Fix: dropping image files did not work when running with administrative privileges
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.15.2(09.08.20)

New: auto start handled by Task Scheduler (makes Hot-Keys work with administrative privileges)
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.15.1(25.02.20)

Fix: issue with remembering selected foreground color of text overlay

Version 4.15.0(24.02.20)

New: text overlay in screen captures (e.g. time stamp, comment, etc.)
New: text token for user comment (can be used in text overlay and header/footer when printing)
New: text token for current time without seconds
New: issue with saving options when program quits
Fix: various small improvements, changes and fixes

Version 4.14.6(14.02.20)

Fix: issue with saving options when system shuts down

Version 4.14.5(22.01.20)

Fix: issue when programs change the display resolution

Version 4.14.4(04.01.20)

Fix: rare issue with internal uncompression routine

Version 4.14.3(29.12.19)

New: improved setup and uninstall programs
New: updated end user license agreement in setup
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.14.2(21.12.19)

Fix: saving options and configuration sometimes failed
Fix: improved format of setup program
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.14.1(13.12.19)

Fix: new compilation for avoiding false virus detections

Version 4.14.0(02.12.19)

New: hot-keys can now also be selected from a list of all available keys
Fix: DPI scaling issues for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8
Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.13.0(11.11.19)

New: creation of start menu shortcuts now optional in setup
New: setup dynamically adjusts to DPI changes
New: program dialogs dynamically adjust to DPI changes
New: improved options saving format
New: various small changes and fixes

Version 4.12.0(06.05.19)

New: removed Windows XP support (please download v4.11.2 if you want to use the program under Windows XP)
New: Visual Studio 2019 recompilation for better compatibility to new systems
New: adjustments for the latest updates of Windows 10

Version 4.11.2(23.04.19)

Fix: small cosmetical changes to some dialogs

Version 4.11.1(13.03.19)

Fix: dialog and menu positions when screen configuration changes
Fix: small fixes regarding user account access (data folder, etc.)
Fix: adjustments for the latest updates of Windows 10

Version 4.11.0(03.03.19)

New: improved unattended setup
Fix: various small fixes and improvements

Version 4.10.1(15.08.18)

Fix: issue with automatic archive function not backing up all files
Fix: small issue with update check

Version 4.10.0(11.08.18)

New: automatic archiving of configuration
New: improved "About" and "Update" dialogs
Fix: higher resolution application tray icon for high desktop scaling values
Fix: various small bug fixes, changes and improvements

Version 4.9.0(22.07.18)

New: more detailed license information in "About" dialog
New: updated license agreement and terms of use
Fix: various small internal changes and improvements

Version 4.8.0(08.03.18)

New: possibility to install and uninstall the program silently for mass deployment. See the manual for details.

Version 4.7.2(05.08.17)

Fix: correct window rectangle for window capture modes on Windows 10

Version 4.7.1(18.07.17)

Fix: improved compatibility with Windows Vista and XP

Version 4.7.0(08.05.17)

New: Visual Studio 2017 recompilation
New: registration name can be displayed in non-ANSI characters in "About" dialog

Version 4.6.1(10.12.16)

Fix: setup problems for user names starting with 'n' or 'r'
Fix: default configuration path in user profile when selecting custom data location

Version 4.6.0(02.06.16)

New: print header and footer with flexibel text tokens
New: remember printer settings until program quits
Fix: removed obsolete printer port display
Fix: setup warns if data location is selected on drives without write permission

Version 4.5.0(20.09.15)

New: Drag & Drop the save buttons to save the image to a folder, send it to another program, attach it to an email, etc.
New: new options saving system that allows the configuration to be kept when updating versions
Fix: various small bug fixes and improvements

Version 4.4.2(20.09.15)

New: digitally signed setup program and main program
New: improved setup program

Version 4.4.1(18.08.15)

New: Visual Studio 2015 recompilation
Fix: post-setup copy operations for unattended setup improved (see manual for details)

Version 4.4.0(18.07.15)

New: Windows 10 compatibility

Version 4.3.1(14.04.15)

Fix: broken compatibility with Windows versions prior to Vista

Version 4.3.0(20.03.15)

New: flick scrolling with right mouse button in "Edit" dialog

Version 4.2.4(28.11.14)

Fix: "Help" button in "About" dialog not working
Fix: keyboard navigation in main dialog not working
Fix: ESC key to hide main dialog not working

Version 4.2.3(31.03.14)

Fix: various small bug fixes and internal improvements

Version 4.2.2(14.02.14)

Fix: edit dialog not always in visible screen area

Version 4.2.1(29.11.13)

Fix: JPG compression setting not adjustable

Version 4.2.0(15.10.13)

New: optimized file type for saving operations (the program automatically selects the best file type based on the contents of the image)

Version 4.1.3(09.09.13)

New: added automatic mode for print orientation

Version 4.1.2(29.07.13)

Fix: send to email recepient without effect after second capture

Version 4.1.1(05.07.13)

Fix: EULA display in setup dialog

Version 4.1.0(13.04.13)

New: backup / restore / reset configuration in "About" dialog
Fix: various small bug fixes and improvements

Version 4.0.0(13.11.12)

New: drawing functions for editing the captured image
New: load an image by dropping on dialog
New: Windows 8 compatible
Fix: many small improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.3.6(02.05.12)

New: improved default image file format for "Send To"

Version 3.3.5(02.02.12)

New: improved license check in update dialog

Version 3.3.4(14.10.11)

New: improved unattended setup with init of user configuration

Version 3.3.3(11.10.10)

New: automatic update check
Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.3.2(11.09.10)

New: license file extension changed from "dlc" to "DeskSoftLicense" to avoid incompatibilities with other programs

Version 3.3.1(05.09.10)

Fix: drawing selection rectangles on monitors left of the primary monitor

Version 3.3.0(14.07.10)

Fix: capture problems with high dpi screen settings

Version 3.2.2(22.06.10)

Fix: saving current settings and options when shutting down the computer
Fix: removed Windows 2000 from the compatibility list

Version 3.2.1(07.04.10)

New: setup distribution in exe file format

Version 3.2.0(16.02.2010)

New: default capture delay on systems with window animation
Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.1.0(26.08.09)

New: full Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) compatibility
Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.11(01.08.09)

Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.10(24.06.09)

Fix: uninstall not working under certain configurations

Version 3.0.9(22.06.09)

New: updated setup routine. Added warning when an antivirus software, firewall, etc. blocks setup.
Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.8(02.06.09)

Fix: problem with setup when not choosing default data path

Version 3.0.7(28.04.09)

New: improved setup routine

Version 3.0.6(14.03.09)

New: updated setup routine
Fix: incomplete uninstall information
Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.5(22.02.09)

New: changes to setup routine
Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.4(12.12.08)

Fix: changes in the setup routine
Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.3(12.09.08)

New: cooperation with fantastic search tool: Crawler Toolbar
Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.2(20.08.08)

Fix: fixed setup problems for user accounts with special characters
Fix: fixed problems with license activation on certain configurations

Version 3.0.1(16.04.08)

Fix: "Browse..." buttons in main dialog didn't work under certain circumstances

Version 3.0.0(18.03.08)

New: full 64 bit support
New: improved Vista compatibility
New: mouse cursor can be captured in any capture mode
New: manual in Windows help format
New: several improvements and bug fixes
New: the new version does not support Windows 95, 98, ME and NT4 anymore! Please download version 2 of HardCopy Pro if you need support for the old operating systems.

Version 2.8.3(30.01.08)

Fix: problem with sending images to MS Word 2007

Version 2.8.2(19.01.08)

New: delay option to prevent main dialog from staying visible when starting a capture
Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.8.1(23.10.07)

Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes of the main program and the setup program

Version 2.8.0(15.10.07)

New: the "About" dialog contains links to open the program folder and the data folder. Useful for backing up the configuration, moving the program to another computer, etc.
Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.7.11(08.10.07)

Fix: problem with accelerator key for "Save As" fixed

Version 2.7.10(10.09.07)

Fix: problem when restarting HardCopy Pro when it is already running

Version 2.7.9(16.08.07)

Fix: various small internal changes and bug fixes

Version 2.7.8(12.07.07)

New: program waits for data folder at startup
Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.7.7(31.01.07)

Fix: Vista compatible icons

Version 2.7.6(08.11.06)

Fix: fixed a bug in the setup routine for unattended setup

Version 2.7.5(06.10.06)

Fix: Vista compatibility

Version 2.7.4(26.07.06)

Fix: explorer style and position of save and browse dialogs

Version 2.7.3(01.07.06)

Fix: significantly improved jpg quality

Version 2.7.2(22.06.06)

New: some changes of the setup program

Version 2.7.1(26.05.06)

New: some important internal changes regarding stability and security

Version 2.7.0(23.05.06)

New: DPI option for monitor sizes
New: better control of print-out sizes
New: desktop color in unused areas of multi-monitor systems
Fix: incorrect aspect ratio of print-outs on multi-monitor systems

Version 2.6.2(28.04.06)

Fix: some minor issues with the license validation

Version 2.6.1(22.02.06)

Fix: important fix of a bug in the setup routine - please download and install this update to avoid possible problems!

Version 2.6.0(05.02.06)

Fix: capture problems under Windows 9x
Fix: improved compatibility to multi-user environments

Version 2.5.1(03.01.06)

Fix: internal changes to the setup routine

Version 2.5.0(30.11.05)

New: multi-monitor support
Fix: capturing transparent windows, shadows, OSD texts and other effects works now

Version 2.4.1(24.02.05)

New: easier license activation

Version 2.4.0(09.06.04)

New: setup system with data path configuration

Version 2.3.0(27.03.04)

New: configuration is stored in files instead of registry
New: removed support for INI file
New: setup can now install the product for the current user or all users and it can optionally create a shortcut on the Desktop

Version 2.2.2

Adapted version number to the new consistent scheme

Version 2.22

Fix: maintenance update with minor changes and fixes

Version 2.21

New: new license system
New: adapted to the look to Windows XP
Fix: minor changes and bug fixes

Version 2.2a

New: printer list is refreshed every time the printer tab is selected

Version 2.2

New: changed action "Edit" to "Send To" for greater versatility, email option and support for MS Word
Fix: time interval is now remembered correctly

Version 2.1

New: added file format: TIF
New: minor changes and updates

Version 2.02

Fix: problems with auto start fixed
Fix: minor updates

Version 2.01

New: Save As dialog remembers file type
Fix: small changes and updates

Version 2.0

New: added file formats: GIF, JPG, PNG
New: timer for automatic captures
New: changed registration system
Fix: minor changes, cosmetic enhancements and bug fixes

Version 1.62

New: portrait and landscape page orientations
Fix: minor changes and bug fixes

Version 1.61

Fix: problems with printer detection solved
Fix: minor bug fixes

Version 1.6

New: HardCopy Pro now remembers selected printer instead of selecting the default printer every time it is started
Fix: minor changes

Version 1.51

Fix: correct handling of printer properties
Fix: improved recognition of Hotkeys
Fix: minor bug fixes

Version 1.5

New: specification of default values and remote configuration with an INI file
New: dimension display during capturing
New: path of "Save As" is stored between sessions
New: improved network functionality
Fix: various improvements and minor bug fixes

Version 1.4

New: name of the program was changed to HardCopy Pro to avoid name conflicts with other products on the market
New: support for a second Hotkey for showing / hiding the HardCopy Pro main dialog
New: the tray icon is now optional
New: mouse cursor can be captured
Fix: bugs of Auto Crop routine fixed
Fix: various minor bug fixes and improvements

Version 1.33

New: capture mode "Active Window" added
New: setup can now be run from a network drive
Fix: capturing images from 256 color screens now works correctly
Fix: bug in detection of original color mode at 256 colors fixed
Fix: various minor bug fixes

Version 1.3

New: automatic cropping
New: unified mouse wheel support
New: new user interface for Adjust dialog
New: color mode "Black & White Inverted"
Fix: various minor bug fixes

Version 1.22

New: sequential save
New: copy and save in pixel size (instead of print size)
New: improved printer detection
Fix: various minor bug fixes

Version 1.2

New: some features added (improved cropping, change of capture mode)
New: mouse wheel support
Fix: minor bug fixes

Version 1.1

First public release of HardCopy

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