Users Guide
● The user now has proper access to User and Common encrypted files after HCA decryption. [28810/DDPC-98]
● Previously, in some scenarios, a delay occurred when moving files between folders during Microsoft Word autosaves when
using Trend Micro AV and when DDP encryption was installed. This issue is resolved. [DDPC-127]
● Windows Explorer now updates its icon cache after a successful decrypt/uninstall when running Windows 8.1. The Windows
Explorer folders no longer display the DDP Encryption icon after successful decrypt/uninstall. [28332/DDPC-253]
● Legacy FVE can now optionally be used with an updated BIOS (without requiring an Enterprise HCA installation) on Dell
Latitude E5430, E5530, E6230, E6430, and E6530 computers. [DDPC-304]
● When using Dropbox, if a user is accessing files from a new computer or if a user account name changes, files synchronized
with Dropbox no longer appear corrupt and the user no longer receives Access Denied messages when attempting to access
the files. [DDPC-391]
Advanced Authentication
● On Dell Venue tablets, after the Enrollment Wizard is launched, the on-screen keyboard can now be opened by tapping the
keyboard icon in the Wizard or the keyboard system tray icon. [MMW-524]
● When using HCA, single sign-on is now available when using multi-certificate Common Access Cards (CACs). [MMW-559]
Technical Advisories v8.5
Encryption
● Amended 06/2015 - If the computer restarts during encryption with legacy HCA on Dell Latitude E5420 or E6420 or
Precision M4600 or M6600, the computer becomes unresponsive. [DDPMTR-341]
● Amended 06/2015 - On Dell Latitude E7250 and E7450, SDE rather than HCA encryption is provisioned. [DDPMTR-822]
● Amended 06/2015 - When running WSDeactivate, following the prompted reboot, the user is prompted to finish setup rather
than to enter the recovery key for activation as expected. [DDPMTR-1213]
New Features and Functionality v8.4.1
● Multi-certificate Common Access Cards are now supported.
Resolved Technical Advisories v8.4.1
Encryption
● The DDP installation process now proceeds normally on laptops connected to a power source, even if the battery charge
falls below 10 percent. [27974/DDPC-56]
● Previously, when using Dell Digital Delivery, installation could fail based on the order of installation of Security Tools or the
DDP master installer. Logic has been added to correct this issue. [28070, MMW-293]
● A few previously unlocalized master installer screens are now localized. [28619, 28620, DDPC-73, DDPC-262]
● Previously, when upgrading, an error message displayed indicating that ushradiomode64.exe was not able to start correctly.
The issue of a third-party installer incorrectly attempting to install Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 on the computer is
resolved. [29049, DDPC-182, MMW-357]
● Installation/upgrade failures related to SQL Compact have been resolved. [DDPC-43, DDPC-384]
● Multiple performance improvements have been made to file/folder and HCA encryption. [DDPC-171, DDPC-279]
● In Windows 8.1, the Metro HelpAndTips app now opens and functions normally. [DDPC-264]
Advanced Authentication
● Previously, when using a non-USH external fingerprint reader, after the computer went to sleep or was rebooted, logon
using fingerprint failed. The issue with the credential provider timing out when attempting to confirm the fingerprint reader is
connected to the computer is resolved. [28605, MMW-360]
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