ZipGenius 6 (6.0.3.1127) - Oct. 12, 2006. -------------------------------------------------- This is ZipGenius 6.0 Official Release. TERMS _____ - You can freely use this software: no money/registration required. See "License.txt" for further details. - You are not allowed to resell this program: ZipGenius if absolutely free, even for corporate users. - Do you REALLY want to donate? You are not obliged, but in case: http://www.zipgenius.it/paypal.htm WHAT'S NEW? ___________ [*] Fixed the slow startup appeared in build 1124 and 1126 WHAT WAS NEW? ___________ [*] Removed the annoying "antivirus" security question on preview of any file [*] ZipGenius now is "Portable": you can use it without setup [*] Almost compatible with WINE under Linux: it can execute 90% of its features [*] Fixed a lot of bugs [*] File associations now are stored under HKEY_CURRENT_USER branch in Windows Registry. This is useful to ensure compatibility with Windows Vista UAC [*] The list view now correctly stores columns position, visibility and width. [*] Flaws reported by Secunia have been completely fixed. [*] "Store relative path" bug fixed in ZG main application. [*] Minor bugs removed. [*] Files were added twice in presence of an existing file in the archive: bug fixed [*] ZG Suite: setup fixed [*] ZG Suite: Cutter 4 now installed though direct setup wehn selected (it is now part of ZG SUite setup) [*] Shortcuts now have custom comments [*] Minor bugs removed [*] Now working on Windows 95/NT4-SP6 too. Internet Explorer 4+ required. [*] Fixed security flaws in ACE archives when extracting extremely long filenames (program aborts extraction and fires a warning message) [*] Fixed security flaw in UU/XX/MIME Base64 encoded archives when extracting extremely long filenames (program aborts extraction and fires a warning message) [*] Fixed security flaws in ZIP archives when extracting extremely long filenames (program aborts extraction and fires a warning message) and when Windows Explorer tries to acces the archive to build the related "infotip". [*] "Brutal+UPX" compression level now available also when modifying EXE (SFX) archive based on ZIP. [*] Fixed bug that was blocking file compression through wildcards [*] Fixed access violation error upon shutting down ISO images [*] Fixed 7-zip compression with recursion through subfolders [*] Fixed CAB compression with recursion through subfolders [*] Files visual bug [*] Fixed files associations during setup [*] SFX: icon file reference can be stored in option file .SOF [*] SFX: loading a .SOF file, if icon reference is stored, SFX module icon will be updated [*] Fixed 7-zip extraction from context menu [*] "Create & mail archive" (context menu) has been modified in order to create an archive in the TEMP folder, send it via e-mail and delete it after action. [*] Files list loads faster when file marker is enabled [*] "-export" command line switch now fully supports the "-Q" option (quiet) to avoid any message [*] Setup files size decreased by 1 MB [*]New ZipForge engine: compression performances have been restored. [*]Fixed .MP3 preview procedure [*]Fixed extraction by folders from RAR [*]Fixed extraction by file extensions from RAR [*]The extraction dialog now tells if the destination drive has enough space left to receive the files being extracted. [*]Fixed a bug in the style selection popup menu in the Home Panel [*]Fixed a bug in the deletion procedure for ZIP archives [*]Now comments can be typed and shown through the "Archive Properties" dialog [*]Now the MD5 value now can be compared through the "Archive properties" dialog [*]Now the ZIP signature can be created and shown through the "Archive Properties" dialog [*]The size of "zipgenius.exe" decreased (four dialogs less than before, icons usage reviewed, 24 bit BMPs converted to 256 colors GIF) [*]Fixed preview for unknown file types [*]Fixed access violation error when shutting ZG down while a file is in preview mode (ZG doesn't shut down until the file is released) [*]Renaming a file now forces the files list to update in order to show proper icon and file type [*]Added "Rename file" button in the infobar [*]Fixed bug in "Preview pictures" view mode [*]The context menu DLL has been patched [*] Fixed bug in CAB compression options (some settings disabled) [*] zg.exe writes a registry key that is not required: FIXED [*] Password must be re-typed while compressing to 7-zip from shell [*] FTPGenius XP build 1120: the window stores its last position and size [*] Command Line: placeholders for "-extract" have new form like: [DESKTOP] [*] Minor bugs fixed * Fixed "File marker" * Minor bugs removed * Cutter 4.5 included, now files can be uploaded to FTP server if FTPGenius is installed. * Improved buttons on infobar (they appear only in NORMAL mode) * Fixed bug in Options dialog that caused file dialog to ignore "Initial folder" setting * Dialogs now can be shut down with the ESC key * ZipForge engine v2.60 installed * ZG tries to load partially corrupted files now * Improved error messages * Improved RAR extraction performances * Fixed bugs in sidebar toggle logic * FTPGenius XP: time left for current action now shown in the progress dialog * FTPGenius XP: automatic connection speed detection, the speed monitor auto increases its max value * FTPGenius XP: GUI redesign is now complete * Bugs in shell extensions have been removed * Message "Windows XP visual style found: do you want to install it now?" now doesn't appear if a XP theme is found (button on InfoBar added) * Removed bug that caused the "Add" dialog to appear after pressing CTRL+V in the SFX wizard * Minor bugs removed * Read only alert - the "read only archive" message now doesn't appear automatically. Click this button to read it. * Show archive comment - click this button to read the comment. * Show ZIP signature - click this button to see the ZIP ZG signature (ZGSign). * Other bugs fixed * FTPGenius XP redesigned * Cutter 4.4 included, with bugfix to split files >2GB (Suite Ed. only) * Fixed bug in zg.exe that produced corrupt zip files * Extraction dialog has been optimized (all options in the same window) * [ZIP] Password confirmation now asked before proceeding to create a protected archive * [ACE] Fixed bug with password-protected ACE archives * New home panel with support panel added (4 panels always shown) * NORMAL/EXPERT layouts have more different settings now * "First Step Assistant" actions moved to "HOME" button dropdown menu * [BACKUP] Improved Mozilla Firefox/Thunderbird profile backup, with autorestore features * [7-zip] Extraction procedure deferred to command line module * [7-zip] Fixed bugs with password-protected archives (see the forum) * New folder tree view is faster: TVirtualTreeview used * ZG Themes can be switched from the popup menu in ZipGenius GUI * [ZIP] Fixed bug that caused "Extract to..." shell context menu command to fail * [FTPGenius] Build 1.0.1029 - New speed monitor * Minor tweaks * Minor bugs fixed * Fixed bug while asking password for RAR files * Command line support redesigned - See "Command line.rtf" * FTPGenius XP * CONTMENU.DLL updated to support new command line syntax * Toolbar now supports 32-bit alpha blended skins * Installed CAKE 2.9 * Options slightly retouched and relocated * Added experimental ISO CD-Rom image files * New safety features: - Preview doesn't execute suspected files unless you have an antivirus software which ZipGenius can call to scan the archive - More filenames are being considered as suspect files * Added Unicode support to file list * Help files go online * FTPGenius XP * Major cleanup for CONTMENU.DLL * High contrast themes for ZG * Improved CAB support * The File Marker is back! * Added "Protect file list" option for 7-zip files compression * Disk Span function is back :) How can I help ZG 6 development? ________________________________ If you notice that ZipGenius is missing something or if you want to report bugs and strange behaviours, feel free to write to info@zipgenius.it, so the next release may show a more complete program. When reporting something, you'd better attach a screenshot. Thanks for your cooperation. Matteo Riso www.zipgenius.it Happy ZipGenius User #1