This page lists new features, modifications, bug fixes and website updates that were implemented in each revision of AcuteFinder. All dates are in yyyy.mm.dd format. Note: If you are the daring type and willing to explore new things, you can try out the latest development version and give us valuable feedback. We reward beta-testers with a free license key. Press here for more ...   Download now 2009.2.1: Version 3.0.2.1 New features: Faster searching, 50-70% and even up to 5 times faster when using CRC-cache Easier marking of files to process, using checkboxes (old method still available) Mark all files in folder (using Ctrl-D - very useful) Marking of selection can be toggled using Insert key or Space bar Mark all but one file pr. set Automatic check for updates at regular intervals New option: Use advanced sort for secondary column New option: Ignore file size during search (e.g. for name only duplicates) New option: Search hidden folders New option: Write CRC-cache data to an external database (for users repeatedly scanning millions of files) New option: Show CRC-cache statistics New option: Alternate coloring of rows for other sort orders than sets New option: Warn if too many files found Splash-screen at startup Modifications and fixes: Double click on file to toggle marking Secondary sort order has been fixed to be more logical New default font for the application (Tahoma 8pt) giving nicer looks Higher limits for demo version: Delete of files up to 2 Mb in size, and more Better co-operation with other programs, for better overall computer responsiveness during search Faster processing of external delete notifications (by removing file from list) Button to reset color scheme to default Selection in addition to marking: Asks if you have 2 or more selected items mixed with marked items. More context sensitive help (using F1) Improved looks, with more hints and suggestions More accurate space saving estimate Improved printing of file lists via browser Better support for Windows Vista Various minor fixes   Download now 2007.4.9: Version 2.0.4.9 New features: Built-in file viewer for quick display of various file types (images, rtf, text files, archive-file listings) Option to skip by file mask(s) Option for wildcards in folder names to skip Export list to XML document Selection of fields to export Option to print list as web page via browser Optional warning when closing AcuteFinder Modifications and fixes: New progress bars and animations Free demo limit increased to delete/move of up to 1 Mb files Fewer nag screens for demo-version Tips of the day can now be updated separately (using AcuteFinder_tips.txt) Modifications for better looks and performance when running on Windows Vista Better looks on 120 DPI screen scaling Reading of licence key from trial-key / registration messages improved Closing of Search progress window (which sometimes just refused to disappear!) Various minor fixes   Download now 2006.1.7: Version 1.3.1.7 New features: Rename option on file list (for regular files) Display of possible gain in free disk space displayed in search results Date pick for date fields (by double-clicking on field) Automatic pickup of SHA1 checksums when selecting file in "Calculate/verify file checksum" Modifications: Improved scan: Now about 20% faster and uses less resources Greatly improved speed when searching in self-extracting EXE archives Improved Export (correct sort order, HTML defaults) Processing of ZIP-archives improved (either handled as file or folder, not both) Better handling of corrupt ZIP-archives Option to enter license key by copying attachment or message to AcuteFinder's program folder Free demo limit increased to delete/move of up to 500kb files Double-clicking on File type, now pops up the Quick-pick dialog Increased max. size of various dialogs Support for CAB-archives discontinued (little need, lousy archive format, users got mixed up) Hidden folders are now always excluded from search Pop-up menu for Activity Report More extensions in Quick-pick (AcuteFinder_filegroups.txt) Help file updated Printable User manual updated (now more than 50 pages) Use of GetUpdate.exe for updates discontinued. Now using a web-link with checking of versions and upgrade protection. Bug fixes: Fixed error that occurred when scanning very deep folder structures Processing of regular folders with .zip extension allowed Memory leaks during repeated scans fixed (which often caused sloppy behaviour) Fixed name error for AcuteFinder_filegroups.txt (if users added their own file types)   Download now 2005.1.31: Version 1.2.1.31 New features: Printable User Manual available for download (1.2 Mb PDF document - 42 pages in full color) Read-only warnings: Added buttons for "Yes to all", "No to all" and "Cancel" Explanation of "How do I select many files?" added to toolbar and pop-up menu Modifications: Help file updated Default criteria: Only Checksum checked to find maximum no. of duplicates Better icon (48x48 pixels) Hourglass shown while sets are renumbered after delete/move/remove of items from list Improved reading of Registration info from the clipboard More helpful information displayed if registration info is not correctly entered File deleted by another programs: Notifications only active after first search Bug fixes: Save of criteria did not create file in selected location (all saved in program folder) Export limit in demo mode removed Move did not function in all cases Close of archive in Archive browser did not release file   Download now 2005.1.15: Version 1.2.1.15 New features: Option to protect files in one or more top-level folders from delete (right-click on folder list, and select Protect) Pop-up menu for folder list (right-click) Explorer integration (right-click on folder in Explorer) New icons for greatly improved looks Option of small or large toolbar icons Search wizard for easy selection of search critera Checksum calculation picks up MD5 checksums from common text file formats for easy verification Modifications: Fewer demo limits: Mainly 10,000 folders scanned and max. size of 100 kb. of files to delete/move. Link to exclude folders in search criteria More keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-S = Settings, Ctrl-F = Find) Folder list can be widened out Various command line options Improved parsing of license key from clipboard to solve registration issues Updated help file with more pictures and internal links Icelandic version available Bug fixes: Various minor fixes Website: Link-to-us graphics and text Improved looks and internal consistency 2005.01.14: Version 1.2.1.14 This version was officially short-lived, due to minor bugs. Replaced by version 1.2.1.15 after one day.   Download now 2004.10.03: Version 1.1.10.3 New features: New graphics in installation and About dialog User warned if CRC cache is older than 30 days Modifications: Faster multiple deletes New text and images in help-file Better use of screen if VGA (640 x 480) Long filenames truncated on delete progress (x:\path\shortened\...\subdir\file.exe) Long hints suppressed in Folder selection dialog Bug fixes: Fixed error: Endless loop if error occured during delete Fixed error: Screen not fully resized before Tip of Day was shown Fixed error: URL link in Tip of Day did not work Various minor fixes   Download now 2004.09.29: Version 1.1.9.29 New features: Improved looks under Windows XP Full synchronization between list of found files and the Archive browser If a listed file is deleted outside of AcuteFinder, it will be removed from the list Tool to locate and remove empty files or folders Option to remove folders/archives that become empty during delete/move Option to delete files from ZIP-files in the Archive browser Option to create new destination folder when moving files Select all files (with warning if Keep at least one instance is not checked) Manual paste of user name and license key from registration message Save/Load of search criteria (using INI-files) Search folder can be entered manually or selected from directory tree Edit of folders to search Pop-up menu in Archive browser Option to retain coloring of sets for all sort orders (otherwise only when sorted by Set id) Tip of the day at startup or from menu Access to On-line help (menu option) Option: View of file properties (if single file selected) Modifications: Processing order reversed (starting from the first set) on multiple delete/move Animated torch instead of misleading progress bar in search dialog Faster update of status info/screen during selection of files Font selection affects File list, Folder browser and Archive browser Default colors changed for better view on LCD screens Multi-delete warning modified: "Up to xxx files will be deleted" if Keep at least one instance is checked, since some of the files may be spared. View of archive properties changed to Windows default Helpful hints in HTML-format for improved clarity Bug fixes: Proper handling of ZIP-files under Windows XP (treated as archives, not folders) Fixed error: Delete of read-only files if Recycle bin is not used Fixed error: List node not found when deleting the last set Fixed error: Item removed from list, if Move cancelled Archive browser list cleared when archive is closed Website: On-line help (same contents as the regular help file) New page: Download of latest development version (Beta)   Download now 2004.06.27: Version 1.0.6.27 New features: Automatic paste of user name and license key from registration message CRC cache stored on disk for subsequent use (optional). Greatly increases speed of repeated scans Button added to clear CRC cache and delete Cache file if it exists File masks may include descriptions, like "Text files (*.txt *.bak)" Quick-pick of common file types (Documents, images, sounds, video etc.) Definitions stored in AcuteFinder_filegroups.txt for easy customization Running progress bar on search dialog Number of deleted files displayed at end of job Check for updates menu option (in addition to Start-programs shortcut) Modifications: Support for huge files (up to 100 Gb, but only 4 Gb for archived files) Improved speed (fewer CRC calculations performed) Remaining sets renumbered after delete/move/remove of files from list and thereby correctly color coded Improved responsiveness during scan and CRC calculations Number of scanned folders and files displayed even though no duplicates were found If no duplicates are found, focus is returned to the Search criteria page Demo limit raised to 100 files to delete/move/export (size limit still 100kb) Default colors changed to gray/blue/white/green for easier viewing The "Program files" folder was added to Exclude folders during installation Helpful hints text can be customized by editing AcuteFinder_hints.txt. Useful for network administrators to give specific instructions to users. Help file updated Bug fixes: Fixed the error "Integer overflow" when manipulating huge files Fixed the error "Index out of range", which occured after delete/move/remove of many files on the list Website: FAQ page added Revision history added Share*It! payment option added 2004.05.21: Version 1.0.5.21 New features: Application for time-limited trial key (by submitting user info and comments) Expiry date optional in license key (for trial keys) Link to Feedback web page for user comments and bug reports Command line option /S to start scan immediately (using last settings) Display of file name being deleted on progress dialog Modifications: License key encryption changed (it took the Russians only 2 days to break the first version!) Improved interaction during scan (resize, move, sort etc.) Progress dialogs always on top Help file updated Bug fixes: Fixed the error "Invalid Argument to Date encode" caused by invalid file timestamps Website: License key only w/one month of upgrade protection for USD 14 Application of trial key (30 days unlimited key) Registration via RegSoft in addition to PayPal Affiliate program via RegSoft's SellShareware.com   — Our mission is to make your life a little easier!   © 2004-2009, Hugmot ehf, Iceland. All rights reserved