FireDaemon Pro and Pro OEM 4.6.3

FireDaemon Pro 4 is a major update to our Windows service management product. FireDaemon Pro allows you to create and run any application, program, or script as a Windows service on Session 0.

End User Download - FireDaemon Pro 4.6

FireDaemon Pro 3 license keys do not work with FireDaemon Pro 4. FireDaemon Pro 4 license keys do not work with FireDaemon Pro 3. You will need to obtain the correct license key for the version of FireDaemon Pro you wish to use. Please read the "Get New License Keys" section below. FireDaemon Pro 4 works alongside FireDaemon Pro 3. You cannot edit Pro 3 services with Pro 4 or vice versa.

FireDaemon Pro 4.6.3 64-bit / x64 November 2022 - 30-day trial	FireDaemon Pro 4.6.3 32-bit / x86 November 2022 - 30-day trial

For Microsoft Windows	For Microsoft Windows

Integrator Download - FireDaemon Pro 4.6 OEM

FireDaemon Pro OEM customers can download product updates via the download link embedded in your Cleverbridge order confirmation or subscription renewal email. If you can't find that email or are unsure of your Cleverbridge reference number please contact us. FireDaemon Pro 4 OEM is only available to existing customers that have a current Software Assurance and Technical Support subscription.

Windows Server Core App Compatibility Feature On Demand (FOD)

If you are deploying FireDaemon Pro 4 on Windows Server Core (i.e. you are not installing Desktop Experience), please ensure you install the App Compatibility Feature On Demand (FOD) prior to using FireDaemon Pro. This Windows feature is required to allow FireDaemon Pro to display Windows Explorer dialog box components properly and to run other Windows operating system components from the hamburger menu.

FireDaemon Pro 4.6 New Features

Completely redesigned front end
Works with FireDaemon Fusion 6.6 only
Works with FireDaemon daeMON 2.6
Brand new scheduling engine
Multiple schedule types based on application type
Always running application schedules include Restart and Duration
Self-completing task schedule includes Execution Origin
Process management overhauled - immediate catch/restart on crash/failure
FireDaemon Pro service configuration is now kept in the filesystem
There's also a global default service template facilitating easy pre-configuration of services
Overhaul of Service Events
Commands can be sent to the sub-process via stdin
Support for NUMA nodes and processor groups
Services can be filtered
Import services definitions via Inbound drag and drop
Service life-cycle options based on process exit code
Can launch processes that require higher execution levels
Can terminate/restart hung processes
Confirmation of actions controlling all services
Run in-session support for virtual desktops
Prompt for service account password on import or clone
Hotspots (visual cues)
Note that Pro 4.6 Service definitions are not backwardly compatible with earlier versions of FireDaemon Pro
Consult the Change Log for all improvements and fixes.

Buy FireDaemon Pro 4

To purchase FireDaemon Pro 4 licenses please visit the FireDaemon Pro 4 pricing information page.

FireDaemon Pro 4 Documentation

Please consult the User Guide. It contains the necessary information on how to install and use FireDaemon Pro.

Before Upgrading To FireDaemon Pro 4

Before you consider upgrading to FireDaemon Pro 4, please ensure you have completed the following pre-flight checks:

Step 1. Backup

Ensure you backup and/or snapshot your machine
Ensure you export your FireDaemon Pro service definitions for safekeeping.

Step 2. Get New License Keys

Your FireDaemon Pro 3 or earlier license key will not work with Pro 4
FireDaemon Pro 4 and FireDaemon Pro 4 OEM is available for free to customers with a current Software Assurance subscription. Please contact us to obtain your license key or link to download Pro OEM.
Otherwise, you will need to purchase new licenses. For more information on upgrade entitlements please see Upgrades and Support - Software Assurance and Technical Support
You can purchase new Pro 4 licenses with optional Technical Support and Software Assurance subscriptions. Please see the pricing page for more information.

Step 3. Check Your Upgrade Path

If you are running Pro 0, Pro 1 or Trinity 2 - there is no upgrade path to Pro 4. You will need to install Pro 4 and manually re-create your services.
If you are running Pro 3 - ensure you have upgraded to the latest version of Pro 3.15 first. This is important as earlier versions of Pro 3 have a bug which means your service configuration cannot be imported into Pro 4. Then install Pro 4 and migrate your services manually from Pro 3 to Pro 4.
If you have Pro 4.0 installed, please ensure you upgrade to Pro 4.0.72 prior to upgrading to the latest version of Pro 4.6.
If you have Fusion 6.0 installed, please ensure you upgrade to Fusion 6.0.34. prior to upgrading to latest version of Fusion 6.6.

Step 4. Prepare for the Upgrade

If you are upgrading Pro 4 from an earlier version of Pro 4, your Pro 4 services will be stopped and restarted as part of the upgrade. If you have FireDaemon Fusion 6 installed, this will be restarted as part of the upgrade too
If you have applied your FireDaemon Pro 4 license key, then your license key will be preserved during the upgrade.
If you are upgrading from Pro 3 to Pro 4, you will need to manually migrate your services. Please carefully read our migration guide.
You may need to reboot your machine after installation by virtue of FireDaemon Pro 4 now deploying the latest Microsoft Visual Studio C++ runtime.