Overview
This document contains the release notes for HyWorks v4.0. This release includes new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to improve quality, reliability, and performance.
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Release Date: 24-Jan-2026
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Last modified on: 29-Jan-2026
Important
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Upgrade Recommendations:
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Upgrade Compatibility: v4.0 release is upgrade compatible with the following HyWorks versions: v3.6 or later.
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Test v4.0 first in UAT environments, then upgrade production for a smooth transition.
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Documentation: Full v4.0 documentation is in progress and will be released shortly.
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Module Compatibility:
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New modules (Scheduler, Action Processor, VM Scale Booster) are not backwards compatible and require the v4.0 Controller.
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Older agent modules (HyWorks DVM Tools, Session Host, Linux DVM Tools) remain compatible with the v4.0 Controller.
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Upcoming Releases: New versions of Windows DVM Tools and Windows Session Host with integrations to support HyWorks v4.0 features will be released soon.
HyWorks Components
| Module | Version | Remarks |
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| HyWorks Controller | v4.0.0.23082 | HyWorks Controller setup includes Management Console, HyLabs Service, Licensing Service, Upgrade Service, and Monitoring Service Components |
| HyWorks Action Processor | v4.0.0.172 | HyWorks Action Processor for Capacity Planning and Scheduled Actions. |
| HyWorks Scheduler | v4.0.0.221 | HyWorks Scheduler for Capacity Planning and Scheduled Actions. |
| VM Scale Booster | v4.0.0.169 | VM Scale Booster for DVM push-based mechanisms and scaling personal desktop deployments. |
| Session Recording Manager (SRMS) | v4.0.0.102 | Session Recording Manager Server for session recording, streaming, and downloading. |
| Policy Engine (OPAL) | v20251113T1240 | Accops Policy Engine for Desktop Policies, Resource Management Policies, and Script execution. |
Upcoming Release
Note
As releases occur, the following section would be updated incrementally.
| Module | Version | Remarks |
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| HyWorks DVM Tools for Windows | TBA | Windows DVM Tools with integration of v4.0 features. |
| HyWorks Session Host Server Windows | TBA | HyWorks Session Host server with the latest features integrated. |
| Hyper-V Connector | TBA | A consolidated release under v4.0 will be shared soon. |
The download links are available in the Support Article linked here.