Windows Beta 9.0.43
Released August 27, 2021
- Improved remote logging and telemetry capabilities
Windows Beta 9.0.40
Released August 13, 2021
- Improved automatic update functionality
Windows Beta 9.0.37
Released July 13, 2021
- Enhanced reliability of Screen Accountability service
Windows Beta 9.0.36
Released June 15, 2021
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Improved client performance
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Enhanced circumvention prevention functionality
Windows Beta 9.0.32
Released May 27, 2021
- Enhanced error logging
- Improved thoroughness of uninstall process
- Improved signed in status messaging
- Squashed a bug causing high CPU load for some filter-using members
Windows Beta 9.0.20
Released March 3, 2021
- Renamed Filter levels
Windows Beta 9.0.18
Released February 25, 2021
- Updated links to My Account
- Improved filtering experience for enterprise networking scenarios
- Updated CE logo on the crash report dialog
- Squashed an uninstall bug
- Added ARM64 based CPU support for Windows 10
- Updated contact information for Member Care
Windows Beta 9.0.3
Released December 9, 2020
- Improved troubleshooting tools
- Improved accountability operation
- Improved blocking performance
Windows Beta 9.0.0
Released November 11, 2020
- Dropped support for Internet Accountability
Windows Beta 8.1.45
Released September 24, 2020
- Added 32-bit support for Screen Accountability
- Image recognition now uses half the CPU power it previously used.
Windows Beta 8.1.43
Released September 14, 2020
- Improved configuration management for Screen Accountability system parameters
Windows Beta 8.1.37
Released May 20, 2020
- Updated DNS proxy to support multiple network adapters
Windows Beta 8.1.35
Released May 1, 2020
- Squashed a network issues bug
Windows Beta 8.3.20
Released March 17, 2020
- Added antivirus dialog to installer
- Applied updates to installer
- Enhanced IPv6 DNS blocking
- Enhanced reporting
- Improved system security
Windows Beta 8.3.11
Released January 9, 2020
- Added 32-bit Screen Accountability support
- Enhanced screen monitoring
- Enhanced several under-the-hood processes
- Improved system security
- Improved IPv6 DNS blocking
Windows Beta 8.1.7
Released September 26, 2019
- Improved handling of DNS timeouts.
- Improved handling of IPv6 communications.
- Reduced connection failures for DNS-based filter users.
Windows Beta 8.1.3
Released August 7, 2019
- We added a counter to the system tray menu to show how many screenshots we take.
Windows Beta 8.1.1
Released July 16, 2019
- Improved compatibility with the Unitronics app.
Updates for members using Screen Accountability:
- If you use our Filter, we added a custom block list feature. Learn more here.
- If you used our Filter with our legacy Internet Accountability service, we’ll automatically bring over domains on your old block list to our new block list.
Windows Beta 8.0.85
Released June 18, 2019
Improved compatibility with the following apps:
- Activate Software
- Dungeons Defenders
- Asphalt 9
- Farm Life
- Smilestream Offline
- Polycom Conference
- Node
- Sentrilock
- Spatial
- Star Citizen
- Backblaze
- GNS 3
- AGTEK 4D
- Logos
- Word Search
- Visual Studio
- SoundGrid Server
- Full Spectrum Laser Retina Engrave 3D
- Livestream Studio 5 by Vimeo
- UPS Worldship
- Same Time
- Affinity Publisher
- E2 by Shoptech
- Dell Support Assist
- eB Service Manager
- Remote Desktop
- ACT!
- Grand Theft Auto V
- FlexiSIGN
- Rockwell Automation Software
- Think or Swim Online Trading (Ports)
Windows Beta 8.0.79
Released May 15, 2019
- Filtering doesn’t crash anymore if you use emojis or other fun characters in your username (plus some other crash fixes).
- We made it much clearer if you’re trying to use Screen Accountability on a 32-bit machine, which doesn’t support it.
- Made improvements to screenshot storage.
- Backend updates for future improvements to reports.
- Updated a few things with our installer and our menu.
Starting with Windows Version 8.0.38, all versions support either Internet Accountability or Screen Accountability, depending on your account settings.
Windows Beta 8.0.62
Released April 15, 2019
- Fixed a reporting bug for Screen Accountability users.
- Improved the Switch User feature for Screen Accountability.
- Various bug fixes for the blocking feature.
Windows Beta 8.0.53
Released March 21, 2019
Updates for all members:
- Updated the logo.
- Fixed a startup issue on older or less powerful computers.
Updates for members using Screen Accountability:
- Fixed several issues with applying blocking settings.
- Fixed an issue attributing screenshots to the proper user when switching users.
Windows Beta 8.0.47
Released February 19, 2019
Updates for all members:
- Added a notification when an account switches between Internet Accountability and Screen Accountability.
- Updated the interface to switch between users instead of signing out.
- Fixed a bug that prevents some members from going online after installing.
Windows Beta 8.0.38
Released January 29, 2019
Updates for all members:
- Improved notification system.
- Miscellaneous other fixes.
Updates for members using Screen Accountability:
- Improved screen analysis.
- Added app names and window titles to reported images.
- Added porn blocking through CleanBrowsing.
- Covenant Eyes servers only receive blurred images.
Windows Beta 8.0.6
Released September 11, 2018
Updated the Firefox extension.
The Installer now checks for and closes the following processes automatically:
- Google Chrome (also Chromium)
- Mozilla Firefox (also Tor Browser)
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Brave
- UC Browser
- Opera
- Vivaldi
- Torch
- Maxthon
Improved compatibility with the following apps:
- Sage 300 CRE (Construction and Real Estate) components (formerly Timberline Office)
- Bluestacks (Android emulator)
- Nox (Android emulator)
- LogMeIn Client
- Rockwell Automation Software (Studio 5000, RSLogix, RSLinx, FactoryTalk, VantagePoint)
- Yandex.Disk Desktop application
- Vonage Desktop Application
- Apple iTunes
- Microsoft Solitaire Collection
- Hypertherm Design2Fab (CAD/CAM Software)
- Sabre Red Workspace (Sabre Travel Network Booking)
- Epilog Laser Job Manager
- HP printer communication services
- Canon printer communication services
- Faro Ion Laser Tracker (plugin for InnovMetric PolyWorks MS 2018)
- ELK Products M1 (Security and Automation Control System)
- LTS Security System
- RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol, used by security cameras like Luma Surveillance)
- Sierra Charts (Stock Trading Platform)
- Cook’n Classic Desktop Application
- SVN (command line version of revision control tool)
- Commit Monitor (SVN repository monitor)
- JetBrains PHPStorm IDE
- Composer PHP Dependency Manager
- Warframe (Steam game)
Windows Beta 7.2.91
Released July 17, 2018
- Adjusted the number of restart attempts after Covenant Eyes crashes.
- Users installing or updating from Covenant Eyes version 7.2.0 or later no longer need to restart their computers.
- Various backend fixes to make troubleshooting easier.
- Completely redesigned the installer.
- Other visual adjustments.
Windows Beta 7.2.81
Released May 3, 2018
- Added auto-update feature.
- Improved detection of multiple instances of Covenant Eyes running.
- Added support to improve customer service experience.
- Added notification dialog upon refreshing Covenant Eyes.
- Improved SafeSearch functionality.
- Locked SafeSearch in the following websites:
- yahoo.com
- duckduckgo.com
- aolsearch.com
- search.aol.com
- yandex.com
- yandex.ru
Improved Compatibility With:
Apps:
- Bullguard (antivirus)
- Discord (voice and text chat app for gamers)
- Mail App (Windows 10)
- Media Portal
- Mozilla Thunderbird (email client)
- OpenEdge
- Sage ACT!
- Sage Business Works
- Sage Payment Solutions
- Rockwell Automation Software: Studio 5000, RSLogix, RSLinx, FactoryTalk
Games:
- DCS World
- Diablo III
- Oculus Rift (VR device)
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
- Tom Clancy’s The Division
- Ubisoft Uplay (game launcher)
Windows Beta 7.2.66
Released March 20, 2018
- Fixed issue with recognizing updates.
- Upgraded to InstallShield 2018.
Windows Beta 7.2.64
Released February 28, 2018
- Improved bug/error reporting process.
- Added menu item to system tray notification for remote support.
- Improved Firefox compatibility.
- Updated copyright notices.
- Other backend improvements.
Windows Beta 7.2.53
Released January 9, 2018
- Updated the Firefox extension.
- Made usability improvements to installer and uninstaller.
Improved compatibility with:
- Games
- Blizzard Entertainment Battle.net gaming platform
- Fortnite
- Command & Conquer Kane’s Wrath
- Yatzy (Windows App store game)
- Street Fighter V
- League of Legends
- Assassin’s Creed
- Black Chip Poker (online game)
- Second Life Virtual World
- IMVU – 3D social networking avatars
- Other applications
- Google Drive File Stream
- Mozy Pro Backup
- Autumn8 Chiropractic Software
- Ford Motor Company Integrated Diagnostic Services / VCI Manager
- TomTom HOME and MyDrive Connect
- Dentrix
- Boxcryptor
- Carbonite Backup Solutions
- CoffeCup Free FTP
- EntireOne EntireBusiness POS
- Evosus Retail (Point Of Sale)
- SA International (SAi) Flexi Vinyl Cutting Software (FlexiSIGN, FlexiPRINT, FlexiDESIGNER)
- LINE Windows social app
- HiQnet Audio Architect by Harman Pro
- Plex Media Server
- Sugarsync
- Alorica At Home Gateway V3
- Ninja RMM
- Filezilla
- SMART Technologies SmartSync
- LexisNexis Time Matters
- Dish Anywhere
- Blackboard Collaborate
Windows Beta 7.2.48
Released November 21, 2017
- Updated Firefox and Chrome extensions.
Windows Beta 7.2.47
Released October 18, 2017
- Updated the Dashboard.
- Improved stability.
Compatibility fixes for the following applications:
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- Farmville
- ShoreTel phone client
- SonicWall Internet Firewall
- Chirotouch
- Verizon Messenger
- AutoCad
- Next PVR
- HD HomeRun
- Kodi
- RingCentral for Windows Softphone
- Microsoft Visio
- Thinkorswim
Windows Beta 7.3.8
Released May 2, 2017
- Added a fix so that an older version of Covenant Eyes can’t be installed on top of a newer MSI version.
- Interface updates in the Advanced Configuration section.
Windows Beta Version 7.3.3
Released March 21, 2017
- Added Winsparkle for upgrade notifications.
- Added a progress bar during both the download and install process.
- Fixed security issue with Steam.
- Improved compatibility with multiple Windows users.
Compatibility fixes for the following applications:
- Minecraft
- Grand Theft Auto
- NVidia
- VMWare Horizon client
- Mozy dependencies
- Universal Audio
- Railroad Accident/Incident Report Generator
- AutoZone
- Cisco Anypoint VPN
- Zoom meetings
- BitDefender
Windows Beta Version 7.2.41
Released February 16, 2017
- Fixed upgrade notification issue.
- Fixed upgrade issue that affected users upgrading from 5.0.
- Filter improvements.
- Security improvements.
- Improved error messaging.
- Added external CA certificate support.
- Miscellaneous improvements.
Compatibility fixes for the following applications:
- Bedford Catalog
- Checkpoint VPN
- Emacs
- Google Music Manager
- Overwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
- Pharos client (printing port)
- Razer gaming utilities
- Realtek Audio
- Solid Works PDM Vault
- Zoom meetings
- ZScaler
Windows Beta Version 7.2.37
Released January 24, 2017
Compatibility fixes for the following applications:
- Games
- Half-Life 2 (Gary’s Mod)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 2/3
- Paragon
- MapleStory
- Business and Development Applications
- Epson EasyMP Projector
- VMware Horizon Client
- Bluestacks software
- XSplit Live Broadcast
- Sage Timberline Office
Windows Beta Version 7.2.34
Released January 17, 2017
- Added BugSplat for crash reporting.
- Improved Filter error reporting.
- Improved uninstall process.
Compatibility fixes for the following applications:
- Microsoft Office 365 Applications
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- OneNote
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- OneDrive
- Games
- Minecraft
- Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare
- Mirror’s Edge Catalyst
- Star Trek Online
- Epic games launcher
- Business and development applications
- SmartSDR from FlexRadio systems
- Sage Timberline Office
- Master Merchant Systems NRG POS Applications (Aria Retail Hub and POS)
- Mozy Home Backup
- Mozy Pro Backup
- Crashplan
- OmniJoin conferencing client
- Juniper Systems: Juniper Aspect Field Mapping Solutions
- LogMeIn client
- XmaruView
Windows Beta Version 7.2.22
Released December 9, 2016
- Fixed issue with Cortana.
Windows Beta Version 7.2.20
Released November 29, 2016
- Fixed an issue when upgrading from version 7.0.0 and earlier.
- Improved monitoring of WindowsSearch.com and DuckDuckGo search engines.
Compatibility fixes for the following programs:
- Microsoft Applications:
- Microsoft Garage Mouse Without Borders
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Microsoft One Drive
- Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP)
- Microsoft Windows Media Sharing
- Business and Development Applications:
- Cisco Jabber
- Creative Solutions Accounting
- Easybid
- IBM SPSS Statistics 24
- NVIDIA GeForce Experience
- Postbox E-mail client
- Quickbooks Point of Sale
- Rayence Xmaru Viewer
- Skype (Downloaded from the Windows Store)
- 3Shape Dental System
- TortoiseSVN
- ZBrush
- Games and Entertainment:
- ARK: Survival Evolved
- Battle.net
- Dragon Age Inquisition
- EA Games
- FIFA 16
- Mass Effect 3
- Origin Games
- Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare
- Spotify
- World of Warcraft
- Xbox streaming app
Windows Beta Version 7.2.11
Released October 19, 2016
- Compatibility fixes with:
- Battlefield 1 (trial version and estimated full version)
- FIFA 17 (demo version and estimated full version)
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Windows Defender
Windows Beta Version 7.2.10
Released October 13, 2016
- Resolved an issue where the Covenant Eyes service was waking the PC from sleep mode.
Windows Beta Version 7.2.7
Released September 29, 2016
- Improved compatibility with Outlook, Avast, Steam, and Paratext.
Windows Beta Version 7.2.4
Released August 22, 2016
- Compatibility fixes for Windows 10 Anniversary Update, ColdFusion, and WSL File System support.
Windows Beta Version 7.2.0
Released July 21, 2016
This version does not support Windows XP or Vista.
- Fixed filtering issues with YouTube.
- Fixed compatibility issues with the following programs:
- Minecraft
- Miscellaneous Origin/EA games
- Eagle Business Management
- OfficeMate
- Eaglesoft Dental
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Citrix
- Added a notification of a software conflict and prevents installing Covenant Eyes when Vipre is detected.
- Improved monitoring of Google, Bing, and Yahoo search engines.
- Fixed installation issue after Qustodio has been uninstalled. (Qustodio is incompatible with Covenant Eyes).
Windows Beta Version 7.0.0
Released May 11, 2016
This version only supports Windows 7 and up.
- Improved compatibility with Google Services, such as Google Analytics.
Windows Beta Version 6.0.16
Released April 12, 2016
- Improved compatibility with Remote Desktop
- Improved compatibility with Slingbox Jackbox, Armored Warfare, and Quickbooks
- Fixed display issue with Time Controls message.
- Made several user-facing messages easier to understand.
- Fixed rare issue with Covenant Eyes icon displaying Signed Out state when signed in.
- Improved Auto Sign In.
- Fixed uninstaller.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.9.8
Released February 2, 2016
- Changed the way the Covenant Eyes extension for the Chrome browser is installed to comply with Google’s requirements.
- Updated compatibility with the Sonos speaker app.
Windows Beta Version 5.7.0
Released September 11, 2015
- Got rid of an incorrect error message with Trend Micro Antivirus on Windows 7 computers.
Windows Beta Version 5.6.12
Released August 27, 2015
- The Covenant Eyes browser extension for Firefox now meets Firefox’s signing requirements.
Windows Beta Version 5.6.10
Released August 10, 2015
- Fixed a bug that prevented users from upgrading Covenant Eyes.
Windows Beta Version 5.6.3
Released July 30, 2015
- Fixed bug with Internet Explorer on 64-bit Windows.
Windows Beta Version 5.6.2
Released July 28, 2015
- Updated the installation process to no longer require administrative privileges after rebooting.
- Various menu updates.
- Fixed detection and handling issues related to Windows user profiles.
- Fixed issues with local log files.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.5.1
Released June 18, 2015
- Fixed Steam gaming issues.
- Fixed sign out crash.
- Fixed uninstall code bug.
- Improved IE extension.
- Improved the dashboard.
- Removed “Filter History and Settings” right-click menu item.
Windows Beta Version 5.4.3
Released May 20, 2015
- Fixed upgrade crash.
- Improved an install error message.
- Install/uninstall log no longer disappears after rebooting the system.
- Improved how we reset the network adapter during uninstall.
- Added the ability to generate an Uninstall Code within the uninstaller.
Windows Beta Version 5.3.46
Released April 28, 2015
- Fixed install issues.
Windows Beta Version 5.3.42
Released April 15, 2015
- Automatically creates an install log.
- Updated the Firefox extension for better reporting of blocked pages.
- Ignores specific user-entered DNS addresses (127.0.0.1, 127.0.0.2, and ::1).
- Redirects major search engines to their “safe-search” versions.
Windows Beta Version 5.3.34
Released April 7, 2015
- Fixed online gaming issues.
- Fixed upgrade issue.
- Updated the “Preferences” menu to make it cleaner and easier to use.
- Updated the system status icon.
- Several bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.3.2
Released March 10, 2015
- Significantly simplified installation by eliminating the need to disable antivirus software.
- Updated reporting of Google searches.
- Improved antivirus compatibility.
- Fixed issue with uploading files.
- Fixed several software compatibility issues.
- Added a dashboard for viewing settings and statistics.
- General stability improvements.
Windows Beta Version 5.2.106
Released December 17, 2014
- Updated an internal process.
Windows Beta Version 5.2.104
Released December 12, 2014
- Fixed issue with uninstalling Covenant Eyes.
Windows Beta Version 5.2.91
Released November 18, 2014
- Fixed rare blue screen issue.
Windows Beta Version 5.2.87
Released November 5, 2014
- Improved how Covenant Eyes works when switching wireless networks.
- Improved installation on 64-bit systems.
- Fixed compatibility issue with Plex.
Windows Beta Version 5.1.5.52
Released October 22, 2014
- Various bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.1.5.42
Released October 16, 2014
- Improved compatibility with various anti-virus programs.
Windows Beta Version 5.1.5.36
Released October 1, 2014
- Improved compatibility with various anti-virus programs.
- Chrome and Firefox no longer report the Covenant Eyes download as malicious.
- Fixed occasional crashing issue on Amazon.com.
- Covenant Eyes now works with Microsoft Lync.
- Resolved rare upgrade issue.
Windows Beta Version 5.1.1.2
Released September 3, 2014
- Accountability Reports now display which application was used to access a URL.
- URL logs generated through the software are now displayed in a web browser.
- Various bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.7.194
Released May 21, 2014
- Added window that displays user’s current antivirus software.
- Installer now asks for confirmation that user has disabled antivirus software.
- Improved the removal tool packaged with the installer.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.6.41
Released March 6, 2014
- Added a link to the installation process with instructions to temporarily disable antivirus software when installing.
- Removed “Uninstall Covenant Eyes” from the start menu.
- Added progress bar for the download portion of the installer.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.5.404
Released February 20, 2014
- Modified the download and installation process to fix the “malicious software” message in Chrome during download.
- Added a notification to the installation process to temporarily disable antivirus software when installing.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.4.319
Released February 13, 2014
- Disabled Secure Search in Google to improve monitoring, filtering, and reporting.
- Fixed an issue that caused crashing for some users, where the eye icon would disappear from the systems tray.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.4.280
Released January 29, 2014
- Improved compliance with Google’s policy regarding extensions for the Chrome browser.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.4.168
Released January 22, 2014
- Fixed crash with Internet Explorer when viewing videos.
- Improved error reporting.
- Improved installation process to prevent software conflicts and crashes.
- Allowed access to Covenant Eyes website when not signed in to our software.
- Several bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.4.49
Released December 12, 2013
- Added browser extensions for Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome to improve Accountability Reports.
- Improved support for Windows 8/8.1.
- Improved compatibility with hotspots and workplace network connections.
- Fixed Windows 8/8.1 compatibility issues with Avast 2014 (Free version).
- Replaced the Restart Covenant Eyes menu option with Refresh Covenant Eyes.
- Fixed issue with missing system tray icon or showing a closed eye when signed in.
- Fixed stability issue with heavy browsing.
- Several bug fixes.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.3.310
Released August 15, 2013
- Fixed sign in issue when resuming from sleep/booting up.
- Fixed an issue that caused periodic crashing.
- Renamed a service to CovenantEyesCommService.exe for easier firewall setup.
- Fixed Windows 8.1 issue with searches from Start screen.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.3.290
- Covenant Eyes now allows upgrading without uninstalling the previous version.
- Improved Covenant Eyes’ compatibility with Safe Mode.
- Fixed several antivirus incompatibilities.
- Fixed uninstall issue.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.3.137
You MUST uninstall Covenant Eyes before installing this version. We understand uninstalling Covenant Eyes can be a problem for you and really do try to avoid requiring it. We apologize for this inconvenience. Released June 13, 2013
- This Beta version is now compatible with Windows Vista, 7, and 8 (32- and 64-bit) and XP (32-bit only).
- Improved Windows Multi-User support.
- Improved handling of special characters (i.e. accent marks).
- Architectural changes to prepare for improved Accountability Reports.
- Improved support for hotspots.
- Better cleanup of files through the uninstaller.
- Improved stability.
- Improved anti-virus compatibility.
Known issues:
- Nuisance error window appears in Windows XP when “Restart Covenant Eyes” is selected or while uninstalling.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.2.414
Released March 14, 2013
- Fixed crashing issue.
- Fixed sign in error message issue.
- Fixed issue with Windows file sharing.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.2.287
Released February 13, 2013
- Resolved some VPN issues.
- Fixed incompatibilities with Skype and Windows Mail.
- Fixed various crashes.
- Created single installer for Windows 7 and 8 in 32bit and 64bit.
- Improved CPU usage.
- Added Avast and Kaspersky AV support for Windows 8.
- Fixed sign in issue when “Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Savings Time” is not set.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.0.12
Released October 25, 2012
- Detects and prevents attempts to install the Windows 8 Beta on a Windows 7 or earlier machine.
Windows Beta Version 5.0.0.2 (Windows 8 Beta Launch)
Released October 25, 2012 Known issues:
- Users must set auto-login for Covenant Eyes from the desktop before they can browse using Internet Explorer in the new user interface.
- Known antivirus incompatibilities (listed on Covenant Eyes for Windows 8 Beta download page)