New Windows Client v.47 Released

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in Software and System Updates
Hey all!

We've just released an updated version of our Windows VPN application, which you can find here: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/installer/download_installer_win

SHA-256 Checksum: 9863cf5b048f03a5b0b24e1eeed5a56cb11dd9131273164d0210e25b4d95139a

This new version (v47) introduces a number of new enhancements, as well as compatibility patches for the Windows 10 platform. The new changes are as follows:

1) Released an updated startup task setup, to correct the automatic startup of the application on Windows 10
2) Introduced the newer OpenVPN NDIS6 TUN/TAP driver, for use with Windows Vista and higher.
3) Added an overflow menu for regions in the application's system tray context menu, for easier display on smaller screen resolutions
4) Added a slow speed report submission form to the application's system tray context menu
5) Corrected an issue with the DNS Leak Protection option not restoring dynamic TCP/IP settings after disconnecting

We're currently working on an updated client for Mac OS X as well, and hope to have it available soon; thanks for bearing with us while we continue to optimize and improve your privacy and overall VPN experience!

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  • p3629736p3629736
    Good News
  • pjnsmbpjnsmb
    Hey all!

    We've just released an updated version of our Windows VPN application, which you can find here: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/installer/download_installer_win

    SHA-256 Checksum: 9863cf5b048f03a5b0b24e1eeed5a56cb11dd9131273164d0210e25b4d95139a

    This new version (v47) introduces a number of new enhancements, as well as compatibility patches for the Windows 10 platform. The new changes are as follows:

    1) Released an updated startup task setup, to correct the automatic startup of the application on Windows 10
    2) Introduced the newer OpenVPN NDIS6 TUN/TAP driver, for use with Windows Vista and higher.
    3) Added an overflow menu for regions in the application's system tray context menu, for easier display on smaller screen resolutions
    4) Added a slow speed report submission form to the application's system tray context menu
    5) Corrected an issue with the DNS Leak Protection option not restoring dynamic TCP/IP settings after disconnecting

    We're currently working on an updated client for Mac OS X as well, and hope to have it available soon; thanks for bearing with us while we continue to optimize and improve your privacy and overall VPN experience!
    Any news on an update for all us linux users ?

    You will see  from my latest comment on the  VPN App - Linux Beta V.46 version  that it is a disaster trying to use it at the moment  :(

    thanks



  • DeathStalkerDeathStalker
    What information does the Send Slow Speed Complaint transmit?

    I do not like the fact that the LOG files record the username path on the computer (because it records the TEMP folder path of Ruby).  This is a MASSIVE security flaw, imho.......

    Everything for the app should be self-contained in the PIA or a PIA\Temp folder.  Not rocket science here .........

  • SupportSupport
    What information does the Send Slow Speed Complaint transmit?
    This feature sends the current date/time and the most recently connected VPN server IP address.
  • DeathStalkerDeathStalker
    What information does the Send Slow Speed Complaint transmit?
    This feature sends the current date/time and the most recently connected VPN server IP address.
    And it sends *absolutely* no other information at all?

  • DonGateleyDonGateley
    On installation I get many notifications that "findstr" cannot be found.  Is that a problem?
  • DonGateleyDonGateley
    On installation I get many notifications that "findstr" cannot be found.  Is that a problem?
    Ahrgh!  Being just DOS scripts the installers require the path environment variable to be set right and a Java update had fucked mine up.  Installed ok after figuring that out.
  • BonkersBonkers
    edited September 2015
    Installed the new app and seems to be working (almost) well.  No more spending twenty minutes trying to get it to connect at all.

    However I have "Auto connect when app is started" checked and it doesn't, which doesn't give me a lot of confidence in regard to anything else.
  • TripodTripod
    Under v.46 (Win-DOS) I have had several months of largely trouble-free use.

    Now v.47 is issued and what happens?  Get connected, use for some minutes then DNS resolution problems, all sites become unreachable.  Only solutions seems to be disconnect and try another node.

    Also I see v.47 does not cover SP (I know, I know).

    Can PIA pls trouble-shoort what is suddenly going on with DNS?
  • TripodTripod
    *SP = XP, SP3

    My Win-DOS flavor: 7, SP1, x64
  • VPNTesterVPNTester
    Hello Support

    Will the version 47 work on Windows XP or one should stay with v. 46?
  • BabyInStasisBabyInStasis
    Hello, VPNTester.
    Yes, v.47 is compatible with Windows XP so if you wish to upgrade from v.46 you can. 
  • VPNTesterVPNTester
    Thank you BabyInStasis for your prompt reply! :-)
    :D
  • WillP0wWillP0w

    Hi.

        Really was excited to finally see a
    new PIA release.

    I am however a bit disappointed to the
    fact that the new PIA release shares still the same problem with its
    'VPN Kill Switch' feature and running under Windows. Even after
    thorough details was provided, and bit of investigation on my part
    and narrowed down greatly the issue. When disabling all IPv6
    components except for IPv6 loopback interface via registry tweak -
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/kb/929852
    ... PIA 'VPN Kill Switch' feature is non-functional.

    This was reported way back in June, and
    this September release and still no fix.

  • DeathStalkerDeathStalker
    Not to mention it STILL doesn't restore your adapter settings - like the change log says it is supposed to.

    PIA's programmers (and I use the term LOOSELY!) clearly don't have a clue what they're doing.  They've been talking about getting off of Ruby for over a year now.  This is NOT rocket science.  They've over-sold their services, the servers are slow, bandwidth is pathetic, and the software is like it was written by 1st year college students .........

  • VPNTesterVPNTester
    v. 46 on XP has been for months rock solid for me with great speeds, etc. I am reticent to give the v.47 a try...
  • dachteckdachteck
    Can I install v.47 over v.46 (after exiting) or do I have to uninstall v.46 first then install v.47?
  • azroachazroach
    The application takes 2 minutes to boot with windows
  • WillP0wWillP0w
    Not to mention it STILL doesn't restore your adapter settings - like the change log says it is supposed to.



    I can confirm with what DeathStalker has said. If I awaken my computer from regular Sleep mode, exiting out of PIA software v.47 there's issue with the DNS Leak Protection feature not restoring dynamic TCP/IP settings.

    This under Windows 7.

  • WinstonSmithWinstonSmith
    edited September 2015
    Can I install v.47 over v.46 (after exiting) or do I have to uninstall v.46 first then install v.47?
    I would suggest uninstalling the old version and then installing the new one.  I believe this to be the best method of upgrading.  These instructions should help https://support.privateinternetaccess.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/32/18/uninstallreinstall-vpn-software-on-windows

    Enjoy!
  • WillP0wWillP0w

    The person I recommended PIA to, whom
    is running Windows 10. PIA v.47 takes over couple of minutes before
    it finally appears in the systray and almost another minute before
    connection. Before the Windows 10 Upgrade, I uninstalled PIA
    software. After Windows 10 Upgrade and bringing it up-to-date with WU
    updates. PIA v.46 was installed, when PIA v.47 was released, I
    uninstalled fully PIA v.46 and re-booted. Finally having manually
    checked that everything was properly removed, I then installed PIA
    v.47. Both versions of PIA shared the same symptom under Windows 10.


    This major PIA start-up delay have
    something to-do with ruby design?

  • MasashevichMasashevich
    "Released an updated startup task setup, to correct the automatic startup of the application on Windows 10"

    But looks like you have broken startup in Win 7. It now takes 1-2 min to load VPN, to make it working. Unacceptable.
    Rolling back to v46 which takes 5 sec only...
  • nodsanodsa
    edited September 2015
    solved......but can't post link ... search cnet/ Private-Internet-Access/3055-2144_4-75959922.html?tag=pdl-redir

    can anyone provide a link to download version 4.6 ?
    I'm having horrific d/load speeds & want to try rolling back while waiting for ticket support,.....live chat cannot supply link
    any help will be much appreciated

  • lzvk25lzvk25
    With v4.7, it worked fine for about one hour, but when I disconnected from US East and try to reconnect to the Netherlands, the PIA client went crazy, froze up, and refuse to reconnect or do anything at all. So I had no choice to uninstall it and re-install v4.6.  Of course, when I installed v4.7, I uninstalled v4.6 beforehand.
    Therefore v4.7 is unusable, please fix it and test it more before releasing it to the public.
  • p3629736p3629736
    It works fine here, try to do a clean uninstall and reinstall it again V.47
  • lzvk25lzvk25
    @p3629736 :
    I already mentioned that :
    "...Of course, when I installed v4.7, I uninstalled v4.6 beforehand."
    Again I say v4.7 is buggy. Period.
  • saldrinsaldrin
    edited January 2016
    YEah.... noticed "update available" on the PIA sys tray icon....


    DO NOT CLICK THE F****** BUTTON!!!!!!

    Tap drivers will not install now. Do not upgrade to this version if you are on win 10.

    I repeat: DO NOT UPGRADE!!!!!!

    **Post edited due to vulgarity by Goldstein
  • gggggggggg
    Totally agree with saldrin.

    Updated to newer PIA manager.

    Now Wndows crashes with BSOD every time when I attempt to establish VPN.

    Any chance of downloading older version?

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