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This shows you how often Maxthon was updated with us over the past few months. Whenever available, we also include additional information for each update (new features, changes etc.).

version 1.5.9.80 - posted on Feb 12, 2007

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version 1.5.9.30 - posted on Nov 28, 2006

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version 1.5.8.120 - posted on Nov 09, 2006

Fixed: `Some RSS feeds will not update` problem.

version 1.5.8.118 - posted on Oct 24, 2006

Fixed Google Toolbar disappear on close tab problem.

version 1.5.8.116 - posted on Oct 16, 2006

Fixed some drawing problems.
Fixed Print out error address and module name when Maxthon crashes.
Fixed several internal bugs.
Added Do not show this dialog option to turn off send crash report dialog.
Added Save more config when options dialog is closed.

version 1.5.7.82 - posted on Sep 28, 2006

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version 1.5.7.82 - posted on Sep 28, 2006

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version 1.5.2 build 21 - posted on Dec 27, 2005

Improved popup blocking
Improved start page script to support unicode better
New advanced option-> Free memory regularly

version 1.5.1 build 39 - posted on Dec 19, 2005

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version 1.5 build 95 - posted on Oct 06, 2005

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version 1.5 build 90 - posted on Oct 03, 2005

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version 1.3.3 - posted on Aug 01, 2005

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version 1.3.1.20 - posted on Jun 02, 2005

Added: New RSS Notification Popup.
Added: New Appreciation Service
Favorites Service.
Added: Open Offline To Start Dialog.
Added: Advanced Option: Do Not Auto-Refresh Active Tab.
Added: Do Not Need Confirmation When Exiting Maxthon, If Only 1 Blank Page Is Opened.
Added: Click On Status Bar IP Address Pane To Copy The IP To Clipboard.
Fixed: Do Not Take Focus Away From Address Bar When Inputing Addresses.
Other Misc Fixes.

version 1.2.5.20 - posted on May 05, 2005

Fixed a problem in Web Dialog blocker
Improved stability
Support language auto update

version 1.2.5 - posted on May 05, 2005

Fixed a problem in Web Dialog blocker
Improved stability
Support language auto update.

version 1.2.4 - posted on Apr 22, 2005

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version 1.2.3 - posted on Apr 15, 2005

Fixed could not login gmail in some case problem.
Speed up closing speed.
Improved browsing kernel.

version 1.2.2 - posted on Apr 08, 2005

Fixed a potential security problem
Function `max_activex` has been changed on to only run on local pages
Enhanced popup blocker
Fixed several bugs
Floating AD blocker has been improved

version 1.2.1 - posted on Mar 26, 2005

Auto update RSS feed (at Add/Edit feed dialog)
Add new function: max_language_id to get current language
Add new function: max_activex(var security_id, string progID) to create activex object
Fixed `search bar magnifier sometimes disappears` problem
Fixed `sometimes cound not popup sidebar under full screen` problem
Fixed some problems that caused Maxthon stay in memory after close
Security_id is made more secure
Function m2_search_text will need security_id
Fixed `status bar tooltip misplaced` problem

version 1.2.1 - posted on Mar 25, 2005

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version 1.2.000 - posted on Feb 26, 2005

You can now Customize the Menu Bar and Status Bar.
RSS reader sidebar has been added.
Improved browsing speed.
`Number of tabs open` Indicator in Status Bar `re-added` due to popular demand.

version 1.1.120 - posted on Jan 09, 2005

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version 1.1.090 - posted on Dec 08, 2004

Add Search , HighLight function to browser context menu.
Skin style browser context menu.
Google style search bar.
New external function: max_showConfig(security_id, plug_name)
Config.html file for script plugins.
Fixed group items does not appear in command list problem.
Fixed ViewSource on local file would open the cached copy.
Better support for plugin toolbar.
Better download manager support.

version 1.1.067 - posted on Nov 10, 2004

Fixed for IE IFRAME Buffer Overflow Vulnerability. (See details at http://secunia.com/advisories/12959/). Maxthon is now safer than other IE engine based browsers, as are it s users.
Fixed the problem that tabs with the same title only save once problem.
Selectable startup dialog when resume from last visited URLs.
Improved exit confirmation dialog.
Support for most (if not all) download managers.
Fixed Ctrl+Refresh did not reload the page completely problem.
Fixed Click more skin... had no action on some system problem.
Fixed installing skin by download did not show as current in skin options.
Fixed restore from file hide would restore to 800*600 problem.
Fixed tab key on address bar with auto-complete problem.
Other small fixes.

version 0.9.27 - posted on May 28, 2004

Possible fix for Chinese input problem.
Taskbar Can be activated under fullscreen mode.
Changed option text from `Restore Last Dealt Browser` to `Restore IE as Default Browser`.
Highlight button will highlight multiple words in different colors.
Using `%us` in search string will convert search text to Unicode before search.
Up/Down arrow at side bar when plugins exceed the window length.
Better status bar progress support for XP themes.
Show side bar tab in auto hide mode. Set AHSideBarShowTab=0 in myie.ini to hide tab.

version 0.9.26 - posted on Apr 17, 2004

Fix sometimes could not drag icon from address bar problem.
Double click skin list name to apply the skin.
UseTheme Key in skin.ini [TOOLBAR_STYLE] section.
` Do nothing ` action in Other command list.
Better Theme Support in status bar.
Main title is changed to IE style.
Improved stability.

version 0.9.18 - posted on Mar 18, 2004

Fixed `sometimes can not open URL that has comma in it.`
Added Net Snippets side bar plugin support.
Added ActiveX type side bar plugin support.
UseTheme key in skin.ini, under [TOPBAR] , [TAB] and [STATUSBAR_STYLE] section.
UI improvement in MyIE2 Options and Setup Center.
New select skin page in MyIE2 options.
Skin style support. More style shall be in skin1.ini, skin2.ini etc.
Added file date in About dialog.
Added Special close commands in system close button drop down menu.
The download will not be closed after MyIE2 quits.
Other small bug fixes.

version 0.9.17 - posted on Feb 24, 2004

Better XP Visual Styles support in Tab and status progress bar in no skin mode.
Add Reset to 0 button at Filtered Address Log dialog.
Support for Dictionary.com toolbar.
Add new plugin function: m2_plugin_folder (string plugin_name). Return the local folder of the plugin.
when control key is hold, adhunter will be bypassed.
Favorite bar recent visited favorites button.
Fixed can not save same title tab into group problem.
Fixed Drawing problem under XP Visual Styles.
Fixed when restore from crash page and select No Starting option was set to blank.
Bold selected tab works in skin mode.

version 0.9.16 - posted on Feb 04, 2004

Added: Don t open any page at start up option
Added: Support for RSSExplorer,stumbleupon toolbar.
Added: Start plugin after page loaded option
Added: Improved start up speed and browsing speed.
Fixed: OpenLinksInSelection is disabled by default.
Fixed: No more tab will be opened when the number of tab exceeds the limit set at MyIE2 Options->Window .
Fixed: Show sticky name in browse tab window.
Fixed: Press ESC at address bar will restore previous address.
Fixed: Protected/Locked tab could not be closed before un-protect/unlock .
Fixed: No tab context menu for protected tab.

version 0.9.13 - posted on Jan 18, 2004

Browse tabs when hold right mouse and scroll.
Add better browser tab support when press Ctrl+Tab.
new ext command `m2_run_cmd`.
Auto backup config file.
ShowSidebar toolbar button.
Fixed some resource leaks.
can not save more than 10 same title group item problem.
`localhost` will not be searched by default search.
Fix a bug in set/restore default browser .
Fixed Clean Undo URLs on close did no function problem .

version 0.9.12 - posted on Dec 26, 2003

Gecko engine support, (experimental).
Send report dialog. Check it at menu Help->Report to Author...
Clean search bar history to tools->clean system and when closing.
RealTime, new appreciation service.
Main window s size information at status bar, when resizing.
Fixed Click on X in view blocked address dialog would enable content filter problem .
Fixed Partial memory status info on XP system problem .
Add search string into search history when the search button is clicked.
Default Chinese search changed to BaiDu.
Default English search changed to www.steadysearch.com.

version 0.9.11 - posted on Dec 17, 2003

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version 0.9.10 - posted on Dec 04, 2003

Add Scroll page up/down
scroll to page top/bottom to mouse action.
Auto highlight search keywords.
Search settings dialog.
IE extension toolbar chevron support.
Display local file name in favorite search result.
Hot key for search bar. Ctrl+Shift+F .
Sort utilities, plugin buttons, Sort group items.
Support javascript in search bar engine.
New extend command. m2_search_text: the text in search bar.
Check for new version at start up.
Save as group will use tab title as group item name.
Double click on secure lock of the status bar to show current site s certificate.
Tab list in collector.
Show group members when right click on group menu.
Customize hide key in general option.
Show Tray icon and close to tray options.
Configable appreciation service.
Multi-language plugin system.
New plugin found dialog.
An easy way to switch from Options to Setup Center .
Better memory managment
Favorite bar default set to links.
AddFilter extension function will return false if user select no.
Show main window from DDE call if it s hide.
Fixed a bug in restoring default mouse action.
Fixed Delete cache also damage history problem.
Fixed Plugin bar drop last two button problem.
Fixed mouse rocker popup context menu problem.
Fixed User selected tab color would be affected by skin problem.
Fixed MyIE2 s caption was not sticky with tab s sticky name problem.

version 0.8.2126 - posted on Oct 27, 2003

Can drag open javascript links. (doesn t work with framed pages)
Added vertical scroll bar of address drop down
New script function: m2_readIni, m2_writeIni.
New script function: m2_callerName.
Improved browsing speed.
better AD blocking, user triggered tab will not be blocked.
Tab opens from DDE and Shell will be activated.
Better `Disable script error` implementation.

version 0.8.2055 Lite Final - posted on Oct 01, 2003

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version 0.8.2038 Lite Final - posted on Sep 19, 2003

Set internal parameters at Utility setup dialog.
Fixed windows 2003 compatibility problem.
Fixed "Unexpected launches of IE windows" problem.
Fixed "pressing enter other than in the address bar would refresh the page" problem.
Fixed the problem with windows blinds.

version 0.8.2003 - posted on Sep 11, 2003

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version 0.8.350 - posted on Aug 18, 2003

Open group file by command line, drag drop and open file dialog.
Drag URL from address bar to desktop.
More download manager support.
Support doing gesture on pictures.
New option at general options: Show Recognized Gesture on Status Bar.
New skin setting. [COMBOBOX_STYLE]
Support web page specified accesss key ( Such as ALT+S
used in some forums ).
Full IE external object support.
New rename, order, update command at favorites context menu.
Page specified favicon support.
Improved download manager support. No need to change security settings.
FavImage, the one defined as `FAV_IMAGE_PATH`, shall be expanded to have more icons, such an icon for html files.
Links bar is replaced by a more powerful favorite bar. User can choose the root folder of favorite bar at MyIE2 Options->Favorites.
Fix Closing MyIE2 will also close download process problem. A warning dialog is added.
Favorite tooltip time is made longer.
Open Group in order.
Favorite order settings is saved to ini file. Use side bar to order favorites.

version 0.8.220 Beta - posted on Jul 27, 2003

(Fixed) Sometimes MyIE2 did not resume `last opened` addresses.
(Added) More reliable Favicon support.

version 0.8.130 Beta - posted on Jul 18, 2003

(Added) Tab Favicon support.
(Added) ALL current IE encoding support. Select from toolbar
dropdown button
(Added) New script commands for plugin developer. Check plugin``plugin_HowTo.htm for details.
(Added) Can use URL alias, Default search in Open address dialog .
(Added) Set background color, font size and transparency(only Win2K,XP) level in Simple Collector.
(Added) Better download manager support. Select download manager at MyIE2 Options->Download.
(Added) `Do Not Load Start Page When Opened by Other Program` setting at when starting dialog.
(Added) New Gripper style `OFFICEXP`. Please refer to skin.ini in default skin folder for details.
(Fixed) Clean history would also clear typed URLs.
(Fixed) Proxy menu did not updated for localhost.
(Fixed) When status bar is not visible and tab bar is at bottom, double click on tab bar would not open new tab.
(Changed) IE BHO type plugin is disabled by default. Add bLoadBHO=1 to plugins.ini [IEPlugins] to enable it.

version 0.8.130 beta - posted on Jul 18, 2003

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version 0.7.1355 Final - posted on Jun 21, 2003

(Added) Double click on tab bar to open a new window.
(Added) Open local folder inside MYIE2.
(Added) More DDE support. WWW_GetWindowInfo supported.
Power Marks supported.
(Added) Plugin Type at `new plugin found` dialog.
(Added) Offline help string in language file. Offline help will be called first.
(Added) Support bookmarklets.
(Added) Uninstall option in Add/Remove dialog.
(Added) Uninstall will also remove MYIE2 identification string.
(Added) No stretch BK mode in side bar. Use [SIDEBAR_STYLE]
BK_IMAGE_STRETCH=0
(Added) Support for RoboForm toolbar. Please download the plugin from our web site.
(Fixed) Remember last selected side bar plugin.
(Fixed) Launching from html file would not resume last visited page.
(Fixed) A bug in IE Extension support module.
(Fixed) Drop .url file to MYIE2 would not open the URL.
(Fixed) Uninstall program will restore flash download and restore your previous default browser.
(Fixed) Proxy toggle problem when there is no proxy defined.
(Changed) Stop command in right tab click menu is replaced by Link List .
(Changed) Status bar filter button changes to Enable/Disable All filters.
(Enhanced) Startup speed.

version 0.7.1240 Beta - posted on May 30, 2003

(Added) Appreciation Service.
(Added) IE proxy support.
(Added) Reopen Filtered Address dialog.
(Added) Number of filtered ADs window in Status Bar.
(Added) New/Enhanced Side Bar.
(Added) Gesture, Down/Left closes all windows except Active
(Added) Checked Group/URL name will keep `sticky name`.
(Added) Blocked address indicator in Status Bar.
(Added) View and reopen Blocked Address function.
(Added) Super BPM Crash protection.
(Added) `Show Menu tooltips` in Favorites option panel.
(Added) `Enable Super Drag Drop` in General option panel.
(Changed) WebProxy button replaced by `Setup Center`
(Added) `Confirmation` option page.
(Added) `When Starting` option page.
(Added) AD Hunter Exceptions list (White list).
(Added) AD Hunter warning dialog.
(Added) Ability to Block Flash Images/ADs.
and Much more...

version 0.7.829 Beta - posted on Apr 05, 2003

(Fixed) Lock icon not shown when visiting a secure site.
(Fixed) Address bar font problem.
(Added) Simple Collector now tabbed.
(Added) `Run Script` button to Simple Collector.
(Added) Clear button to Simple Collector.
(Fixed) Refreshing inactive tab stole focus of active tab.
(Fixed) Restore would put the scroll bar at wrong location.
(Added) ?
address will be regarded as quick search.
(Fixed) Printing word doc wouldn t pop up the print dialog.
(Added) ? in filters can match any single character.
(Added) Can drop multiple files to MYIE2 now.
(Added) PureMenuMode in MyIE.ini. `1` for old menu style.
(Changed) Default `look` will use system colors.
(Fixed) `Long` Favorites menu bug.
(Fixed) Corruption at top after switching to Full screen.
(Fixed) Menu item width was too wide under win98 system.
(Fixed) MyIE2 now supports multimedia keyboards.
(Changed) Default activate sequence is set to previous.
(Updated) `(Language) to English` Translation Proxies.
(Updated) English Search Categories in Search SideBar.