ActivID ActivClient 8.2 Release Notes

This page provides the latest information about the ActivID ActivClient.

What's New in ActivClient 8.2.1

This version provides the following improvements with respect to the previous version:

Bug Fixes in ActivClient 8.2.1

  • Fixed PIV API call (pivCrypt method) (Case #00008535)

  • Fixed PIN caching issue causing problems with authentication (Cases #00008518, #00008645)

  • Fixed card profile loading on some older cards — Crescendo C11xx, Cyberflex Access 64K V2c (Cases #03473835, #00007969, #03494662)

  • Installer — Fixed PIN handling for 32-bit applications (Case #00008778)

  • Installer — Fixed Calais registry script invalid format handling

  • Installer — Fixed localization issue with Users group resolving

New Features and Bug Fixes in ActivClient 8.2

Bug Fixes in ActivClient 8.2

  • Thales IDCore 3230 support - PIVEP mode failed to send signed email

  • Installation - Install ActivClient path under system env variables (#00007842)

  • Installation - Change in internal PowerShell script signing (#00008124)

    Details: In order to sign the inner PowerShell scripts, we are now signing directly using the Advanced Installer in-built signing feature.

  • Improved compatibility with some Crescendo cards

Limitations and Known Issues

This section describes issues known by HID Global as of the release date, but which have not been addressed in the current product version. When possible, fixes and workarounds are suggested. This section also describes known limitations of this release.

Following features are temporarily unavailable or limited in ActivClient 8.2 and will be restored in later versions:

  • Windows logon with VCI-enabled cards that require Pairing Code is not possible when using Windows 10 version 22H2 and subsequent releases – normal use is unaffected and available