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Windows Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
Beta
5/29 May 29 - Windows Roaming Client v2.1.0 Beta
A new version of the Windows Roaming Client, v2.1.0 Beta, is now available via the Beta channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install Guide
, or by selecting the Install Guide
from the Control Center
in the Roaming Client Management
dashboard. For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
What's New in Windows Roaming Client v2.1.0
🧰 ARM64 Architecture Support
You've asked for it, you've got it! With version 2.1.0 Beta, we now have a separate build to support devices that run ARM64-based architecture. This tandem approach ensures that protection can extend to devices outside of the x64 Windows architecture.
🌐 IPv6 Support
We’ve added full
IPv6 support
to the Windows Roaming Client. This means better compatibility and future-proofing as internet providers and networks increasingly rely on IPv6. DNS queries from IPv6-enabled devices will now route properly through DNSFilter, just like IPv4. Where previous versions had provision for enabling IPv6 through a registry modification, this version tries IPv6 by default first.
🛡️ Improved Stability & Self-Healing with the Service Manager
This release introduces a new
Service Manager
that monitors and protects the Roaming Client in real time. Here’s what it does for you:- Monitors health automatically:It checks in every 5 minutes to make sure the Roaming Client is running as expected.
- Restarts services if needed:If something goes wrong (like a service unexpectedly stops), Service Manager will try to restart it immediately—no action needed from you.
- Self-repairs and verifies installations:It helps ensure upgrades and installations are smooth and that everything’s configured properly.
- Runs as a Windows service:Seamless operation in the background with better support for enterprise environments.
- Now included in the installer:Service Manager is packaged with the standard installer, making setup easier.
You can think of this as a built-in safety net—if the client goes down, it’ll get itself back up again.
🧹 Smarter Startup with Built-in Cleanup
We’ve added a feature to clean up leftover or outdated registry settings automatically when the Roaming Client starts. This helps avoid issues caused by old configurations and keeps the app running clean.
🪲 Bug Fixes
Better Handling of API Errors
If there's a temporary issue with the DNSFilter API, the Roaming Client will now retry instead of shutting down. This ensures more consistent service.
Startup Reliability During API Downtime
The client now starts and registers correctly even if there’s a temporary issue reaching DNSFilter’s servers.