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Download Thunderbird 3.0.5 or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
What’s New in Thunderbird 3.0.5
* This release improves the performance of indexing messages and accessing profiles stored on a network.
* This release also improves the unread email notification on Mac OS X.
* Several fixes to the user interface.
Autoruns v10.01: This fixes a bug in the Registry jump-to function for HKCU registry paths.
Microsoft (Sysinternals) freeware apps updated including Autoruns v10, Process Explorer v12.04, and Sigcheck v1.7.
See this Sysinternals blog post for download and info.
CCleaner v2.32.1165
* Added support for Microsoft Office 2010.
* Added Opera search field history cleaning.
* Added Real Player SP cleaning.
* Added “Analyze” and “Clean” context menu options to rule tree parent nodes.
* Added “Restore default settings” button to Advanced Options.
* Improved Opera favicons cleaning.
* Improved support for Media Player Classic.
* Improved cleaning of shortcuts on 64-bit machines.
* Improve localization support.
* Fixed bug with Russian translation.
* Minor bug fixes.
Firefox 3.6.3 fixes a critical security issue that could potentially allow remote code execution (see bug 555109).
What’s New in Thunderbird 3.0.4
* Several fixes to improve stability and security, see the Security Advisory.
* Several fixes to the user interface.
Full change log:
CCleaner v2.30.1130
* Improved Firefox History cleaning to remove orphaned items.
* Improved Opera History cleaning.
* Improved Options Include/Exclude screens.
* Added manual domain adding for Cookies to keep list.
* Added time remaining to Wipe Free space.
* Added context menu to Summary Results for individual rule cleaning.
* Added context menu to Detailed Results to add file to Exclude list.
* Improved Firefox database compacting.
* Improved support for OpenOffice.
* Improved support for screen reader.
* Improved registry detection and backup support for 64-bit OSs.
* Improved Free Space wiping routines.
* Fixed bug in application detection algorithm.
* Minor GUI improvements.
This program was updated a few days ago and I missed it.
See the home page for info and download.
See the DeviantArt page also for download, info, and help.
*tip – For some of the folks getting errors. I’ve found that you must be using a normal sized taskbar (taskbar properties > use small icons).
WinBubbles is a “tweaking” app. Mainly I use it for customization rather than performance tweaks.
It’s been a while since it was last updated and is now Windows 7 ready. Lots of new stuff in there.
Head over to the apps home page for more info and to download.
Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0.3 fixes the following bug: Local Folders “account” has disappeared from the left hand folder pane with v3.0.2. Download it or update within the program.