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SpinRite v6.1 Final Release!

#1

Steve

Steve

SpinRite v6.1 is finished and released​

We do not plan to announce this more widely until the online documentation is finished to support it. But the code has been finalized and is not expected to change. Sure, something could arise that will require another release. But this code has been very extensively tested and it appears to be as good as we're able to make it.

As before, you may obtain your final SpinRite v6.1 release by going to GRC's Pre-Release page, entering your SpinRite license serial number or transaction code and clicking the link to obtain your personal copy. We are using this pre-release page since it's convenient, everyone knows where it is, and since we'd like to get v6.1 documented before making it more widely available.

Thanks, all!


#2

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jeff3820

Has the 6.1 expiration date been removed yet or is a fresh download still considered a pre-release until wider distribution?


#3

ColbyBouma

ColbyBouma

Yes, the expiration date has been removed. https://grc.com/groups/spinrite.dev:54646

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#4

D

DanR

jeff3820 said:
Has the 6.1 expiration date been removed yet or is a fresh download still considered a pre-release until wider distribution?
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This is the real deal! There is no more expiration date! :)


#5

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Bplayer

Fantastic! It has been an entertaining journey following all the twists and turns to produce this major enhancement.

Now on to the next release. Maybe in 18 months I will be able to run a pre-release version Spinrite 7.0 on the SSD in my UEFI laptop.


#6

Steve

Steve

Bplayer said:
Now on to the next release. Maybe in 18 months I will be able to run a pre-release version Spinrite 7.0 on the SSD in my UEFI laptop.
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I believe that's a reasonable assumption. A lot of the infrastructure we'll need for the various pieces are already in place since they are reusable, like the whole USB boot-prep system that was first created as InitDisk for v6.1. And debugging v6.1 under DOS was actually somewhat difficult since no debugger understands the "flat real mode" that v6.1 uses and the author of my primary debugger, Brett Salter, passed away a few years ago. (I could have obtained Periscope's source from him to fix it.) By comparison, SR7's RTOS-32 operating system debugger is compatible with Microsoft's Visual Studio cross-machine debugging, which will make things FAR easier.

My plan is to race toward getting something running as soon as possible, sort of like "catching the wave" to get things rolling so that we'll have some early results for the project. (y)


#7

C

cboykin

Windows 11 Defender still blocks the 6.1 Download and deletes it. However, one can log into defender as the administrator and tell it to restore 6.1 and it will.

Then it can be copied to a USB drive.


#8

Steve

Steve

cboykin said:
Windows 11 Defender still blocks the 6.1 Download and deletes it. However, one can log into defender as the administrator and tell it to restore 6.1 and it will.
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I appreciate the feedback. Microsoft replied that once my newly minted EV signing cert has gained sufficient "reputation" (no indication about when/what/how that happens) no one will have any more trouble. <fingers crossed>


#9

ManChicken

ManChicken

Just downloaded (and ran) today under WIndows 11 and no complaints.


#10

Teddy7

Teddy7

Steve said:
SpinRite v6.1 is finished and released​

We do not plan to announce this more widely until the online documentation is finished to support it. But the code has been finalized and is not expected to change. Sure, something could arise that will require another release. But this code has been very extensively tested and it appears to be as good as we're able to make it.

As before, you may obtain your final SpinRite v6.1 release by going to GRC's Pre-Release page, entering your SpinRite license serial number or transaction code and clicking the link to obtain your personal copy. We are using this pre-release page since it's convenient, everyone knows where it is, and since we'd like to get v6.1 documented before making it more widely available.

Thanks, all!
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I have SPinRite ver. 4 What will it take to update, or do I have to 'out-right' buy a new copy?


#11

P

PHolder

Teddy7 said:
I have SPinRite ver. 4 What will it take to update, or do I have to 'out-right' buy a new copy?
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Contact customer service with your purchase details (or your contact details they could use to look you up.) From grc.com: Please address any pre- or post-purchase questions to sales2024 [at] grc.com...


#12

D

DanR

Teddy7 said:
I have SPinRite ver. 4 What will it take to update, or do I have to 'out-right' buy a new copy?
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One way is to contact Customer Service as PHolder suggested.

You may also go here: https://www.grc.com/cs/customerservice.htm

Enter your SR 4 license number and click Lookup System Code to go to a Purchase and Download page for more info. You may be able to upgrade at a discount from the full price of $89.

NOTE: At the bottom of the linked P&D page you can review the email on file for you and update it if necessary.


#13

CyberSecJourney

CyberSecJourney

I'm new here and can't even find where to purchase SpinRite? All the links are for existing owners with a license?


#14

ColbyBouma

ColbyBouma

CyberSecJourney said:
I'm new here and can't even find where to purchase SpinRite? All the links are for existing owners with a license?
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#15

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PHolder

CyberSecJourney said:
I'm new here
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Here is the support forums for the product. It's assumed you already have it, rightly or wrongly. The sales side of things is from GRC.com such as https://www.grc.com/sr/spinrite.htm . There is a (buy) button at the bottom.


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