Version History


Version 5.15.4(05.02.24)

  • New: increased maximum wheel scroll lines to 100
  • Fix: various small changes, improvements and bug fixes

Version 5.15.3(15.01.24)

  • New: option to enable / disable handling of Back and Forward buttons
  • Fix: various small changes, improvements and bug fixes

Version 5.15.2(03.07.23)

  • Fix: pick functions when main mouse button is swapped (right instead of left)
  • Fix: various small changes, improvements and bug fixes

Version 5.15.1(09.04.23)

  • Fix: auto-start under different parallel users
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 5.15.0(21.01.23)

  • New: key for temporaily disabling ScrollNavigator can be selected (Ctrl, Alt and / or Shift)
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 5.14.0(29.12.21)

  • New: Windows 11 compatibility
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 5.13.8(20.04.21)

  • New: improved window picker
  • Fix: better window detection

Version 5.13.7(26.01.21)

  • Fix: ignore transparent windows (complete screen overlays of some programs)
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 5.13.6(14.02.20)

  • Fix: issue with saving options when system shuts down

Version 5.13.5(22.01.20)

  • Fix: issue when programs change the display resolution

Version 5.13.4(04.01.20)

  • Fix: rare issue with internal uncompression routine

Version 5.13.3(29.12.19)

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

Version 5.13.2(21.12.19)

  • Fix: saving options and configuration sometimes failed
  • Fix: improved format of setup program
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 5.13.1(13.12.19)

  • Fix: new compilation for avoiding false virus detections

Version 5.13.0(07.12.19)

  • New: keys assigned to buttons can now also be selected from a list of all available keys
  • New: creation of start menu shortcuts now optional in setup
  • New: setup dynamically adjusts to DPI changes
  • New: program dialogs dynamically adjust to DPI changes
  • New: improved options saving format
  • Fix: improved selection rectangle for get window action
  • Fix: better support for monitor configuration with mixed DPI settings
  • Fix: various small changes and fixes

Version 5.12.0(06.05.19)

  • New: removed Windows XP support (please download v5.11.2 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

Version 5.11.2(23.04.19)

  • Fix: small cosmetical changes to some dialogs

Version 5.11.1(13.03.19)

  • 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

Version 5.11.0(03.03.19)

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

Version 5.10.2(27.02.19)

  • Fix: detection of maximum wheel speed not working

Version 5.10.1(15.08.18)

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

Version 5.10.0(11.08.18)

  • 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

Version 5.9.0(22.07.18)

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

Version 5.8.0(08.03.18)

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

Version 5.7.2(18.07.17)

  • Fix: improved compatibility with Windows Vista and XP

Version 5.7.1(03.07.17)

  • New: option for hiding mouse cursor during scroll navigation
  • New: lock scrolling to one axis now more reliable

Version 5.7.0(17.06.17)

  • New: option for freezing mouse cursor position during scroll navigation

Version 5.6.0(08.05.17)

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

Version 5.5.0(12.03.17)

  • New: default wheel speed for each profile when wheel support is disabled
  • New: new options saving system that allows the configuration to be kept when updating versions
  • New: Visual Studio 2017 recompilation

Version 5.4.0(31.01.17)

  • New: "copy" button for profiles
  • Fix: sending wheel movements to window below cursor disabled by default, because Windows 10 does this by default
  • Fix: bringing window to foregrround when moving the wheel now independent from previous option

Version 5.3.1(10.12.16)

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

Version 5.3.0(22.11.16)

  • New: wheel acceleration can be disabled individually for each application and then the standard wheel scroll speed of the system will be used.
  • Fix: Wheel acceleration disabled for Modern UI Apps under Windows 10, because these are not supported. IMPORTANT: you need to reset your configuration or uninstall and reinstall the program to activate this feature

Version 5.2.4(02.06.16)

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

Version 5.2.3(23.09.15)

  • Fix: ignoring Task Scheduler error when creating auto startup task

Version 5.2.2(20.09.15)

  • New: digitally signed setup program and main program
  • New: improved setup program

Version 5.2.1(18.08.15)

  • New: Visual Studio 2015 recompilation
  • Fix: post-setup copy operations for unattended setup improved (see manual for details)

Version 5.2.0(18.07.15)

  • New: Windows 10 compatibility

Version 5.1.3(28.11.14)

  • Fix: keyboard navigation in main dialog not working
  • Fix: ESC key to hide main dialog not working

Version 5.1.2(18.10.13)

  • Fix: better compatibility of scroll wheel with elements of dialog boxes

Version 5.1.1(01.10.13)

  • Fix: unable to set system hooks error when disabling scroll navigation

Version 5.1.0(03.07.13)

  • New: lock movement to one axis

Version 5.0.1(13.04.13)

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

Version 5.0.0(04.03.13)

  • New: option for sending back / forward button clicks to window under mouse cursor
  • New: option for bringing back / forward clicked window to foreground
  • New: customization of back, forward and middle mouse button
  • New: improved compatibility (now works with more programs)
  • New: custom handling of windows with non-standard scroll bars
  • New: speed factor option for horizontal and vertical scroll navigation
  • New: trigger distance for activation of scroll navigation
  • New: scroll bars don't need to be on screen anymore for scroll navigation to work
  • New: interface restructured
  • Fix: restructured library for better performance and compatibility
  • Fix: correct tray icon if disabled
  • Fix: hooks updated after Explorer crash
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 4.2.0(15.02.13)

  • New: invert wheel direction works independently of wheel accelleration now
  • New: Apply button
  • New: program filtering by program, window caption and class
  • New: improved program selection in profiles
  • New: profile order (default item now at the bottom of the list)
  • New: different windows of programs can be handled individually
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 4.1.1(07.02.13)

  • Fix: installation problem under Windows XP

Version 4.1.0(05.01.13)

  • New: option to disable / enable ScrollNavigator temporarily
  • New: right-clicking the tray icon will disable / enable ScrollNavigator temporarily
  • Fix: small user interface issues
  • Fix: unintentional view size change when scrolling the wheel and moving the cursor between windows

Version 4.0.1(28.12.12)

  • New: option for sending wheel messages to window under mouse cursor
  • New: option for bringing scrolled window to foreground
  • New: option for inverting wheel direction
  • New: Windows 8 compatible
  • New: improved update installation
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.5.4(06.04.12)

  • Fix: empty window caption of update check dialog

Version 3.5.3(02.02.12)

  • New: improved license check in update dialog

Version 3.5.2(14.10.11)

  • New: improved unattended setup with init of user configuration

Version 3.5.1(21.12.10)

  • Fix: autostart for limited users

Version 3.5.0(20.12.10)

  • New: autostart now with administrative privileges

Version 3.4.5(09.11.10)

  • Fix: multiple instances of the main dialog when clicking the tray icon

Version 3.4.4(11.10.10)

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

Version 3.4.3(11.09.10)

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

Version 3.4.2(06.09.10)

  • Fix: redrawing wheel graph when switching profiles
  • Fix: improved accuracy for small scroll bars

Version 3.4.1(22.06.10)

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

Version 3.4.0(03.05.10)

  • New: support for middle mouse button
  • New: support for Windows 7 Explorer windows (holding "Ctrl" key or middle mouse button option required)
  • New: support for Visual Studio 2010 (we recommend to disable the x axis scrolling for "devenv.exe")

Version 3.3.0(07.04.10)

  • New: Tray icon
  • New: setup distribution in exe file format
  • Fix: Opera 10.5 support

Version 3.2.2(01.12.09)

  • Fix: Office 2003 compatibility

Version 3.2.1(18.10.09)

  • New: Google Chrome support
  • Fix: work-around for Excel 2007

Version 3.2.0(26.08.09)

  • New: full Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) compatibility
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.1.6(01.08.09)

  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.1.5(24.06.09)

  • Fix: uninstall not working under certain configurations

Version 3.1.4(22.06.09)

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

Version 3.1.3(02.06.09)

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

Version 3.1.2(28.04.09)

  • Fix: problem with freezing mouse cursor option
  • New: improved setup routine

Version 3.1.1(06.04.09)

  • New: improved compatibility
  • Fix: some bugs when releasing the right mouse button outside the scrolling window

Version 3.1.0(14.03.09)

  • New: option to swap functionality of "Ctrl" key
  • New: improved Windows 7 compatibility
  • New: updated setup routine
  • Fix: incomplete uninstall information
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 3.0.5(22.02.09)

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

Version 3.0.4(12.12.08)

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

Version 3.0.3(05.11.08)

  • Fix: Office 2003 compatibility

Version 3.0.2(24.09.08)

  • Fix: support for left-handed mouse configurations

Version 3.0.1(20.08.08)

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

Version 3.0.0(18.03.08)

  • New: full 64 bit support
  • New: improved Vista compatibility
  • Fix: context menu showing after using ScrollNavigator in Explorer windows
  • New: several improvements and bug fixes
  • New: the new version does not support Windows 95, 98, ME and NT4 anymore! Please download version 2 of ScrollNavigator if you need support for the old operating systems.

Version 2.3.0(03.01.08)

  • New: per application settings for individual customization
  • New: option to disable vertical or horizontal scrolling separately
  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.2.2(05.11.07)

  • Fix: various small internal improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.2.1(23.10.07)

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

Version 2.2.0(15.10.07)

  • New: the "About" dialog contains links to open the program folder and the data folder. Useful for backing up the configuration, moving the program to another computer, etc.
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.1.0(27.07.07)

  • New: option to freeze the mouse cursor position (was default in old version and can now be switched off)
  • Fix: vertical scrolling support for Office 2007 applications (except Excel)
  • Fix: improved compatibility with other programs
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.0.5(12.07.07)

  • New: program waits for data folder at startup
  • Fix: various small improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.0.4(31.01.07)

  • Fix: Vista compatible icons

Version 2.0.3(08.11.06)

  • Fix: fixed a bug in the setup routine for unattended setup

Version 2.0.2(19.10.06)

  • Fix: compatibility with Opera web browser

Version 2.0.1(14.10.06)

  • Fix: improved compatibility (e.g. editor window of MS Visual Studio 2005)

Version 2.0.0(10.10.06)

  • New: Dynamic mouse wheel acceleration!

Version 1.2.1(06.10.06)

  • Fix: Vista compatibility

Version 1.2.0(22.06.06)

  • New: exception list to exclude programs from ScrollNavigator
  • New: some changes of the setup program

Version 1.1.3(26.05.06)

  • New: some important internal changes regarding stability and security

Version 1.1.2(28.04.06)

  • Fix: some minor issues with the license validation

Version 1.1.1(22.02.06)

  • Fix: important fix of a bug in the setup routine - please download and install this update to avoid possible problems!

Version 1.1.0(05.02.06)

  • Fix: improved compatibility to multi-user environments

Version 1.0.2(03.01.06)

  • Fix: internal changes to the setup routine

Version 1.0.1(24.02.05)

  • New: easier license activation

Version 1.0.0(11.11.04)

  • First public release of ScrollNavigator