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December 26th, 2007, 11:10 AM
HostsMan 3.1.55 released
HostsMan is a freeware hosts file manager and editor.
Features
Automatic update of hosts file
Enable/Disable hosts file
Built-in hosts editor
Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks
Hosts file backup manager
Exclusion list
Local HTTP server
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Requirements
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista
Windows Installer 2.0 or later (for Installer version only)
What's new since 3.0.45?
- added: option to change HostsServer's HTTP status code;
- added: option to not show message after auto-update;
- added: labels to toolbar buttons in HostsMan Editor;
- added: 'Scan Hosts file' allows to create a basic hosts file if the current one is empty or missing;
- added: HostsServer's 16-colors icon to notification area for Windows 98/2000;
- added: original update sources can now be hidden;
- changed: IPv6 support improved;
- changed: most options are disabled while Notepad is running when launched from HostsMan;
- changed: "Import/Export" wizard requires password to create encrypted files;
- changed: "Add Entry" and "Add Comment" windows replaced by a panel inside the HostsMan Editor window;
- changed: find duplicates improved;
- changed: several GUI adjustments were made;
- fixed: memory leak when expanding certain environment variables;
- fixed: some UI controls may disappear when using Control or Alt keys in Windows Vista;
- fixed: range check error may be thrown when determining user account type;
- fixed: some windows appear behind the main window when they lose focus;
- fixed: "Unable to access the selective drive" exception;
- fixed: external editor setting always resets to Notepad;
- fixed: HostsMan doesn't accept URL's with tilde (~);
- fixed: cannot close "Update" window when another application is using hosts file;
- fixed: "::1 localhost" entry is not included when restoring the original hosts file in Vista;
- fixed: "Delete Comments" also deletes "::1 localhost" entry;
- fixed: minor bugs.
http://www.abelhadigital.com
HostsMan is a freeware hosts file manager and editor.
Features
Automatic update of hosts file
Enable/Disable hosts file
Built-in hosts editor
Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks
Hosts file backup manager
Exclusion list
Local HTTP server
...
Requirements
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista
Windows Installer 2.0 or later (for Installer version only)
What's new since 3.0.45?
- added: option to change HostsServer's HTTP status code;
- added: option to not show message after auto-update;
- added: labels to toolbar buttons in HostsMan Editor;
- added: 'Scan Hosts file' allows to create a basic hosts file if the current one is empty or missing;
- added: HostsServer's 16-colors icon to notification area for Windows 98/2000;
- added: original update sources can now be hidden;
- changed: IPv6 support improved;
- changed: most options are disabled while Notepad is running when launched from HostsMan;
- changed: "Import/Export" wizard requires password to create encrypted files;
- changed: "Add Entry" and "Add Comment" windows replaced by a panel inside the HostsMan Editor window;
- changed: find duplicates improved;
- changed: several GUI adjustments were made;
- fixed: memory leak when expanding certain environment variables;
- fixed: some UI controls may disappear when using Control or Alt keys in Windows Vista;
- fixed: range check error may be thrown when determining user account type;
- fixed: some windows appear behind the main window when they lose focus;
- fixed: "Unable to access the selective drive" exception;
- fixed: external editor setting always resets to Notepad;
- fixed: HostsMan doesn't accept URL's with tilde (~);
- fixed: cannot close "Update" window when another application is using hosts file;
- fixed: "::1 localhost" entry is not included when restoring the original hosts file in Vista;
- fixed: "Delete Comments" also deletes "::1 localhost" entry;
- fixed: minor bugs.
http://www.abelhadigital.com