WM Capture -> Version History

This is the version history page for WM Capture, showing the last 20 software updates. You can return to the main page for this software by clicking here.

Index:

• Version 8.10.1 (Aug 18, 2018)
• Version 8.9.1 (Jul 8, 2018)
• Version 8.8.6 (Jun 2, 2018)
• Version 8.8.5 (Dec 29, 2017)
• Version 8.8.3 (Mar 29, 2017)
• Version 8.8.2 (Jan 24, 2017)
• Version 8.6.2 (Jul 9, 2016)
• Version 8.6.1 (Jul 6, 2016)
• Version 8.5.3 (Jun 2, 2016)
• Version 8.6 (May 14, 2016)
• Version 8.4.2 (Feb 12, 2016)
• Version 8.4.1 (Feb 6, 2016)
• Version 8.4 (Jan 21, 2016)
• Version 8.3.2 (Nov 12, 2015)
• Version 8.3 (Nov 4, 2015)
• Version 8.2.1 (Oct 14, 2015)
• Version 8.2 (Oct 1, 2015)
• Version 7.4 (Jun 22, 2014)
• Version 7.2 (Dec 4, 2013)
• Version 6.2.2 (Jun 18, 2013)

• Release Date: Aug 18, 2018
• • Bug fix – “Cannot install screen capture” reported on some Windows 7 computers

• Release Date: Jul 8, 2018
• • Fixed incomplete installation of DirectShow components (failure – “Cannot install screen capture filter”)
  • Fix error x013 (recording could not start due to audio stream blocking the video stream)

• Release Date: Jun 2, 2018
• • Updated to support all computer configurations (Intel, AMD, 2 cores, 4 cores)
  • Supports more Windows versions including XP
  • No need to install Visual C++ redistributable or .NET framework
  • High-quality HD, MP4/H264 recording with reduced file size (15MB/minute or less)
  • Added MP3 format when recording audio
  • Fixed crash on long websites titles
  • Fixed bug not detecting screen capture filter at startup
  • Fixed bug not starting recording (x13)
  • Fixed bug not loading all DirectShow filters at startup
  • Fixed bug not converting on Windows XP
  • Fixed bug not rescaling on Windows XP
  • Fixed UI minimize bug
  • Other bug fixes and improvements

• Release Date: Dec 29, 2017
• • Added 2 to 1 conversion
  • Bug fix when creating editable h264 file

• Release Date: Mar 29, 2017
• • Fixes a problem when using the “Show Cursor” option.

• Release Date: Jan 24, 2017
• • Significantly lower CPU loading in Preview mode
  • Improved audio volume boost for recordings
  • Improved monitor scaling
  • Use different stop recording times for normal and scheduled recordings
  • Fixed a bug preventing installation on non-administrator Windows accounts
  • Fixed scheduler crash in File-View window
  • Fixed recording multiple scheduled recordings in background mode
  • Fixed browser selection for background mode
  • Fixed bug when selecting default media player for recordings

• Release Date: Jul 9, 2016
• • Fixed “Cannot register DirectShow files” error message on XP computers
  • Fixed registration error when Thumb mode is used

• Release Date: Jul 6, 2016
• • Bug fix – Windows basic theme not set on Windows 7 when second monitor is selected
  • Added backup registration

• Release Date: Jun 2, 2016
• • Temporary downgrade due to install issues
  
  

• Release Date: May 14, 2016
• • Automatic UI scaling.

• Release Date: Feb 12, 2016
• • Fixes automatic conversion to H264 (MP4).

• Release Date: Feb 6, 2016
• Bug fixes:
  • Monitor scaling for Windows 7
  • Monitor resolution detection and auto rescaling
  • Schedule multiple recordings
  • Open scheduler at startup
  • MP4 recording bitrates
  Added:
  • Auto UI rescaling at startup
  
  

• Release Date: Jan 21, 2016
• • Added real time preview and picture in picture
  • Added automatic scaling for secondary monitors
  • Added option to stop UI rescaling at startup
  • Bugs fixed: schedule multiple recordings, minimized UI, few other minor bugs

• Release Date: Nov 12, 2015
• • Fixed scheduling bug
  • Other minor bug fixes

• Release Date: Nov 4, 2015
• • Added UI scaling necessary for high resolution displays.
  • Bug fixes.

• Release Date: Oct 14, 2015
• • Added version detection.
  • Fixed a problem with Windows Media 9 screen not able to record higher frame rates on 1080 screens.
  • Added tooltips to buttons in UI.
  
  

• Release Date: Oct 1, 2015
• • Game recording: This update adds features that makes recording games in top quality easier than ever using hot keys and borderless window recording (see below).
  • Hot keys: These handy shortcuts are now enabled at all times. Use Alt+A to start/stop recording, Alt+S to pause/restart, Alt+D to mute/unmute the microphone.
  • Borderless window recording: This useful when recording games that do not provide a borderless window. Just the game contents are recorded without annoying borders or caption bars.
  • Super high frame rates: Capture all the action detail with frame rates as high as 100 fps.
  • Smaller webinar recordings: Our new Windows Media Screen codec makes smaller recordings, with bit rates as low as 2 MB per minute.
  • Improved webinar audio: The new Dual Audio recording feature avoids disturbing echo feedback between speakers and the microphone. A mute/unmute hot key and button are included.
  • New User Interface. And choose between smaller or larger UI.
  • Added Windows Media Screen codec for recording low motion screens like webinars and documents.
  • Dual audio can now be used with any format.
  • Background mode improved. Can now be enabled/disabled from the main window. No longer requires a restart.
  • Check recording (perform multiple recording test for settings up frame rates, bitrate, window size, etc without recording multiple files).
  • And more!

• Release Date: Jun 22, 2014
• • Added Virtual-Audio driver as a supplement to the Sound-Capture
  • Added WM Browser for Background mode
  • Added a warning message for BCK mode
  • Reload.exe does not pop-up automatically on errors
  • Now elevated (as administrator) only on administrator accounts. It runs without elevation on regular user accounts (does not require admin. password)
  • Removed (discontinued) the Universal Driver which only worked on XP.
  • Misc bug fixes

• Release Date: Dec 4, 2013
• Added "thumb mode". Allows operation from a flash drive
• Now includes WM Converter Lite

• Release Date: Jun 18, 2013
• Fixes compatibility issue with latest WM Converter