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VistaSwitcher 1.0.8 Beta - Bugfix Release
I'm fixing the last critical bugs (at least I hope so), changelog:
- Fixed an issue with losing focus when switching between MSN/WLM windows
- Several improvements on the window switching algorithm
- Some other minor bugfixes and improvements
Download VistaSwitcher 1.0.8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 16-Nov-09 11:22
VistaSwitcher 1.0.7 Beta - International Keyboard Layouts
This release brings a number of bugfixes and goodies for people with non-English keyboard layouts. Now VistaSwitcher always replaces Alt + [the key right above the Tab] for switching between windows of the same application - no matter what the key is above the Tab on your keyboard layout.
Example 1 - Italian keyboard layout:
Use Alt + \ to switch between windows of a single application.
Example 2 - Swiss German keyboard layout:
Use Alt + ยง to switch between windows of a single application.
Learn more: Switch Windows Of The Same Application
Changelog for VistaSwitcher 1.0.7 Beta:
- Added support of non-English keyboard layouts (for Alt+Backtick and other)
- Several improvements on the Alt-Tab replacement routine
- Improved the drawing speed and overall performance
- Some other minor bugfixes and improvements
Download VistaSwitcher 1.0.7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 08-Nov-09 16:52
VistaSwitcher 1.0.6 Beta - Bugfix Release
I would like to thank everyone who tried out VistaSwitcher, sent feedback and reported bugs and issues. Your contribution really helps to deliver a better product!
Changelog for VistaSwitcher 1.0.6 Beta:
- Fixed an issue with switching tasks when preview isn't fully rendered (XP)
- Fixed an issue with switching between MSN Live Messenger windows (Win7)
- Several improvements on the window enumeration algorithm
- Various stability and performance improvements
Download VistaSwitcher 1.0.6 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 03-Nov-09 12:12
VistaSwitcher 1.0.5 Beta - Aero Blur Effect
New version of VistaSwitcher has been released today. This release addresses a critical issue that caused crashes when working with some applications and adds support of the Aero blur effect on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Aero Blur Effect
Open VistaSwitcher Preferences, Appearance tab, check "Enable Aero blur effect":
Here is the result:
The Aero blur effect looks cool and makes it easier to read the text labels. If you perform a fresh install of VistaSwitcher, this option is enabled by default.
Changelog for VistaSwitcher v1.0.5:
- Added option "Enable Aero blur effect" (Appearance tab)
- Removed option "Fade out animation" (Appearance tab)
- Added ability to remap or even disable the Backtick key (see forum)
- Fixed a critical issue that caused crashes when working with some apps
- Various stability and performance improvements
Download VistaSwitcher 1.0.5 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 30-Oct-09 15:19
VistaSwitcher 1.0.4 Beta - Improved Keyboard Control
New version of VistaSwitcher has been released today. This is probably the latest beta before version 1.0 goes gold. VistaSwitcher 1.0 Final should be released within 2 weeks.
Updated Keyboard Shortcuts
To start using VistaSwitcher, remember the two main keyboard shortcuts:
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open windows |
| Alt + ` (Backtick) | Switch between open windows of the active application (for example, MS Word documents) |
Use Alt + ` (Backtick) to switch between windows of the same application. This is easy to remember if you notice that the Backtick is the key right above the Tab.
So, to switch between ALL open windows, use Alt + Tab. To switch between windows of the same application, use the key right above, Alt + ` (Backtick).
See other keyboard shortcuts →
Hotkey Error Dialog
The Hotkey Error Dialog now provides more details on what the problem is:
Changelog for VistaSwitcher v1.0.4:
- Alt + ` (Bactick) switches between windows of the active application
- Ctrl+Alt+Tab switches between windows on the current monitor
- Added ability to substitute the low-level keyboard hook (see forum)
- Improved the Alt-Tab replacement routine (possible conflicts with other apps)
- Shortcut key "A" - select all, second press - deselect all
- Hotkey Error dialog now provides more details on what the problem is
- Improved the window enumeration routine for New Exclusion dialog
- Improved scaling of multi-monitor wallpapers (UltraMon, DisplayFusion, etc)
- Several other improvements and bug fixes
Download VistaSwitcher 1.0.4 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 26-Oct-09 13:01
WinSnap v3.1.3 - Minor Tweaks and Enhancements
New version of WinSnap has been released today. This is a new stable maintenance release which contains a few minor enhancements, as well as some bugfixes.
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Now pressing the number key (1...5) twice changes the active capture mode and starts a new capture immediatelly, example: |
This could be very useful for notebooks (especially if you are working without a mouse).
Changelog for WinSnap v3.1.3:
- Pressing the number key twice starts a new capture
- Fixed an issue with the digital signature in the previous version
- Portable Edition: the trial counter works correctly now
- Portable Edition: several performance improvements for I/O
Download WinSnap v3.1.3 (32-bit, 64-bit, portable)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 20-Oct-09 05:24
VistaSwitcher 1.0.3 Beta - Support Of Multiple Monitors
New beta version of VistaSwitcher has been released today. This version adds support of multiple monitors and includes many other improvements (based on the user feedback).
Changelog for VistaSwitcher v1.0.3:
- Desktop and window previews now work on multi-monitor systems
- Added ability to show VistaSwitcher on the active monitor (Behavior tab)
- Added option "Show tasks only from the active monitor" (Behavior tab)
- Added option "Show VistaSwitcher icon in notification area" (General tab)
- Option "Check for updates automatically" moved to the About page
- Added "Preferences" item to the main right-click menu
- Added a workaround to enable previews on Vista Home Basic
- Added application compatibility section to the EXE manifest
- Fixed an issue with IME windows on some machines
- Several other improvements and bug fixes
Quick links:
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 14-Oct-09 01:22
Hidden Start 3.1 - Windows 7 Compatibility
This minor update to Hstart adds support of the upcoming Windows 7 operating system:
Hstart can start non-elevated applications from elevated and handle UAC prompts on Windows 7 as well as on Windows Vista.
Download Hstart 3.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 06-Oct-09 14:20
WinSnap v3.1.2 - Recommended Update
New version of WinSnap has been released today. This is a recommended update that resolves various issues and contains many improvements to the core algorithms.
Changelog for WinSnap v3.1.2:
- Fixed and improved "Clear Aero background under Vista/7" feature
- Fixed and improved rendering of custom controls on slow computers
- Fixed an issue with multiple presses of the PrintScreen key in the Region mode
- Fixed an issue with applying Advanced Capture Settings on the first run
- Several improvements to the WinSnap setup process
- Fixed a PCA warning on Windows 7 (caused from time to time)
- Added compatibility section to the EXE manifest for Windows 7
Download WinSnap v3.1.2 (32-bit, 64-bit, portable)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 23-Sep-09 14:48
VistaSwitcher 1.0.2 Beta Released
New beta version of VistaSwitcher has been released today. I invite everyone to test VistaSwitcher 1.0 Beta on as wide variety of system configurations as possible.
Added "Show task numbers" option and more:
Changelog for VistaSwitcher v1.0.2:
- Added support of new wallpaper styles of Windows 7
- Fixed "Tile" and "Center" wallpaper styles on Vista and XP
- Added "Show task numbers" option (Appearance tab)
- Added "Check for new versions of VistaSwitcher online" option
- Pressing the number key twice switches to the selected task
- Improved performance and memory usage
- Some other bugfixes and improvements
Quick links:
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 20-Sep-09 11:49
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