BC 1.4 does not use timestamp from original file

KRP

Updated to BC 1.4 and noticed all encrypted files had a filestamp with the time the encrypted file had been written to the system.
When doing a file compare the encrypted file has a timestamp that differs from the timestamp of the original file.

Removed v1.4, installed v1.3.2 and all timestamps of the original and encrypted files again are equal.

Robert

Hi,

Can you please illustrate the problem with one (or more) screenshots? Thanks.

--Robert

Geronimo

Good to know that this has (unfortunately) changed - KRP is right, I just tested checked it with 1.30 portable and 1.4 portable.
Guess there's no real need for screenshot. If you encrpyted a file say originally dated 20/07/12 16:02 the encrypted file would show exactly the same date, and also keep it whehn unencrypting again (1.3). Think that is how it should be when it comes to version control and keeping archives.
In contrast if you try the same using the new version 1.4 the timestamp changes to the actual date you performed the en- or decryption.
Can this be made optional ?

Robert

OK, thanks to your explanation I know better understood the problem and I can confirm it. We'll release a bug-fix asap (expect it tomorrow).

gweilo

Hi, is the bugfix release already available?

Robert

It's now available here:

https://www.boxcryptor.com/download/BoxCryptor_v1.4.0.1_Setup.exe

Joe0815

Great job, Robert!

Do you have /any/ QA over at your company?
There is also a new 'unlocked' icon in 1.4.0.1 which clearer shows the unlocked state. Unfortunately that is shown when (at least) 1 drive /is/mounted/, whereas the 'locked' icon is shown when /no/ drive is mounted.
Great job, Robert!

http://postimage.org/image/cl83soe8n/ - drive mounted
http://postimage.org/image/zaa90ap89/ - drive UNmounted

Robert

Hi Joe,

Of course, we have a QA. I don't know why you think, that these icon changes occur accidentally but they are all on purpose. We modified the unlocked icon in v1.4.0.1 a bit as a result for the feedback we got that the locked and unlocked states are too similar.

Please also see my answer here:
https://forums.boxcryptor.com/topic/boxcryptor-for-windows-v14-beta-2?replies=16#post-3418

Best,
Robert

Geronimo

Thanks, can confirm that the timestamp issue has been resolved now.
The 'about:' menu should however be updatated to show the most recent version 1.4.0.1