[rel] Gmail Notifier Plus for Windows 7

[TonyLock]

Is there any way to make it live in the tool tray, rather than in my superbar?

[callummr]

Is there any way to make it live in the tool tray, rather than in my superbar?

I think that would defeat the point of it using Windows 7's jumplists, thumbnail previews and in-preview controls?

There are other apps which do what you want, but the whole point of this one is being in the taskbar.

[TigrePoli]

Is this the right place to report an error? If not, sorry about it and please repost where it corresponds.

First, as general feedback I couldn't find documentation for this program. Some screenshots or instructions to install would be really helpful (I'm sure someone will correct me on this, but just in case).

I downloaded the ZIP on my Win7 RTM and uncompressed it to the Desktop, launched the executable and after adding a couple of emails (Google Apps) I consistently get the .Net exception added below whenever the application starts. I'm sure I didn't "install" it correctly. Any advice?

PS: Read Scott Hanselman's twitt recommending this tool. High expectations. I'm sure this is just a user error.

Thanks!

TP

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See the end of this message for details on invoking

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************

System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

at GmailNotifierPlus.Main.UpdateMailsJumpList()

at GmailNotifierPlus.Main.FinalizeChecks()

at GmailNotifierPlus.Main.notifierWindow_CheckFinished(Notifier sender, EventArgs e)

at GmailNotifierPlus.Notifier.webClient_DownloadDataCompleted(Object sender, DownloadDataCompletedEventArgs e)

at System.Net.WebClient.OnDownloadDataCompleted(DownloadDataCompletedEventArgs e)

at System.Net.WebClient.DownloadDataOperationCompleted(Object arg)

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mscorlib

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll

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Gmail Notifier Plus

Assembly Version: 2.0.3.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.3.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/TP/Desktop/Gmail%20Notifier%20Plus.exe

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System.Windows.Forms

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

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System

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

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System.Drawing

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

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System.Runtime.Remoting

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll

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System.Xml

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll

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System.Web

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Web/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Web.dll

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WindowsBase

Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.4902 built by: NetFXw7

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/WindowsBase/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/WindowsBase.dll

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PresentationCore

Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.4902 built by: NetFXw7

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/PresentationCore/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/PresentationCore.dll

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PresentationFramework

Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.4902 built by: NetFXw7

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/PresentationFramework/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/PresentationFramework.dll

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System.Core

Assembly Version: 3.5.0.0

Win32 Version: 3.5.30729.4926 built by: NetFXw7

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/3.5.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll

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System.Configuration

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll

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Microsoft.JScript

Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.4927

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.JScript/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.JScript.dll

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************** JIT Debugging **************

To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this

application or computer (machine.config) must have the

jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.

The application must also be compiled with debugging

enabled.

For example:

<configuration>

<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />

</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception

will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer

rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[aksival]

I just changed my Gmail password, now I can't access the settings window to change it for the app. I click on the 'Change settings' link but nothing happens. I'm using 2.0.3

After you select Change Settings, press ALT+TAB and keep tabbing until you get to the preferences window. This seems to be some kind of window focus issue.

[daty2k1]

Is it possible to make it only an icon when I have 'Never Combined' enabled? I really want to use it but I don't want it using taskbar space. :(

Well, that's the way the taskbar works unfortunately.

Can you pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease make the unread messages number bigger???? I cant see it!

I'd love to but as I said many times, it's very difficult to create a nice icon in such a tiny space :(

[callummr]

Well, that's the way the taskbar works unfortunately.

I'd love to but as I said many times, it's very difficult to create a nice icon in such a tiny space :(

What is the limit to the overlays on the taskbar? I'd assumed it was just up to the same res as the main program icon. Is positioning fixed as well?

[daty2k1]

The limit for overlay icons is 16x16.

[phot0nic]

This is a great little program. I have a feature request. Would it be possible to add a "Mark as read" and "Report Spam" button (optional, of course) next to the inbox/read button?

Additionally, I concur with what has been said many times. It's very difficult to read the overlay icon. Maybe not have the number inside of a circle?

[callummr]

Ooh, owch. Fair enough then, for what room there is the icon's as best I can imagine it being.

[daty2k1]

This is a great little program. I have a feature request. Would it be possible to add a "Mark as read" and "Report Spam" button (optional, of course) next to the inbox/read button?

Additionally, I concur with what has been said many times. It's very difficult to read the overlay icon. Maybe not have the number inside of a circle?

I don't think I'll add this feature (unless I completely rewrite the check mechanism someday :D). Right now, it is using the secured Gmail atom feed so you can't really do much except check for new mails :p

About removing the circle, I tried many times but it looks so bad I couldn't leave it like that. What's your screen resolution?

[kyller]

Anyone having problems with saving settings, specially the sound notification?

I`m using Windows 7 RTM and the target for my shortcut is:

"C:\Users\win7\AppData\Roaming\Gmail Notifier Plus\Gmail Notifier Plus.exe"

I tried launching it in Administrator and saving the settings, but when I close GNP and open it again, the sound notification comes back to "None".

Thanks

[r4b]

After you select Change Settings, press ALT+TAB and keep tabbing until you get to the preferences window. This seems to be some kind of window focus issue.

No good. Still no window, it's there in the alt-tab preview but no window comes up

[Mathachew Veteran]

This is a great little program. I have a feature request. Would it be possible to add a "Mark as read" and "Report Spam" button (optional, of course) next to the inbox/read button?

That kind of defeats the point of the program, which is to notify you of when an email arrives. Doing the above would make it a mini email client.

[Savage Alien]

Anyone having problems with saving settings, specially the sound notification?

I`m using Windows 7 RTM and the target for my shortcut is:

"C:\Users\win7\AppData\Roaming\Gmail Notifier Plus\Gmail Notifier Plus.exe"

I tried launching it in Administrator and saving the settings, but when I close GNP and open it again, the sound notification comes back to "None".

Thanks

I have this problem, too.

Otherwise this is a great program, thank you for taking the time to make it! :woot:

[Shasoosh]

^ delete the settings file in C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Gmail Notifier Plus

that will fix it

[Savage Alien]

^ delete the settings file in C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Gmail Notifier Plus

that will fix it

That makes sense. Done, and working. Thank you very much!

[the_architect]

I think someone mentioned it before, but the feature of grabbing new emails from labels would be great.

[phot0nic]

I don't think I'll add this feature (unless I completely rewrite the check mechanism someday :D). Right now, it is using the secured Gmail atom feed so you can't really do much except check for new mails :p

About removing the circle, I tried many times but it looks so bad I couldn't leave it like that. What's your screen resolution?

Oh, that's a shame. It would really make things a lot easier.

My screen resolution is 1680x1050. I still think that removing the circle would make the notifier look better, but if not, maybe add more contrast between the circle and text colors? Also, maybe make the text bolder? For instance, the mockups posted by nyolc8 are MUCH easier to read.

One more thing: The program is available as a selection in Flip3D (Win+Tab), which obviously serves no use. Can the program either be excluded from Flip3D, or at least be represented by some static image (much like Flip aka Alt+Tab)? The way it is now, I'm occasionally accidentally switching to your program, rather than my desired window (the window that was behind your program in the Flip3D listing). Thanks!

That kind of defeats the point of the program, which is to notify you of when an email arrives. Doing the above would make it a mini email client.

Not really. MANY of the emails I receive contain the important content in the subject or the first line. Therefore, the preview that's already available is all I need.

Essentially, what I'm asking for is very much a "notifier" feature. I just want a want a way to mark a message as read so that I can clear the notifier without having to log into my email client. That way, the program only notifies me of messages that I actually care about.

I don't know how this feature would make it a "mini email client" any more than the already available preview.

But, this is a pointless argument due to limitations in the protocol.

[Mathachew Veteran]

Not really. MANY of the emails I receive contain the important content in the subject or the first line. Therefore, the preview that's already available is all I need.

Essentially, what I'm asking for is very much a "notifier" feature. I just want a want a way to mark a message as read so that I can clear the notifier without having to log into my email client. That way, the program only notifies me of messages that I actually care about.

I don't know how this feature would make it a "mini email client" any more than the already available preview.

But, this is a pointless argument due to limitations in the protocol.

Because doing what you're asking for is to manage email, albeit it in small fashion, but managing nonetheless, which is beyond the scope of being a notifier :)

[callummr]

Because doing what you're asking for is to manage email, albeit it in small fashion, but managing nonetheless, which is beyond the scope of being a notifier :)

But would be nice if the creator had the time ;)

[daty2k1]

Maybe that's something that could be in version 3 someday :)

About the Flip3D thing, it's a known issue and unfortunately, I have no solution at the moment.

[Punio4]

Hm. I think google is being a bit paranoid.

I get signed out of my iGoogle homepage around 2-3 times a day when the notifier is running.

Any way to prevent that?

[Mike Strobel]

Very nice, though I would like the option to show the icon in the taskbar's notification area instead of the application area.

Mike

[green_link]

for those who want a system tray notifier use the gmail notifier (Here let me Google that for you) and stop posting here how much you would like this program to be in the system tray, that's not what it does.

if you can't understand that simple concept please don't post. I, and probably daty2k1 and other users, are sick of hearing you wine about how this takes up space in your task bar.

daty2k1, keep up the good work lovin 2.0.3. can't wait for 3.0

[rafaqueque]

This is the best Gmail Notifier on Windows. It fits perfectly in the superbar :)

Keep up the good work!