Hello Compatriots,

This is to announce that version 5.13 of SARApAid has been released.

Version 5.13 mainly restores the function of the Instant Status Check feature, which was disrupted by the change of the application status report format on the NSSAR web site.  The new data format makes for very fast downloads and almost instantaneous processing of the status check.

The Help file was updated to include the June 2026 Application Programming Guide, the Application Audit was updated to comply with several changes in the APG, and several obsolete features in the Preferences window selections were removed.

A more detailed change list can be seen by clicking here.

Note:  Due to a change to a new server, the program FTP parameters had to be changed, so old versions of the program do not have the parameters required to automatically contact the new server.  This means that the Update, Repair, and License Wizards on program versions earlier than 5.12 will no longer work.  After confirming that your license is new enough to update to version 5.13 (must be dated 20 Aug 2024 or later), perform a manual download/install of the program to obtain the update.

Note:  The installation, upgrade, and repair files associated with SARApAid continue to trigger false positive indications in many anti-virus programs.  In order to prevent your having to deal with undoing the deletion, quaranteeing, etc. that anti-virus programs may inflict on these files, it is highly recommended that you temporarily disable your anti-virus programs when installing, updating, or repairing your SARApAid program.  If you'd like to read additional information on why the false positives are triggered please click here and read the "Why do I get a "Windows protected your PC" message or a warning from my anti-virus program..." FAQ on the page.

Sincerely,

Ray Cox
Cox SoftWare