Version 3.3.10

10 March 2010

Version 3.3.9

16 September 2009
  • Added "Locate images in Windows Explorer" shortcut (E key). The shortcut brings up Windows Explorer with the picture(s) that are being displayed selected in explorer, much like the "open in explorer" or "show in explorer" menu options in many other applications. The configuration menu has an option in the Advanced tab "Close screensaver after locating image(s) in Windows Explorer" that lets you decide whether the screensaver continues after you use the shortcut.

Version 3.3.8

6 July 2009
  • Added copy function for multi monitor information, which can be used for debugging purposes - "Enabled debugging information" in Advanced configuration tab.

Version 3.3.7

1 June 2009
  • Fixed bug where screensaver is prevented from receiving keyboard input (Related to GDI+ window race condition KB943453).

Version 3.3.6

7 May 2009
  • Added quick shortcuts to the Windows Start menu to turn the screensaver on and off. These can be used for any screensaver on your computer.
  • Added option to hide common folder names from the full filenames - "Remove top level folder(s) from filenames" in General configuration tab.

Version 3.3.5

20 April 2009
  • Fixed bug in displaying a stretched panorama picture over multiple screens.

Version 3.3.4

27 March 2009
New in this version:
  • Updated address details as I've moved house.

Version 3.3.3

12 March 2009
New in this version:
  • Added option to exclude files using regular expressions.
  • Removed unhandled exception popup occurring on invalid image data.

Version 3.3.2

6 March 2009
New in this version:
  • Bug fix: Pentax metadata exception error corrected.

Version 3.3.1

28 February 2009
New in this version:
  • Fixed bug that caused screensaver launch failure.

Version 3.3

18 February 2009
New in this version:
  • Automatic image rotation depending on EXIF rotation settings.
  • Quick metadata feature showing customisable EXIF/IPTC/XMP entries. You can of course switch this feature off in the settings if you want to.
  • Show customisable quick EXIF/IPTC/XMP information.
  • Show fully detailed EXIF/IPTC/XMP settings. Against fully customisable, including layout and position.
  • Fixed multi monitor bug where desktop did not extended to negative coordinates.
  • Last but not least Random Photo Screensaver is now open source.

Version 3.2

22 December 2008
New in this version:
  • Option to move images from monitor to monitor in sequence.
  • Start / stop shortcut key (P) to control the slideshow.
  • One or more calendars can be displayed on the screen. The calendar can show the current, previous and coming months. Each calendar can easily be positioned and resized to your liking.

Version 3.1

10 November 2008
New in this version:
  • The possibility to specify multiple image folders.
  • If you don't want small images stretched, there is now an option to randomise their position on the screen, to provide more variations.
  • The folder information in the bottom corner (Number of files and folders found) can now be hidden.
  • Some of the advanced options are moved from the generic options screen, making it easier for first time users to get started, without limiting the options for advanced users.

Version 3.0

13 May 2008
New in version 3.0.2:
  • Fixed typos in donation texts
28 April 2008
New in version 3.0.1:
  • Fixed filename font size bug
17 April 2008
New in version 3.0:
  • Complete rewrite in Visual Studio C++ .Net
  • Support for Windows Vista.
  • Dual screen / multiple monitor support.
  • Animated transitions.
  • Separate wallpaper folder.
  • Sequential display of photos.
  • Increased graphic image type support (jpg, jpeg, bmp, png & gif.
  • Improved performance.

Older versions

10 July 2007
New in version 2.5:
  • Added additional shortcut keys for users (e.g. on laptops) without a numpad.
  • Updated installer/uninstaller functionality.
28 September 2006
New in version 2.4:
  • Fixed several Index out of bounds bugs.
  • Fixed several JPEG errors. Including "JPEG Error #42" and "jpeg error #53" which appeared when invalid jpeg files are found in the folder.
    Invalid files are ignored and the current image will be displayed until the next randomisation.
26 July 2006
New in version 2.3:
  • Fixed Index out of bounds (0) bug which appeared if there where no images available in the folder.
21 April 2006
New in version 2.2:
  • Now uses DirectX to avoid flickering of images and clock
  • Set font of clock and image filename
8 January 2006
New in version 2.1:
  • Option to disable stretching small images
  • Option to disable showing of filename in screensaver