AutoWallpaper Changelog

What's new in AutoWallpaper 6.6.3326

Apr 1, 2014
  • Add support for Windows 8.1

New in AutoWallpaper 5.6.3101 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Fixed meta data imports not creating categories correctly.
  • Mozaic effects can now be used with just 1 column or row of images
  • Aero glass tinting – On Windows 7 it is now possible to have the Aero glass effect tinted with a colour that will match the primary monitors wallpaper image. See Preferences > Advanced Settings, and user guide.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3084 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Preview window size is now saved correctly.
  • Meta data created categories now work correctly and images are no longer duplicated.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3070 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Corrected an issue where the last image of a category would never get used.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3069 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Corrected an issue where meta based categories weren’t processed correctly.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3063 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Corrected an issue where AutoWallpaper would crash when scheduling was toggled on or off
  • Fixed the internal lookup URL for updates

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3045 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Fixed issue with sequential wallpaper cycling causing an Error 2
  • Fixed prevent duplicates feature, especially where the above is the case
  • Added additional image loading checks to ensure irregular file errors don’t occur

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3025 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Fixed aspect ratio checking

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3020 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Added additional checks for wrong aspect wallpapers causing AutoWallpaper to run out of available images to use.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.3017 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Added ability to specify absolute position for wallpaper image rather than just top-left, etc. To use this function select Absolute from the position drop down in the effects config window
  • Fixed the FX Library – broken due to website hack
  • Made changes to WebUpdater ready for 5.5 release
  • Increased the number of attempts AutoWallpaper will try to find a suitable wallpaper image. Usually because of wrong aspect ratios.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.2999 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • RC3 didn’t fix the wallpaper position fix as expected. RC3b should now resolve the problem for mis-aligned monitors.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.2998 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Fixed a first run issue on the Mac where certain key folders weren’t being created correctly.
  • Added webshots.scr to exclusions
  • Added monitor positioning fix.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.2978 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Fixed an error that would display (an error occurred whilst changing wallpapers) when no Picture in Pictures were selected. Wallpaper would still change correctly.

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.2975 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Fixed ‘no wallpapers available for monitor X’
  • Fixed ‘no wallpapers available for mozaic’
  • Fixed not being able to delete a category
  • Fixed a couple of IO exceptions

New in AutoWallpaper 5.5.2962 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Completely rebuilt internal category storage to give massive speed increases
  • Replaced background category update process with a solid completely background method.
  • Added PiPs to wallpaper log

New in AutoWallpaper 5.2.2872 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • An option has been added to the effects configuration which allows wallpaper mirroring/duplication
  • The display for Enabled and Disabled categories has been improved
  • PiP warning notifications have been tweaked
  • A number of Image Meta tag bugs have been resolved

New in AutoWallpaper 3.0.1389 (Dec 11, 2007)

  • Unlimited Picture-In-Pictures, specify each PiP separately.
  • Group wallpapers together.
  • Add a month view calendar to one or all monitors.
  • Use the new Screensaver module to display a slideshow of any of your categories.
  • Screensaver features 12 different transitions for displaying the photos.
  • PreProcess your categories so that AutoWallpaper doesn't have to resize them.

New in AutoWallpaper 1.0.331 (Aug 14, 2006)

  • Another feature update: FIX - Prevent duplicates wasn't even trying, it's all fixed now. NEW - You can now select to have the title of the file displayed at the top or bottom of each desktop. FIX - The number of wallpapers in a category is now updated more frequently.