PowerFolder Client 15 SP5

  • Release date: August 2020
  • Build Number: 15.5.100
  • Type: Service Pack Release
PowerFolder Generic Clients (for users using PowerFolder Cloud please add https://my.powerfolder.com as server address)

Upgrade Information

  • PowerFolder clients v15.X are also compatible with PowerFolder Server v11.X and v14.X
  • Upgrading any previous version is possible.
  • Clients are compatible with each other from any version.

Upgrading from Version 14.1 or earlier with 32-bit MSI Installer

Solution to upgrade 32-bit MSI installed Client Version 14.1.2 or earlier to avoid message “This program requires Java 6.0 to run” during and after installation:

Precondition: Windows 32-bit with installed (MSI) client 14.1.2 or earlier

  1. Execute msiexec /i PowerFolder_v15.4.100_Installer_x86.msi /quiet

  2. Execute again: msiexec /i PowerFolder_v15.4.100_Installer_x86.msi /quiet

  3. Start client

Expected result: Client starts without a warning “This program requires Java 6.0 to run”.

Downgrade Information (optional)

  • Re-install the older client version. No more extra steps necessary. 

Changes

  • PFC-3285 - Fix rare full re-download by client on read only folders
  • PFI-55 - Uninstall should delete the client data under %APPDATA% - Only for EXE-Clients 
  • PFI-58 - Start with windows login option is now default after update