Release Notes

This page provides the latest information about the ActivID Validation Client for both the Desktop Validation Client (DVC) and Server Validation Extension (SerVE).

What's New in Validation Client 7.4

  • SHA256 for OCSP Requests

    • ActivID Validation Client now supports SHA256 for OCSP requests.

  • Platform and Software Upgrades

    • Desktop Validation Client now supports Microsoft Windows 11.

    • Validation Extension now supports Microsoft Windows Server 2022.

    • ActivID Validation Clients can now be installed on AWS EC2 instances.

  • Improved security with tools upgraded to Visual Studio 2019 and Install Shield 2019.

  • CoreStreet Desktop Validation Client and Validation Extension are rebranded to HID ActivID Desktop Validation Client and Server Validation Extension respectively.

Known Issues and Limitations

CAPI Plug-in Unregistered

Important: This is only seen in the Desktop Validation Client.

While upgrading the OS, the CAPI plug-in gets unregistered from the ActivID Desktop Validation Client application automatically. So, after upgrading the OS, register the CAPI plugin again using the ActivID Desktop Validation Client Management Console before proceeding with the normal operation.

Revocation Status Checking with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader

Important: This is only seen in the Desktop Validation Client.

Adobe® Acrobat® and Adobe® Acrobat® Reader use an internal OCSP client to perform certificate revocation status check. It can be configured to use Microsoft CAPI to check revocation status by adding a registry entry.

When installing the ActivID Desktop Validation Client, the installer will create required registry entries if Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe® Acrobat® Reader is already installed.

To update the registry entry manually, execute ActivIDAcrobatCAPIFix.reg, included with the Desktop Validation Client under Acrobat Registry Fix directory.