
* NCSwitch 4 Features

NCSwitch is a Windows program that can change correct IP address
and other PC settings automatically when you connect to one of 
the networks you often use.

Nowadays, you can take your laptop or tablet anywhere. However,
you have to change IP addresses, proxy server settings, default
printer selection and many other settings. This can become a
real pain and sometimes cause unforeseen problems.

If you use NCSwitch, you don't have to change them manually.
NCSwitch detect a change of network connection and set the
correct PC settings automatically.

NCSwitch is designed for Windows beginners. It offers
automated functionality with a simple UI. It's easy to use.
No manuals necessary.


* System Requirements

NCSwitch 4 supports Windows versions below:

 - Windows 11
 - Windows 10
 - Windows 8　(except for Windows RT)
 - Windows 7


* How to Install

1. Make sure you've logged in with administrator privileges.
2. Launch NCSwitch4 installer bundled with this README.

   "NCSwitch_4.X.X_64bit_en.msi" for 64-bit Windows
   "NCSwitch_4.X.X_32bit_en.msi" for 32-bit Windows

   Please choose one corresponding your Windows edition.
   (Different edition cannot be installed. If you don't know
   your Windows edition, Please try to install both edition)


* License

In order to use NCSwitch 4, you must purchase a license key.
However, for 30 days starting the time of using the software
first, you may use full features of this software without a
license key only for evaluating purpose.

You can purchase a license key from http://spiralware.jp/


* How to Uninstall

Uninstall from "Programs and Features" section of
Windows Control Panel.


* Support

Please contact us for bug report, feature request,
purchasing license key and inquiry about NCSwitch 4.

 - http://spiralware.jp/
 - support@spiralware.jp


* Release History
4.7.2 (13/Jun/2026)
 - Fixed an issue where, if saving the data required for automatic restoration failed, all subsequent attempts to save or restore network settings would always fail.
4.7.1 (6/Jan/2026)
  - Fixed an issue where saving or restoring network interface settings would fail unless “Allow desktop apps to access your location” was enabled under Windows Settings → Privacy & Security → Location.
  - Code signs were updated.
4.6.3 (3/Oct/2020)
  - Code signs were updated.
4.6.2 (28/May/2019)
  - Fixed a bug where network connection error occurs when both current IP settings and new IP settings are using DHCP.
4.6.1 (01/Nov/2018)
  - NCSwitch became distributed with code signing.
  - NCSwitch terminated Windows Vista support because Microsoft has already terminated it.
4.6.0 (25/Sep/2018)
  - NCSwitch supports silent install with msiexec command.
  - Automatic Restoration feature can be opt out during installation.
  - Fixed a bug where static IP addresses remains in spite of DHCP configuration has restored. 
4.5.0 (25/May/2017)
  - NCSwitch can now save/restore Wi-Fi on/off status of Windows 10.
  - NCSwitch can now save/restore WinHTTP proxy settings.
  - NCSwitch can now save/restore virtual ethernet adapter settings.
  - NCSwitch awares [Let Windows manage my default printer] setting of Windows 10.
  - The most recently used (MRU) list of NCSwitch is now updated after restoring in addition to saving.
  - IP settings of mobile broadband adapters are not saved/restored.
4.4.3 (20/Jan/2017)
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch Wizard quits unexpectedly during reading IPv6 settings on some PCs.
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch couldn't read Internet Option settings correctly on some PCs.
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch fails to recognize Wi-Fi connections when different Wi-Fi areas use same SSID.
4.4.1 (03/Sep/2016)
  - A new option that skips over connecting Wi-Fi network or mobile broadband during network interface restoration.
  - Restoration order has changed to [Network Interface] and follows [Power Plan] so that you can restore both power options of wireless adapters and wi-fi connections at same time.
  - NCSwitch can save and restore network interfaces disconnected from Wi-Fi or wired LAN.
    In addition, [Network Interface] has changed restoration order into the reverse of "Wi-Fi connection -> TCP/IP settings".
	These changes mean that your PC won't attempt to connect to the wi-fi network with the wrong TCP/IP settings during restoration.
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitchConsole.exe freezes during [Network Interface] restoration.
4.3.0 (04/May/2016)
  - NCSwitch can now save/restore status of Windows Firewall rules.
  - Fixed a bug where some text on NCSwitch windows are hidden when you use high contrast theme.
4.2.1 (10/Feb/2016)
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch couldn't save wireless connection settings.
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch saves static IP addresses which are assigned internally and expire.
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch recognizes an incorrect network as connected if NCSwitch has failed to delete a configuration.
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch recognizes an incorrect network as connected if you've gotten rid of network interface settings from a configuration.
4.2.0 (09/Jan/2015)
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch couldn't restore mobile broadband (cellular network) connection.
  - Time of restoring network interface setting is now shorter than earlier version. (up to 3 sec)
  - Automatic restoration now sees whether it's a dial-up or VPN connection in order to change to the correct configuration.
  - Fixed some error handling routine that makes NCSwitch freeze.
4.1.1 (23/Aug/2015)
  - NCSwitch now supports Windows10
  - Fixed a bug where NCSwitch couldn't restore sound volumes for certain sound devices
4.1.0 (02/Jul/2015)
 - [Remote Assistance] has been added in PC Settings NCSwitch can restore
 - Improved that "Recognizing Network.." notification message appears frequently