FolderRewind v1.8.0 Released
FolderRewind v1.8.0
This major update introduces a new remote-command model and multiple underlying improvements.
:::tip Download advice Microsoft Store remains the preferred channel. General sideload users can choose MSI; advanced sideload users should use the MSIX 7z package and run install.ps1. Do not keep the three channels installed together. :::
What's changed
- Added region backup mode.
- Added folder rename support.
- Added performance presets.
- Added KnotLink v3 server and SDK support.
- Added multiple remote commands.
- Removed several forward-compatibility code paths.
- Adapted to Windows App SDK 2.3.1.
- Fixed automation settings not being saved correctly (#41 @LYarHlXS).
- Improved page loading, startup speed, and filter performance.
- Applied stricter region-backup restore policy.
Remote protocol and compatibility
FolderRewind 1.8 requires KnotLink Server v3 and strict key-value parameterized protocol v2. Legacy space-delimited commands are no longer supported. Plugin authors should use the current parameterized interfaces and set new API examples to MinHostVersion 1.8.0.
Which one should I download?
- Microsoft Store: preferred for the simplest installation and updates.
- MSI: for general sideload users; still experimental in Archive Time Machine, requires no Developer Mode, and should be checked against its .sha256 file.
- MSIX 7z: for advanced sideload users; extract it and run install.ps1 for the closest Store-like experience.
General users should choose x64; choose ARM64 only on Windows on ARM. Store, MSI, and MSIX do not share configuration or plugins automatically, so back up those assets before switching channels.
Upgrade guide
Before upgrading from 1.7.4, validate region backup, rename, and performance presets against test data. Older versions should migrate through a stable release before entering 1.8. If startup fails, follow 1.8 Upgrade and Recovery and do not delete the whole config file.