What's New

Update 1.2

  • New special Web Query items, included are: Google, Google News, MSN Search, Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, Amazon, MSDN, PHP Documentation, Download.com, Stock Symbol Search, Wikipedia and eBay.
  • Added support for Mozilla & Firefox bookmarks.
  • Music information scanning has been extended to Windows Media formats.
  • ID3 tag reading is 2-3x faster.
  • Filtering is automatically turned on when browsing.
  • Network resources will only be scanned if already permitted (AppRocket will not ask for login information).
  • Hidden files and folders are ignored while scanning.

Revision 1.1.1

  • Fixed a problem that could occur when licensing from a restricted user account.
  • Fixed a few problems with window focusing.

Update 1.1

  • Support for multiple monitors!
  • AppRocket now plays fair with the taskbar. People who keep the taskbar on top of their screen should enjoy this addition.
  • Some minor behaviour changes to search ranking.
  • A few interface and input adjustments.
  • Better handling of exceptions regarding 'divide overflows' while loading fonts. This can be caused by some spyware applications and can still be a problem on some systems.

Release 1.0

  • Brand new string matching system that is faster and much more accurate.
  • Eight custom styles have been added so that AppRocket can fit better into customized desktop workspaces.
  • Preferences now take effect as they are modified.
  • Two highly requested options have been added to the AppRocket menu. Keep Drawer Open will prevent AppRocket from automatically closing the results drawer. Always On Top will keep AppRocket above all other windows on screen.
  • Memory usage is under control now.
  • AppRocket's start-up shortcut is now only updated on start-up.
  • AppRocket will not lose its settings anymore, though please notify us if you still experience this problem.
  • Known memory leaks have been fixed.
  • Many smaller tweaks have also been made.

Public Beta 2

  • Support added for Windows 2000 and machines running XP without service pack one.
  • While browsing, folders now appear above files.
  • System text display setting is now used (e.g. ClearType).
  • Custom DPI settings are now properly handled.
  • All reported exceptions have been fixed.

Public Beta 1

  • Initial release of AppRocket.