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Changelog

Release notes for every version of GamePinned.

v2.0.2

April 14, 2026

Stability

  • ●Fixed a hang in the background updater on slow or interrupted connections.
  • ●Fixed file watchers silently stopping after a buffer overflow on busy systems.
  • ●Reduced resource usage during protection cycles on large game libraries.
  • ●Improved diagnostic logging for unusual system configurations.

Fixed

  • ●[Riot Games]Protection being suspended incorrectly during background Riot activity.
  • ●[Riot Games]Riot Client showing a "COULDN'T UPDATE" error after installation.
  • ●[Riot Games]False "BLOCKED" log entries during game updates.

v2.0.1

April 12, 2026

Fixed

  • ●Service stop failing without admin elevation after a PC restart.
  • ●License revocation not reflecting immediately in the app.

v2.0.0

April 5, 2026

New

  • ●Admin password reset. If you forget your password, click Forgot password? on the login prompt. A reset dialog verifies your identity through Windows (fingerprint, PIN, or account password) before letting you set a new password. No contact with support required.
  • ●GPU Pinned. Save up to 5 named profiles per PC. Each profile captures your full NVIDIA 3D settings and display configuration (resolution, refresh rate, orientation, and monitor positions for every connected monitor). Enable auto-restore and the active profile applies on every reboot. Each profile card has its own Restore, Set Auto, Rename, and Delete buttons. Manual restore is available without rebooting. Paid feature (Elite and Pro). See the GPU Pinned docs.
  • ●Session Clear. A new Clear Session button on each platform page wipes the logged-in accounts from that launcher so the next customer starts with a fresh login screen. Works on Steam, Epic Games, and Riot Games.
  • ●The lock/unlock control is now a full-width banner at the top of the window. Read-only mode shows a red bar. Admin mode shows a green bar. Clicking either switches state immediately. The two separate sidebar buttons have been removed.

Security

  • ●The admin password prompt now limits failed attempts. After 5 wrong entries, input locks for 30 seconds. Closing and reopening the dialog does not reset the counter.
  • ●The Hardware ID on the License tab is now hidden by default. It shows as dots until you unlock admin access.

Fixed

  • ●The Logs tab was only loading 3 days of logs despite displaying a 7-day window. It now loads all 7 days correctly.
  • ●Clearing old logs now deletes files older than 7 days instead of zeroing them. Empty zero-byte log files no longer accumulate on disk.
  • ●License tier names were showing as "Subscriber" and "Owned Forever" in some dialogs. They now show as "PRO" and "ELITE" everywhere in the app.

Improved

  • ●Background operations now have timeouts. Service stability is improved on PCs where system commands occasionally hang.
  • ●[Riot Games]Game detection is more accurate. Games without a recognized install folder are no longer treated as installed.
  • ●Clearing logs now shows a confirmation before proceeding.
  • ●Auto-update installer files are cleaned up after a successful update instead of accumulating on disk.
  • ●Hover tooltips added to all buttons, toggles, and status indicators throughout the app.

v1.0.2

March 28, 2026

Fixed

  • ●Fixed a crash when entering the admin password after reinstalling or repairing the same version of GamePinned. The password would stop working after a reboot and show an error dialog. Existing passwords are recovered automatically. No password reset required.

v1.0.1

March 23, 2026

New

  • ●Silent auto-update. Paid plans now receive updates automatically in the background without interrupting protection or gameplay.
  • ●Send Diagnostic Report. A new button in Settings that packages your logs and sends them directly to support.

Fixed

  • ●"Launch with Windows" not reliably starting the app at boot on all systems. Windows startup state is now synchronized correctly regardless of prior settings.
  • ●Games occasionally remaining locked after the service was stopped. A background timer could fire during shutdown and re-apply protection before cleanup completed.
  • ●Service stability on PCs with older or slower hard drives. Background permission checks could accumulate over time, causing the service to slow down or appear unresponsive.
  • ●[Riot Games]Locking one Riot Games game (e.g. Valorant) accidentally locked all other Riot Games titles on the same PC (e.g. League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra). Each game is now locked independently.
  • ●[Riot Games]Previously uninstalled Riot Games titles appearing as phantom entries in the Games list.

Improved

  • ●"Launch with Windows" and "Automatic Updates" now show a clear indicator when a paid license is required, instead of the toggle silently doing nothing.
  • ●The Blocked Users counter now shows All instead of 0 when all standard Windows accounts are blocked by default.
  • ●Settings page redesigned with a cleaner row-based layout. Less cramped, with clear separators between sections.
  • ●The window now maximizes correctly without overlapping the taskbar. Double-clicking the title bar to restore also works reliably.
  • ●Admin password now uses a stronger hashing algorithm. Existing passwords upgrade automatically on next login. No action needed.
  • ●Diagnostic logs are now separated from the main log view and retained for 7 days.
  • ●Changing the admin password or license key no longer triggers a full protection re-scan. Changes take effect without re-processing every game folder.

v1.0.0

March 7, 2026

Initial release.

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