Program: Maxthon 3.0
License: Free distribution
Description: The latest browsers from Maxthon (Chinese product), it includes two Webkit rendering engine by default and Trident for a better display of old pages
- Official Chinese Website: http://www.maxthon.cn/mx3/
English Website: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/
French Website: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/mx3/
French Site administrators offer a portable version, they have done with your tools.
If it suits you, can you integrate with portable applications on your site?
You can download it for testing: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.19.2800_Develo... [16.2 Mo Download / 50.7 MB installed]
(MD5: 6e357d052bee54304556a32ea6cde8ef)
Release Notes:
Development Test 12 (2011-01-03)
- Disable Registry
- New version (beta)
- Add possibility to open a proceeding laptop with a local instance of Maxthon open
- New version
- Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
- New version
- Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
- New version
- Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
- New version
- Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
- New version
- Successful changes!
- help file amended
- Unsuccessful attempts
- small adjustments
- Finishing
- Adding Images li>
- Bugfixes
Development Test 12 (2010-12-27)
Development Test 11 (2010-12-21)
Development Test 10 (2010-12-10)
Development Test 9 (2010-11-26)
Development Test 8 (2010-11-12)
Development Test 7 (2010-10-28)
Development Test 6 (2010-10-28):
Development Test 5 (2010-10-26):
Development Test 3 & 4b (2010-10-25):
Development Test 2 (2010-10-24):
Development Test 1 (2010-10-24): Initial release
Thank you in advance
Ray1 and Ldfa (French site administrators)
Does this paf version leave any traces on the computer (e.g. AppData, Registry)?
By the way, who came up with this stupid smiley button in the top left corner of the browser window? In many betas they had a decent menu hidden under a less obtrusive button at the same place...
Hello,
We conducted numerous tests to ensure that this portable version leaves no trace on the host PC.
If you notice any discrepancies please let us know.
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Please, keep your tone neutral; there's no need to be impolite about it whether you like it or not. This is unlikely to be the best place to ask or comment about it, as well; discussion of Maxthon itself should take place in the Maxthon forums (English link). Consider discussions of portable apps here to be almost exclusively of the portability rather than the base app.
I am a Christian and a developer and moderator here.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
You're right, I apologize for my tone, I didn't mean to offend anybody.
Here are my findings with the PortableApps.com Format details and related items. I haven't yet tested its functionality or portability.
Consider whether the PATH addition is necessary.
The only modification I've made there from your existing configuration is the command line arguments from using
..\..\Data
to using"%PAL:DataDir%"
. The reason I suggest you should use %PAL:DataDir% rather than ..\..\Data if possible is that it means it's got an absolute path, so in Live mode you may be able to have [LiveMode]:CopyApp=false, which will make it faster to load as it doesn't need to copy Maxthon to the local disk. Also it proofs against any possible changes in how PortableApps.com Format apps can be structured (though no changes are foreseen at the moment). The quotes in the CommandLineArguments are for when running from a path with spaces; I don't yet know how that works with Maxthon3 as I haven't tested it.Here is what it should look more like:
That has a few things changed and the Trademarks line added - do you have an EULA you wish to show? If so, put it in the Other\Source directory, named EULA.rtf or EULA.txt. Also note that the Homepage (which omits http:// by convention) should be the homepage of the portable app; if you have a special page for the portable version or create one in the future that would probably be the correct link to have.
Looking at it all, I'm not sure if you've looked at the PortableApps.com Format specification; if you haven't, it would be a good idea to read it.
Please ask me if you have any questions.
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Thank you for your suggestions, I will try to implement them (my English is very imperfect and automatic translation of Google very approximate).
Could you tell me if I'm with the tool "PortableApps.com Launcher always need the nsis script file" Maxthon3PortableSource?
I look forward to the results of your tests 3 Portable Maxthon.
Note: Disregard my question, I just found, laboriously, the answer.
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The PortableApps.com Launcher is simpler than that to use; all the launcher configuration is in App\AppInfo\Launcher. Install the PortableApps.com Launcher package and NSIS Portable (Unicode) and then you can you can just run the Generator over the Maxthon package directory. The splash screen goes in App\AppInfo\Launcher\splash.jpg (as with the app template).
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Yes thank you, I come to understand, despite my English laborious.
Please find the amended version, with the exception of the help file, I expect my friend Ldfa amends.
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/Maxthon3Portable_3.0.17.1109_Developmen...
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Generally, it's a bad idea to have the version in the directory/ appid. What happens when version 4 comes along? Will it still be "Maxthon 3Portable"? The AppID should be MaxthonPortable. If you anticipate making the older Maxthon portable at some point as well, it could be MaxthonClassicPortable, MaxthonRetro or similar. Or the new one could be MaxthonProPortable. On quick glance at the website, the difference between Maxthon Classic, Maxthon Latest and Maxthon 3 are a bit inobvious, so this could be a problem beyond just the portable version. If the others will be retired at some point anyway and Maxthon 3 is what the future will be, then having the AppID as MaxthonPortable would make the most sense and we'll just ignore the older versions.
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I think it's not quite as bad as all that; it looks at the moment like you have Maxthon Classic (1.x), Maxthon 2 and Maxthon 3. At the moment at least, that does seem to be the actual product name. I'm not sure though - in particular what may happen in the future. I agree with you that just MaxthonPortable tends to make more sense. And I suppose we can even have MaxthonPortable and the name of Maxthon 3 Portable, if we really want.
I am a Christian and a developer and moderator here.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Calling it Maxthon 3 Portable as the name is just fine. FreeCommander does the same with with FreeCommander 2009 Portable. But their original version was FreeCommander2009Portable as the AppID, which will likely get them into trouble when they want to go and do a major upgrade, so we switched it to FreeCommanderPortable. Basically the same process/argument used here.
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OK, that's getting better
Maxthon 3Portable.exe
in next to the new PAL-based Maxthon3Portable.exe.Now on to the actual app:
It's looking good, the issues are getting smaller. The next release you do (while on the same version of Maxthon) should be Development Test 2, etc. Also update the main post so that it's got the latest. It would be good if you would follow this structure for the page (as it's a Beta Test, not a request).
Hope you're enjoying working with us!
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
I think I have not forgotten anything, if so, I apologize because I have difficulty understanding English. I'm French!
Download : http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.17.1109_Develo...
(First post updated)
For the missing icons, missing those ico or png format?
I added those as png.
Maxthon 3 proposes automatically update, and it’s in the folder he carries the key.
It’s possible with the portable version that Maxthon 3 does not pass as the default browser.
Maxthon separation allows to manage users (with or without online account) to offer a custom profile, it's better to let Maxthon manage it.
Even if I have difficulties to understand your language, I am very pleased to work with you.
Ray1
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The missing icons were from appicon.ico. There should be no appicon_48.png. Refer to the PortableApps.com Format specification for explanation. You may wish to add appicon_128.png which is suggested for higher quality app icons later when we may use it. That's not mandatory though.
Minor INI style thing,
DirectoryMoveOK = yes
should beDirectoryMoveOK=yes
. That's the standard way Windows writes values, so that's how we do it.App\readme.txt should be got from the PortableApps.com Application Template linked to from the PAL homepage, as should the contents of Other\Source which you haven't got.
Barring these issues and the default browser check, I believe this is ready.
I am a Christian and a developer and moderator here.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Hello,
I'm having a little problem to finalize the project, after determining the path of the file makensis.exe setting.ini, the generator sends me this message:
ERROR: [Details]:Name [Details]:AppID or [Version]:PackageVersion not found in appinfo.ini files
I do not understand what I'm doing or what is missing in the file appinfo.ini?
Could you help me?
Answers bulk: For language must install the French, there are actually three, but only to the French site we offer this version.
To my knowledge, the auto update does not affect the host PC, but I'm not an expert!
It is impossible to disable the proposal to put Maxthon as default browser, we can only advise not to do so.
User data (favorites for the moment) are stored in a particular folder with his profile, and are encrypted (for those that are stored online in an account Maxthon).
Thank you in advance
Ray1
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I don't understand; what have you changed? The launcher was generated fine before, there's no need to regenerate it.
Maxthon has the "don't ask me again" option when it prompts for the default browser; I haven't been immediately successful trying to work out where it stores that. Do you know or can you find out? If we can just set that option to true then that solves the issue.
What is the encryption method used? Is it per-account (meaning host computer account, not Maxthon account)? If so (and I suspect it is, based on the fact that the RSA crypto key was created by running Maxthon), that's going to be troublesome.
I am a Christian and a developer and moderator here.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
I think I'm a little lost because of my big weaknesses in English, if you'll take a look at the test version 3, tell me if I advance or not.
Can you explain the procedure to be implemented to generate the readme.txt, and those that should be in the folder Other \ source, I do not get it right?
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.17.1109_Develo...
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They're in the application template linked to from the PortableApps.com Launcher homepage, which is where you got the starter launcher.ini and help.html. They don't get modified from that.
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
A big thank you !
Here is the test version 4, tell me if you agree?
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.17.1109_Develo...
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ok did some testing, been meaning to get to it but been busy with my other projects.
1) AppName directory could be removed since you now have your app in it's own named folder.
2) you could adjust MaxthonTurboPortable.ini from CommandLineArguments=-appdatapath:"%PAL:DataDir%" to CommandLineArguments=-appdatapath:"%PAL:DataDir%\settings" (makes it easier for the PortableApps.com Platform backup tool to backup personal data when launched)
other than that it's shaping to be a pretty decent release.
your friendly neighbourhood moderator Zach Thibeau
Please find the latest Test 4b, taking into account your suggestions.
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.17.1109_Develo...
Do you think it will be released soon?
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it's looking pretty good here, the final decision would have to come from John T. Haller though. I'll drop a line about it though, see what he thinks of the development so far.
Edit: this is from John when I talked to him on irc
your friendly neighbourhood moderator Zach Thibeau
The Backup tool backs up all of Data, doesn't it? I didn't think that was ever an issue?
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Hello Zach and Chris,
We are, alas, not the developers of Maxthon 3.0, we only translate the language file, help users and freely distribute the product in Francophone countries.
We'll try to see how, by our own means we can solve this problem or ask developers to give us a version without the possibility to spend 3.0 Maxthon as default browser.
Can we still offer this version, pending resolution of this issue, warning, for example, the user's risk if it goes Maxthon as default browser?
Chris A: The question for me or for or Zach?
Ray1
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You don't need to worry about using %PAL:DataDir%\settings if you don't want to (it makes a neater directory tree without it, I think); %PAL:DataDir% is fine.
I think what needs doing is this:
Then when users install it, they'll get these settings by default.
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
I finally find time to make the changes proposed.
I think succeeded.
For now the cache can not be disabled, I'm sorry.
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.17.1109_Develo...
NOTE: I spoke too soon, with this test version 5, I can not connect me with my account Maxthon.
There must be something I did not do well or understand?
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It was indeed a problem of understanding due to my bad English.
Here is the Test version 6, which should correspond to your wishes, with the exception of the cache that can not currently be disabled.
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.17.1109_Develo...
Ray1
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Nice work,thanks for sharing
Thank you all for your help!
Please find the latest version of Portable Maxthon
Download: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.18.1000_Develo...
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Could you tell me what I gotta do to pass the stage of finalization?
Thank you in advance
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patience, there is a strict period of testing before it goes final, this not only goes for you but it goes for anyone with development tests. It will then be passed on to the release team and they will determine if it's release quality. so in the end, it all boils down to patience
your friendly neighbourhood moderator Zach Thibeau
..LOTS of patience.
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Hello
throughout the software works well; but when I download a file, there is create a directory in (C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon)and which remains after closing Maxthon
Thanks
Sorry for my English
Would you have any idea to work around this problem?
Maxthon 3.0 is not yet fully reached, some functions, like downloading, are not yet complete, the settings of the download is not yet included in the Options.
We will connect small problems encountered during these tests to the developers.
No problem, my English is not better!
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Hello
Maxthon 3 passes to version 3.0.18.2000
Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
Portable version: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.18.2000_Develo...
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Hello
Maxthon 3 passes to version 3.0.19.1200
Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
Portable version: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.19.1200_Develo...
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Hello
Maxthon 3 passes to version 3.0.19.2000
Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
Portable version: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.19.2000_Develo...
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I think we're ready on this now. If you'd like to do a final/stable build, I think we can release this this week. Same with the non-turbo one if you'd like to support that ongoing as well.
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Hello John T. Haller,
This is the initial goal of our project, offer a portable version of Maxthon Turbo and Modern, and Maxthon Classic in the very near future.
Tell us what we should do, I am at your disposal.
Again thank you for your help.
Ray1
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Hello
Maxthon 3 passes to version 3.0.19.2606
Changelog: http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/changelog.htm
Portable version: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.19.2606_Develo...
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Hello John,
Is there a parade in order to open Portable Maxthon 3.0 Maxthon when a local instance of 1, 2 or 3 is open?
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Not sure what you mean. You mean a messagebox? There are string built in to handle this. Is there something else you need?
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Hello John,
Firstly, sorry for my bad English.
The problem:
It is impossible to launch a portable version of Maxthon on the host PC if another instance of Maxthon 1.x, 2.x or 3.0 is already running.
The executable returns a message advising to close the running instance.
This possibility should not be a problem with Maxthon.
I think we've found a fix with the following line in the file AppNamePortable.ini :
"SingleAppInstance = false"
Have you got any idea about an official release of portable version of Maxthon (Turbo and Modern) ? Can we give a hand ?
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SingleAppInstance=false would be the correct thing to do if it works properly simultaneously. However, you have the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxthon3 which is used for something (don't know what off-hand); this will stop you from running portable and non-portable simultaneously properly.
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“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Hi,
Crossing the line below to false, this does not seem to affect the operation of Maxthon 3.0 portable.
[Activate]
Registry = false
[RegistryKey]
maxthon = HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Maxthon3
What do you think?
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Once you don't have [Activate]:Registry=true, the [RegistryKeys] section and other registry sections will be entirely ignored. If you need to do anything at all with HKCU\Software\Maxthon3, if it can be created at all, you need to have it.
I am a Christian and a developer and moderator here.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Hello John T. Haller,
We are ready to publish the PortableApps version of Maxthon 3.0, with thanks for your help.
Ldfa and Ray1
Maxthon French Forum Administrators
Features
Dual Display Engines Maxthon uses the Ultra Mode, powered by the Webkit rendering engine, by default. It will switch automatically to Retro Mode, powered by the Trident rendering engine, as needed to display older-style Web pages.
Super Drag & Drop Drag and Drop to open new pages and images or perform a web search.
Magic fill After you enter the username and password for a website, Magic Fill will securely save and automatically enter them on future visits.
Ad Hunter Popup Blocker is the core of Maxthon 3’s Ad Hunter. Enable the feature and it will block annoying pop-ups automatically.
Sync and See Favorites Anywhere Registering as a Maxthon Passport member gets you instant access to cloud syncing services like online favorites.
Mouse Gesture Maxthon's Mouse Gesture feature lets you navigate through the web by moving the mouse in patterns that tell the browser to go back, forward, refresh, and even hide. That's just the beginnning. You can create your own gestures by selecting a mouse move and tying it to many different commands.
Maxthon Multi Search Compare search term results across Google, Yahoo, Bing and others. Customize Multi Search by adding additional search engines yourself.
And much more gradually with the development which is only the beginning!
Miniature : http://maxthon-fr.com/images/Maxthon3Portable.png
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Please post the final version of each one you'd like to make available (Turbo, Classic, etc) without the Development Test splash screen (you can add your own or we can make you a PA.c style one with your domain and ours on it if you'd like) and without Dev Test in the DisplayVersion. Essentially, the final version, using the filename generated by the PA.c Installer. Post it on your servers where you'd like it downloaded from and I'll create the homepage here and post it.
Going forward, just drop an email to the developers address with each new release and be sure to keep both the old and the new version up until we switch the portable app homepage and the updater database.
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Hello John T. Haller
These are portable versions of Maxthon that we want to finalize PortableApps.com.
Maxthon 3.0.x: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonTurboPortable_3.0.19.3000.paf.exe
The image of launch: http://maxthon-fr.com/images/Maxthon3Portable.jpg
Maxthon 3.0.x: http://maxthon-fr.com/site/files/MaxthonModernPortable_2.5.16.1000.paf.exe
The image of launch: http://maxthon-fr.com/images/Maxthon2Portable.jpg
Thank you to the team PortableApps.com
Cordially
Ray1 and Ldfa
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