Version 4.2.0 is available
Today, Copernic released a new version of Copernic Desktop Search available (4.2.0.).
This update is recommended for all users and improves the usability of CDS.
Changes & Improvements
- Improved PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint file extractors
- Fixed text superposition issue for PDF documents
- Fixed indexation issue for PDF and Word documents
- Fixed indexation issue for special characters for PDF documents
- Fixed stack overflow issue for ODS, Word and PowerPoint documents
- Added “Browser” refine criteria for History and Favorites categories
- Improved search speed for the File Name refine field
- Added the option to Search as you type
- Added the feature to automatically select the entire text when the search bar or refinement is selected
- Added the feature to show the refine field history when selected
- Added a gray border on the interface to increase the contrast on white background
- Improved interface to standardize the header in the Preview Pane
- Improved the integration with external links inside the application; the default browser is now used
- Added credentials for connections requiring proxy
- Improved Feedback window to allow users to contact different Copernic departments (Help > Give us Feedback…)
- Added validation to ignore key events not originating from the keyboard
Fixes
- Fixed configuration issue for archives files indexation
- Fixed licensing issue when installing a software update
- Fixed index directory display issue in the options pane
- Fixed date sorting issue
- Fixed display issue for icons with extensions longer than 5 characters
- Fixed issue when the index is no longer available
- Fixed issue when starting the application when the index file is locked by another software
- Fixed error message inside the Lite version when serial number is invalid
- Fixed an issue when moving the index
- Fixed an issue with opening and printing sub-documents for Microsoft Outlook documents
- Fixed issue when starting the application when some Windows folders are invalid
- Fixed an issue when calling the COM function
- Fixed issues when starting the application
- Fixed user interface issue when the interface is expended
- Fixed user interface issue in the Preview Pane header
- Fixed user interface issue when the Windows task bar is configured to auto-hide
- Fixed losing configuration issue when updating from previous version
- Fixed saving issue when using a different calendar then the Gregorian one
- Fixed user interface issue when an image is contained inside a resource
- Fixed issue with links to Copernic’s website in the application
- Fixed user interface issue in Standard View when the user was adding or removing another column
- Fixed issue with the preview and copy of RSS feeds
- Fixed issue with temporary files used for previews (Read Only)
- Fixed display issue with the indexing status
- Fixed updating issue with non-administrator account
- Fixed several minor issues
To update, go to our download page.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
End of Support for Copernic Agent
After many years, support for Copernic Agent ended on January 31st 2014. The various engines behind Copernic Agent are no longer updated or fixed.
Since September 30th 2014, all versions of Copernic Agent are no longer available for download or purchase. Copernic no longer supports, updates or provide technical support for Copernic Agent.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us directly.
Thanks again to all of our users.
Early Access Update Version 4.2
Today, Copernic released a version for the Early Access Update Program for Copernic Desktop Search (4.2).
Changes & Improvements
- Improved PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint file extractors
- Fixed text superposition issue for PDF documents
- Fixed indexation issue for PDF and Word documents
- Fixed indexation issue for special characters for PDF documents
- Fixed stack overflow issue for ODS, Word and PowerPoint documents
- Added “Browser” refine criteria for History and Favorites categories
Fixes
- Fixed configuration issue for archives files indexation
- Fixed licensing issue when installing a software update
- Fixed index directory display issue in the options pane
- Fixed date sorting issue
- Fixed display issue for icons with extensions longer than 5 characters
- Fixed issue when the index is no longer available
- Fixed issue when starting the application when the index file is locked by another software
- Fixed error message inside the Lite version when serial number is invalid
- Fixed an issue when moving the index
- Fixed an issue with opening and printing sub-documents for Microsoft Outlook documents
- Fixed issue when starting the application when some Windows folders are invalid
- Fixed several minor issues
To update, if you already signed up to the program, you will be prompted inside the software.
How do I sign up?
Very easy. Inside the software, in the menu, go to Tools – Options – Advanced. Under Others, you can check the box next to “Join the Early Access Updates Program”.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
Early Access Updates Program
Get your updates before everybody else.
What is the Early Access Updates Program?
The EAUP allows you to get the updates and fixes before everybody else. These updates are still in testing mode but they are stable versions. It allows us to get feedback on future issues before it is released to all users. Copernic Desktop Search is, therefore, more stable when an official release is available.
How do I sign up?
Very easy. Inside the software, in the menu, go to Tools – Options – Advanced. Under Others, you can check the box next to “Join the Early Access Updates Program”. You no longer want to receive them, simply uncheck the box.
How does it work?
Once we release an early access update, you will be prompt inside the software to install the update. It is entirely up to you if you want to test it or not.
How can I send more feedback?
We always like your feedback about Copernic Desktop Search. Simply go to Help – Give us Feedback and enter the information along with your Log files.
How do I search for a file on my computer?
To search for files on your computer using Copernic Desktop Search, press CTRL twice and the interface will pop-up.
In the interface that opens up, you will see the search bar at the top, and the search results window in the top part of the screen with a preview pane at the bottom. You can start typing any keywords in the search bar and search results will start to appear. If you know the type of file you are searching for, then use the Files Tab to refine your search. You can even refine even more using the File Type criteria inside the Files Tab. Then, you can browse the search results and preview them without having to open the native application.
By selecting a file in the search result list, you will automatically see a preview in the preview pane. You can enter a new keyword to find it in that specific file with the “Find” feature.
Looking for a file on a network drive or external hard drive, you will need the full version. Also, you need to add the source you are looking for in the Copernic Desktop Search configuration. You need to go to Tools > Options > Files. Click “Add” and select your external source. From now on, its content will be indexed by Copernic Deskotp Search including subfolders.
Version 4.1.2 is available
Today, Copernic released a new version of Copernic Desktop Search available (4.1.2).
This update is recommended for all users and improves the usability of CDS.
Changes & Improvements
Added the Early Update Access Program (Tools > Options > Advanced)
Added banner ads in the Trial and Lite versions
Added support for language files for GPO deployment
Added the action “Delete” in the contextual menu for Microsoft Outlook emails
Improved search launch when changing category when no keyword is entered in the search bar
Improved logging
Improved memory usage when previewing documents
Fixes
Fixed resizing columns issue when adding a column in the Standard view
Fixed errors during the installation process if a version 3 was incorrectly uninstalled
Fixed “Maximum File Size for indexing content” issue where the size of archives files were not taken into account
Fixed an issue with the option to index only the file name for archive files
Fixed errors when indexing the index folder
Fixed startup errors when a source file to be indexed is corrupted
Fixed errors while saving configuration file
Fixed an error when displaying thumbnails in the results list
Fixed an issue when saved searches are no longer available
Fixed an issue when the search history is no longer available
Fixed user interface error when changing screen resolution
Fixed a contextual menu issue when an exception
Fixed stability issues with some emails in Mozilla® Thunderbird™
Fixed indexing issue when starting the application where the documents are constantly reindexed
Fixed memory leak issue when browsing the search results list containing images
Fixed graphic issues in the interface
Fixed issue when starting the search engine
Fixed preview issue with archive files
Fixed several minor issues
To update, go to our download page.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
Search Lotus Notes Email
Searching in Lotus Notes can be quite a task when you do not have the proper tool. Most Notes users will have one mail file with multiple mail archives. When they try to search, they need to know roughly where the results are. That means opening each mail file and searching it individually. You can search for items in Lotus Notes using 4 ways:
- You can hit Ctrl-F or press the binocular icon at the top of the screen.
- Also, you can click on the Magnifying glass icon or click on View – Search this view depending on your version of Lotus Notes.
- Another method is to select a view is sorted by the column you wish to search and start typing. A box will pop-up to capture the letters and when you hit enter, you will jump to the first line beginning with those letters. (not the most efficient way to search)
- Finally, you can download Copernic Desktop Search that has been built to search Lotus Notes Emails & Contacts. It will search in the email title and content.
Instead of complaining about the poor results the native Lotus Notes search capability gives you, give Copernic Desktop Search a try. It is free to use and your Corporate IT will love it as it is very resource efficient.
Version 4.1.1. is available
Today, Copernic released a new version of Copernic Desktop Search available (4.1.1).
This update is recommended for all users and improves the usability of CDS.
Changes & Improvements
Indexing of Lotus Notes items is now supported (Version 7.0.2 to 8.5)
Added deployment options for system administrators (through GPO)
Added the throttling option to indexing network folders and Outlook network email (via GPO)
Added the option to “Save search terms history”
Added the option to import the Copernic Desktop Search 3 configuration at the installation.
Added a search visual cue (Searching…)
Added a unique theme for the lite version
Added the option to export the search results list
Added the highlighting option for keywords in the search results list and the preview pane header
Added asterix (*) special character support when adding a new extension
Improved search for file type refine criteria
Highlighting improvement
Improved Google Chrome™ & Firefox detection
Fixes
Fixed issue with numbers management
Fixed issue with the refine fields default values for “File Type”
Fixed fatal error when using the drag & drop inside the detailed list group
Fixed actions issue on items in Outlook 2003 or less
Fixed « Open »action issue with Mozilla® Thunderbird™ on Windows XP
Fixed critical crash with Internet Explorer® not available
Fixed display issue with the CTRL-CTRL shortcut
Fixed drag & drop issue when the file name contains special characters
Fixed display issue with indexation status
Fixed display issue with the refine fields when changing category
To update, go to our download page.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
Windows Search using Copernic
How to use Copernic to replace Windows Search?
Open Copernic and start typing in the main Search box, and you’ll instantly see a list of relevant files in the search results pane. Windows Search only allows you to search on folder at-a-time, not Copernic. Search everywhere by typing the name of the file or any keyword that may be found in the file content. You can even refine your search using multiple refine criteria to get even more relevant results. Your search keyword are highlighted to make it easier to scan the list.
Windows Search, formerly known as Windows Desktop Search (WDS), can help you find only your files. With Copernic, you can search any type of files- documents, files, emails, attachments, music, images, videos – no matter where they are located on your computer and all under one interface compared to Windows Search.
With a very intuitive interface, Copernic distinguish itself from Windows Explorer which primary task is to facilitate the navigation through your files. Copernic helps you find your files faster and become more productive.
Copernic Desktop Search Lite is offered for free with a limit of 75,000 files.
Update on Heartbleed
Dear users,
Copernic wanted to update you regarding the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug. Given its potential impact, we wanted to ensure you understood potential implications.
The Heartbleed issue is a vulnerability that exposes secure information by exploiting a programming bug in the OpenSSL library that makes the remote process (web server, for instance) leak a random block of memory.
Copernic uses mainly Share-it, from Digital River and Avangate as its e-commerce solutions. The main platform we use, Share-it, does not use OpenSSL. On the other hand, Avangate does and they have issued a statement on their blog: Securtiy Update on Heartbleed.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Kind regards,