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CheckMail Changelog

What's new in CheckMail 5.23.3

Apr 9, 2023
  • Fix: occasional crashes when sending emails
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.23.2 (Mar 5, 2023)

  • Fix: main window not showing on some systems

New in CheckMail 5.23.1 (Nov 27, 2022)

  • Fix: issue with warning and error icon in status bar

New in CheckMail 5.23.0 (Oct 23, 2022)

  • New: API interface for listing emails
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.22.3 (Jul 20, 2022)

  • Fix: adding rules not working under some circuumstances

New in CheckMail 5.22.2 (Jul 9, 2022)

  • Maintenance update with small bug fixes.

New in CheckMail 5.22.1 (Mar 12, 2022)

  • Fix: various small changes and maintenance fixes

New in CheckMail 5.22.0 (Dec 29, 2021)

  • New: Windows 11 compatibility
  • Fix: faster deletion of emails to the Recycle Bin
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.21.9 (Oct 14, 2021)

  • Fix: underscores in subject, from, to, etc.

New in CheckMail 5.21.8 (Sep 27, 2021)

  • New: complete command line (including program and arguments) can be used for starting the default mail program/li>
  • Fix: cut off subject texts, etc. in email list
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.21.6 (Jul 5, 2020)

  • Fix: increased timeout for waiting for answers of external smtp servers
  • Fix: better handling of send errors when external smtp server has problems
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.21.5 (May 20, 2020)

  • Fix: crash when pressing enter to open an email

New in CheckMail 5.21.4 (Feb 14, 2020)

  • Fix: issue with saving options when system shuts down

New in CheckMail 5.21.3 (Feb 14, 2020)

  • Fix: issue when programs change the display resolution

New in CheckMail 5.21.2 (Feb 14, 2020)

  • Fix: rare issue with internal uncompression routine

New in CheckMail 5.21.1 (Dec 30, 2019)

  • New: improved setup and uninstall programs
  • New: updated end user license agreement in setup
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.21.0 (Dec 21, 2019)

  • New: creation of start menu shortcuts now optional in setup
  • New: setup dialogs dynamically adjusts to DPI changes
  • New: program window and dialogs dynamically adjust to DPI changes
  • New: improved options saving format
  • Fix: improved format of setup program
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

New in CheckMail 5.20.0 (May 7, 2019)

  • New: removed Windows XP support (please download v5.19.2 if you want to use the program under Windows XP)
  • New: Visual Studio 2019 recompilation for better compatibility to new systems
  • New: adjustments for the latest updates of Windows 10

New in CheckMail 5.19.2 (Apr 23, 2019)

  • Fix: small cosmetical changes to some dialogs

New in CheckMail 5.19.1 (Mar 13, 2019)

  • Fix: dialog and menu positions when screen configuration changes
  • Fix: small fixes regarding user account access (data folder, etc.)
  • Fix: adjustments for the latest updates of Windows 10

New in CheckMail 5.19.0 (Mar 3, 2019)

  • New: improved unattended setup
  • Fix: various small fixes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.18.1 (Nov 9, 2018)

  • Fix: dialog elements for desktops with scaling factors other than 100%

New in CheckMail 5.18.0 (Oct 29, 2018)

  • New: reduced minimum update check interval to 7 days
  • Fix: crash with incorrectly formatted emails
  • Fix: layout for desktops with scaling factors other than 100%

New in CheckMail 5.17.2 (Aug 20, 2018)

  • Fix: crash when fields in email header are too long

New in CheckMail 5.17.1 (Aug 16, 2018)

  • Fix: issue with automatic archive function not backing up all files
  • Fix: small issue with update check

New in CheckMail 5.17.0 (Aug 12, 2018)

  • New: automatic archiving of configuration
  • New: improved "About" and "Update" dialogs
  • Fix: higher resolution application tray icon for high desktop scaling values
  • Fix: various small bug fixes, changes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.16.0 (Jul 23, 2018)

  • New: more detailed license information in "About" dialog
  • New: updated license agreement and terms of use
  • Fix: various small internal changes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.15.2 (Jul 8, 2018)

  • New: log window closes after clearing the log
  • Fix: various small internal changes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.15.1 (Apr 16, 2018)

  • Fix: crashes when timeout occurs during receiving of data

New in CheckMail 5.15.0 (Mar 8, 2018)

  • New: possibility to install and uninstall the program silently for mass deployment. See the manual for details.

New in CheckMail 5.14.4 (Jul 18, 2017)

  • Fix: improved compatibility with Windows Vista and XP

New in CheckMail 5.14.3 (Jul 3, 2017)

  • Fix: problem with resizing and moving user interface items

New in CheckMail 5.14.2 (Jun 14, 2017)

  • Fix: improvement of download speed for large number of emails
  • Fix: various small changes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.14.1 (May 29, 2017)

  • New: debug log level for POP3 and SMTP server modes
  • Fix: improved compatibility of POP3 server mode

New in CheckMail 5.14.0 (May 8, 2017)

  • New: registration name can be displayed in non-ANSI characters in "About" dialog

New in CheckMail 5.13.0 (Apr 27, 2017)

  • New:
  • Log level selection in options dialog

New in CheckMail 5.12.0 (Feb 23, 2017)

  • New: selection of network interface (IP address) for POP3 and SMTP server

New in CheckMail 5.11.2 (Feb 6, 2017)

  • Fix: smtp server connections with authentication now uses "EHLO" instead of "HELO"

New in CheckMail 5.11.1 (Dec 10, 2016)

  • Fix: setup problems for user names starting with 'n' or 'r'
  • Fix: default configuration path in user profile when selecting custom data location

New in CheckMail 5.11.0 (Oct 25, 2016)

  • New: option to move deleted emails to Windows Recycle Bin
  • New: holding Ctrl key toggles hiding main window option (when inbox and outbox are empty or starting the mail program)
  • New: new options saving system that allows the configuration to be kept when updating versions
  • Fix: various small changes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.10.3 (Jun 2, 2016)

  • Fix: setup warns if data location is selected on drives without write permission

New in CheckMail 5.10.2 (Feb 8, 2016)

  • New: updated SSL library

New in CheckMail 5.10.1 (Nov 18, 2015)

  • Fix: notifications create windows that are not destroyed

New in CheckMail 5.10.0 (Oct 4, 2015)

  • New: mail programs must select an account of CheckMails SMTP server by authorization with username and password
  • New: option to hide main window when Inbox and Outbox become empty (e.g. when deleting all emails or retrieving them with an email program)
  • New: option to hide main window when default mail program is opened
  • Fix: better detection of main IP address (uses first network connection now). Important for server mode.
  • Fix: correct implementation of POP3 "TOP" command for better compatibility with email checking programs
  • Fix: log entries sometimes missing or incorrect due to parallel threads
  • Fix: crash when pressing the "Del" key to delete emails

New in CheckMail 5.9.1 (Sep 23, 2015)

  • New: deleting email from internal POP3 server now puts it in the "Deleted" folder instead of deleting it completely

New in CheckMail 5.9.0 (Sep 20, 2015)

  • New: digitally signed setup program and main program
  • New: driver digitally signed by "DeskSoft"
  • New: support for STARTTLS command for SMTP servers
  • Fix: improved SSL/TLS handling - when upgrading, please check the SSL options of your accounts
  • Fix: copy & paste with keyboard shortcuts in the edit fields of email previews

New in CheckMail 5.8.3 (Sep 1, 2015)

  • Fix: immediate and indefinite retries when sending emails and an account connect error occurs

New in CheckMail 5.8.2 (Aug 18, 2015)

  • New: Visual Studio 2015 recompilation
  • New: support for SSLv3, TLS1.0, TLS1.1, TLS1.2 for POP3 and SMTP
  • Fix: post-setup copy operations for unattended setup improved (see manual for details)

New in CheckMail 5.8.1 (Aug 9, 2015)

  • Fix: cut, copy, paste in preview window sometimes not working

New in CheckMail 5.8.0 (Jul 20, 2015)

  • New: Windows 10 compatibility

New in CheckMail 5.7.0 (Feb 26, 2015)

  • New: font selection for preview and edit window
  • New: font selection for user interface

New in CheckMail 5.6.7 (Jun 2, 2014)

  • Fix: occasional hangs with SSL connections

New in CheckMail 5.6.6 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • Fix: various small bug fixes and internal improvements

New in CheckMail 5.6.5 (Jan 27, 2014)

  • Fix: better handling of special characters

New in CheckMail 5.6.4 (Jan 6, 2014)

  • Fix: incorrect checking of header fields for not downloaded emails

New in CheckMail 5.6.3 (Oct 16, 2013)

  • New: deleting emails from built-in POP3 server now moves the emails to the "Deleted" folder instead of deleting it completely

New in CheckMail 5.6.2 (Apr 15, 2013)

  • New: backup / restore / reset configuration in "About" dialog
  • Fix: various small bug fixes and improvements

New in CheckMail 5.6.1 (Feb 25, 2013)

  • New: left-clicking tray icon shows and hides main window
  • New: warning in status bar if any previous operation failed

New in CheckMail 5.6.0 (Feb 6, 2013)

  • New: option to hide/close main window with ESC key
  • Fix: better log messages for server connection errors

New in CheckMail 5.5.0 (Jan 23, 2013)

  • New: option to log errors only
  • New: server replies in error logs
  • Fix: some minor SSL issues fixed

New in CheckMail 5.4.10 (Apr 6, 2012)

  • Fix: empty window caption of update check dialog

New in CheckMail 5.4.9 (Mar 26, 2012)

  • Fix: user interface glitches when resizing or moving toolbars

New in CheckMail 5.4.8 (Feb 3, 2012)

  • New: improved license check in update dialog

New in CheckMail 5.4.7 (Nov 25, 2011)

  • Improved unattended setup with init of user configuration

New in CheckMail 5.4.6 (Jun 2, 2011)

  • Fix: incorrect items in inbox

New in CheckMail 5.4.5 (Dec 15, 2010)

  • Fix: receive time of emails not displayed correctly

New in CheckMail 5.4.4 (Dec 2, 2010)

  • Fix: notification message text not displayed for long email messages

New in CheckMail 5.4.3 (Oct 11, 2010)

  • New: automatic update check
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.4.2 (Oct 4, 2010)

  • Fix: incorrect number of new messages in tray icon text

New in CheckMail 5.4.1 (Sep 11, 2010)

  • New: license file extension changed from "dlc" to "DeskSoftLicense" to avoid incompatibilities with other programs

New in CheckMail 5.4.0 (Aug 7, 2010)

  • New: Notifications can be repeated

New in CheckMail 5.3.3 (Jul 14, 2010)

  • Fix: user interface problems with high dpi screen settings

New in CheckMail 5.3.2 (Jun 22, 2010)

  • Fix: saving current settings and options when shutting down the computer
  • Fix: removed Windows 2000 from the compatibility list

New in CheckMail 5.3.1 (May 3, 2010)

  • Fix: graphical glitch with round corners of toolbar buttons

New in CheckMail 5.3.0 (Apr 8, 2010)

  • New: last check indicator in status bar and tray icon text
  • New: setup distribution in exe file format
  • Fix: cancel button is default for delete confirmations

New in CheckMail 5.2.2 (Nov 7, 2009)

  • New: tokens %n% and %N% for rules (see manual for complete list)
  • Fix: number of new emails in tray icon

New in CheckMail 5.2.1 (Oct 9, 2009)

  • Fix: support for SSLv3 (needed for Hotmail, Windows Live, etc.)
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.2.0 (Aug 26, 2009)

  • New: parts of the emails (subject, from, etc.) can be used in notifications
  • New: toolbar button for starting mail program
  • New: full Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) compatibility
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.1.7 (Aug 1, 2009)

  • New: right-clicking email list headers locks/unlocks sorting
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.1.6 (Jun 24, 2009)

  • Fix: uninstall not working under certain configurations

New in CheckMail 5.1.5 (Jun 22, 2009)

  • New: updated setup routine. Added warning when an antivirus software, firewall, etc. blocks setup.
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.1.4 (Jun 2, 2009)

  • Fix: problem with setup when not choosing default data path

New in CheckMail 5.1.3 (Apr 27, 2009)

  • New: improved setup routine

New in CheckMail 5.1.2 (Apr 17, 2009)

  • Fix: position saving when screen resolution changes
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.1.1 (Apr 6, 2009)

  • Fix: bug when rule is checking the contents of the email body

New in CheckMail 5.1.0 (Mar 27, 2009)

  • Fix: emails sometimes incomplete when using SSL
  • Fix: timeout for email checking sometimes not handled correctly
  • Fix: improved memory handling
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.0.8 (Mar 13, 2009)

  • New: updated setup routine
  • Fix: incomplete uninstall information
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.0.7 (Feb 27, 2009)

  • New: borderless windows
  • New: updated window locking logic
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.0.6 (Feb 22, 2009)

  • New: changes to setup routine
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.0.5 (Dec 12, 2008)

  • Fix: changes in the setup routine
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 5.0.4 (Aug 21, 2008)

  • Fix: fixed problems with replying or forwarding multipart messages
  • Fix: fixed button texts for saving confirmation dialog

New in CheckMail 5.0.3 (Aug 20, 2008)

  • Fix: fixed setup problems for user accounts with special characters
  • Fix: fixed problems with license activation on certain configurations

New in CheckMail 5.0.2 (Jul 20, 2008)

  • Fix: email format incorrect when replying or forwarding certain emails

New in CheckMail 5.0.1 (Apr 8, 2008)

  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes regarding the display of the time when emails are received

New in CheckMail 5.0.0 (Mar 19, 2008)

  • New: full 64 bit support
  • New: improved Vista compatibility
  • New: interface focus color adjusts to system default
  • New: several improvemnts and bug fixes
  • New: the new version does not support Windows 95, 98, ME and NT4 anymore! Please download version 4 of CheckMail if you need support for the old operating systems.

New in CheckMail 4.2.4 (Dec 27, 2007)

  • Fix: replying to or forwarding certain multi-part messages didn't work correctly

New in CheckMail 4.2.3 (Dec 20, 2007)

  • Fix: fixed a bug that caused CheckMail to crash under certain circuumstances

New in CheckMail 4.2.2 (Nov 6, 2007)

  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

New in CheckMail 4.2.1 (Oct 23, 2007)

  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes of the main program and the setup program