Key Product Enhancements
LinkFixer Advanced 8.4.1 - October 2026
- Some Relief from Microsoft’s Throttling. Added a function that improves performance on SharePoint and OneDrive jobs, by automatically switching to another authenticated user account whenever the account in use starts getting throttled. This function allows affected jobs to finish faster.
- Added support for links in macros inside password-protected Excel workbooks (.xlsm) and Word documents (.docm), maintaining link integrity across password-protected files.
- Improved how LinkFixer Advanced processes files in Box, Egnyte, and SharePoint by refactoring how API calls are handled, ensuring jobs run more efficiently.
- Improved how LinkFixer Advanced filters files by adding “File Size” to Expert Filtering Rules, giving you more control over which files to process.
- Improved how LinkFixer Advanced warns you about maintenance expiration by displaying warnings three months before expiration instead of 30 days, giving you more time to plan your renewal.
LinkFixer Advanced 8.3.1 - July 2026
- Cure: Added a warning for cases in which you are about to inadvertently run Cure on any of your pre-migration files (whereas Cure should only be run on post-migration files).
- Improved the Preview screen experience with a major performance overhaul, helping you review files and links faster during large projects.
- Added support for unreferenced image xrefs in DWG parent files, expanding LinkFixer Advanced's coverage for more CAD-related link scenarios.
- LinkFixer Advanced now shows enabled anchor text settings and other process-specific settings in the Additional Details panel on the Process Files screen, making it easier to confirm key options before you run a job.
- Improved Move/Rename warnings by clearly explaining when empty folders may be deleted and created, helping reduce surprises before processing starts.
LinkFixer Advanced 8.2.1 - April 2026
- Added the ability to define your Box company subdomain name in Network Locations, making Box configuration more flexible.
- Improved Preview screen performance when changing the number of links or files to preview.
- Improved Cure database performance at the beginning of Cure Phase 2, helping processing start more efficiently in larger jobs.
LinkFixer Advanced 8.0.1 - December 2025
- LinkFixer Advanced now works directly with Egnyte cloud storage, so your links can be automatically protected and fixed as you move files into or out of Egnyte, reducing manual cleanup and migration risk.
- You can now map Box and Egnyte folders inside LinkFixer Advanced, making it easier for your team to fix both hyperlinks and non-hyperlinks using different link formats in a single job.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.4.1 - October 2025
- Added an “Activation Method” section to the About screen, giving you instant visibility into how that instance of LinkFixer Advanced was activated.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.3.1 - August 2025
- Improved how LinkFixer Advanced connects to SharePoint Online using the username and password authentication method, so your existing SharePoint Online jobs keep running smoothly after you upgrade — without any extra setup or surprises.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.2.1 - July 2025
- Introduced a new “Count Links” process that quickly tallies links across your files and lets you control how long it runs, giving you a fast, low‑impact way to understand link volume and plan projects without running a full scan.
- Added a setting to process draft and other unpublished SharePoint files, giving you more flexibility in libraries that use versioning and approval workflows, without requiring any changes to your existing SharePoint versioning settings.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.1.1 - June 2025
- LinkFixer Advanced now proactively warns you when a configured user is not a SharePoint site collection administrator, helping you avoid permission‑related issues that can cause job interruptions.
- Added an automatic database capacity safeguard that monitors available SQL Server space during processing, helping long‑running LinkFixer Advanced jobs complete reliably without unexpected capacity‑related interruptions.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.0.5 - April 2025
- Added two new metrics to the Status panel of the Scan Only process, showing the total number of links in the scanned files and the average number of links per gigabyte, so you can quickly gauge link volume and density in your data set.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.0.2 - February 2025
- Delivered a rapid SharePoint Online authentication workaround for a newly introduced Microsoft bug, allowing you to continue scanning and fixing links in SharePoint Online uninterrupted while Microsoft rolls out its own permanent fix.
LinkFixer Advanced 7.0.1 - September 2024
- Added a new “Source Folders” feature that allows you to run Cure more efficiently by limiting the scope to specific folders, saving time and improving precision during link repairs.
- With the new Multi-Computer Cure feature, large-scale link repairs can now be distributed across multiple computers while sharing the same database, reducing processing time for complex projects.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.15.1- May 2024
- We upgraded the version of .NET Framework we use for LinkFixer Advanced from 4.6.1 to 4.8.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.14.1 - May 2024
- LinkFixer Advanced now fully supports rich and plain text fields in SharePoint list items, allowing users to modify links in them.
- Users can now import “include” or “exclude” list files directly from the command line interface, allowing them to automate jobs and filter data to be processed.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.13.1 - March 2024
- Improved our logic to identify and report file extensions in URLs.
- A new action codes webpage provides users with detailed, actionable guidance for handling errors, reducing the need for support and improving self-service.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.12.1 - November 2023
- Improved LinkFixer Advanced’s Summary report to include visible result codes on links and user account names in error messages for improved clarity.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.11.1 - August 2023
- Restored the filename wildcard field, allowing users to specify file extensions (example: *.xlsx) to process specific types of files and links.
- Migrate faster! Optimized the Move/Rename process by eliminating redundant checks and tweaking the settings for peak performance.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.10.1 - July 2023
- Added support for SharePoint lists. Now, you can have LinkFixer Advanced scan, report and modify links in SharePoint lists.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.9.1 - May 2023
- Added a new feature that allows the user to import a file and link list for targeted processing. This decreases processing time, by ignoring files and links that don’t match the user's imported criteria.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.8.1 - February 2023
- Improved LinkFixer Advanced's capability to handle SharePoint Article pages in addition to Site, Wiki, and Web Part pages. Users can now scan, report, and modify links in this page type in all SharePoint environments.
- Introduced a feature that allows users to disable SharePoint versioning, ensuring consistent processing of published files across various libraries in all SharePoint environments.
- LinkFixer Advanced now supports finding and fixing links in classic SharePoint pages too. We previously only supported processing links created in modern SharePoint pages which was introduced with SharePoint Online.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.7.1 - November 2022
- Introduced the functionality to import and export folder selections in the Select Folders screen. This allows users to efficiently specify folders for processing without the need to manually select them, saving effort and enhancing productivity.
- Improved SharePoint Cure performance by adding a setting to reduce file downloads by using the data in the database instead. This enhancement ensures faster, more efficient processing without requiring any user action.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.6.1 - September 2022
- Introduced context-sensitive help across all LinkFixer Advanced screens, offering clear, screen-specific guidance and easy access to further assistance from LinkTek Support.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.5.1 - September 2022
- Added the ability to directly open files from the Preview screen in LinkFixer Advanced, by providing immediate file access, a step up from the previous limitation of only viewing file and link paths.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.4.1 - August 2022
- Added a new setting in LinkFixer Advanced to filter SharePoint folder types in the Select Folder screen. This allows users to efficiently focus on document libraries, special folders, or all folders, thereby streamlining folder selection for processing.
- Enhanced LinkFixer Advanced command-line support by letting users import a folder list through a text-format list file, helping them save time.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.3.1 - August 2022
- Improved the Create Rules screen with a new layout for easier rule comparison, quick-edit options, and clear indicators for managing rules more effectively.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.2.3 - August 2022
- Added a Select Links step to the Scan Only process, to let users target specific links while scanning.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.2.2 - July 2022
- Added the ability to import Modify Links or Move/Rename rules through the command line using a CSV file, significantly streamlining large-scale automated migrations in LinkFixer Advanced.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.2.1 - July 2022
- Revised the Process Files screen to include active rules for Modify Links and Move/Rename processes, quick-edit buttons for last minute changes, and additional details section to display important settings before starting the process. This makes setup more intuitive and user-friendly.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.1.2 - July 2022
- Improved the level of support we had for links in Excel Power Queries. Users can now modify links pointing to folders in addition to files (already existed).
LinkFixer Advanced 6.1.1 - June 2022
- LinkFixer Advanced now supports Revit files (.rvt, .rte, .rfa, .rft) across all processes. This helps users safeguard link integrity in these types of files.
- Added support for Azure SQL Managed instance by letting users authenticate to SQL Managed database using Azure AD authentication. This gives the users option to store LinkFixer Advanced process data in the cloud.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.0.2 - March 2022
- Implemented a feature that automatically corrects faulty user provided SharePoint site collection URLs. This helps improve accuracy and reduce setup errors for user-provided paths.
LinkFixer Advanced 6.0.1 - February 2022
- We now support the Box Cloud storage system. Whether you’re migrating to Box or away from it, LinkFixer Advanced will protect your file links.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.8.1 - December 2021
- Added support to scan, report, and modify links in SharePoint Site and Wiki Pages, with scanning and reporting capabilities extended to Web Part Pages, streamlining link management across different SharePoint page types.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.7.3 - October 2021
- LinkFixer Advanced now quadruples its file processing speed out of the box without requiring any additional settings adjustments. This helps users utilize the built-in SQLite database and boosts performance compared to the previous one-file-at-a-time approach.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.7.2 - September 2021
- Introduced support for Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition's reference attachments (links). Users can now maintain link integrity within these specialized engineering documents.
- Improved handling of Unicode characters in links stored in PDF parent files. This update offers precision and accuracy while managing these types of links.
- Added an expandable tray to the Home Screen, streamlining navigation with quick access to essential features and settings. This particularly benefits new users by simplifying their initial experience.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.7.1 - July 2021
- Added a new LinkTek Labs settings category. This is a place for users to explore early-access and experimental features.
- Introduced support for links to Excel charts in PowerPoint (.pptx and .ppt) files, enhancing LinkFixer Advanced's ability to maintain connections between data visualizations and presentations.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.6.3 - May 2021
- Streamlined SharePoint/OneDrive configuration by adding the ability to import multiple user credentials using an import CSV file and authenticating them automatically. This significantly reduces the setup time.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.6.2 - April 2021
- Introduced safety checks by storing agent timestamps and file status to prevent SharePoint files from remaining checked out during extended throttling periods.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.6.1 - March 2021
- Completely revamped the Preview screen for clarity, introducing a side-by-side view of link changes and color-coded indicators for link status, greatly simplifying navigation, and enhancing the ease of comparison between broken and working links in files.
- Added support for links with Unicode characters in Visio .vsd files. This update offers precision and accuracy while managing these types of links.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.5.27 - December 2020
- LinkFixer Advanced now identifies character encodings like ASCII, UTF-8, and UTF-32 in text-format files, ensuring better handling and preservation of content across different encoding standards.
LinkFixer Advanced 5.5.8 - October 2020
- We now support password-protected Excel (.xls, .xlsx) and Word files (.doc, .docx), broadening LinkFixer Advanced's ability to work with secure documents.
- Added support for links with Unicode characters in Excel .xls files. This update offers precision and accuracy while managing these types of links.
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