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Last Updated on July 6, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner

KioWare for Windows v8.33 is Now Available!

11/2/2022

KioWare for Windows v8.33YORK, Pa. — A new Windows 10 kiosk mode update of KioWare for Windows has been released. Version 8.33 for Windows is now available with many improvements that work toward the company’s goal of constantly improving user experience.

The updates to version 8.33 of KioWare for Windows include an updated version of KioCall, increased customization for FreedomPay, an additional configuration tool option for the generic keyboard, a fix for display options, and various additional bug fixes.

There were also updates to KioWare for Windows to integrate the Chrome 105 based browser engine. To learn more about these improvements and bug fixes, please click here.

Analytical Design Solutions, Inc. dba KioWare has been in business since 1991 providing IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, is located in York, Pennsylvania, and is a worldwide market leader in self-service kiosk and purposed device markets. KioWare is kiosk system software that kiosk applications are built on and is used in over 14,000 projects in over 140 countries with project deployments that range from a handful to many thousands of kiosks.

Updated to Chrome 105/CEF 5195

KioWare for Windows has been updated to support Chrome 105/CEF 5195. For a full list of features added to Chrome 105, visit here.

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Upgraded Version of KioCall

Latest update with bug fixes.

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Additional Configuration Tool Options for Generic Keyboard Input Devices

Additional configuration options for input devices that use keystrokes as a means to send data.

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Increased Customization for FreedomPay

Additional functionality to refund or select transactions for FreedomPay devices.

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Improved Display Options

Latest update with bug fixes.

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Various Bug Fixes

A variety of other improvements and bug fixes.

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Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk