Release notes for Windows and macOS clients - WUYING Terminal

This topic describes the release notes for the desktop client (Windows client and macOS client) of Alibaba Cloud Workspace and provides links to the relevant references.

Release notes in 2025

V8.2 - December 2025

Download Windows client V8.2| Download macOS client V8.2

Editions	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	Optimized	Optimized client network access and logon experience	The logic for client network access methods has been optimized to better integrate with administrative control policies and fallback access mechanisms. This enhancement improves the logon experience for users connecting from both the public internet and private enterprise networks.
Enterprise	New	Administrator control over custom restore points	Administrators can now use a new policy to control whether end users are permitted to create their own custom restore points. If this feature is disabled in the policy, the custom restore points will be hidden from the end user's interface (specifically, under `Cloud computer card > Manage > Restore Points`).

V8.1 - November 2025

Download Windows client V8.1| Download macOS client V8.1

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	New	Policy for mapped external disks	Administrators can now set policies for external or removable disks connected to the end user's local computer. These policies can control whether the mapped disk is read-only or read-write, and also manage permissions for copying files from the external disk to the cloud computer.
Enterprise	Optimized	Client connection logic	The client's connection logic has been enhanced with a new fallback option. You can now configure the client to first attempt connection via the public Internet and, if that fails, automatically fall back to connecting through the virtual private cloud (VPC).

V7.13 - August 2025

Download Windows client V7.13| Download macOS client V7.13

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	Optimized	Custom save directory for file transfer & migration	You can now set a default save location for file transfers and data migrations. This setting is available on the File Transfer > Preferences page of the DesktopAssistant menu. [Change the default save path for uploaded files]
Enterprise	Optimized	Clipboard control for mapped local disks	When an administrator configures the local disk mapping policy (read-only or read/write) in the console, it now also controls whether users can copy files from a mapped local drive to the cloud computer's internal storage. [Method 1: Transfer files using disk mapping]
Enterprise	Optimized	Configurable visibility for the usage metrics module	Administrators can now show or hide the "Metering Information" module from the DesktopAssistant menu. This setting, controlled via a toggle, Metering Information, in the DesktopAssistant Management section on the policy page, manages the visibility of information such as connection duration. [Set the display content of the DesktopAssistant menu panel]

V7.12 - July 2025

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	New	Data transfer auditing	Logs are now generated for all data transfer operations performed by end users between their cloud computer and local device, including through file transfer, data migration, and the clipboard. Enterprise administrators can preview, download, and delete these logs on the File Transfer Log tab page, located on the Security & Audits > Logs page of the console. [View file transfer logs]
Enterprise	New	Full-speed file transfer mode	A "Full-Speed File Transfer" mode has been added to the file transfer and data migration features. Enterprise administrators can either enable this mode through cloud computer policies or give end users the option to configure it themselves. [Method 3: Transfer files using the file transfer module]
Enterprise	Optimized	Immersive mode enhancements	When the client is in Immersive Mode, it now supports captive portal authentication for the local Wi-Fi network. Additionally, the UI layout for accessing local system functions while in Immersive Mode has been optimized for a better user experience.

V7.11 - May 2025

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	New	Shortcut key for starting the system security center of the cloud computer added to DesktopAssistant	The `Ctrl+Alt+Del` shortcut key is displayed in the level-1 menu of DesktopAssistant. You can click the shortcut key to start the system security center of the cloud computer. The administrator can specify whether to display the shortcut key in the level-1 menu of DesktopAssistant. [Floating bar (Cloud Computer Assistant)]

V7.10 - April 2025

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	New	Configurable display of the Cloud Computer Manager entry point in DesktopAssistant	The IT administrator can specify whether to display the Cloud Computer Manager entry point in the level-1 menu of DesktopAssistant.
Enterprise	New	UKey devices supported by macOS client	To allow a cloud computer to automatically identify and connect to the UKey device on the on-premises Mac computer, you must authorize Peripheral Service to run as an administrator on the page that is displayed after you choose Profile > Settings > Peripherals on the macOS client. For more information, see Authorize Peripheral Service to run as an administrator.
Enterprise	Optimized	Optimized immerse mode for the Windows client	After the IT administrator turns on the System Control Panel switch for the immersive mode, you can open the control panel of the on-premises operating system by choosing Profile > Settings > System on the Windows client and configure the Bluetooth and network of the on-premises system.

V7.9 - March 2025

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
Enterprise	New	Upgrade of the Windows system plug-ins	You can click the Upgrade option with a little red spot in the upper-right corner on the card of a cloud computer to upgrade the Windows system plug-ins of the cloud computer. You can upgrade the cloud computer immediately or at the scheduled point in time. You can also specify the status of the cloud computer after the upgrade. For more information, see Manage and maintain cloud computers.
Enterprise	New	Cloud computer image reset	If an administrator enables the Reset Image policy in the cloud computer policy, you can click Manage > on the cloud computer card in the client and reset the cloud computer image to its initial state
Enterprise	New	Fixed resolution specified by the administrator for a cloud computer	The administrator can specify a fixed resolution for a cloud computer in the Elastic Desktop Service Enterprise console. After a fixed resolution is specified for a cloud computer, you cannot change the resolution for the cloud computer. For more information, see Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode.
Enterprise	New	Parameter that specifies whether to display a guide dialog box for connecting a peripheral to a cloud computer added to the Elastic Desktop Service Enterprise console for the administrator	If the administrator turns on Peripheral Connection Guide in the Elastic Desktop Service Enterprise console, when your cloud computer is connecting to a peripheral, a guide dialog box is displayed so that you can specify custom configurations for connecting the peripheral to the cloud computer.
Enterprise	New	Logging off from the client on other terminals	On the Devices tab of the Security module on the client, you can click Sign Out to log off from the client on other terminals as a user that is not activated by the administrator. Before you can log off from the client on other terminals, you must pass authentication based on verification code. For more information, see Configure a desktop client.

V7.8 - January 2025

Edition	Type	Feature	Description
General	New	Custom configurations for connecting a peripheral to a cloud computer added to the guide dialog box	The following custom configurations are added to the guide dialog box: the configuration that specifies whether to automatically connect a peripheral to a cloud computer the next time the peripheral is connected to the on-premises device and the configuration that specifies whether the cloud computer remembers the current configurations and does not display the guide dialog box the next time the peripheral is connected to the on-premises device. The default mechanism that triggers the guide dialog box is optimized.
General	New	Battery parameters and charging status of the on-premises laptop displayed on DesktopAssistant	When you run the Alibaba Cloud Workspace client on a laptop, the battery parameters and charging status of the laptop are displayed on DesktopAssistant.
General	Optimized	Optimized restore points for cloud computers	The logic for displaying restore points is optimized. Restore points for system and data disks are separately displayed. Users can separately perform operations on restore points for system and data disks. Users can view the historical records of using restore points to restore data.
General	Optimized	Optimized file transfer	Folders can be uploaded to cloud computers.

Release notes in 2024

V7.7 - December 2024

Type	Feature	Description	References
New	Shortcut key for exiting the full-screen mode	The Windows client allows you to exit the full-screen mode of a cloud computer by using the `Ctrl`+`Q` shortcut key. To specify a custom shortcut key for exiting the full-screen mode of a cloud computer, open DesktopAssistant, choose Settings > Control, and then specify a value for the Exit Fullscreen parameter. Note This feature does not apply to the macOS client.	Adjust the cloud computer display
New	AI Assistant added to DesktopAssistant	You can use AI Assistant to manage and configure peripherals, optimize the system performance of a cloud computer, and resolve common exceptions of a cloud computer. You can start AI Assistant from the level-1 menu of DesktopAssistant.	Cloud computer usage overview
New	Enhanced messaging and notification capabilities	The administrator can send notifications and image wallpaper messages about cloud computers to end users.	N/A
New	Custom features provided by DesktopAssistant of cloud computers	Your IT administrator can specify custom features provided by DesktopAssistant by performing the following operations: Log on to the EDS Enterprise console, choose Maintenance > Policies > DesktopAssistant Management, and specify custom features.	N/A
Optimized	Optimized guide to connecting peripherals to a cloud computer	The guide to connecting peripherals to a cloud computer is optimized, such as the logic for triggering pop-up windows and the automatic connection configurations.	N/A
Optimized	Optimized experience for the dual-screen mode	In the dual-screen mode, the resolution and dots per inch (DPI) of the extended screen can be dynamically adjusted.	N/A

V7.6 - November 2024

Type	Feature	Description	References
New	Support for automatic installation of network printer drivers	After you add a network printer, a wizard is displayed to automatically install the printer driver and guide you through the configuration process step by step.	N/A
New	Addition of a limit on the maximum number of logged-on terminals	Your IT administrator can configure a limit on the number of Alibaba Cloud Workspace terminals you can log on to. If you exceed this limit, the first terminal you logged on to will be automatically logged off.	Specify a number of permitted terminals
New	Support for disabling and enabling automatic logon	Your IT administrator can enable or disable the client-side automatic logon feature in the Elastic Desktop Service (EDS) console.	Enable automatic logon
Optimized	Support for configuring network printers	The AI Assistant can be woken up on your cloud computer to complete setting up a network printer.	N/A
Optimized	Improved user experience with scheduled tasks upon inactivity	A countdown prompt is sent 3 minutes before a scheduled task upon inactivity is triggered.	N/A
Optimized	Improved response mode of system shortcut keys and function shortcut keys	You can configure how system shortcut keys and function keys are handled in both Window Mode and Fullscreen Mode on a cloud computer by selecting either Handled by Cloud Computer or Handled by Local Device OS.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
Optimized	Improved user experience in dual-screen mode	In dual-screen mode, you can use shortcut keys on the extended screen to interact with your cloud computer.	N/A
Optimized	Improved file transfer experience	You can drag files to upload them.	N/A
Optimized	Improved user experience on the SSO-based logon page	The SSO page is updated to be displayed in full-page format.	N/A

V7.5 - September 2024

Type	Feature	Description	References
New	Automatic start or wake-up upon user logon	If you have only one cloud computer in your Alibaba Cloud account and it is stopped or in hibernation mode, you can configure custom settings to have the cloud computer automatically start or wake up when you log on to a client.	Configure a desktop client
New	Addition of notifications for marketing activities	The marketing activity notification type is added to the notification center. You can now receive timely updates on discounts for Alibaba Cloud Workspace products.	View notification messages
Optimized	Improved user logon experience	The portal for switching between password-based logon and SMS-based logon is clearer, and the QR code for code logon is displayed directly. The switch between Enterprise Edition and Personal Edition is improved for a better user logon experience.	Configure a desktop client
Optimized	Improved DesktopAssistant	The first-level menu layout of DesktopAssistant is redesigned to improve feature classification and enhance operational efficiency.	Cloud computer usage overview
Optimized	Improved automatic O&M	If a driver exception occurs on a GPU-accelerated cloud computer, a one-click repair mechanism is now available to automatically download and install a new driver.	N/A
Optimized	Improved user experience in cloud computer windows	Cloud computer windows on both Windows and macOS clients can be maximized for improved interaction. When you double-click the title bar of a cloud computer window, the system will maximize the window to its full size.	N/A
Optimized	Improved external device capabilities	Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) virtual webcams are supported.	N/A
Optimized	Improved user experience in dual-screen mode	In dual-screen mode, the main screen maintains the resolution you set. You can also change the resolution of the main screen to fit your business needs.	N/A
Optimized	Improved user experience when updating Alibaba Cloud Workspace components	You can schedule update tasks and enable automatic updates of Alibaba Cloud Workspace components for cloud computers after 4, 8, or 12 hours. Note Cloud computers in the Stopping state do not undergo automatic updates.	Manage and maintain cloud computers
Optimized	Improved user experience when configuring network access	If you want to connect to a cloud computer in VPC mode, you can specify a custom IP address for the VPC.	Configure an enterprise VPC IP address or a cloud service route
Optimized	Improved user experience when disabling cursor confinement	To ensure smooth rotation in 3D applications and games on a cloud computer, you must enable the cursor confinement feature. For greater convenience, you can disable this feature by pressing the Esc key twice.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode

V7.4 - August 2024

Type	Feature	Description	References
New	Control of administrators over image quality policies	Administrators are now allowed to configure image quality policies for cloud computers. End users who use the cloud computers cannot change or modify these configurations.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
Optimized	Improved image version update experience	Images of cloud computers can now be automatically updated upon cloud computer startup.	N/A
Optimized	Improved file transfer experience	The file transfer feature allows users to download files from cloud computers to on-premises devices, or upload files from on-premises devices to cloud computers. This feature is available only for images of V2.1.0 or later. The improvement in download bandwidth throttling leads to more reliable and consistent performance. File transfer stability is improved for optimal performance. Note This feature is in invitational preview. If you want to use this feature, submit a ticket.	Transfer files

V7.3 - July 2024

Type	Feature	Description
New	Addition of the security center	In the security center, you can view client logon records for each account, along with information about on-premises operating system versions, IP addresses, and client logon and logoff times.
New	Addition of the clipboard-based file transfer capability	You can copy and paste files between cloud computers and on-premises devices by using the encrypted transmission channel provided by Alibaba Cloud Workspace. The maximum transmission speed is 3 MB/s.
Optimized	Automatic shutdown upon 15-day hibernation	When a cloud computer goes into hibernation mode, billing for cloud computing power stops, but billing for storage resources continues. If a cloud computer hibernates for 15 days, the cloud computer automatically shuts down. We recommend that you save data on the cloud computer as soon as possible.
Optimized	Improved user experience when starting, restarting, and waking up cloud computers	Clicking the Power On or Wake button on the cloud computer card instantly opens the cloud computer window and displays the power-on or wake-up process. This replicates the experience of turning on or off an on-premises computer.
Optimized	Improved connection security	Using an encrypted channel when you connect to a cloud computer improves the security of the connection.

V7.2 - June 2024

Type	Feature	Description
New	Automatic logon cycle	If your administrator allows you to configure an automatic logon cycle, log on to your client and choose Profile > Settings > Sign-in to configure the Sign in automatically for the next N field.
New	Plug-and-play bootstrapper for external devices	When you connect a new external device to your cloud computer, a bootstrapper will guide you through the configuration and connection process.
New	Issue detection and repair capabilities	When you connect to a cloud computer, the system checks for any connectivity issues to ensure Internet access. If any issue is detected, a pop-up window will appear with information about the cause of the issue and suggestions on how to fix it. However, if a policy configured by your administrator causes connectivity issues that result in Internet access failure, the detection and repair capabilities will not work.
New	Guide for beginners	New users logging on to a client for the first time are provided with a guide to assist them in selecting the best version for their needs.
New	Logon with QR code	Users can log on to Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients by scanning a provided QR code.
New	Addition of the Monthly Subscription billing method	Users are provided with the following monthly subscription plans: 120-hour plan and 250-hour plan. The subscription hours are only valid for the current month. If you exhaust all your subscription hours before the end of the month and want to keep using the plan, your billing method will change from Monthly Subscription to Pay-as-you-go. When the fee reaches the same amount as the cost of the Unlimited plan, no additional fees are incurred, essentially making it equivalent to purchasing the Unlimited plan.
Optimized	Improved client upgrade	Users who are logged on can be prompted to update their clients to new versions, and the new version can be downloaded in the background.
Optimized	Improved image update experience	You can update the image of a cloud computer when it is stopped or hibernated by using the cloud computer card.
Optimized	Improved power-on and power-off settings	If you choose Power > Restart on a cloud computer card, the cloud computer will be automatically reconnected after the restart, eliminating the need for manual intervention. In specific cases, you can even directly start or wake up and connect to a cloud computer from within its window.
Optimized	Improved client security	The security of client version updates, client logons, and cloud computer connections is improved.
Optimized	Improved mouse usage experience	Windows clients have an improved mouse mode for GPU-accelerated cloud computers, featuring confined cursor mode, with added support for custom shortcut keys to release the cursor.
Optimized	Improved MFA binding and authentication experience	The interface gives instructions for binding a virtual multi-factor authentication (MFA) device, such as the Alibaba Cloud App, and entering a secure token during the verification process.
Optimized	Improved power buttons on cloud computer cards	The buttons for starting, waking up, and connecting to cloud computers are now directly visible on the cloud computer cards, eliminating the need to move the pointer over the cards.

V7.1 - April 2024

Type	Feature	Description
New	Addition of the AI assistant	AI Assistant is now available and can be accessed by moving the pointer over DesktopAssistant. The assistant is connected to the Tongyi large model of Alibaba Cloud and can provide O&M and usage information.
Bug fix	Resolution of known issues with cloud computer reconnection	After the on-premises network is restored, cloud computers are reconnected.

V7.0 - March 2024

Type	Feature	Description
New	Addition of new detection and repair tools	You can click Check and Repair on the DesktopAssistant menu, which will help you find and fix any high-frequency exceptions related to keyboards and mice.
New	Addition of the authentication mechanism for logon risk control	If the system detects changes to the on-premises environment when you log on to a client, a security mechanism will be triggered. Such changes include changing the terminal running the client and updating on-premises networks.
New	Improved prompt for a failed cloud computer startup	The prompt that shows the reason for cloud computer startup failure and repair guidance is optimized.

V6.9 - February 2024

Type	Feature	Description
New	Improved O&M capabilities for cloud computer usage issues	One-click repair is available for domain issues on Windows cloud computers.

V6.8 - January 2024

Type	Feature	Description
New	Addition of alerts for low system disk capacity and one-click clean option	An alert is triggered when the system disk usage of a cloud computer surpasses the set threshold, allowing for disk space cleaning to be performed. On the screen of your cloud computer, choose AI Assistant > Settings > Preferences > Assistant > Insufficient Disk Space to enable or disable the alert feature.
New	Addition of alerts for high CPU loads of cloud computers	An alert is now triggered when the CPU load of a cloud computer surpasses the set threshold. On the screen of your cloud computer, choose AI Assistant > Settings > Preferences > Assistant > High CPU Usage Reminder to enable or disable the alert feature.
New	Addition of self-diagnosis and self-repair capabilities for exceptions	When you connect to a cloud computer, you can use the self-diagnosis and self-repair features to fix problems, including failed image updates and connections.

Release notes in 2023

V6.7 - December 2023

Type	Feature	Description
New	Addition of Cloud Computer Manager versions	New versions of Cloud Computer Manager are released, with features including image diagnosis, printer sharing improvement, high memory usage alerting, and one-click optimization.
Optimized	Support for graphic preferences in intelligent mode	In intelligent mode, cloud computers adjust the frame rate and graphic quality according to the usage scenario, device, and network conditions. To enable the feature, choose AI Assistant > Settings > Preferences > Graphic. Only cloud computers with V1.7 images support this feature. Note Only cloud computers with images of V1.7 or later support this feature.
Optimized	Support for minimizing cloud computer windows	Windows clients now allow users to minimize cloud computer windows, improving the experience of simultaneously using on-premises devices and cloud computers.

V6.6 - October 2023

Type

Feature

Description

New

Launch of Cloud Computer Manager

Cloud Computer Manager allows end users to troubleshoot and resolve common cloud computer issues on their own. Before using the tool, end users need to upgrade their cloud computer image to V1.6. Features in this phase include:

Cloud computer health detection and exception repair
Printer services
Display of system configurations

New

Support for rich text in the clipboard

You can paste rich text from the clipboard into compatible software, maintaining original formatting such as font, font size, color, and alignment.

V6.5 - September 2023

Type	Feature	Description
New	Display of the battery percentage of on-premises devices on DesktopAssistant	The outer ring of DesktopAssistant now displays the battery percentage of the on-premises device. To view the battery percentage of the on-premises device, move the pointer over AI Assistant.
New	Addition of the Policy module in the Settings panel of AI Assistant	The Policy section displays the administrator-configured automatic startup and shutdown, logon control, and scheduled disconnect policies for cloud computers.
New	Addition of a method to obtain Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients in the About panel	Download links for Windows and macOS clients, QR codes for Android and iOS clients, and jump links for Web clients are included.
New	Support for shared URL-based collaboration	The collaborator can now start collaborating quickly and conveniently by clicking the shared URL.
Optimized	Display of usernames when collaboration ends or users exit	User names are displayed when the collaboration initiator ends the collaboration or when the collaboration participant leaves.

V6.4 - July 2023

Type	Feature	Description	Legend	References
Other	Change of Workspace ID to office network ID	Workspace ID is changed to office network ID. You can perform the following operations to confirm the change: Connect to a cloud computer and click DesktopAssistant on the screen. Choose Settings > Info. In the Info section, Office Network ID is now displayed instead of Workspace ID. Take note that the user account and logon logic remain unchanged.		Log on to a desktop client
Optimized	Optimized display of the cloud computer status	The cloud computer status prompt is optimized to provide status details. To view the optimized cloud computer status prompt, move the pointer over the status in the upper-left corner of a cloud computer card to display detailed information. The information includes whether the cloud computer is billed and the estimated time required to start, shut down, or restart the cloud computer.		N/A
New	Notifications of weak network conditions and video lag for cloud computers	If you encounter video lag when you use a cloud computer, Alibaba Cloud Workspace checks the downstream bandwidth, on-premises network conditions, cloud computer resolution, and image quality. Then it pushes notifications that include optimization methods, such as adjusting resolution and image quality, to help you troubleshoot the issue.		N/A
Optimized	Improved logon experience	Network access methods are incorporated into the More menu to improve the logon experience.		Log on to a desktop client
New	DesktopAssistant added to session windows of collaborators	You can use DesktopAssistant to view the client performance data and enter the full-screen mode.	N/A	Start a collaboration

V6.3 - June 2023

Type	Feature	Description	Legend	References
Optimized	Improved taskbar arrangement at the bottom of the client logon page	The taskbar layout is optimized based on the importance of information. Settings, Help, and About are incorporated into the More menu.		Log on to a desktop client
Optimized	Improved network diagnosis	In addition to the basic network diagnosis capability, you can use the Poor Network Connection Alert feature on a cloud computer.		N/A
New	Addition of the Message Center page	Message Center is added to cloud computers. The Message Center page displays messages of the Management, System, and Collaboration types. Interactive messages of the preceding types allow you to schedule an image update time or skip a scheduled task that is created by your administrator for your cloud computer. You can search and manage past messages.		View notification messages
New	Addition of the power option to the DesktopAssistant menu	The power option that allows you to shut down and restart your cloud computer is added to the DesktopAssistant menu. This allows you to shut down and restart your cloud computer without the need to go back to the display page of the cloud computer card.		Manage and maintain cloud computers
New	Addition of the cloud computer information to the DesktopAssistant menu	On the DesktopAssistant menu, you can view the metering and specification information of your cloud computer. Tier 1 of the DesktopAssistant menu displays the metering information of your cloud computer, including the current connection duration, used days, and remaining days (applicable only to subscription cloud computers). The Info panel that displays the configuration and usage information of your cloud computer is added to the Settings module.		N/A
Optimized	Optimized image quality policy on the DesktopAssistant menu	The image quality policy is optimized. You can select Custom, Best Performance, or Best Quality based on your business requirements.		Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
New	Collaboration added to the DesktopAssistant menu	The mechanism for joining a collaboration is optimized. A collaborator can join a collaboration by pasting the collaboration code in the cloud computer without the need to return to the client.		Start a collaboration
Optimized	Improved taskbar layout on the display page of cloud computer cards	The logoff and refresh icons are moved to the upper-left corner of the display page of cloud computer cards to facilitate operations.		Configure a desktop client
Optimized	Optimized scheduled stop policy	The user experience when using the scheduled stop policy is optimized. The content of the scheduled stop pop-up window varies based on the configurations of the scheduled stop policy. When the scheduled stop policy of a cloud computer is triggered, a countdown prompt is displayed on the cloud computer card.		Manage policies
New	Addition of the image version information to the Info page	The version number of the image that is used by a cloud computer is displayed on the Info page on the cloud computer.		N/A
New	Addition of the Feedback module	The Feedback module that supports screenshots is added to cloud computers. You can submit feedback about your user experience with Alibaba Cloud Workspace.		Configure a desktop client

V6.2 - March 2023

Type	Feature	Description	References
New	Addition of the client logon guide	The client logon guide is added to the following pages: the logon page that requires an organization ID or an office network ID, the logon page that requires a username and a password, and the logon page that requires a mobile phone number. This helps improve user experience.	N/A
Optimized	Optimized image update process	The image update process is optimized. You can restart your cloud computer when the image of the cloud computer is being updated. The image update confirmation window is also optimized.	N/A
New	Addition of the Policies tab	The Policies tab is added to cloud computer cards. On the Policies tab, you can configure a scheduled stop task after your administrator grants you the required permissions and view the logon control policies that are configured for your cloud computer.	Manage policies
Optimized	Optimized prompts for client updates and version details	The client update prompt and version details prompt can be resized. The clarity of the version description image is improved.	N/A
New	Support for cloud computer search	You can search for cloud computers by system cloud computer name, custom cloud computer name, and cloud computer ID.	N/A
Optimized	Improved layout of the DesktopAssistant menu	The interactive architecture of the DesktopAssistant menu is optimized. The tier-1 features of the DesktopAssistant menu are arranged in a vertical manner. Peripherals and Settings are combined into Preferences in the Settings panel.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
New	Support for shortcut keys in cloud computer windows mode	The shortcut key feature is provided in the Settings panel of the DesktopAssistant menu. If your cloud computer is in windows mode or exits full-screen mode after you enable the shortcut key feature, you can use shortcut keys to smoothly interact with your cloud computer.	N/A
New	Support for screen scaling	The UI Scaling feature is added to the Settings panel of the DesktopAssistant menu. The scaling ratio ranges from 100% to 200%. The screen scaling is based on dots per inch (DPI).	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
New	Addition of the resolution adjustment feature	The resolution adjustment feature is supported. This feature allows you to configure a custom resolution for your cloud computer, regardless of whether your cloud computer is in full-screen or windows mode. This ensures a stable running environment for applications that require specific screen resolutions. The self-adaptive mode is also provided. After you enable the self-adaptive mode, your cloud computer automatically adjusts the screen resolution based on its hardware or when the cloud computer enters windows mode.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode

V6.1 - January 2023

Type	Feature	Description	References
Optimized	Improved user experience in full-screen mode	The system toolbar in the upper part of a cloud computer that is connected to from a macOS client can be hidden when the cloud computer is in full-screen mode. This helps improve user experience.	N/A
New	Addition of the automatic client logout feature	The automatic client logout feature is supported to prevent data leaks when cloud computers are used. After your administrator enables the automatic client logout feature for your cloud computer, the client automatically logs off when no sessions are established between the client and your cloud computer, cloud application, or cloud disk.	N/A
New	Addition of the DesktopAssistant wizard	When you connect to your cloud computer, the DesktopAssistant wizard is displayed and the cloud computer enters the frozen-screen mode. The wizard displays information about how to wake up or hide DesktopAssistant.	N/A
New	Support for position memory of DesktopAssistant	DesktopAssistant on your cloud computer remains in the same position on the screen the next time you connect to your cloud computer.	N/A
New	Addition of the media redirection feature	If your administrator enables the media redirection feature for your cloud computer, you can use the pre-installed VideoLAN Client (VLC) media player to view lossless videos in high-definition (HD) resolution on your cloud computer.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
New	Support for screen recording notifications	If your administrator enables the screen recording audit feature for your cloud computer, the Recording floating window now appears on the screen during screen recording. You can move the pointer over the floating window to show a complete floating window or only an icon. This solves the problem of security policies configured by administrators not being transparent to users.	Cloud computer usage overview
New	Support for matching the adaptation of cloud computer UIs and the screen scaling ratio of Windows systems	The screen scaling parameters on cloud computers adapt to the screen scaling parameters on on-premises Windows computers. This ensures that the user experience between clients and cloud computers is consistent.	N/A
New	Support for interactive start and stop tasks between clients and cloud computers	If your administrator enables scheduled start or stop tasks for your cloud computer, your cloud computer is stopped N minutes after you exit the client from which you connected to your cloud computer or close the client. This ensures that the user experience between clients and cloud computers is consistent.	Configure scheduled tasks
New	Support for network configurations on the logon page of Windows clients in immersive mode	Network configurations in immersive mode are supported to ensure that an on-premises device can be used as expected when the network environment is changed.	N/A
New	Addition of the about-to-expire label	The about-to-expire label is added to the display cards of specific subscription cloud computers. You can click the hyperlink on the cards to go to the cloud computer renewal page.	N/A
New	Support for quick operations on Message Center	Message forwarding and processing are optimized. You can copy messages or go to new pages by clicking the hyperlink on Message Center of your cloud computer.	Configure a desktop client
Other	Addition of the Glassmorphism effect to pop-up windows of cloud computers	The glassmorphism effect is added to application-level and system-level windows on cloud computers that are connected to from macOS clients to improve the visual effect.	N/A

Release notes in 2022

V6.0 - November 2022

Type	Feature	Description	References
Optimized	New UI style	New UIs are released on the Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients. The components for the cloud resource cards, user center, and notification center are updated, and a matte effect is added to make the UIs appear richer and softer in color.	N/A
New	New message center	A new message center is provided to help you manage the following messages: user messages, messages for product expiration, administrator notifications, cloud computer assignment and reclamation messages, and promotion messages. You can read and delete messages in batches.	Configure a desktop client
New	Logon by using a verification code	If your administrator activates the organization ID verification and mobile number verification features, you can log on to clients by using mobile numbers and verification codes.	Log on to a desktop client
Optimized	Multi-modal display of cloud computer cards	The display mode of cloud computer cards varies based on the amount of available resources.	N/A
Optimized	Improved layout order of cloud computer cards	Cloud computer cards can be dragged to change the layout order. The changes in the layout order are automatically synchronized across clients.	Manage and maintain cloud computers
New	Weak network notifications	The network connectivity of clients can be analyzed in real time. When the network connectivity is weak, a notification is displayed.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
Optimized	Update of the toolbar of cloud computers to DesktopAssistant	The toolbar of cloud computers is updated to DesktopAssistant. You can drag DesktopAssistant anywhere on the screen. When DesktopAssistant is close to the edge of the screen, it automatically disappears.	Set the shortcut keypress handler and mouse mode
Optimized	Optimized performance metrics panel	The performance metrics panel is updated. The workloads of performance metrics are displayed. You can view performance metrics in either simple or detailed mode.	View status monitoring metrics

V5.2 - September 2022

Type	Feature	Description	References
New	Version description of new images	The version description of new images can be viewed before existing images are updated.	N/A
New	Intelligent filtering in the workspace drop-down list	Historical records that match keywords, such as an organization ID and a workspace ID, are automatically displayed in the workspace drop-down list.	N/A
New	Addition of the maintenance mode	If your enterprise IT administrator enables the maintenance mode for your cloud computer, you cannot connect to, stop, or restart your cloud computer from your client.	Enable the maintenance mode
Optimized	Improved cloud computer access control	Only one end user can connect to a cloud computer at a time. If a cloud computer is assigned to multiple end users, and one of them is using the cloud computer, the other end users cannot connect to, shut down, or restart the cloud computer.	N/A
New	Addition of the anti-screenshot feature	After your enterprise IT administrator enables the anti-screenshot feature for your cloud computer, you cannot capture screenshots of your cloud computer on an Alibaba Cloud Workspace client.	Cloud computer usage overview
New	Addition of the immersive mode	If your enterprise IT administrator enables the immersive mode for your client in the Alibaba Cloud Workspace console, you cannot switch to a UI other than the client UI after your on-premises device is powered on.	Create a convenience account
Optimized	Improved user experience when watching videos in weak network conditions on Adaptive Streaming Protocol (ASP)-based cloud computers	Packet loss and network jitter are reduced in poor network conditions. Hardware-accelerated decoding technologies are provided to improve video playback performance.	N/A
New	Support for the dual-screen mode on ASP-based cloud computers	The dual-screen mode is supported on ASP-based cloud computers. You can enable or disable the dual-screen mode for your cloud computer based on your business requirements.	Adjust the cloud computer display

V5.1 - August 2022

Type	Feature description
Optimized	The size of application installation packages is optimized.
Optimized	The interactive window of preferred settings for cloud computers is optimized.
New	The frame per second (FPS) setting for cloud computers is now supported.
New	The image quality setting on cloud computers is supported.
New	The `Ctrl+Alt+Del` keyboard shortcut is supported.
New	Enterprise Active Directory (AD) accounts can be used to access cloud disks.
Bug fix	The problem of unsatisfactory remote assistance on cloud computers is resolved.
Bug fix	The problem of failed logons and updates in specific VPCs is resolved.
Bug fix	The problem that ASP-based cloud computers cannot be displayed on low-performance devices is resolved.
Bug fix	The problem that event tracking information on Windows clients is lost is resolved.
Bug fix	The problem that CPU-accelerated Ubuntu cloud computers frequently fail to play audio is resolved.

V5.0 - July 2022

Type	Feature description
Optimized	A new interaction design for clients is provided to adapt to high-resolution monitors.
New	The remote assistance feature is supported.
New	The custom cloud computer name feature is supported.
New	The peripheral management feature is supported.
Optimized	The user experience related to cloud computer connection is optimized.
Optimized	The connection of ASP-based cloud computers to peripherals is optimized, and the security capability is improved.
Bug fix	Existing problems are resolved. The security capability is optimized.

V4.1 - May 2022

Type	Feature description
New	Automatic logon by using convenience and enterprise AD accounts is supported.
New	The Terms of Service agreement is added.
New	Downloaded update packages can be automatically deleted.
New	Passwords can be reset by using the associated mobile number.
New	The UI scaling ratio of on-premises computers can be synchronized to Windows cloud computers.
Optimized	The client CPU utilization is optimized.
Bug fix	Existing problems that are related to security, connection, and stability are resolved.

V4.0 - April 2022

Type	Feature description
New	Cloud Drive Service is added.
New	The dual-screen mode is supported on ASP-based cloud computers.
New	Automatic connection to ASP-based cloud computers is supported.
New	The snapshot creation feature is supported.
New	The resolution adjustment feature is supported.
New	The network diagnosis tool is added.
New	The historical records of a workspace can be deleted.
New	The cloud computer menu can be hidden.
Optimized	Existing user experience problems are resolved.
Bug fix	Existing security, connection, and stability problems are resolved.

V3.5 - March 2022

Type	Feature description
New	The running mode of Windows clients can be changed. The immersive mode is supported.
New	The image update notification feature is supported.
New	Automatic connection to cloud computers is supported.
New	Cloud computer pools can be restarted.
Optimized	The shortcut key response of ASP-based cloud computers in full-screen mode is optimized.

V3.4 - January 2022

Type	Feature description
Optimized	The reconnection mechanism of cloud computers in the case of network jitter is optimized.
Bug fix	Existing problems are resolved.

V3.3 - January 2022

Type	Feature description
New	FAQ is added.
New	Data on system and data disks can be restored from snapshots.
Optimized	Data security on clients is improved.
Optimized	User experience is improved.

Release notes in 2021

V3.2 - November 2021

Type	Feature description
New	The snapshot-based data restoration feature is supported.
New	The network proxy feature is supported.
Optimized	The reconnection mechanism of cloud computers is optimized.
Optimized	Existing problems are resolved to improve user experience.

V3.1 - October 2021

Type	Feature description
New	The network detection feature is supported.
New	The authentication feature is supported. The first time you log on to a client, you must pass authentication.
New	The initial password can be used to log on to clients.
New	The snapshot-based data restoration feature is supported.
New	The network proxy feature is supported.
Optimized	The interactive experience in cloud applications is optimized.
Optimized	The reconnection mechanism of cloud computers is optimized.
Bug fix	Existing webcam and microphone problems are resolved.

V2.0 - July 2021

Type	Feature description
Other	The application name and icon of Alibaba Cloud Workspace are updated.
Optimized	User experience related to client logons, the cloud computer list, and the application list is optimized.
New	The problem feedback feature is supported.
Bug fix	Existing problems are resolved to improve user experience.