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Re: "Maximum queue size" setting
5 days ago, by Andrew in Connection Emulator Forum
Neither. It's the maximum number of network packets in the queue before they start being dropped.
Re: RAM Disk creates multiple tray icons
6 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
Yes, it's always a good idea to update to the latest version, because the issues discovered by our customers are continuously being fixed.
Re: RAM Disk creates multiple tray icons
7 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
What RAM Disk version are you using? This issue has been fixed a long time ago.
Re: How to save RAMdisk to image without GUI?
13 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
To point out, deleting files and folders will not stop them from being written into the image. When you delete a file or folder, it's only removed from the file system metadata, but the actual file contents remain. This is generally how file recovery tools operate. It might be better to use two RAM disks: one for volatile data and another for persistent data.
Re: Dark mode on Windows Server 2016
13 days ago, by Andrew in Network Scanner Forum
A more or less complete dark mode support was introduced in Windows version 1809 (build 17763), whereas the last update for Windows Server 2016 is version 1607. Therefore, the dark mode setting is disabled because the OS doesn't provide the necessary API to enable dark mode for Win32 apps.
Re: How to save RAMdisk to image without GUI?
13 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
To address your main query, saving the RAM disk to its image file without a GUI and at any time other than system shutdown requires the GUI component of the software to be running. This is because the command-line functionality (ramdisk.exe /save:R) depends on certain services and interfaces that are only active when the GUI is operational. Therefore, to perform on-demand saving of the RAMdisk, th
Re: How to change the speed unit to bytes instead of bits
13 days ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
Yes. First, change Settings - Graph - Transfer Rate Unit to Bytes/s: Then reopen the Settings and change Settings - Main - Speed to MB/s:
Re: Handling of 500Mbps - 1Gbps connections
13 days ago, by Andrew in Bandwidth Manager Forum
Theoretically the latest version (3.2.11) of our Bandwidth Manager should be able to handle up to 1 Gbps, depending on the number of rules and streams you defined within the software. If it does not, you may have to consider an appliance, i.e. a specialised network device for bandwidth management. There are several options available on the market that are capable of handling 1 Gbps and up to 1
Re: How to save RAMdisk to image without GUI?
14 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
It really depends on the disk type you have configured. If that's a disk mounted at startup, then the GUI is not needed. It will still be saved on shutdown by the driver. However, if it's a disk mounted at logon, then the GUI is required for correct initialisation and finalisation.
Re: RAM Disk on a multi-user system
16 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
Configuring web browsers to use a RAM disk for their cache is typically not a global setting that applies to every user on a system. Instead, these settings are usually user-specific. This is because web browsers generally store their configuration settings, including cache locations, within user profiles or directories that are specific to each user account on the system. You will need to conf
Re: What would happen to TEMP/TMP redirection if RAM disk is deleted
16 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
That's an excellent point you've raised. If you were to delete a RAM disk that is set as the destination for the TMP/TEMP folders, or if you uninstall the RAM Disk application itself, this would indeed result in invalid temporary file paths. Such a scenario could potentially cause issues with other applications that rely on these temporary directories. To address this, we've implemented a coupl
Re: Redirecting TMP/TEMP to a volatile RAM disk
17 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
You are correct in noting that some program installations necessitate a system reboot, often leaving files in the Temp folder to complete the post-reboot installation process. In the case of a volatile RAM disk, it is important to understand that all contents within this disk are indeed lost upon rebooting. This is an inherent characteristic of volatile RAM disks, and as you mentioned, while there
Re: RAM Disk on a multi-user system
17 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
In the RAM Disk app, the configuration is stored globally. This means that all users with access to the machine will use the same RAM disk configuration. There is, however, a notable exception. If you override the Windows TMP and TEMP environment variables to point to the RAM disk, this action will need to be performed for each user, as these environment variables are defined on a per-user basi
Re: StartAllBack crash when connecting to RDP session - Fixed
17 days ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
That's good to know! Please let us know if this issue arises again.
Re: StartAllBack crash when connecting to RDP session
18 days ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
Unfortunately that's not something we could reproduce. But there is a couple of things you can try: 1) Quit NetWorx and delete networx.dll from the installation folder. While this file assists with embedding the usage graph into the taskbar, it's an optional component. The taskbar graph will still work without the DLL with few minor side effects like occasional flicker. or 2) Try turn
22 days ago, by Andrew in Network Scanner Forum
The two parameters that directly affect scanning speed are the number of threads and ping method. You could set them to 256 or 512 and ARP only, as shown below. This should scan a class C network in just a few seconds, though it would depend on the number of addresses online.
Re: Inaccessible Autorun Applications
24 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
Like I explained above, for this function to become available, the RAM Disk app needs to run under a regular user account, that is not under administrator. Although it worked in version 4.3.3, it was a potential security vulnerability that is now fixed.
Re: Inaccessible Autorun Applications
24 days ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
The Applications menu is disabled for users with administrator privileges. This restriction serves as a security measure to prevent a potential vulnerability. If not in place, a regular user might launch an application with administrative rights, thereby compromising the system's security. Regarding the inconsistency in the file system format's naming—'exFAT' in one instance and 'ExFAT' in anot
24 days ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
It sounds like you may have renamed DB to DB3, so the app got confused about the database type. Anyway, you can just compress your DB file to a ZIP file and send it to us. We will then have a look and convert it to version 7 format for you.
25 days ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
NetWorx version 7 logs usage data on an hourly basis, just like version 6. The elimination of the specific "Hourly Rates" report is due to a new feature: any report can now be expanded to show hourly details, as illustrated below. This enhancement ensures that in instances of unusually high activity, the exact time of occurrence can still be pinpointed: Regarding the integration o
Re: No automatic scanning after boot
27 days ago, by Andrew in WiFi Guard Forum
Sorry I am afraid it's a mystery why the latest version doesn't work for you. While in most cases we don't keep older versions, you can download previous releases from this third-party site. I recommend starting with version 2.1.6. After downloading it, it's a good idea to check our Digital Signature in the file's properties. If it's valid, it means the file is authentic and safe to install
Re: No automatic scanning after boot
28 days ago, by Andrew in WiFi Guard Forum
WiFi Guard is a regular application, not a service, which means it starts when a user logs on. It's usually not an issue as it's used on regular desktop computers where a user logs on as soon as the system starts. If it then doesn't scan your network automatically, please check if scheduled scanning is enabled in the Settings as shown below. In the status bar it should display when the next sca
Re: How to show session traffic on the graph?
4 weeks ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
We have fixed the number of decimal digits setting having no effect on the chart and added session time in the latest builds. However, it's not possible to have the session traffic displayed on the chart. This was possible in version 6.x, but in version 7.x the app was rewritten and this functionality was not implemented.
Re: StartAllBack NetWorx support for Windows 12 Canary builds
6 weeks ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
That's great to hear! Although the latest release of NetWorx supports the taskbar graph without the need for StartAllBack. Closer to Windows 12 release we'll test our implementation of the taskbar graph to see if it can work with Windows 12 the same way it does with Windows 11.
Re: How to import DB with reports and statistics to newer NetWorx
6 weeks ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
It's a little complicated because earlier NetWorx releases used UTF-16 for database encoding and newer releases use UTF-8. Due to the SQLite limitations attaching two database for direct merging would not work. Instead you can send us both databases (older .DB and newer .DB3) in a ZIP file and we'll transfer the data to the new database.
Re: How to import DB with reports and statistics to newer NetWorx
7 weeks ago, by Andrew in NetWorx Forum
There should not be any need in a backup/restore cycle. Upon installation, NetWorx v7 detects version 6 database (.DB) and upgrades it to version 7 (.DB3). If you have uninstalled version 6 prior to the installation of version 7 and chosen to remove all the data and settings, it will obviously not happen. In this case, the following workaround should help: Quit NetWorx v7 if it's running.
Re: How to prevent Windows 10 update from corrupting RamDisk image
7 weeks ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
The issue with image files occasionally corrupted on shutdown was fixed in version 4.3.2 onward.
Re: How to disable update notifications for license renewal
8 weeks ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
Most likely you modified the file before closing the RAM Disk app, so when it was closed, it overwrote the config file. Please try quitting the app first using File - Quit in the main menu, then edit %PROGRAMDATA%\SoftPerfect\RAM Disk\ramdisk.xml. Do not close the app with button as it will only minimise into an icon in the notification area. After editing the file, start the app again and
8 weeks ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
Apologies, there was an issue with a recent build that resulted in an invalid EXE file. Please download the latest build of RAM Disk and install it over your current installation. Let us know how it works for you.
Re: RAMDisk not working on Windows 11 23H2 - Solved
2 months ago, by Andrew in RAM Disk Forum
It must then have been a Windows Defender quirk. Thank you for posting the solution. I can confirm that it works here as well, even with the default settings, which I believe have Windows Defender enabled.