I’ve also removed the beta 2 post from the blog, as well as the link to the beta 2 installer.

3.2.1.8 has an incompatibility checker. On startup, it checks to see if the user has TBExtInt, BrowsrBounce and/or ThunderUpdate installed. If they do, ThunderBrowse removes the obsolete extension(s) and then restarts.

It’s better than the older versions, which checked for an old pref, then checked if it was false. Then it did the uninstall. Not really the best way. If you see a dialog stating that Thunderbird needs to restart, when you started Thunderbird, it means you have an incompatible extension, and it has been automatically uninstalled.

You don’t have a choice in uninstalling these extensions (note: those extensions are written by me. If the list ever needs a 3rd party extension added, a prompt will be added). Earlier versions had this but it was removed because if the user canceled, Thunderbird would show up as a blank window.

To minimize on the amount of checks, it only runs once, on the main mail window. No other window starts the checks.

Before you install, please read the beta notice completely. Understand any risks you may be taking, and how I’m not responsible if your computer blows up.

Please, send feedback to beta@thunderbrowse.com, you will be helping the several thousands who use ThunderBrowse.

Now, with that out of the way, let’s get exploring! 3.2.1.8′s beta can be downloaded here:

Get the 3.2.1.8 beta 1!!!!

The beta versions should update when the final release comes out. Though I can’t guarantee that it will.