Public Folders
Share your outlook on the net.
Latest Version: 4.6.0 Date Published: 26 Jul 2010Version History
Version:
4.6.0
Date:
26 Jul 2010
New:
The program is available in 64bit version.
New:
It is fully compatible with MS Outlook 2010. The application can be installed onto any MS Outlook 2010, both 32bit and 64bit.
New:
German version of the program has been developed.
Fix:
The program synchronized all items of a shared folder of other user repeatedly causing the PST file to grow each time.
Fix:
The program did not work correctly if Outlook was opened in minimized mode.
Fix:
If multiple network cards were used by the same machine, the program returned a licensing error.
Version:
4.5.9
Date:
08 Apr 2010
Fix:
In some cases, a licensed program reverted to demo mode.
Fix:
All items in shared folders were duplicated when a user had more than one Outlook profile.
Fix:
Improved synchronization between the program and private Exchange Folders; after publishing a folder belonging to an Exchange mailbox, some users encountered problems with items that became duplicated or returned from different folders. Occasionally, it also triggered synchronization glitches.
Fix:
Occasionally, deleted items from public folders returned to their original folders.
Fix:
It was impossible to synchronize a folder that contained a space at the beginning or at the end of its name.
Fix:
Using a context folder menu in Outlook, it was possible to share a folder that did not belong to a default information store. This option should not have been available as it caused synchronization issues.
Fix:
It was impossible to create new items in a subscribed folder right after it has been published.
Fix:
In some cases, a certain shared folder was displayed in all views in Outlook 2003.
Fix:
Improved user identification system. In some cases, two different users having the same user and computer names were able to connect to the Syncing Master.
Fix:
It was possible to install older versions of the program on top of the existing installation. From now on, only upgrades are possible.
Fix:
A pop-up window always appeared whenever a user tried to close a synchronization status window.
New:
New functionality available in options; now users can decide if all removed items are moved to Deleted Items folder or deleted permanently. By default, all deleted items are deleted permanently.
Fix:
Occasionally, a message popped up informing that the local PST file exceeded 1,9GB even though the limit was set to 20GB.
Fix:
In some cases, a path to the local data file was incorrect and led to a different file.
Version:
4.5.3
Date:
15 Jan 2010
Fix:
Fixed error by which items marked as Private were synchronized in folders shared from personal user mailboxes during the start-up synchronization.
Version:
4.5.2
Date:
21 Dec 2009
Fix:
The error while opening Outlook after installing Outlook Add-in. The error prevented from opening Outlook and was caused by loading messages stores in an undetermined order.
Fix:
Improved support for MS Outlook 2000. The MAPI profile loading error, occurring after the Outlook Add-in, has been fixed.
Version:
4.5
Data:
01 Dec 2009
New:
New activation system. No need to send the registration codes to CodeTwo. After the purchase is made, the user receives a license key that is used to upgrade to the full version.
New:
One installer file. The previously used two setup files for the client and server modules have been made into one. In addition, the installer will detect the currently installed version and suggest which actions need to be taken (new installation or update).
Change:
Change of terminology. The server module becomes the Syncing Master. The client module becomes the Outlook Add-in.
New:
Compatible with Outlook 2010. Exchange Client Extension technology was replaced by Outlook COM Addin.
New:
Support for Windows 7.
New:
Support for Windows 2008.
Change:
Change of item deletion logic in Outlook as the result of the item being deleted on another computer or revocation of access rights to a folder. The deletion of an item can only be made by moving the item to the Deleted Items folder both at the client and the server.
Change:
Change in the network protocol in order to increase performance.
New:
Support for compressing data when sending to the server. The feature especially useful when accessing servers over the Internet.
Change:
Improved synchronization algorithms when switching between offline and online mode.
New:
Additional item in the context menu for Outlook folders enabling quick sharing and unsharing of personal folders.
New:
Change of user name is possible. The name is used when granting access rights and when sharing personal folders.
New:
Support for Windows Desktop Search indexers as well as Vista and Windows 7 indexers. In earlier version the data in C2PublicFolders tree was sometimes indexed incorrectly.
New:
Support for Xobni. Earlier versions resulted in CPU usage rise to 100% if CodeTwo Public Folders was installed together with Xobni.
New:
Support for 'Fast Shutdown’ introduced by Microsoft in Outlook Service Pack 2.
Change:
Possible to defer Outlook exit. If a user exits Outlook and in the background the data is still exchange with the server, the program will display a notification and allow to wait with exiting Outlook until the transmission is over.
New:
Increased server performance by improving cache storing changes in the database.
New:
Autoconfiguration. The Outlook Add-in automatically searches for the Syncing Master in the network and configures a connection.
New:
The program checks automatically for the correct service pack installed in Outlook. If an old service pack is installed or is not installed at all, a special warning will display containing a link to the service pack download site.
New:
The location of the PST file can be changed. As we want to simplify the first installation, the change of location of the PST file can only be made by deleting and reinstallation of C2PublicFolders service in MAPI profile.
Change:
The installer of Outlook Add-in installs 'Start MS Outlook’ into the menu.
New:
The shared personal folder is visible to other users only once all data from a folder is sent to the Syncing Master. This is related to sharing a folder that already contains data. In earlier versions, the folder was accessible for other users already during the synchronization. This could create duplicates or data loss. Now the folder is visible upon completing the synchronization.
Version:
4.1.2
Date:
06 Nov 2008
Fix:
After closing Server configuration wizard by clicking "Finish" button the following error appears: "An instance of the service is already running".
Fix:
The server settings are however stored properly and the server module is also started properly.
The error message was redundant and is not shown in the current version.
The error message was redundant and is not shown in the current version.
Version:
4.1.1
Date:
23 Oct 2008
Fix:
In some cases the welcome message created in user's inbox caused Outlook hang-up.
Fix:
HTTP links located in welcome message pointed to an old program version.
Fix:
Under Windows Vista the configuration window was sometimes shown beneath the main installation wizard and was invisible for the user.
Version:
4.1.0
Date:
17 Jun 2008
New:
Now CodeTwo Public Folders features its own toolbar in Outlook including the most commonly used functions.
New:
The read/unread status of the message is synchronized. This function is off by default; it need to be activated in the program options.
New:
The User can change the name of the folder shared by another user. This is a useful feature especially when we view multiple folders of other users.
New:
A welcome message is created in the Inbox upon installation of CodeTwo Public Folders client module. The welcome message contains helpful tips on using the application and essential references to descriptions of basic functionalities.
New:
The client module now features a test button to check connectivity with the server module for selected settings.
Fix:
The issue related to cooperation of CodeTwo Public Folder with the latest release of NOD32 3.0. Once NOD32 created "Infected Items" folder in the public folders, the data would be synchronized erroneously.
Fix:
A considerable boost in the data synchronization speed in shared personal folders containing multiple items. In the previous version, 20,000 items in a shared folder would mean extended synchronization time.
Fix:
Compatibility enhancement with Windows Vista. In the previous release the installer did not require administrator's rights, which resulted in corrupt deployment and subsequent errors.
Version:
4.0.6
Date:
10 Apr 2008
Fix:
When switching from the offline to online mode, items, created in the offline mode in a shared personal folder, might be removed.
Version:
4.0.5
Date:
20 Mar 2008
New:
Sharing Personal Folders. Users can now share the data directly from their personal folders.
New:
Users can work with CodeTwo Public Folders via Windows Remote Desktop.
New:
On the server there are some additional "trash" folders, where all the items, deleted from the shared folders, are stored. This allows you to open and retrieve mistakenly deleted data.
New:
The administrator can change the location of the database, which doesn't need to be kept in the program installation folder.
Change:
From the current version, only one TCP port is used by the program, which makes configuration more simple.
Change:
In the previous versions there might have been some issues regarding compatibility with some anti-virus software. All theses issues have been sorted out in version 4.0.
Change:
Enhanced user interface.
Fix:
The way client, computers are identified by the server modules, has been changed to fix the problem concerning counting user access licenses.
Version:
3.0.2
Date:
22 Jun 2008
First version of the program. Sharing Outlook data in public folders, real-time synchronization, English user interface.
System Requirements
Microsoft Outlook 2010 / 2007 / 2003 / 2002 (XP) / 2000 / 98
Microsoft Windows 7 / 2008 / Vista / XP / 2003 / 2000
The Syncing Master:
Microsoft Windows 7 / 2008 / Vista / XP / 2003 / 2000
Latest Version:
4.6.0
Date Published:
26 Jul 2010
Size:
- 13.0 MB - 32-bit version
- 17.9 MB - 64-bit version
