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# FileWave 16.3.2 General Availability

[Download](https://kb.filewave.com/link/1149)

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We have released FileWave 16.3.2, which includes important security updates and a bug fix for file download operations. This is a bugfix and security update.

Please note: Hosted FileWave customers will receive additional communication regarding the upgrade schedule will follow.

# What's New?

The following have been updated for bug fixes, security fixes, or new features.

## Bug Fixes

- FWRD-17553 Fixed a potential database deadlock when processing inventory reports and MDM communications for the same device
- FWRD-17586 Fixed a Central crash that could occur when closing the Fileset Script dialog before closing the script editor
- FWRD-17595 Improved handling of communication and service errors when synchronizing VPP asset information
- FWRD-17626 Fixed an issue where the FileWave agent could wait up to 20 minutes to download the Upgrader Service, causing enrollment or startup delays
- FWRD-17627 Introduced a dedicated download location for the Client Upgrader to avoid versioning-related confusion
- FWRD-17633 Fixed an issue where a Windows Upgrade Fileset could wait indefinitely if the MSI installation returned a generic 1603 error
- FWRD-17634 Improved the robustness of the Client Upgrader on Windows
- FWRD-17648 Fixed an issue where an incorrect VC Redistributable version could be installed when installing components on Windows
- FWRD-17649 Fixed an issue where upgrading to version 16.3 could fail if scheduled tasks used custom schedules defined in the settings\_custom.py file
- FWRD-17664 Fixed potential database deadlocks that could occur during macOS MDM enrollment
- FWRD-17685 Restored support for the Realtek R8169 network adapter in Imaging

## Security & Third Party Updates

- Apache 2.4.67
- curl 8.20.0
- expat 2.8.1
- libArchive 3.8.7
- libXML2 2.15.3
- nginx 1.31.1
- PostgreSQL 17.10 and 18.4

## Upgrade Notes

- Estimated downtime: minimal (plan a standard maintenance window)
- Restart requirement: reboot the server after upgrading
- Compatibility details: see release notes/download page

## Learn More

**Please note:** Hosted FileWave customers will receive additional communication via email regarding the upgrade schedule.

[View Downloads](https://kb.filewave.com/books/downloads) | [Open 16.3.2 Download Page](https://kb.filewave.com/link/1149)

Questions? [Contact Support](https://help.filewave.com/)