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This release includes the long awaited MTP device plugin. It also includes updates to the iTunes and iPod plugins to synchronize files in chronological order from oldest to newest. Additionally this version includes a fix to allow use of network paths/shares (i.e., paths starting with \\) for storing both the HappyFish data file as well as downloaded files. Other assorted fixes are included.  Feedback is always welcome via the forum.

Users upgrading from a previous version should review the installation notes below. .NET 2.0 Required.

Download HappyFish 1.5.0.2 (~2.56 MB)

(XP and Vista on 32 or 64 bit systems)

HappyFish now stores in data in your documents folder by default in a directory called HappyFish Data. The style sheet for HappyFish's browser window is also located there. The style sheet should be named "hfstylesheet.css" for it to be recognized. I made a few changes to the current one. If you don't like it you can return to the previous version. I included it (hf.css). Just rename the hf.css file to hfstylesheet.css and HappyFish will use it instead. Feel free to modify as you like. If you come up with a good one, please send it to me. I'll post them in a gallery for others to download and use.

The installer adds the application and necessary supporting files to your computer as well as creating shortcuts in the start menu and startup folder. HappyFish is designed to be run constantly so that scheduled feed checks can occur in the background. HappyFish minimizes to the system tray. Restarting the app usually clears most catastrophic errors. If you encounter errors or have suggestions for features please post them in the forum.

FOR USERS UPGRADING FROM VERSION 1.0.0.x OR LATER:
Exit HappyFish if it is currently running. Optionally, make a backup copy of your data directory, being sure to copy rather than move the directory. Run the installer. On first run, HappyFish will offer you the opportunity to migrate your data. Follow the on screen directions. If you want to rerun the migration tool go to Help > About.

FOR USERS UPGRADING FROM VERSIONS PRIOR TO 1.0.0.x:
Data migration from 0.9.x.x or earlier is not supported. You can export your feed list to OPML, install the new version and import your feeds into the new version using the import feature File > Import from OPML.

HappyFish was written for Windows XP and Vista machines and requires the .NET Framework 2.0. To find out whether you have the .NET Framework 2.0 choose Control Panel from the Start menu on your desktop, Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon and scroll through the list of applications. If you see Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 listed, then you have the required version. Versions 1.0 or 1.1 of the framework are not sufficient. It must be 2.0.

If you do not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed you may obtain it directly from Microsoft through Windows Updates. The .NET Framework is available as an optional update so you must choose the "Custom Install" option on the updates page.

Some users with McAfee 8.0 Enterprise Edition may experience problems with dialog boxes not showing any text. This is due to an interaction between the .NET Framework and the buffer overflow protection in McAfee. It has nothing to do with HappyFish. This is an issue that McAfee has addressed with a patch. Check their site for more information.