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SlimBrowser Changelog

What's new in SlimBrowser 18.0.0.0

Sep 1, 2023
  • Upgrade to gecko engine 115.
  • Added support for hourly weather forecast in weather toolbar button drop down menu.
  • Fixed bug with youtube video download.

New in SlimBrowser 17.0.2.0 (Dec 24, 2022)

  • Fix a bug with language file manager (now placed under "More tools" menu)

New in SlimBrowser 17.0.1.0 (Aug 18, 2022)

  • Minor bug fix

New in SlimBrowser 17.0.0.0 (Jul 18, 2022)

  • Upgrade to gecko engine 101.
  • Allows users to use as many microphones as you want, at the same time, during video conferencing.
  • All non-configured MIME types can now be assigned a custom action upon download completion.
  • Reading is now easier with the prefers-contrast media query, which allows sites to detect if the user has requested that web content is presented with a higher (or lower) contrast.
  • Support captions/subtitles display on YouTube, Prime Video, and Netflix videos you watch in Picture-in-Picture.
  • Picture-in-Picture now also supports video captions on websites that use WebVTT (Web Video Text Track) format, like Coursera.org, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and many more.
  • Checks spelling in multiple languages.
  • Hardware accelerated AV1 video decoding is enabled on Windows with supported GPUs (Intel Gen 11+, AMD RDNA 2 Excluding Navi 24, GeForce 30).

New in SlimBrowser 17.0.0.0 Beta (Jul 11, 2022)

  • Upgrade to gecko engine 101.

New in SlimBrowser 16.0.1.0 (Jun 15, 2022)

  • Fix a bug about default browser setting.

New in SlimBrowser 16.0.0.0 (Apr 20, 2022)

  • Upgrade to gecko engine 95
  • Enabled RLBox to protect SlimBrowser against potential security vulnerabilities in third-party libraries
  • You can now move the Picture-in-Picture toggle button to the opposite side of the video. Simply look for the new context menu option Move Picture-in-Picture Toggle to Left (Right) Side.
  • Introduce Site Isolation to better protect all SlimBrowser users against side-channel attacks such as Spectre.
  • Supports the new Snap Layouts menus when running on Windows 11.
  • Supports the new AVIF image format
  • PDF viewer now supports filling more forms (XFA-based forms, used by multiple governments and banks)
  • When available system memory is critically low, automatically unload tabs based on their last access time, memory usage, and other attributes.
  • SlimBrowser now blocks downloads that rely on insecure connections, protecting against potentially malicious or unsafe downloads
  • Improved web compatibility for privacy protections with SmartBlock 3.0
  • Introducing a new referrer tracking protection in Strict Tracking Protection and Private Browsing.

New in SlimBrowser 16.0.0.0 Beta (Apr 14, 2022)

  • Upgrade to gecko engine 95
  • Enabled RLBox to protect SlimBrowser against potential security vulnerabilities in third-party libraries
  • You can now move the Picture-in-Picture toggle button to the opposite side of the video. Simply look for the new context menu option Move Picture-in-Picture Toggle to Left (Right) Side.
  • Introduce Site Isolation to better protect all SlimBrowser users against side-channel attacks such as Spectre.
  • Supports the new Snap Layouts menus when running on Windows 11.
  • Supports the new AVIF image format
  • PDF viewer now supports filling more forms (XFA-based forms, used by multiple governments and banks)
  • When available system memory is critically low, automatically unload tabs based on their last access time, memory usage, and other attributes.
  • SlimBrowser now blocks downloads that rely on insecure connections, protecting against potentially malicious or unsafe downloads
  • Improved web compatibility for privacy protections with SmartBlock 3.0
  • Introducing a new referrer tracking protection in Strict Tracking Protection and Private Browsing.
  • V15.0

New in SlimBrowser 15.0.0.0 Beta (May 11, 2021)

  • Upgrade to Gecko engine 87
  • Improved "Highlight All" feature feature on Find in Page
  • Added support for simultaneously watching multiple videos in Picture-in-Picture
  • Improved Print functionality with a cleaner design and better integration with the computer's printer settings;
  • credit card management and auto-fill for users in Canada;
  • notable performance and stability improvements achieved by moving canvas drawing and WebGL drawing to the GPU process;
  • Introduction of Total Cookie Protection to Strict Mode
  • Protection from supercookies, a type of tracker that can stay hidden in the browser and track users online, even after they have cleared cookies.

New in SlimBrowser 14.0.1.0 (Jan 14, 2021)

  • Fix bug with ad blocker on youtube website.

New in SlimBrowser 14.0.0.0 (Sep 14, 2020)

  • Migrate to Gecko engine 79.
  • The Protections Dashboard includes consolidated reports about tracking protection, data breaches, and password management. To view your dashboard, type about:protections into the address bar, or select “Protections Dashboard” from the main menu.
  • Rolled out WebRender to Windows users with Intel and AMD GPUs, bringing improved graphics performance to an even larger audience.
  • Disabled TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 to improve your website connections. Sites that don't support TLS version 1.2 will now show an error page.

New in SlimBrowser 13.0.1.0 (Aug 9, 2020)

  • Fix ad blocker issue with youtube.
  • Fix bug with settings not transferred with portable version.

New in SlimBrowser 13.0.1.0 Beta (Aug 8, 2020)

  • Fix ad blocker issue with youtube.
  • Fix bug with settings not transferred with portable version.

New in SlimBrowser 13.0.0.0 Beta (Aug 3, 2020)

  • Migrate to Gecko engine 77
  • Supports Audio Worklets that will allow more complex audio processing like VR and gaming on the web. Now you can now join Zoom calls without the need for any additional downloads.
  • Improved Picture-in-Picture feature. Now, when you are ready to focus on the video, a double click can take the small window into full screen. Double click again to reduce the size again.
  • Improved readability of search suggestions with a focus on new search terms.
  • Your login management has improved with the ability to reverse alpha sort (Name Z-A) in Lockwise, which you can access under Logins and Passwords.
  • Add support for importing bookmarks from new Edge browser.
  • Add-ons installed by external applications can now be removed using the Add-ons Manager (about:addons). Going forward, only users can install add-ons; they cannot be installed by an application.
  • Implemented a new global default zoom level setting. This option is available in about:preferences under "Language and Appearance" and can be scaled up or down from 100% as needed and sets the default zoom level for all sites. Per-site zoom is still available to make adjustments to individual sites as needed.

New in SlimBrowser 12.0.11.0 (Jun 19, 2020)

  • Add support for side tabs (Select menu View->Side bar->Tabs).

New in SlimBrowser 8.00 Build 005 (Oct 12, 2017)

  • Fix a few minor bugs.

New in SlimBrowser 8.00 Build 001 (Jun 6, 2016)

  • Add support for downloading videos from dailymotion.com, vimeo.com and facebook.com

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 144 (May 20, 2016)

  • Fixed automatic form filling issues on outlook.com.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 139 (Feb 22, 2016)

  • Fix video playback issue.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 138 (Feb 14, 2016)

  • Add Vietnamese language file

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 137 (Feb 7, 2016)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 135 (Jan 8, 2016)

  • Solve playback issue of Tencent video.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 133 (Nov 13, 2015)

  • Updated some language files.
  • Added Bing search engine into the list of preinstalled engines.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 132 (Nov 3, 2015)

  • Add link to Groupon.com in new tab page.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 131 (Oct 26, 2015)

  • Updated German language file.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 130 (Oct 23, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug with youtube video downloader.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 129 (Oct 16, 2015)

  • Added Yandex engine for Russian users.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 127 (Sep 22, 2015)

  • Fixed video playback issue with tencent video (v.qq.com).

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 126 (Sep 18, 2015)

  • Added Privacy Protection List into the ad blocker.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 125 (Sep 14, 2015)

  • Improve performance of ad blocker
  • Improve upload speed of built-in ftp uploader.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 124 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with uk.yahoo.com

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 123 (Aug 4, 2015)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with Yahoo.com
  • Fixed a bug with ad blocker.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 121 (Jul 28, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug with facebook sharing.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 120 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fix youku video playback issue.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 119 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fix crash when uploading files under Windows xp.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 118 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug with youtube video downloader.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 117 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fix crash when uploading photos directly from mobile phone or digital camera.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 116 (Feb 27, 2015)

  • Fix bug with download manager when downloading files over 2GB.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 115 (Feb 6, 2015)

  • Fix bug with youtube video download

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 114 (Feb 6, 2015)

  • Fix bug with mouse gesture customization interface

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 112 (Jan 15, 2015)

  • Added full support for various mouse gestures. (In Tools:options:mouse, turn on the option "enable mouse gesture" and click customize button to customize).

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 111 (Nov 25, 2014)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with AOL mail.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 110 (Oct 30, 2014)

  • Disable SSL 3.0 Protocol by default to avoid POODLE exploit. The option is located in Tools:Options:Security:Disable SSL 3.0 Protocol. If you have trouble connecting to legacy servers which only support SSL 3.0, you can turn off this option temporarily.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 109 (Oct 16, 2014)

  • Added support for duckduckgo search engine

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 108 (Oct 10, 2014)

  • Fixed bug with "Scan with virustotal" in context menu.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 107 (Sep 15, 2014)

  • Fixed link to China Adblock list update url.
  • Fixed tab closing drawing flicker under Windows 7 basic theme.
  • Restored shopping assistant feature.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 106 (Sep 9, 2014)

  • Update language files.
  • Added option to automatically optimize memory usage in "Tools:options:advanced".

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 105 (Aug 26, 2014)

  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 104 (Aug 14, 2014)

  • Fixed bug with youtube video downloader and improved video conversion speed
  • Improved identity-based form filler
  • Close all tabs when closing SlimBrowser to tray
  • Revised the design of the new tab page:
  • the small buttons are only visible when you hover the mouse on the big site buttons
  • added support for tile option for background image
  • Make the site buttons semi-transparent when a background image is applied

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 103 (Jul 18, 2014)

  • Improved form filler compatibility with some sites.
  • Added capability to delete a matched from address bar suggestion list.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 102 (Jul 7, 2014)

  • Updated compatibility view site list.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 101 (Jun 18, 2014)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 100 (Jun 13, 2014)

  • update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 096 (May 26, 2014)

  • Updated Dutch adbocker list url.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 094 (Apr 26, 2014)

  • Fixed form filler caused in build 092
  • Revised youtube video downloader. Support downloading audio track directly without downloading video first. Fixed bug about some videos not downloadable.
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 092 (Apr 24, 2014)

  • Filled a bug in form filler.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 091 (Apr 13, 2014)

  • Solved compatibility issue with Tencent Video and Sohu Video.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 089 (Apr 8, 2014)

  • Disabled related deals script on amazon and ebay websites.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 087 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • Fix bug due to renamed German and French language files.
  • Added link to German online forum for SlimBrowser.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 086 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • Update language files
  • Improved quickfill form filler auto-submitting algorithm
  • Fixed a minor bug in the "Download All with download manager" feature

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 085 (Apr 1, 2014)

  • Added support for shopping assistant features.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 083 (Mar 24, 2014)

  • bug fix: locking browser when tray icon is enabled.
  • bug fix: letv video can't be watched properly.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 080 (Mar 3, 2014)

  • Moved youtube video download button to the bottom of the playing video

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 079 (Feb 26, 2014)

  • Fixed youtube video download issue.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 078 (Feb 15, 2014)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with My Yahoo

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 077 (Feb 10, 2014)

  • Fix bug in some built-in javascript.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 076 (Feb 8, 2014)

  • Updated language files
  • Fixed yahoo email compatibility issue.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 075 (Feb 3, 2014)

  • Fixed youtube video download issue.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 074 (Jan 29, 2014)

  • Update language file
  • Make options:misc page scrollable.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 073 (Jan 28, 2014)

  • Automatically remove the play symbol from the file name when downloading youtube video.
  • Add option to show related deals and coupons when shopping online. (This option can be turned off in tools:options:misc:show related deals and coupons when shopping online).

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 072 (Jan 21, 2014)

  • Enable ad blocker for https sites

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 071 (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Merged Easylist and Fanboy's list in the ad blocker since they are now one list. Only easylist option is available now.
  • Moved items under the in-page shortcut menu directly onto the top level of the context menu for easier access.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 070 (Nov 29, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug associated with twitter.com

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 069 (Nov 25, 2013)

  • Ad blocker rule update
  • Fixed compatibility warning with chase.com
  • Bug fix: default rendering mode setting not saved properly.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 067 (Nov 14, 2013)

  • Fixed weather forecasting issue for some locations
  • Bug fix: unable to launch proxy organizer

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 066 (Nov 6, 2013)

  • Feature reversal: Disabled automatic switching of rendering mode based on META tag of web pages.
  • Fixed minor bug in proxy organizer.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 065 (Nov 5, 2013)

  • Increased size of weather forecast information dialog
  • Fixed compatibility issue with skydrive site for IE11 users.
  • Bug fix: web page update issue after using mouse gesture.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 063 (Oct 28, 2013)

  • Added Israel filter list into ad blocker
  • Added support for custom user agent string defined in Microsoft Compatibility view list.
  • Fixed crash when running builtin spell checker component
  • Added option to automatically switch rendering mode based on META tag of web pages
  • Bug fix: automatic translation not working correctly for IE11 users.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 061 (Oct 23, 2013)

  • Bug fix: google and yahoo website not rendered correctly for IE11 users.
  • Bug fix: when internet options dialog is opened from New Tabs page, the homepage setting is inconsistent.
  • Bug fix: quickfill not working correctly sometimes for IE11 users
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 8.1
  • Bug fix: translation feature not working correctly for IE11 users.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 059 (Oct 13, 2013)

  • Added support for editing the title of quick dial buttons.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 057 (Oct 7, 2013)

  • Fixed memory leak in photo salon.
  • Updated language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 056 (Oct 3, 2013)

  • Add menu "Follow SlimBrowser on Twitter" and "Subscribe to SlimBrowser Newsletter"
  • Fixed memory leak on systems with IE11.
  • Updated IE11 compatiblity view list

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 053 (Sep 26, 2013)

  • Language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 052 (Sep 19, 2013)

  • Bug fix: mouse gesture initiated unexpectely when right click on flash object

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 051 (Sep 9, 2013)

  • Updated code related to weather forecast to use a new api key.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 050 (Sep 2, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug about default zoom settings.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 049 (Aug 14, 2013)

  • Added option to activate the tab on the right side when one tab is closed. Users preferring the traditional behavior can turn this option off.
  • Update language files
  • Updated fix for gmail cookie mismatch error.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 046 (Aug 9, 2013)

  • Behavior change: Activate the tab on the right side when one tab is closed.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 045 (Jul 29, 2013)

  • Fixed CNN Video playing issue when ad blocker is enabled

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 044 (Jul 23, 2013)

  • Fixed web page zooming issues in high DPI settings.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 043 (Jul 19, 2013)

  • Added Hindi language file
  • Fixed display issue of various user interface elements in high DPI settings.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 041 (Jul 10, 2013)

  • Update language file
  • Added "Open All Favorites" menu item to the popup menu when you right click on a favorites folder.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 040 (Jul 4, 2013)

  • Fixed Gmail display issue under IE11.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 039 (Jul 3, 2013)

  • Renamed some of the language files. For example, "German Austrian" has been renamed to "German (Austria)".
  • Fixed youtube video download issue for users who have enabled the html5 trial feature.
  • Improved support for IE11 with Windows 8.1

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 037 (Jun 24, 2013)

  • Automatically switch website to a new process if the current rendering process has reached resource limit. (This can effectively prevent SlimBrowser from freezing or hanging after using it for a very long time in a single session. )
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 035 (Jun 12, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug in new tab page settings.
  • Added an option to disable automatic url suggestions in "options:address bar"

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 033 (Jun 6, 2013)

  • Updated Chinese version user manual based on SlimBrowser 7.0
  • Bug fix: quick dial button name with special characters such as commas not stored correctly.
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 032 (May 29, 2013)

  • Add menu "Tools:Ad Blocker:Select Ad Component to Block" to help users pick the ad to block with mouse.
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 031 (May 28, 2013)

  • Add menu "Tools:Ad Blocker:Select Ad Component to Block" to help users pick the ad to block with mouse.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 030 (May 21, 2013)

  • Update Chinese Traditional language files

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 029 (May 14, 2013)

  • Added toolbar button for capturing screenshot of selected area
  • Bug fix: prevent users to refresh site group defined on tabs page
  • Update language files

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 027 (May 7, 2013)

  • Bug fix: crash when attempting to reordering quickdial websites defined in tabs pages
  • Added support for mouse-dragging gesture to navigate back and forth. Simple drag left or right while holding the right button to navigate back or forward.
  • Add menu to disable ad blocker on top level domain (available under menu "tools:adb blocker:disable ad blocker on top level domain").
  • Bug fix: after resetting all settings, the ad blocker filter list setting wasn't reset correctly.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 024 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Added support for submitting language files directly from language file manager.
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 023 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Bug fix: position max-min-restore buttons correctly when switching into and out of compact mode.
  • Allow users to drag the mini menu button.
  • Improved address typing suggestion algorithm.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 022 (Apr 20, 2013)

  • Added support for sorting the quickdial sites in the customization dialog.
  • Enable drag-to-restore on the menu bar when the main window is maximized and title bar is hidden.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 021 (Apr 17, 2013)

  • Bug fix: Spell checker language not set properly in non-English UI.
  • Bug fix: search by clicking the search engine button or its drop down menu not done properly.

New in SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 016 (Apr 11, 2013)

  • Major Changes:
  • Redesigned ad blocker to support ad blocker plus filter rules.
  • Improved Photo Salon:
  • Allow users to select a portion of the input photo for final output image.
  • Added photo paper effect for opaque photo frames.
  • Added support for signature image.
  • Allow users to tilt photos randomly when combining multiple photos.
  • Allow some photo frames to be used for both landscape and portrait photos.
  • Redesigned tabs page:
  • Configurable number of rows and columns.
  • Configurable background color or image.
  • Resize quick-dial buttons based on the current window size.
  • Added better support for use the original address bar as search bar as well (i.e., Omni-bar).
  • Redesigned address bar drop down suggestion list to show matching items from history, favorites, forms, groups as well as search suggestions provided by the current search engine. All the keywords will be matched separately if multiple keywords are typed into the address bar.
  • Switched to new weather data source with better accuracy, separate day and night weather, and 7-day forecast.
  • Minor Changes:
  • Disable playing of gif animations by default.
  • Bug fix: Allow control+F to invoke the find dialog in script pad.
  • Added support for IE 10 compatible view list. Updated IE9 compatible view list
  • Added built-in support for “Pin It” operation for pinterest.com.
  • Allow users to directly edit form files that show up in the address bar suggestion list. Allow users to delete URLs from the entire domain for URLs that show up in the address bar suggestion list.
  • Allow users to view the preferred password in identities protected by master password.
  • Added “Upload Clipboard Image” button in upload file dialog.
  • Added support for custom zoom percentage.
  • Added option to hide the title bar when the main window is maximized in order to save screen space for small monitors.
  • Added menu View->View DOM Source to help developers view the dynamic DOM structure.
  • Added support for settings backup and restoration under menu “Tools:Back & Restore”.
  • Remember javascript settings on a per-domain basis (Similar what's offered by the NoScript add-on)
  • Use a new smaller icon for the mini menu button.
  • Added menu Window->Go to Last Active Tab and shortcuts key Ctrl+Q so that users can toggle between two tabs back and forth easily with keyboard.
  • Allow users to use saved form or site group on quickdial buttons on tabs page.
  • Added drop down menu to show the quickdial sites on the new tab(+) button.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 101 (Mar 14, 2013)

  • Bug fix: adjustment effects not applied correctly when photo frame is not used in photo salon
  • Bug fix: allow ctrl+f to invoke the find dialog in scriptpad.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 100 (Mar 7, 2013)

  • "New Tab" page title loccalized properly
  • Allow users to middle click a quickdial button on the tabs page to open it in a new tab. (Shift click or use the "Open In New Tab" menu is also ok).

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 099 (Mar 7, 2013)

  • Fix bug in weather forecast html template.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 098 (Feb 18, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug in photo salon
  • Updated Turkish language file.
  • Fixed a bug related to toolbar position restoration.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 097 (Feb 12, 2013)

  • Updated language files

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 096 (Feb 1, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug in the interpretation of text entered in the address bar
  • Add support to allow users to assign an alias to a group in the alias definition dialog. (Click the drop down arrow to access the menu to define special commands).

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 095 (Jan 22, 2013)

  • Fixed memory leak in photo salon
  • Fixed localization of Chinese application name in installer.
  • Fixed problem of watching videos from QQ video.
  • Bug fix: some UTF8 text files not loaded correctly.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 094 (Jan 5, 2013)

  • Fixed web page translation issue under IE10

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 093 (Dec 28, 2012)

  • Moved “download youtube video” button to the right side of the upload button on the top of the page (the fix in build 092 was not applied correctly).

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 092 (Dec 21, 2012)

  • Show tooltips for tabs with clipped title.
  • Moved “download youtube video” button to the right side of the upload button on the top of the page.
  • Fixed “set as default browser” in portable version on Windows 8.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 091 (Dec 12, 2012)

  • Updated youtube video download button based the new layout of youtube website
  • Fixed a cookie sharing issue on Windows 8 (critical update if you have set maximum number of tabs per process to 1).
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 090 (Dec 8, 2012)

  • Language file updates (French and welsh)
  • Added support for Chinese version help file.
  • Fixed a small bug with form filler regarding the default choice for autofill

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 089 (Nov 27, 2012)

  • Language file updates
  • Bug fix: tab bar multiline mode choice wasn't saved correctly.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 088 (Nov 20, 2012)

  • Auto shrink the width of tabs with the increase of the number of tabs in single line mode.
  • Improved the appearance of tab bar in both tab style and button style.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 086 (Nov 20, 2012)

  • Added option to automatically fill form when a matching form is detected.
  • Slightly darkened background color of background tabs to increase contrast.
  • Fixed a couple of minor bugs with form filler.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 085 (Nov 12, 2012)

  • Fixed a possible crash in Windows 8.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 083 (Nov 12, 2012)

  • Changed appearance of tab bar. Reduced drawing flicker of tab bar.
  • Updated Arabic language file.
  • Updated IE9 compatibility view list.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 082 (Nov 5, 2012)

  • Update language files
  • Add option to always open youku.com links in the same tab instead of new tab.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 081 (Nov 2, 2012)

  • Update language files
  • Fixed bug with the storage of a couple of program settings which might cause problem of persistent tooltips.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 080 (Nov 1, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Most frequently visited sites and most frequently used forms don’t work in non-english user interface.
  • Added support for capture screenshot of selected area.
  • Bug fix: Adding saved form in group organizer dialog doesn’t work with form files in subfolders.
  • Bug fix: when starting SlimBrowser with a homepage, the focus should be set to the web page instead of the address bar.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 078 (Oct 29, 2012)

  • Update language files
  • Add menu "File->Most Frequently Visited Sites"
  • Add "Scan with VirusTotal" to the in-page context menu. Right click on any link to activate this feature.
  • Add support to fill random user name and random password with form filler. Right click in text or password fields in web forms to access this feature.
  • Add menu "Quick Fill: Most Frequently Used Forms".

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 076 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Update language files
  • Fixed a bug with automatic bookmark import.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 075 (Oct 17, 2012)

  • Add option to cache text of quick-bookmarked pages for full-text searching purpose.
  • Fixed bug with renaming of form files and bookmarks in organizer dialog.
  • "Clean trace by domain" now supports multiple domains.
  • Bug fix: share on facebook, quick bookmark and add to favorite menu from the tab popup menu not working properly on inactive tabs.
  • Added site icon for recently closed sites menu.
  • Add support for recently added favorites.
  • Bug fix: when closing the browser, the last open sites were not saved properly into the recently closed sites menu.
  • Favorite separation from IE introduced in build 074 is cancelled. SlimBrowser continue to share favorites with IE.
  • Added menu Tools:Security:Scan with Virustotal.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 073 (Oct 5, 2012)

  • Added option to turn off annoying navigating sound in tools:options:misc
  • Update language files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 072 (Sep 29, 2012)

  • Bug fix: default browser registration issue under Windows 8
  • Add easy way to upload clibpoard image. Right click within the file input text box and select "Upload Clipboard Image" from the popup menu.
  • Added support for full-text search of cached favorite websites.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 071 (Sep 25, 2012)

  • Fixed compatiblity warning with google docs
  • Updated language files.
  • Bug fix: crash when repeatedly middle-clicking the first tab.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 069 (Sep 15, 2012)

  • Youtube video download feature improvement
  • Updated language files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 068 (Sep 15, 2012)

  • Fixed youtube video download issue.
  • Added option to convert download youtube video to mp3 file.
  • Sorting option pages alphabetically for non-English interface.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 067 (Sep 13, 2012)

  • Language file updates
  • Option page is now sorted alphabetically for easy lookup.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 066 (Sep 4, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Youtube video download not positioned correctly after main window is resized.
  • Language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 065 (Aug 31, 2012)

  • Fixed weather forecast issue (using weather information provided by World Weather Online)

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 064 (Aug 30, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Unable to download youtube video under Windows XP
  • Fixed a bug associated with clean trace by domain feature.
  • Updated Arabic language file.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 063 (Aug 29, 2012)

  • Bug fix: open a new rendering process upon closing the last tab.
  • Bug fix: filling random password not working properly for some sites

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 062 (Aug 24, 2012)

  • Added link to online demo videos under help menu.
  • Added "Validate HTML Source" under View menu for web developers.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 061 (Aug 21, 2012)

  • Completed Danish language file. Many thanks to Frank Nielsen for his contribution!
  • Added option to create alias for saved form files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 060 (Aug 16, 2012)

  • Fixed implementation of external.AddFavorite javascript method.
  • Bug fix: ScriptPad not working properly under Windows vista/7.
  • Added support to download youtube video.
  • Reduced setup file size.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 059 (Aug 11, 2012)

  • Finnish language file is now complete
  • Add shortcut key ctrl+j for download manager.
  • Fixed bug about crash restoration.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 058 (Aug 11, 2012)

  • set limit to the range of zooming
  • Changed default value of a couple of options.
  • Bug with quickfill form filler (filling phone number and birthday)
  • Fixed bug with saving pictures.
  • Added an option to remember folder to save pictures in options:misc. The option is default off since it might make the picture saving feature not work correctly on some web pages. Use this option only if you like to save a lot of pictures every day.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 056 (Jul 24, 2012)

  • Updated Portuguese and Estonian language files

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 055 (Jul 23, 2012)

  • Reduce closing time of the last tab.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 054 (Jul 23, 2012)

  • Updated language files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 053 (Jul 21, 2012)

  • Updated language files
  • Improved tab closing speed.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 052 (Jul 21, 2012)

  • Unblock virustotal.com by default with popup blocker.
  • Added "Add saved form" button into group organizer dialog so that you can easily add a saved quickfill form file as a member of a group.
  • Bug fix: Last-used frame setting is not loaded correctly in photo salon.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 051 (Jul 21, 2012)

  • Fixed crash when updating quickdial button screenshots.
  • Updated language files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 050 (Jul 10, 2012)

  • Bug fix: blank url unexpectedly added into address bar drop down history.
  • Set default language of installer to system ui language.
  • Fixed two bugs with photo salon.
  • Automatically terminate hanging rendering processes at startup.
  • Added option to fully disable photo salon in tools:options:photo processing.
  • Automatically disable photo salon on email websites.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 049 (Jul 5, 2012)

  • Fixed a crash case with qzone.qq.com
  • Updated dutch language file.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 048 (Jul 3, 2012)

  • Fixed a crash case with Photo Salon.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 046 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • Language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 044 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Added Photo Salon which allows you to add frames and other enhancement effects to your photos prior to upload.
  • Updated fix for gmail cookie mismatch issue.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 043 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Added option to show the bookmarks on the links bar with short title, long title and icon only.
  • Fix for gmail cookie mismatch issue.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 041 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Fixed a small bug with language file manager.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 040 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Language file updates
  • Fixed the drop down menu from the scripts button on the standard toolbar.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 035 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • New feature: Added feature to automatically shrink uploaded photos to dramatically reduce upload time. Accessible from menu Tools:Photo Processing

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 033 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Bug fix: "Never Ask for this site" for quickfill feature not working properly
  • Added back "mail" button as an available button on the standard toolbar.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 032 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Bug fix: crash when openning some quickfill form files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 031 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Replaced Google Buzz integration with Google plus. Accessible from Tools:Share This Page: Google Plus
  • Language files updates.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 030 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Added find&replace button to scriptpad toolbar.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 029 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Download manager history file saved incorrectly.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 028 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Language file update.
  • Bug fix: crash when opening a form file tied to a URL set to compatibility view.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 025 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Minor improvement to Ad Blocker.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 024 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Removed a duplicate toolbar button
  • Updated language files.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 023 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Bug fix: duplicate unlock dialogs when browser autolock is enabled.
  • Fixed a bug with identity filler portion of quickfill feature.
  • Improved support for IE10 beta.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 022 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Updated Lithuanian language file.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 021 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Bug fix: tab bar gap on the left side in locked mode.
  • Bug fix: menu selection rectangle overlap with icon.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 020 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Bug fix: unable to show roboform toolbar under windows xp.
  • Language files have been converted into UTF8 format. Updated Welsh language file.

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 019 Beta (Apr 23, 2012)

  • Bug fix: messed up new tab page due to a bug in earlier builds
  • Bug fix: drop down menu from mini menu button not working properly due to a bug in earlier builds

New in SlimBrowser 6.01 Build 013 Beta (Apr 13, 2012)

  • The old autologin feature has been replaced with the new form filler feature under the "Quick Fill" menu. Autologin files will be upgraded into saved form files.
  • Renamed "Links Bar" into "Favorites Bar". The old "Favorites Bar" is now called "All Favorites".
  • Added option to ignore https sites in download manager options.
  • Added menu tools:reset all settings.
  • Bug fix: double clicking ftp folder in a ftp folder view opens the ftp folder in an external explorer window.
  • Feature change: The entire browser window is now hidden when the browser is locked.
  • Added paste & search into the context menu of the quicksearch box.
  • Ctrl key for the purpose of new tab activation toggling now affects only sites opened from existing tabs by middle-clicking, shift+clicking or selecting the menu "Open In New Tab".
  • Now you can use delete key to delete a single entry from the drop down list of the address bar.
  • Bug fix: Tab bar height wasn't adjusted properly when the bar is using multi-line mode while resizing the main window.
  • Reduced the time to close a group of tabs.
  • Bug fix: website with title including special characters such as apostrophe messes up the quickdial settings.
  • Added support to download all the links from the current web page. Accessible from the in-page context menu ""Download all with download manager" and from the toolbar on the download manager.
  • The folder to save pictures is now remembered across browsing sessions.
  • Added "Window->Restore All/Maximize All" to the Window menu.
  • Added site-dependent zoom settings. If you set a specific zoom setting on a web page, next time you come to the same domain, the same zoom setting will be applied.
  • Added support to import firefox bookmarks in one click (Favorites->Manage Favorites->Import Firefox Bookmarks).
  • Added option to easily disable the securty alert when browsing pages with both http and https content.
  • Reduced startup time when skin is enabled.
  • Skin selection dialog has been changed into a menu list.
  • Add support to restore popup window by openning blocked url directly. Now we have two ways to restore popup windows. The old way is allow popups temporarily and refresh the current page (Allow Popup and Reload).
  • The new way will restore the blocked popup window by opening its URL directly. The new way is more useful in cases where refreshing the current page will cause either loss of data or session information.
  • Added support to delete individual items from the history view.
  • Changed domain autocompletion options. Added checkbox to enable/disable each of them individually. Check tools:options:address bar.
  • V6.00 (Detailed changed log)
  • Added option to start a new rendering process upon closing all tabs. This option is enabled by default and will release all the memory used by the previous rendering process when the last tab is closed.
  • Added support for web form spell checking in German, Italian, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish.
  • Bug fix: installing some skins will cause SlimBrowser window to freeze.
  • Adopted new multiple process architecture. Each tab is hosted in a separate process for improved application stability and security.
  • When one tab crashes, you will have the chance to restore this same tab to the original URL. The other tabs will not be affected.
  • By default, all tabs share the same session. However, you can open a separate session by selecting File->New->Separate Session. This will allow to you login multiple web accounts at the same time.
  • You can dynamically switch rendering mode without restarting the browser. Use Tools:Compatibility Setting menu to specify the rendering mode for the current page.
  • Favorite site icon is now shown in the address bar instead of default web page icon.
  • IMPORTANT: SlimBrowser now has independent home setting from Internet Explorer. Please set SlimBrowser homepage in Tools:options:homepage.
  • A quick-dial page will be shown by default when creating a new tab. This option can be changed in Tools:options:new tab which provides three choices: tabs page, home page and blank page.
  • Added warning when the last visible toolbar is hidden. Also, at startup, the menu bar will be shown automatically if all toolbars are hidden during last session.
  • Added "New Tab(+)" button on the tab bar.
  • Added menu "View:Compact Mode" so that you can easily switch a compact mode UI which provides a mini menu button instead of a full menu bar.
  • Show loading animation on the tab when a web page is being downloaded.
  • Save screen shot of web page via File->Save Screenshot.
  • Bug fix: can't open new windows from inside flash object when popup blocker is enabled.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 081 (Mar 14, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Adding some websites to the tabs page will mess up the quick-dial buttons.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 080 (Mar 6, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Selecting "open all favorites" doesn't open all the sites within a favorites folder.
  • Bug fix: On Windows XP, the "Open Folder" button in IE download dialog incorrectly replaces the current tab inside SlimBrowser. Now it opens externally in a windows explorer window.
  • Language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 079 (Mar 6, 2012)

  • Added option to start a new rendering process upon closing all tabs. This option is enabled by default and will release all the memory used by the previous rendering process when the last tab is closed. However, the session information is still preserved.
  • Bug fix: ftp folder browsing under Windows XP
  • Bug fix: gmail attachment file detection with the download manager.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 078 (Feb 21, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Fixed resource leak inside the rendering process.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 077 (Feb 21, 2012)

  • Bug fix: Crash when opening some sites which requires http authentication information.
  • Bug fix: fix erratic behavior when attempting to change homepage.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 074 (Dec 19, 2011)

  • Add option to turn off GPU Rendering in options:advanced
  • Bug fix: in-page translation stopped working.
  • Fixed a conflict between Roboform and SlimBrowser. When Roboform taskbar icon is enabled, SlimBrowser couldn't exit properly.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 072 (Dec 14, 2011)

  • Fix crash when showing favorites side bar (bug was introduced in build 071)
  • File->Save Screenshot now saves the entire web page instead of only the visible portion.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 071 (Nov 29, 2011)

  • Bug fix: weather information display on status bar.
  • Bug fix: Ctrl+S to save webpage not working.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 070 (Nov 28, 2011)

  • Added support of web form spell checking in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese
  • Bug fix: installing some skin will cause SlimBrowser to freeze

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 069 (Nov 19, 2011)

  • Bug fix: clean cached files removed cookies as well by mistake (this bug was introduced in Build 067)

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 068 (Nov 19, 2011)

  • Bug fix: quick-dial site settings were overwritten during installing update when app setting is stored inside the program folder.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 067 (Nov 14, 2011)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with Google+
  • Bug fix: The "Clean Trace by Domain" menu failed to clean some cookies properly.
  • Bug fix: Popup windows are not sized properly by javascript sometimes.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 066 (Nov 11, 2011)

  • Bug fix: search engine icon is not displayed properly sometimes in the quick dial page.
  • Language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 065 (Nov 10, 2011)

  • Bug fix: Help button of some of the options page not working.
  • Links bar is now hidden in compact mode.
  • Bug fix: Built-in toolbar not showing image background when initially made visible. (Note: Xml toolbars now renamed as built-in toolbars).
  • Bug fix: Multiple-row tab background not drawn properly sometimes.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 064 (Oct 26, 2011)

  • Bug fix: can't launch slimbrowser from installer.
  • Bug fix: can't access some of the menu items overlapping the menu bar when the menu is too long.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 063 (Oct 21, 2011)

  • Updated default toolbar background image.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 062 (Oct 20, 2011)

  • Bug fix: Escape key not able to stop navigation when focus is inside the site.
  • Bug fix: Address icon not updating properly sometimes.
  • Bug fix: Ctrl+N opens Internet Explorer if focus is inside the webpage.
  • Bug fix: "Open members inside a group" opens blank pages between the pages selected.
  • Added option to change default rendeirng mode.
  • Bug fix: when restore last open sites option is on, clicking on an external link to open SlimBrowser won't open the target site.
  • Bug fix: some icons on the links bar not displayed correctly.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 061 (Oct 20, 2011)

  • Bug Fix: full screen banner display issue in multi-monitor setup.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 060 (Sep 14, 2011)

  • Added an auto-hide banner in full screen mode. Move the mouse to the upper edge of the screen to access the banner in full screen mode.
  • Added "Paste & Go" into the context menu of the address box.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 059 (Sep 7, 2011)

  • Bug fix: If the user closes the browser directly in full screen mode, SlimBrowser will lose all toolbars in the next session.
  • Add option to not to submit form automatically when creating autologin file

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 058 (Aug 25, 2011)

  • Improved startup speed when skin is used.
  • Bug fix: autorefresh not working if web pages popup message box.
  • Bug fix: fixed crash with some pages using activex controls.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 057 (Aug 17, 2011)

  • Bug fix: Fixed possible crash in "Ad Blocker" options page.
  • Added support to display customized icon on links bar or favorites menu.
  • Bug fix: Special browser navigation keys not functioning when the focus is inside the site window.
  • Updated Google dictionary web link available from in-page popup menu.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 056 (Aug 12, 2011)

  • Bug fix: download some text files with download manager will crash in Windows 7.
  • Bug fix: font size menu not updated properly.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 055 (Aug 6, 2011)

  • Bug fix: share selected text on facebook.
  • Add option to add additionaly delay into autologin entry.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 053 (Aug 1, 2011)

  • Language file update.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 051 (Jul 29, 2011)

  • Added option to open autologin in separate session.
  • Bug fix: some special case sbrender.exe crash when closing a tab.
  • Bug fix: download manager file name detection.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 050 (Jul 26, 2011)

  • Bug fix: process model settings not saved.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 048 (Jul 25, 2011)

  • Bug fix: cookie sharing with rapidshare.com
  • Bug fix: compatibility view list editor won't show sites assigned to highest mode.
  • Bug fix: ctrl+N and ctrl+F behave incorrectly when focus is inside the web page.
  • Added option to clear icon cache in tools:privacy menu.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 047 (Jul 22, 2011)

  • Bug fix: can't scroll page with mouse wheel after openning a new tab.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 046 (Jul 22, 2011)

  • Bug fix: web page icon not updated on tab and address bar.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 045 (Jul 22, 2011)

  • Fixed missing keystroke issue.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 044 (Jul 19, 2011)

  • Fixed issue of using ctrl+tab to switch between tabs.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 042 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Fixed gmail shortcut key conflict issue (ctrl+B for bold)
  • Fixed another bug case about openning links from flash object.
  • Fixed Google Plus compatibility issues with IE9 installed.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 041 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Bug fix: http and proxy authentication information sharing across the tabs.
  • Updated Microsoft compatibility view list. (weather.com flash issue resolved).
  • Bug fix: tab bar style not saved.
  • New feature: you can search for single word directly from address bar by adding a "/" symbol at the beginning of it. For example, type "/browser" and press enter will search for browser in the default search engine instead of going to http://www.browser.com.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 040 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Bug fix: fixed alias issue introduced in build 039.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 039 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Bug fix: run javascript from address bar
  • Bug fix: cookie sharing issue in IE7.
  • Bug fix: can't hide browser with hotkey when the focus is inside the web page.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 038 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Bug fix: session sharing across tabs in IE6
  • Bug fix: block opening sites when browser is locked.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 036 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Bug fix: allow user to set home page from the "set as home page" links inside a web page.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 035 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Added option to show/hide go button on the address bar.
  • Bug fix: couldn't switch IME when typing inside a web page by pressing alt+shift.
  • Bug fix: set focus to address bar automatically when creating a new tab.

New in SlimBrowser 6.00 Build 031 (Jun 30, 2011)

  • Adopted new multiple process architecture. Each tab is hosted in a separate process for improved application stability and security.
  • When one tab crashes, you will have the chance to restore this same tab to the original URL. The other tabs will not be affected.
  • By default, all tabs share the same session. However, you can open a separate session by selecting File->New->Separate Session. This will allow to you login multiple web accounts at the same time.
  • You can dynamically switch rendering mode without restarting the browser. Use Tools:Compatibility Setting menu to specify the rendering mode for the current page.
  • Favorite site icon is now shown in the address bar instead of default web page icon.
  • SlimBrowser now has independent home setting from Internet Explorer. Please set SlimBrowser homepage in Tools:options:homepage.
  • A quick-dial page will be shown by default when creating a new tab. This option can be changed in Tools:options:new tab which provides three choices: tabs page, home page and blank page.
  • Added warning when the last visible toolbar is hidden. Also, at startup, the menu bar will be shown automatically if all toolbars are hidden during last session.
  • Added "New Tab(+)" button on the tab bar.
  • Added menu "View:Compact Mode" so that you can easily switch a compact mode UI which provides a mini menu button instead of a full menu bar.
  • Show loading animation on the tab when a web page is being downloaded.
  • Save screen shot of web page via File->Save Screenshot.
  • Bug fix: can't open new windows from inside flash object when popup blocker is enabled.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 038 (Jun 18, 2011)

  • Bug fix: fixed incorrect interpretation of some javascript links.
  • language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 035 (Jun 14, 2011)

  • Fixed share on twitter menu function.
  • Fixed Chinese-Japan-Korean language message box autowrap issue.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 034 (Jun 14, 2011)

  • Fixed crash when clicking special folders in the folder bar.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 033 (Jun 14, 2011)

  • Bug fix: Resize checkbox controls properly after translation in Windows XP.
  • Bug fix: web page translation fails to update properly.
  • Updated language files.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 030 (May 5, 2011)

  • New way to close tabs conveniently: close tabs on the left, close tabs from the same domain.
  • Bug fix: size and position popup windows opened by javascript correctly.
  • Bug fix: help button on download manager option page not working.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 029 (Apr 18, 2011)

  • Bug fix: crash upon building links bar.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 027 (Apr 12, 2011)

  • Bug fix: log file is now also removed upon cleaning history.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 026 (Apr 12, 2011)

  • Bug fix: online feedback page failed to fill in configuration information automatically.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 025 (Apr 1, 2011)

  • Added support to easily share web pages, pictures or a piece of text on facebook
  • Added support for update your status directly from SlimBrowser
  • Added support to share a web page via various web services such as Gmail, Hotmail, StumbleUpon, Twitter, WordPress, Blogger.com, etc

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 023 (Apr 1, 2011)

  • Bug fix: side pane size not properly saved in some cases.
  • Complete Polish language added

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 022 (Apr 1, 2011)

  • Bug fix: Context menu not working when browsing files from UNC path. Couldn't open files from UNC path

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 021 (Apr 1, 2011)

  • Bug fix: Active pane in explorer bar not saved properly at exit
  • Bug fix: download manager history not saved properly

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 017 (Mar 5, 2011)

  • Bug fix: autologin not working for some sites.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 016 (Mar 5, 2011)

  • Bug fix: some in-page shortcuts not working with IE9
  • Automatic memory optimization.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 015 (Mar 5, 2011)

  • Improved support for IE9.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 013 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Performance improvement: reduced program exiting time.
  • Bug fix: The & symbol is now displayed on links bar correctly.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 012 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Added built-in support to share the active page with a single click over various social networking channels, web services and web emails. Accessible via menu "Tools:Share this page". You can also right click on a tab and select "Share this page" from the context menu. The same features can be accessed from the corresponding buttons on the standard toolbar. Existing users need customize the toolbar to see the new buttons.
  • Added interface to facebook so that you can easily share the active page, selected text within the active page or update your status on facebook. Accessible from menu "Tools:Facebook" or the corresponding toolbar buttons.
  • Added facebook support to in-page shortcut menu to make sharing picture and text easier. You can right click on a picture and share it on facebook. You can aslo select a piece of text and share it. Look for the new menu items from in-page context menu.
  • Added "Download with download manager" into in-page shortcut menu when you right click on a link. It helps you invoke download manager easily even if you have it turned off by default.
  • Added option to bypass certain file types such as office documents and PDF files for download manager.
  • Add option to automatically pass unresolvable address to specified search engine. This option is customizable in “Tools:options:address bar”.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 009 (Feb 11, 2011)

  • Added built-in support to share the active page with a single click over various social networking channels, web services and web emails. Accessible via menu "Tools:Share this page". You can also right click on a tab and select "Share this page" from the context menu. The same features can be accessed from the corresponding buttons on the standard toolbar. Existing users need customize the toolbar to see the new buttons.
  • Added interface to facebook so that you can easily share the active page, selected text within the active page or update your status on facebook. Accessible from menu "Tools:Facebook" or the corresponding toolbar buttons.
  • Added facebook support to in-page shortcut menu to make sharing picture and text easier. You can right click on a picture and share it on facebook. You can aslo select a piece of text and share it. Look for the new menu items from in-page context menu.
  • Added "Download with download manager" into in-page shortcut menu when you right click on a link. It helps you invoke download manager easily even if you have it turned off by default.
  • Added option to bypass certain file types such as office documents and PDF files for download manager.
  • Add option to automatically pass unresolvable address to specified search engine. This option is customizable in “Tools:options:address bar”.

New in SlimBrowser 5.01 Build 005 (Feb 1, 2011)

  • Added support to easily share web pages, pictures or a piece of text on facebook.
  • Added support for update your status directly from SlimBrowser
  • Added support to share a web page via various web services such as Gmail, Hotmail, StumbleUpon, Twitter, WordPress, Blogger.com, etc.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 142 (Jan 10, 2011)

  • Significantly improved slimbrowser startup speed.
  • Added menu to share current page on facebook. Accessible via "tools:social networking:share this page on facebook".
  • Bug fix: the in-page shortcut menus would open the target page in the same tab if the option "Auto create new window when a url is entered" is turned off. Now they always open a new tab.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 139 (Dec 17, 2010)

  • Bug fix: ctrl+f to find text in current page not working if the page is not in focus
  • Added "Deals Hunter" toolbar to help online shopping lovers finding the best deals on internet. Activate the toolbar from menu View:Toolbars:XML Toolbars:Deals Hunter.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 137 (Dec 17, 2010)

  • Favorites folder will be created automatically if not exists.
  • Bug fix: crash sound at exit in some special cases.
  • Bug fix: crash due to wininet hooking code.
  • Added menu "Open selected text as URL" into in-page shortcuts menu.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 132 (Dec 17, 2010)

  • Fixed browser drawing flickering issue on resize
  • Added option to remember last download save folder. Also keep a history of previously used download folders in the drop down box.
  • Add menu Window->Tile Selected windows
  • Bug fix: flash video not playing properly due to cache issue.
  • Bug fix: "view source" not working properly for web page not allowing cache.
  • Bug fix: Open In New Tab menu missing on windows XP if the link text is selected before right clicking.
  • Bug fix: javascript link stopping existing navigation action incorrectly.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 099 (Dec 17, 2010)

  • Added option in tools:search to change default engine on quicksearch bar.
  • Bug fix: multi-line startup commands were not saved correctly
  • Added hotkey to hide browser.
  • Grouped additional context menu items under In-Page shortcuts
  • Added menu function File->Close tabs on the right.
  • Highlight downloaded file when opening folder from download manager.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 092 (Sep 1, 2010)

  • Added support to bypass download manager by holding ctrl+alt key.
  • Bug fix: default download folder name not stored correctly if it begins with \r and \n.
  • Added option to close download manager automatically when they are no running jobs.
  • Disable download manager on free file hosting sites like rapidshare, megaupload, etc.
  • Bug fix: can't drag tabs if mouse buttons are swapped.
  • Language file updates.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 079 (Aug 19, 2010)

  • Restore window positions correctly for dual-monitor setup.
  • Fixed favorite menu access issue in single column mode.
  • Fixed autologin bug with some special web pages.
  • Updated Russian, japanese and korean language files.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 065 (Aug 9, 2010)

  • Added restore window button back to system bar.
  • Bug fix: display some special characters correctly with search suggestions in quicksearch box
  • Bug fix: about dialog can't be closed properly in some cases with mouse clicking.
  • Bug fix: in toolbar customization dialog, couldn't move a button all the way to bottom.
  • Merged Romanian full and Romanian lang file into one Romanian language file.
  • Support statusbar background bitmap and color in skin design.
  • Added option to change search button url.
  • Added option to change in-page context menu search engine.
  • Show date in correct format based on user locale setting.
  • Added online translation services to lang menu.
  • Added option to run downloaded file automatically at completion of download.
  • Added option to clear complete jobs in download manager at program exit.
  • Added block list back to popup blocker.
  • Added support for daily tip translation.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 057 (Jul 27, 2010)

  • Bug fix: search suggestions in quicksearch box for far-eastern language keywords.

New in SlimBrowser 5.00 Build 003 Beta (Jun 11, 2010)

  • Added built-in Multi-threaded Download Manager which improve file download speed by several times and can resume broken downloads.
  • Config download manager options in "Tools:Options:Download Manager".
  • Open download manager window by selecting "View:Explorer Bars:Download Manager" or click the newly added download manager button on the standard toolbar. You need customize the toolbar to add the new button if you upgrade from an older version.
  • Added capability to search/translate/define/map selected text directly from the popup menu when you right click in a web page.
  • Added capability to translate selected text from any language into any language inside a web page without leaving the page. Check the new menu items under "Language" Menu.
  • Improved weather forcasting feature. Enable weather display on status bar by going to tools:options:weather. You can view 5-day weather forcasting details inside a dialog when you click on the weather display area on the status bar.
  • Added "Quick Bookmark" menu item into Favorites Menu. It can let you bookmark a page with a single click and save it into predefined folders.
  • Universal URL Filter is now called Ad Blocker. The built-in block list is now separately managed from the user-defined block list.
  • Added capability to manually pick an AD image within a page and add it into the Ad blocker block list. All you need do is CTRL+SHIFT+Right click on the AD image and select "Block this Ad" from the popup menu.
  • Bug fix: When browsing local folders inside slimbrowser, double-clicking a folder used to open an external windows explorer. Now it will open in the same tab.
  • Important Behavior Change: "Open In New Tab" in the popup menu when you right click inside a page is now enabled and will open the selected link in a new tab. The "Open In New Window" menu item will open an external slimbrowser instead.
  • Bug fix: When web page is zoomed in, middle-clicking a link to open a new tab used to open incorrect link sometimes. Now it's fixed.
  • Bug fix: When browsing folders shared over Windows networking, there used to be unnessary security warnings. Now they are eliminated.
  • Bug fix: Bypass server list not working in proxy switcher.
  • Feature Change: The menu item "Tools:Extract search engine data" menu item is now moved to the dropdown menu on the quicksearch box.
  • Added support of favicon on the quicksearch box dropdown menu.
  • Bug fix: Auto-hide taskbar not coming out automatically when SlimBrowser is using Skin in Windows 7.
  • Bug fix: ctrl+shift+left/right and ctrl+a is now working correctly inside address bar.
  • Feature Change: Changed shortcut key for zooming into ctrl+ and ctrl-.
  • Feature Change: All language files are now included in the setup file instead of being downloaded online.
  • Removed in-page ad-filter.
  • Tools:shortcuts have been renamed to Tools:Frequently used folders.
  • Added capability to set active tab in site groups.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 025 (Mar 3, 2010)

  • Updated internal links to point to new online resource locations.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 023 (Mar 3, 2010)

  • Bug fix: quicksearch history not cleaned properly.
  • Bug fix: browser still accessible from tray icon when locked.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 020 Final (Feb 2, 2010)

  • Bug fix: suggestion suggestion drop down not closing automatically sometimes.
  • Bug fix: Asian language search keywords not stored correctly in search history.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 018 Final (Jan 1, 2010)

  • Bug fix: back-forward button not working for PDF page or local folders.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 016 Final (Dec 13, 2009)

  • Fixed bug about search suggestion result parsing with a few search engines.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 015 Final (Oct 5, 2009)

  • Fixed bug with scripting inside frames from a different domain. The built-in form filler and keyword highlight tool is now able to step into subframes from another domain.
  • Included a larger predefined black list into universal url filter.
  • Added "Search in Current Site" into Edit menu.
  • Added support for the prompting of search suggestions with the quicksearch box.
  • Fixed bug for google and babelfish translator.
  • Bug fix: open multiple home pages when clicking the homepage button.
  • New shortcut key: ctrl+T to create a new tab (ctrl+N still works for the same purpose).
  • Added support to clean history by a single domain name (accessible from menu tools->privacy->clean trace by domain)
  • Changed default scriptpad file type to jscript.
  • Fixed bug with script pad when viewing html file source code. Added file-type auto-detect capability.
  • Added script error status indicator.
  • Support up to 1024 autologin entries.
  • Added spell check as toolbar button. You can customize the toolbar to add this new button.

New in SlimBrowser 4.12 Build 001 Beta (Jun 25, 2009)

  • Fixed bug with scripting inside frames from a different domain. The built-in form filler and keyword highlight tool is now able to step into subframes from another domain.
  • Included a larger predefined black list into universal url filter.
  • Added "Search in Current Site" into Edit menu.
  • Added support for the prompting of search suggestions with the quicksearch box.
  • Fixed bug for google and babelfish translator.
  • Bug fix: open multiple home pages when clicking the homepage button.
  • New shortcut key: ctrl+T to create a new tab (ctrl+N still works for the same purpose).
  • Added support to clean history by a single domain name (accessible from menu tools->privacy->clean trace by domain)
  • Changed default scriptpad file type to jscript.
  • Fixed bug with script pad when viewing html file source code. Added file-type auto-detect capability.
  • Added script error status indicator.
  • Support up to 1024 autologin entries.
  • Added spell check as toolbar button. You can customize the toolbar to add this new button.

New in SlimBrowser 4.11 Build 001 (Sep 17, 2008)

  • Add built-in form filler
  • Add support of DDE when openning external links
  • Add support for applying proxies to all protocols in the proxy organizer
  • Add support for 1024 groups
  • Misc bug fixes.

New in SlimBrowser 4.10 Build 001 Beta (Jun 21, 2007)

  • Improved compatibility with Windows Vista User Account Control.
  • On Windows Vista, skin will be stored in personal profile if User Account Control is enabled.
  • Fixed bug about weather information display
  • Fixed an important bug which may crash SlimBrowser on some systems
  • Fixed the bug about the downloading of language files under Windows Vista.
  • V4.09

New in SlimBrowser 4.09 Build 005 Beta (May 4, 2007)

  • Added built-in crash reporting mechanism to aid debugging.
  • Solved the display problem in Windows Vista when skin is enabled.
  • Added support for zooming with ctrl mouse wheel.
  • Added support for IE7 page zoom as an option.
  • Added wikipedia into quicksearch engine list.
  • Added support for multiple start pages introduced in IE7.
  • Fixed bug with taskbar display when skin is enabled.
  • Fixed bug with adding rss url into favorites
  • Added support for using different images for the maxmize/restore button when the main window is maximized or in normal size. Skin contributors may make use of this new feature.
  • New feature: hide the entire browser and restore with a predefined hotkey.
  • New feature: search for keywords in favorites via the favorites side pane.
  • New feature: search for keywords in history via the history side pane.
  • Added support to run as mobile edition from a USB stick.

New in SlimBrowser 4.08 build 102 (Sep 18, 2006)

  • Add Full Unicode Support on Windows NT/2k/XP/2003/Vista
  • Add support for updating language files online
  • Add option to show close button on each tab

New in SlimBrowser 4.08.004 Beta (Sep 3, 2006)

  • Add full unicode support on WinNT-based systems (NT/2k/XP/2003/Vista)
  • Option to show close button on tabs.
  • Bug fix: 7 4 style zip code is now handled properly for location
  • Bug fix: middle click to close tab for multiline tabs

New in SlimBrowser 4.07 Build 100 (Jun 20, 2006)

  • The tabs can now be re-ordered by drag & drop.
  • Add support to open .mht files from Windows Explorer
  • Security fix: block script embedded in urls beginning with "about:"
  • Revision: selecting "File:Close All" won't close hidden sites unless shift is pressed.
  • New feature: automatically lock browser after long-time idleness. Accessible in the "Privacy" page of the options dialog or via the menu item "tools:privacy:auto-lock browser".
  • Add support for white-list with in-page ad filter.
  • New feature: add "Find In Page" button on the quick-search bar. You can use it to search for keywords in the current page. Begin the search string with '/' for auto-search without clicking the "Find In Page" button.
  • Revision: autologin can be protected with the same master password used for browser auto-locking. The master password can be set via "tools:privacy:set master password".