FastCheck 2.3.4.5

Gabethewiking · 29 Oct 2009, 07:17 AM

I just finished my update of FastCheck (and I hope Eric permits).

I cleaned up the code and fixed some small issues but the main thing was to correct the horrible 256 color animated icons. I have no idea what kind of [Mod: Derogatory remark removed] making such a great program and throw in such a bunch of ugly crappy icons.

I got tired at the end, probably as he was with his programming, so it did not become as good as I hoped. I changed the main icons to 32bit Icons, they are much prettier then actually seen as Windows is limited to their Tray Icon size, but if you would sneak a peak at them in private you would notice the detail. I completely removed the number system and you will simple have a animatd little letter blinking if you got mail, sorry, the numbering system just looks bad however I did it. I also changed the 8bit icons and just switched to simple 32bit icons equal to the standard but just blinking, I assume you will actually like the main ones I did, I hope so.

Other then that nothing really, I was on my way changing the About box but with respect to Eric I did not, just edited the picture a bit sneaky and added my contribution, I truly apologize for that, I already compiled everything and just left it. Its more stable and a bit more 20th Century now compared to before, other then that its the same old.

Can be downloaded From:
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Ga briel

**Sherry** · 1 Nov 2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabethewiking

I just finished my update of FastCheck (and I hope Eric permits).

Moderator:

I do not believe it is appropriate (or maybe not even legal?) to modify Eric's program to use with FM without getting his permission first. If Eric doesn't mind and approves of your changes for FM use you could then put your link back.

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**Shelded** · 1 Nov 2009, 06:13 AM

That's a pretty overwhelming contribution there. There's a more appropriate forum to confess what you have done to Eric's program, try going to http://fastcheck.org/

As to opinions of the images, I think those were done by another volunteer. Certainly my recollection could err but they're better than what we had before and I see little wrong with them, especially having the numbers in them. Call me easy to please, it would be a first time.

spiderman · 1 Nov 2009, 08:20 AM

Hi,

I am the author of FastCheck and in no way have I shared the source of the program with anyone, so I wonder what kind of cleaning up this poster is referring to (most likely just resource editing and addition of malicious code).
With regards to icons, some were indeed provided by some contributors, and I invite any other graphics designer/artists to provide creative remarks and alternate icon sets / bitmaps.

The only official version of FastCheck is the one you can download from http://www.fastcheck.org/download/index.htm . Alternatively, at times, I provide beta versions from the FastCheck forum.

Please do not download versions of FastCheck from unreliable sources.

Eric

qwertz123456 · 1 Nov 2009, 09:05 AM

I wounder when somebody is going to come forth with an improved WindowsXP, with refreshed icons ;-)

29 Oct 2009, 07:17 AM	#1
Gabethewiking Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	FastCheck 2.3.4.5 I just finished my update of FastCheck (and I hope Eric permits). I cleaned up the code and fixed some small issues but the main thing was to correct the horrible 256 color animated icons. I have no idea what kind of [Mod: Derogatory remark removed] making such a great program and throw in such a bunch of ugly crappy icons. I got tired at the end, probably as he was with his programming, so it did not become as good as I hoped. I changed the main icons to 32bit Icons, they are much prettier then actually seen as Windows is limited to their Tray Icon size, but if you would sneak a peak at them in private you would notice the detail. I completely removed the number system and you will simple have a animatd little letter blinking if you got mail, sorry, the numbering system just looks bad however I did it. I also changed the 8bit icons and just switched to simple 32bit icons equal to the standard but just blinking, I assume you will actually like the main ones I did, I hope so. Other then that nothing really, I was on my way changing the About box but with respect to Eric I did not, just edited the picture a bit sneaky and added my contribution, I truly apologize for that, I already compiled everything and just left it. Its more stable and a bit more 20th Century now compared to before, other then that its the same old. Can be downloaded From: URL Removed Ga briel Last edited by Sherry : 1 Nov 2009 at 06:16 AM.

1 Nov 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
Shelded Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Northwest Posts: 3,849	That's a pretty overwhelming contribution there. There's a more appropriate forum to confess what you have done to Eric's program, try going to http://fastcheck.org/ As to opinions of the images, I think those were done by another volunteer. Certainly my recollection could err but they're better than what we had before and I see little wrong with them, especially having the numbers in them. Call me easy to please, it would be a first time.

1 Nov 2009, 08:20 AM	#4
spiderman Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 802 Representative of: Fastcheck.org	Hi, I am the author of FastCheck and in no way have I shared the source of the program with anyone, so I wonder what kind of cleaning up this poster is referring to (most likely just resource editing and addition of malicious code). With regards to icons, some were indeed provided by some contributors, and I invite any other graphics designer/artists to provide creative remarks and alternate icon sets / bitmaps. The only official version of FastCheck is the one you can download from http://www.fastcheck.org/download/index.htm . Alternatively, at times, I provide beta versions from the FastCheck forum. Please do not download versions of FastCheck from unreliable sources. Eric

1 Nov 2009, 09:05 AM	#5
qwertz123456 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 378	I wounder when somebody is going to come forth with an improved WindowsXP, with refreshed icons ;-)