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Bopup Observer Changelog

What's new in Bopup Observer 6.2.3.9788

Oct 8, 2023
  • Setup Wizard now adds program shortcut on Desktop.
  • Many improvements in installation package and messenger interface.

New in Bopup Observer 6.2.2.9745 (Jul 16, 2023)

  • Increased a reconnect timeout when connection to the IM server is lost.
  • Minor fixes related to memory leak.

New in Bopup Observer 6.2.1.9713 (Jul 2, 2023)

  • Improved file transfer interface and also fixed possible issue with receiving files.
  • Many other minor improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 6.2.0.9670 (Jun 5, 2023)

  • This version comes with a single multilingual setup package that includes English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian localizations.
  • A huge number of fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.6.9634 (Mar 30, 2023)

  • Added branding support to File Transfer dialogs.
  • Fixed issue with clicking on branding image shown in the main window.

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.5.9539 (Mar 20, 2023)

  • This is a required release of the messenger client that supports a correct upgrade by multilingual setup package

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.4.9505 (Mar 6, 2023)

  • Added F3 hotkey to move focus to Contact search field. Many useful improvements in user interface.

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.3.9493 (Dec 9, 2022)

  • Fixed issue with messenger popup on clicking system tray icon.
  • Minor fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.2.9467 (Nov 8, 2022)

  • The Message History dialog added support to search for message text and filenames in the archive.

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.1.9440 (Jun 1, 2022)

  • Added support for common settings file placed in working directory of the messenger app.
  • Minor improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 6.1.0.9401 (Apr 18, 2022)

  • Added support to delete messages and files from the local history archive.
  • Minor improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.11.9320 (Mar 30, 2021)

  • Added new setting that allows to set local computer name as a user account name used to connect to IM server.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.10.9297 (Mar 16, 2021)

  • Fixed minor interface issues and added other small improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.9.9233 (Apr 19, 2020)

  • What's new:
  • Improved connection to IM server on Windows startup when network connection has not been yet initialized.
  • Fixes issue in Message History dialog that showed incorrect number of transferred files.
  • Minor interface improvements on Login page in the main window.
  • Other fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.8.9197 (Jan 25, 2020)

  • The history dialog fixes issues with displaying information about File Transfers.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.7.9175 (Dec 27, 2019)

  • Fixed opening links with Russian symbols (target pathes included '?' symbols instead).
  • Fixed Kb, Mb and bytes strings in Russian location.
  • Minor changes.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.6.9119 (Oct 4, 2019)

  • Improved checking for simultaneous running of multiple instances of the messenger app.
  • Added possibility to save received file/folder under different name if destination directory contains data with same filename.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.5.9081 (Mar 26, 2019)

  • The messenger stores previously used authentication mode to make next connections to the IM server faster with minimum server resources load.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.4.9050 (Mar 6, 2019)

  • Passing between received messages is supported using mouse wheel scroll.
  • Fixed issues with showing, changing and removing application icon in system tray area.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.3.9024 (Feb 14, 2019)

  • Many GUI improvements and fixes that affect if Medium or Large font is set in Windows display options.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.2.9003 (Nov 18, 2018)

  • Many GUI improvements and fixes that affect if Medium or Large font is set in Windows display options.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.0.8990 (Nov 4, 2018)

  • Added support to prevent changing user password if appropriate option set on the IM server.
  • Improved receipt of messages, fixed duplicating and missing offline IM.
  • Many interface improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 6.0.0.8948 (Aug 22, 2018)

  • This is major version update that introduces new insterface with changed and modern icons, toolbars.
  • Improved export messages to a text file.
  • Fixed issues with opening long URLs shown in message text.
  • Fixed issues with autologin on startup and when connection with the server was interrupted.

New in Bopup Observer 5.8.2.8811 (Mar 11, 2018)

  • Improved displaying message history, now http://, https://, ftp:// and www. links in a text of messages are shown as clickable and the interface is similar to IM server console application.
  • Minor fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.8.1.8792 (Mar 5, 2018)

  • Fixed issue with displaying Favorite messages on the messenger start if Private login/password authentication is used.
  • Removed conversation message box on the messenger exit.

New in Bopup Observer 5.8.0.8763 (Oct 9, 2017)

  • Added support to rebrand the application and remove Bopup brand (requires IM server version 5.2).
  • Fixed minor issues with display time of messages within AM/PM format.
  • Many small bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.7.5.8610 (Aug 5, 2017)

  • New:
  • Fixed issue with displaying user names on using latest versions of the communication server.
  • Improved logon interface via Private login/password, now connection can be established by pressing Enter key.

New in Bopup Observer 5.7.4.8585 (Jun 19, 2017)

  • Includes latest modules of Message History, encryption and server connectivity.

New in Bopup Observer 5.7.3.8502 (Dec 8, 2016)

  • new:
  • This is recommended update that fixes application crash on Windows shutdown or version upgrade.

New in Bopup Observer 5.7.2.8460 (Oct 24, 2016)

  • Improvements update. Fixed issue with displaying licensing information in About dialog.

New in Bopup Observer 5.7.1.8432 (Jun 6, 2016)

  • Small improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.6.1.8257 (Dec 14, 2015)

  • Added new menu item to Messages called Mark all as read.

New in Bopup Observer 5.6.0.8222 (Oct 29, 2015)

  • new:
  • Added support for IPv6 protocol.
  • Fixed possible issue with disconnection on messenger startup if network bandwidth is slow.

New in Bopup Observer 5.5.4.8194 (Oct 23, 2015)

  • Fixed issue with collapsed Message History window on a first startup of the messenger client.

New in Bopup Observer 5.5.4.8173 (Sep 27, 2015)

  • Fixed error with showing test message box on messenger startup of the application was installed with built-in brand logo.

New in Bopup Observer 5.5.3.8146 (Apr 29, 2015)

  • Added option to log out (sign out) from the messenger client even Simple or Windows Authentication modes are used.

New in Bopup Observer 5.5.2.8115 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • Many minor fixes in Message History and File Transfer modules regarding support of AM/PM time format.

New in Bopup Observer 5.5.1.8088 (Mar 4, 2015)

  • Added option to display time of messages in 12-hour clock format with AM/PM indicators (missed in previous release).

New in Bopup Observer 5.5.0.8061 (Feb 14, 2015)

  • Added option to display time of messages in 12-hour clock format with AM/PM indicators.
  • Many other improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.4.3.8037 (Jan 12, 2015)

  • Improved pop up of the main window on reception of new messages.
  • Fixed error on messenger startup when history contains favorite messages.
  • Other improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.4.1.7991 (Dec 10, 2014)

  • File Transfer dialog checks and allows to choose another folder to save incoming files if current directory already contains a data with the same names.
  • Other fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.4.0.7955 (Oct 23, 2014)

  • The message history dialog fixed error symbols appended at the bottom of each shown conversation and file transfer.
  • A lot of other fixes, changes and useful improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.7.7848 (Sep 3, 2014)

  • Small improvements and changes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.6.7824 (Jun 10, 2014)

  • he messenger client clears all messages on log out.
  • Many improvements and minor fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.5.7802 (Feb 20, 2014)

  • Improved support for systems with multiple monitors installed in Windows.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.4.7771 (Jan 28, 2014)

  • Fixed issue with displaying groups with names longer than 32 symbols length.
  • Improved initialization of a directory for incoming files and directories.
  • Other improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.3.7735 (Nov 20, 2013)

  • Added support for preventing uninstallation of the messenger from Program and Features panel by using "DisableUninstall" option in configuration file.
  • Fixed program hotkey issues.
  • Small fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.2.7699 (Oct 23, 2013)

  • Fixed error with displaying single quote sign (') in the messages that became a double quote sign.
  • Improved Message History module.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.1.7673 (Oct 10, 2013)

  • Fixed issues with duplicate records in Add/Remove Programs if upgrade is installed under regular user account.
  • Fixed adding received and sent file transfers to a local message history.

New in Bopup Observer 5.3.0.7660 (Oct 7, 2013)

  • Fixed issues with duplicate records in Add/Remove Programs if upgrade is installed under regular user account.
  • Fixed adding received and sent file transfers to a local message history.

New in Bopup Observer 5.2.0.7552 (Jun 11, 2013)

  • Main menu added "Remember me" and "Log out..." items if the messenger connects to the IM server using manually entered account ID and password.
  • Current IM account is shown in the caption of main window if third-party authentication is used.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.1.4.7390 (Feb 11, 2013)

  • Improved showing and printing Message History containing long messages (removed scrollbars from message texts).
  • Other minor changes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.1.3.7371 (Dec 27, 2012)

  • Added new option to save received files to a subdirectory that includes sender's name.
  • Option that creates new sub-folder named current date on file transfer receipt is now shown in the Options dialog.
  • Fixed issues with saving and restoring positions of the main window on Desktop.

New in Bopup Observer 5.1.2.7312 (Oct 24, 2012)

  • Added new option to show main window of the messenger in Taskbar.
  • Prior downloaded settings are removed if there is no settings file on the IM server on connect.
  • A lot of usability improvements, minor changes and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.1.1.7283 (Oct 15, 2012)

  • The main window can be sized to be thinner and shorter.
  • File Transfer dialogs keep their desktop positions and options.
  • A lot of improvements, minor changes and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.1.0.7265 (Oct 9, 2012)

  • This version instantly downloads new settings from the communication server.
  • Branding logo is now shown in the main window too.
  • A lot of interface changes, improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.6.7172 (Jun 2, 2012)

  • Added Italian version of the program. Small improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.5.7140 (Mar 15, 2012)

  • Fixed minor issues when disabled "common" options may become available for change through the messenger interface.

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.4.7129 (Mar 7, 2012)

  • Added support for sleep (suspend) mode in Windows
  • Other small fixes and improvements

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.3.7098 (Feb 29, 2012)

  • Added function to save selected messages and file transfers from Message History to a text file.
  • Small fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.2.7044 (Dec 10, 2011)

  • Fixed minor issues on automatic authorization under Windows Authentication.
  • Small fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.1.7015 (Nov 14, 2011)

  • Fixed storing and displaying messages to/from Message History that contain single quote (') sign.
  • Other minor improvements and fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 5.0.0.7000 (Oct 27, 2011)

  • This major version is built on a new communication protocol so it requires Bopup Communication Server version 4.0 and later.
  • A lot of changes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.4.2.6403 (Sep 9, 2011)

  • Fixed error on decompressing (unpacking) received files occurs on some computers.
  • Fixed issues with stored positions of windows and dialogs if the screen resolution in Windows has been changed.
  • Other small fixes and improvements

New in Bopup Observer 4.4.1.6372 (Jul 29, 2011)

  • Fixed issues with updating existing common settings on messenger upgrade.

New in Bopup Observer 4.4.0.6340 (Jul 4, 2011)

  • Added separate notification settings for receiving personal and group/news messages.
  • A lot of changes and minor improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.25.6224 (Mar 30, 2011)

  • Improved deploying the MSI setup package with the setup.ini configuration file. Now if the "RunOnStartup" common option is used the messenger automatically starts on user's first logon on a computer.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.24.6201 (Mar 19, 2011)

  • Added Dutch setup package.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.23.6152 (Mar 11, 2011)

  • Added support for improved and extended setup.ini configuration file.
  • Added "ReceivingFolder" option in the setup.ini file to specify a directory for received files

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.22.6115 (Feb 28, 2011)

  • Fixed security issues if the instant messenger is used by multiple users under the same Windows logon account. Now the messenger stores settings and message history for each user separately.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.21.6077 (Feb 7, 2011)

  • This version disables the "Clear current history" button in the Options dialog box if common "LogHistory" option is used via setup.ini configuration file.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.20.6030 (Jan 8, 2011)

  • Fixed automatic startup if multiple Windows users use the messenger on the same computer (all registry settings are now stored in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER root).
  • A lot of improvements and minor bug fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.19.6011 (Jan 4, 2011)

  • Added support for the "UpgradeIU" option in the setup.ini file that manages the Setup Wizard interface on upgrade.
  • Fixed error with deleting and reseting settings of the program on upgrade.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.18.5980 (Dec 25, 2010)

  • Fixed automated opening the "My Account" dialog on the "Password" tab and displaying an appropriate message if a user is forced to change his password (only if the Private Login/Password authentication is used).

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.17.5931 (Dec 21, 2010)

  • The "Remember me on this computer" option now automatically connects the messenger on the next startup.
  • Fixed a huge number of issues and errors on connection to the IM server, receiving branding logo and update packages.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.16.5899 (Nov 21, 2010)

  • Added support for pre-configured options in the setup.ini file in addition to "common" settings.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.15.5813 (Oct 4, 2010)

  • Added support of the "DisplayMode" option in the setup.ini file to format displayed user names.
  • Fixed an availability of the "Log history" menu item if common option is set.
  • Fixed opening URL/network/email links shown in messages.
  • Hidden options set through the setup.ini file can be overwritten.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.14.5789 (Sep 12, 2010)

  • Added support for a pre-existing brand logo image that can be placed near the MSI package.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.13.5712 (Aug 7, 2010)

  • Small bug fixes and little improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.12.5634 (Jul 2, 2010)

  • Fixed receiving new version updates and branding logo from communication server.
  • A lot of improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.11.5590 (Jun 23, 2010)

  • Added ability to copy selected text in the Message History to clipboard.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.10.5544 (Apr 26, 2010)

  • Fixed playback of a sound file when a new message arrives.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.9.5471 (Apr 7, 2010)

  • Added German version (stand-alone setup package).
  • Fixed saving and displaying messages in Message History with a single quote sign.
  • Fixed "Remember me on this computer" option.
  • A lot of minor improvements and bug fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.8.5417 (Jan 27, 2010)

  • A lot of minor improvements and bug fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.7.5333 (Dec 25, 2009)

  • A lot of minor improvements and bug fixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.5.5217 (Nov 30, 2009)

  • Added Branding feature that downloads and shows company's logo in the messenger.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.4.5090 (Aug 10, 2009)

  • Added File Distribution and File Transfer features.
  • Added French version of the program.
  • Minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.3.5080 Beta 4 (Jun 10, 2009)

  • This beta-version supports the File Distribution and File Transfer features.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.2.5070 Beta 3 (Jun 6, 2009)

  • This beta-version supports the File Distribution and File Transfer features.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.1.5060 Beta 2 (May 9, 2009)

  • This beta-version supports the File Distribution and File Transfer features.

New in Bopup Observer 4.3.0.5050 Beta 1 (Apr 14, 2009)

  • Added File Distribution feature support to receive assigned documents and folders from the IM server
  • Added File Transfer functionality

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.16.433 (Mar 19, 2009)

  • Minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.15.4294 (Feb 20, 2009)

  • Fixed "Confirmation Mode" that could not be properly set up from IM server

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.14.4265 (Feb 13, 2009)

  • Many bugfixes and improvements

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.13.4228 (Jan 27, 2009)

  • Fixed invalid character encoding in the Message History module.
  • Important!
  • This update fixes error that comes with version 4.2.12.4201 and when it was installed on a computer for the first time. In order to apply this update you MUST UNINSTALL version 4.2.12.4201 from Add/Remove Programs Panel and then install new version ONLY IF your current version of Bopup Observer is 4.2.12.4201 and it was installed for the first time.
  • If you are using any other earlier version or version 4.2.12.4201 that was installed as an upgrade over existing version of Bopup Observer then you DO NOT NEED uninstall your version and should apply this version as a regular update through the standard upgrade procedure.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.12.4201 (Jan 17, 2009)

  • Fixed unhandled error on the program startup that may come up under non-english user accounts in Windows.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.11.4173 (Nov 21, 2008)

  • Fixed error event #132 (Cannot connect to the IM server) on the program startup.
  • Fixed error when incoming message could not be marked as a Favorite message.
  • A lot of minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.10.4111 (Oct 10, 2008)

  • A lot of minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.8.4010 (Oct 3, 2008)

  • Fixed upgrade and installation issues on Windows Vista systems.
  • Minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.8.4010 (Sep 25, 2008)

  • Fixed error with invalid name of IM server is set when setup.ini configuration file is used.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.7.3953 (Sep 17, 2008)

  • Fixed errors with installing pre-defined settings from setup.ini configuration file.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.6.3907 (Aug 29, 2008)

  • Added support to enter Windows Login ID and password in Windows Authentication mode (including connections outside a LAN/Domain).
  • Added option to remember entered IM account name and password for establishing connection with the IM server.
  • Small bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.5.3851 (Aug 21, 2008)

  • Minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.4.3820 (Aug 7, 2008)

  • Added support for private login/password functionality.
  • Minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.3.3785 (Jun 22, 2008)

  • Fixed and improved establishing a connection with IM server.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.2.3744 (Jun 10, 2008)

  • Option that restricts exit the program is moved to setup.ini pre-configuration file.
  • A lot of minor bugfixes and improvements.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.1.3698 (May 20, 2008)

  • This version is built on the new IM protocol and requires Bopup Communication Server 3.2.0 or higher.
  • A great number of interface improvements and enhancements including minor bugfixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.2.0.3663 (May 5, 2008)

  • This version is built on the new IM protocol and requires Bopup Communication Server 3.2.0 or higher.
  • A great number of interface improvements and enhancements including minor bugfixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.1.3.3347 (Jan 17, 2008)

  • A lot of program interface and usability improvements and bugfixes.
  • Fixed instant updates from the IM server under non-administator user accounts.

New in Bopup Observer 4.1.2.3298 (Jan 7, 2008)

  • Added support to use email address as IM account when the user account is created from the Create My Account Wizard. This option overrides default functionality to use Windows logon ID as IM account.

New in Bopup Observer 4.1.1.3224 (Dec 20, 2007)

  • Added the "Favorite messages" feature.
  • Improved Message History interface, now the dialog saves it's size and positions on desktop.
  • A lot of other improvements and minor bugfixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.1.0.3156 (Dec 10, 2007)

  • Added functionality to install new updates and versions from IM server.
  • Improved support of Terminal Server environments.
  • A lot of improvements and minor bugfixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.0.7.2913 (Oct 5, 2007)

  • Added UseSilentMode option to setup.ini file to prevent displaying balloon tooltips in the System Tray area and starting wizards.
  • A lot of improvements and minor bugfixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.0.6.2856 (Aug 23, 2007)

  • Minor bugfixes.

New in Bopup Observer 4.0.5.2803 RC6 (Jul 27, 2007)

  • This version fixed problem with saving program's options.
  • Other minor bugfixes