ZIP Express Changelog

What's new in ZIP Express 2.19.1.1

Feb 8, 2024
  • Updated with February 2024 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.19.0.1 (Nov 13, 2023)

  • Updated with November 2023 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • The File menu can no longer be dragged off the Modify Format and Modify Online Maps dialogs.
  • Updated the map formats to fix mapping via MapQuest and to add mapping via Google Earth.
  • Fixed a bug that occurred when printing all items.
  • Updated the help.

New in ZIP Express 2.18.2.1 (Aug 24, 2023)

  • Updated with August 2023 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated the help.

New in ZIP Express 2.18.1.1 (Jun 13, 2023)

  • Fixed a bug that prevented printing.

New in ZIP Express 2.18.0.1 (May 3, 2023)

  • Updated with May 2023 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Fixed a bug in GetNumPrinters that caused crashes.

New in ZIP Express 2.17.1.1 (Feb 10, 2023)

  • Updated with February 2023 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Patched a security vulnerability.

New in ZIP Express 2.16.1.1 (Nov 8, 2022)

  • Updated with November 2022 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.16.0.1 (Aug 26, 2022)

  • Updated with August 2022 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Added information about specialized three-digit phone numbers.
  • Country / International Dialing options are now hidden by default.

New in ZIP Express 2.14.12.1 (Feb 14, 2022)

  • Updated with February 2022 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.14.11.1 (Nov 5, 2021)

  • Updated with November 2021 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.14.10.1 (Aug 11, 2021)

  • Updated with August 2021 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.14.9.1 (May 12, 2021)

  • Updated with May 2021 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.12.7.1 (Nov 16, 2020)

  • Updated with November 2020 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.11.6.1 (Sep 10, 2020)

  • Updated with August 2020 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated the map formats.
  • Double click within the search box or on a result to perform an online search.
  • The installation program has been replaced with a new setup program with enhanced security and compatibility with Windows.
  • Fixed several bugs.

New in ZIP Express 2.10.4.1 (Jul 22, 2020)

  • Updated with May 2020 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated the installation program. The previous installation program is now being blocked by Windows.
  • Signed with the latest code signing certificate for enhanced security and trust.

New in ZIP Express 2.9.3.1 (Jun 18, 2018)

  • Updated with May 2018 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.9.2.1 (Feb 10, 2018)

  • Updated with February 2018 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.9.1.1 (Dec 3, 2017)

  • Updated with November 2017 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Made changes so Windows is more likely to display icons in the notification area when 'Show Icons and Notifications' is selected for the specific icon.

New in ZIP Express 2.9.0.1 (Aug 19, 2017)

  • Updated with August 2017 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • ZIP Codes with multiple Area Codes now display all Area Codes.
  • Fixed problems with the Export ZIP Code Data Export Filter.
  • The Export Data dialog now displays a message indicating the data has been exported.
  • A message is now displayed when the ZIP Code Data license is accepted.
  • Updated the installer.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.7.1 (Jul 26, 2017)

  • Fixed a bug with looking up ZIP Codes for a County.
  • Contains May 2017 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.6.1 (May 30, 2017)

  • Updated with May 2017 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.5.1 (Feb 15, 2017)

  • Updated with February 2017 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Due to a change in Windows the 'From Calling Program' option has been removed from the Keyboard Shortcuts.
  • Changed colors in the list of Hotkeys in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.4.1 (Feb 15, 2017)

  • Updated with August 2016 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.3.1 (Aug 4, 2016)

  • Updated with May 2016 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.2.1 (Aug 4, 2016)

  • Updated with February 2016 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated Daylight Saving Time information for several countries.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.1.1 (Aug 4, 2016)

  • Updated with November 2015 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Fixed several typos in extended Area Code information.

New in ZIP Express 2.8.0.1 (Aug 11, 2015)

  • Updated with August 2015 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated for Windows 10 compatibility.
  • The Quick Start Guide is now included in the help file.
  • Removed Show Quick Start Guide from Options, Preferences, Startup. The Quick Start Guide is now only displayed once.
  • Changed 'System Tray' references to 'Notification Area' in preferences and messages.
  • The Notification Area message (formerly System Tray) is now only displayed 3 times instead of 5.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.25.1 (Jun 3, 2015)

  • Updated with May 2015 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.24.1 (Feb 11, 2015)

  • Updated with February 2015 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated Daylight Saving Time information for several countries.
  • Changed version numbering to no long use a letter. Instead version numbers will consist of 4 sets of numbers separated by periods.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.23.1 (Nov 21, 2014)

  • Updated with Nov 2014 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.22.1 (Nov 21, 2014)

  • Updated with Aug 2014 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.21.1 (May 22, 2014)

  • Updated with May 2014 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Other programs no longer freeze up while the license dialog is displayed after being launched from the player.
  • Fixed an issue that could occur when launching another program.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.20.1 (Feb 17, 2014)

  • Updated with February 2014 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • The 'Key It In' option will now accept a ZIP+4 ZIP Code if the 'Wait for Enter key with Key It In option' is enabled.
  • Fixed issues with non-standard DPI settings.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.16.1 (May 15, 2013)

  • Updated with May 2013 ZIP Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.11.1 (Mar 12, 2012)

  • Updated with February 2012 ZIP Code and Area Code data
  • Added the option to wait for the Enter key when using the Key It In keyboard shortcut option
  • Fixed the cause of a crash that could occur when entering a license code
  • Updated the font used by the program and fixed some minor cosmetic issues
  • Updated the help

New in ZIP Express 2.7.10.1 (Nov 16, 2011)

  • Changing the 'Wait for [ ] seconds' option now properly updates the startup shortcut.
  • Updated with November 2011 ZIP Code and Area Code data
  • Fixed a crash that would occur if program is closed after the 'Run when Windows starts up' preference is changed and while waiting for user to click on the UAC prompt.
  • Enhanced the message that is displayed when the 'Run when Windows starts up' preference is changed and while waiting for the user to click on the UAC prompt.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.8.1 (Sep 23, 2011)

  • Updated with Aug 2011 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Updated Daylight Saving Time for many countries.
  • Removed built-in order form.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.1.1 (Nov 25, 2009)

  • Updates:
  • Updated with November 2009 ZIP Code and Area Code data.
  • Enhancements:
  • The program no longer minimizes to the System Tray if the Quick Start Guide is being displayed.
  • The Crash Report Path is now defaulted to the Temp folder instead of the My Documents folder.
  • Updated the installer with several changes.
  • The folder where the program has been installed is now saved to the preferences.
  • The reminder dialog is no longer displayed when the program closes because Windows is shutting down.
  • Bugs Fixed:
  • The Restore Defaults button now restores the proper defaults for the Startup preferences.
  • The correct icon for ZIP Express is now displayed in the Add/Remove programs area of the Control Panel.
  • The Text Type delay microseconds field in the Delays preferences will now only accept numbers.
  • The Wait for seconds field in the Startup preferences now only accepts numbers.

New in ZIP Express 2.7.0.1 (Aug 20, 2009)

  • Updates
  • Updated with August 2009 Zip Code and Area Code data.
  • Enhancements
  • Several changes were made to improve compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.
  • Bugs Fixed
  • Fixed the possible cause of a crash when exporting Zip Code and Area Code data on a computer running older versions of Windows.

New in ZIP Express 2.6e Build1 (2.6.5.1) (May 23, 2009)

  • Updated with May 2009 Zip Code and Area Code data.
  • Enhancements
  • When the 'Run on Windows Startup Wait for' and the 'Show in System Tray' options are used, the program is automatically minimized to the system tray when it first starts up.
  • Publisher information is now displayed in Vista's Add/Remove Programs dialog.
  • Bugs Fixed
  • The Restore Defaults button in the preferences now sets 'How to Show Window' to 'Normal.

New in ZIP Express 2.6b (Nov 13, 2008)

  • Updated with November 2008 Zip Code and Area Code data.

New in ZIP Express 2.6 (May 8, 2008)

  • Updated with May 2008 Zip Code and Area Code information. Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time updated for several countries.

New in ZIP Express 2.5b (Nov 15, 2007)

  • Updated with November 2007 Zip Code and Area Code data.
  • Fixed the cause of a crash that can occur when exporting the Zip Code data.
  • Fixed a problem with Config Locked on Vista.
  • The shield icon is now displayed on the License Information menu item when running on Windows Vista. [ISS4812]

New in ZIP Express 2.4j (Mar 22, 2007)

  • Fixed a problem with Zip Code 86427.
  • Fixed a problem with 30-day trial license.
  • When the program configuration is exported and then the Zip Code data is exported, the filename no longer defaults to a .wcfg extension.

New in ZIP Express 2.4d (May 11, 2006)

  • Updated with May 2006 Zip Code, and Area Code information. Fixed problem with 30-day trial.