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Binary Boy v1.97 beta

    Build #20
  • Starts up normally even if the history file is damaged.
    Build #19
  • Fixed: One of the builds, possibly 17 or 18, was corrupting the history file.
  • If this build doesn't run, you'll need to delete your history file. You can find the path in the registry at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Hochsw\BinaryBoy\1.00\HistoryFolderT
  • On Windows 7, the history file will be at C:\Users\YOUR NAME\AppData\Roaming\Binary Boy\binboy.hst
    Build #18
  • Optimized saving the history file.
  • Remove Similar works better.
  • Adjusts the position and focus differently when deleting items from the queue.
  • Fixed: First item in the search results would not download in recent builds.
  • Fixed: Items were not being added to the history in recent builds.
    Build #17
  • Optimized the Queue's Save command.
  • Fixed a small memory leak related to posting.
    Build #16
  • The focus is restored after moving queue items.
  • Queue commands Remove, Remove Similar and Remove Matching are faster.
    Build #15
  • Delay button on the Queue tab. Set the delay and load up the queue for later downloading.
    Build #14
  • Queue holds scroll position when using Move To Top and Move To Bottom.
  • Download Now and other commands that insert at the top of the queue are faster.
  • Fixed Force NZB command again. Maybe I got it right this time.
  • Queue commands Move To Bottom and Move Down are faster.
    Build #13
  • Queue commands Move Up and Move To Top are faster.
  • Resize Toolbar command should work now.
  • Forced NZB downloads no longer search the message-id history.
  • Adding items to the queue is a little faster.
  • Dr. Binary no longer adds filenames to the history so complete files can continue to decode.
    Build #12
  • Testing optimization to the "Move Up" and "Move to top" commands in the queue.
  • Load NZB & Force Download command added to Queue to override history and other settings.
  • Post editor remembers previous From field.
  • Post editor fills in the current newsgroup if available.
  • Fixed a small display problem when a subject didn't contain a part number.
  • If a downloaded file is split (.001, .002...), the auto RAR extractor won't launch until the files are joined.
  • Dr. Binary will not launch auto RAR extractor.
    Build #11
  • You can now post articles. Use the Post command in the menu. The article will be uploaded the next time you start a session or refresh a newsgroup.
  • Number fields on Search tab are wider.
  • Uninstaller no longer automatically deletes parts folder. It asks for confirmation and then recycles the parts.
    Build #10
  • Fixed: About box did not display.
  • Removed changes to queue tab that were incompatible with Vista.
    Build #9
  • Fixed: An empty results list was shown instead of searching the cache when the server returned an empty result.
    Build #8
  • Queue shows total size correctly when using NZB files.
  • Other internal changes to the queue tab to speed it up a little.
  • Buy Now button disappears immediately after unlocking the trial.
    Build #6
  • Queue can sort NZB entries correctly.
  • Minor internal changes to queue tab and picture window.
    Build #5
  • Load from NZB command on the Queue tab's right-click menu can load multiple NZB files at once.
  • Font size for the three main windows is adjustable from the GUI tab int he Settings.
    Build #4
  • SSL bandwidth was counted twice, causing the Kbps display to be too high.
    Build #3
  • Fixed a compatibility problem with a Mac newsreader.
  • When installing on a new computer / OS, the sample masterlist wasn't installed. Fixed.
    Build #2
  • The NZB search command is now accessible with a single button click instead of having to right-click and choose from a menu.
  • SSL certificate comparison allows wildcard character.
    Build #1
  • Fix: Filename filter no longer skips all files in a RAR archive when just one filename matches.
    What's New in 1.97
  • SSL connections
  • Extract RAR files automatically.
  • Picture viewer supports more file formats.
  • Launch external programs based on file type.
  • Accepts NZB filenames on the command-line.
  • Search within results.
  • Privacy options can overwrite files instead of deleting.
  • New toolbar icons.
  • General bug fixes.

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