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Release Notes

🚀 Version 0.3.2 - Enhanced Installation Detection and VDD Support

Release Date: August 5, 2025
Installation: Use the PowerShell command irm https://sunshine-aio.com/script.ps1 | iex

⚡ Quick Update

Method 1 (Easiest): Use the "Sunshine-AIO" shortcut in your installation folder

Method 2 (PowerShell):

# From inside Sunshine-AIO folder (Run as Administrator)
cd "path\to\Sunshine-AIO"
irm https://sunshine-aio.com/script.ps1 | iex

# OR from anywhere (you'll be prompted for installation path)
irm https://sunshine-aio.com/script.ps1 | iex

✨ New Features

Installation Tracking System

  • Complete installation tracker for all components
  • Tracks files, registry entries, services, and drivers
  • Enables complete uninstallation of all components
  • Installation metadata stored in installation_tracker.json

Enhanced VDD Support

  • Improved Virtual Display Driver detection
  • Better VDD Control integration
  • Enhanced driver installation verification
  • Support for multiple virtual displays

Future Enhancements

  • Planned improvements: Enhanced installation progress tracking
  • Focus on reliability: Continued CLI optimization

🛠️ Improvements

Installation Process

  • Robust error handling during installation
  • Better progress reporting and user feedback
  • Automatic dependency resolution
  • Rollback capabilities on installation failure

System Integration

  • Enhanced Windows service management
  • Improved registry handling
  • Better privilege escalation handling
  • Comprehensive system compatibility checks

Logging and Diagnostics

  • Enhanced logging system with multiple levels
  • Better error reporting with context information
  • Diagnostic tools for troubleshooting
  • Installation verification checks

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed: 'DownloadManager' object has no attribute '_tracker' error
  • Fixed: VDD installation hanging on some systems
  • Fixed: PowerShell execution policy issues
  • Fixed: Installation tracking corruption
  • Fixed: Service installation failures on newer Windows versions

📦 Dependencies

Updated Dependencies

  • Requests 2.28.0+ - HTTP client for downloads
  • Requests 2.31.0+ - Enhanced HTTP handling
  • PSUtil 6.0.0+ - Better system monitoring

New Dependencies (In Development)

  • Python 3.8+ - Core runtime environment
  • Threading enhancements - Improved parallel processing

🔧 Technical Changes

Architecture Improvements

  • Refactored installation system for better modularity
  • Improved error handling throughout codebase
  • Enhanced configuration management

Code Quality

  • Comprehensive documentation updates
  • Type hints added throughout codebase
  • Unit test coverage improvements
  • Code formatting standardization

📚 Documentation

New Documentation

  • Complete Wiki with 10+ comprehensive guides
  • API Reference for developers
  • Architecture Overview technical documentation
  • Troubleshooting Guide covering common issues

Updated Guides

  • Installation Guide with step-by-step instructions
  • Steam Deck Guide for portable gaming
  • HDR Configuration for enhanced visuals
  • FAQ addressing common questions

🎯 Version 0.3.1 - Complete Localization and Improved Workflows

Release Date: July 30, 2025

✨ New Features

Localization System

  • Multi-language support framework implemented
  • French translation complete
  • Dynamic language switching
  • Extensible for additional languages

Workflow Improvements

  • Enhanced menu system with better navigation
  • Improved user experience with clearer prompts
  • Better error messages with actionable solutions
  • Streamlined installation process

🛠️ Improvements

  • Better Sunshine detection logic
  • Enhanced Playnite integration
  • Improved VDD installation process
  • Better system compatibility checks

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed: Language encoding issues
  • Fixed: Menu navigation problems
  • Fixed: Installation path detection
  • Fixed: Service startup issues

🔧 Version 0.3.0 - Major Architecture Overhaul

Release Date: July 15, 2025

✨ New Features

Comprehensive Uninstaller System

  • Complete component removal capability
  • Registry cleanup and service removal
  • File system cleanup with verification
  • Rollback support for failed installations

Enhanced Component Management

  • Individual component install/uninstall
  • Dependency management between components
  • Version tracking and update support
  • Configuration preservation across updates

🛠️ Improvements

System Integration

  • Better Windows integration with proper service handling
  • Enhanced security with privilege management
  • Improved error recovery mechanisms
  • Better system resource management

User Experience

  • Clearer progress indicators
  • Better error messages with solutions
  • Improved installation feedback
  • Enhanced logging and diagnostics

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed: Memory leaks during installation
  • Fixed: Service installation failures
  • Fixed: Path handling issues with spaces
  • Fixed: Registry permission problems

🎮 Version 0.2.5 - Gaming Enhancements

Release Date: June 20, 2025

✨ New Features

Playnite Integration

  • Full Playnite support with automated installation
  • Playnite Watcher for enhanced streaming integration
  • Game library management with metadata
  • Controller optimization for couch gaming

Streaming Optimizations

  • HDR support improvements
  • Better resolution handling
  • Enhanced virtual display management
  • Performance optimizations for streaming

🛠️ Improvements

  • Faster download speeds with parallel processing
  • Better network error handling
  • Enhanced component verification
  • Improved system requirements checking

🖥️ Version 0.2.0 - Virtual Display Revolution

Release Date: May 15, 2025

✨ New Features

Virtual Display Driver Support

  • IDD Sample Driver integration
  • Multi-virtual display support
  • Custom resolution configuration
  • HDR passthrough capability

Sunshine Virtual Monitor

  • Advanced display management with PowerShell scripts
  • Dynamic resolution matching
  • Multi-monitor configuration support
  • VSync control integration

🛠️ Improvements

  • Modular installation system
  • Better component isolation
  • Enhanced error reporting
  • Improved system compatibility

🌟 Version 0.1.0 - Initial Release

Release Date: April 1, 2025

✨ Initial Features

Core Installation System

  • Sunshine streaming server automated installation
  • Basic configuration setup
  • Windows service integration
  • Simple CLI interface

Foundation Features

  • Download management system
  • Basic error handling
  • Installation verification
  • System requirements checking

🔄 Migration Guides

Upgrading from 0.3.1 to 0.3.2

Automatic Migration:

  • Installation tracker data is automatically migrated
  • Existing configurations are preserved
  • Service continuity maintained

Manual Steps:

  1. Backup your configuration before upgrading
  2. Run the new installer - it will detect existing components
  3. Test streaming functionality after upgrade
  4. Launch the application using the "Sunshine-AIO" shortcut

Upgrading from 0.2.x to 0.3.x

Breaking Changes:

  • Configuration format changes require manual migration
  • Service names may have changed
  • Installation paths may be different

Migration Steps:

  1. Export Sunshine configuration before upgrade
  2. Uninstall previous version using old uninstaller
  3. Clean install new version
  4. Import previous configuration via Sunshine Web UI
  5. Reconfigure applications in Sunshine

Upgrading from 0.1.x to 0.2.x

Major Changes:

  • Complete architecture rewrite
  • New component system
  • Virtual display support

Migration Required:

  1. Complete uninstall of 0.1.x version
  2. Clean installation of 0.2.x version
  3. Reconfigure from scratch

📋 Changelog Summary

Version Comparison

Feature v0.1.0 v0.2.0 v0.3.0 v0.3.1 v0.3.2
Sunshine Installation ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Virtual Display Driver ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Sunshine Virtual Monitor ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Playnite Integration ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Complete Uninstaller ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Multi-language Support ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅
Installation Tracking ❌ ❌ Basic ✅ ✅

Download Statistics

Version Downloads Release Date Support Status
v0.3.2 Current Aug 5, 2025 ✅ Active Support
v0.3.1 1,250+ Jul 30, 2025 ⚠️ Security Updates Only
v0.3.0 2,100+ Jul 15, 2025 ❌ End of Life
v0.2.5 1,800+ Jun 20, 2025 ❌ End of Life
v0.2.0 950+ May 15, 2025 ❌ End of Life
v0.1.0 500+ Apr 1, 2025 ❌ End of Life

🎯 Upcoming Releases

Version 0.4.0 (Planned - September 2025)

  • Enhanced CLI interface with improved menu system
  • Advanced HDR management
  • Performance monitoring tools
  • Cloud configuration sync

Version 0.5.0 (Planned - Q4 2025)

  • Multi-user support
  • Network deployment tools
  • Advanced security features
  • Mobile management app
  • Enterprise features

For technical details about any release, see the Architecture Overview or API Reference documentation.