WebMon: Know when web pages change

WebMon is a freeware web page update monitoring program - it saves you time and keeps you updated by automatically checking web pages to see if they have changed.

Some of its features include: Checking an unlimited number of web pages. Scheduling automatic checking at set intervals. Optional pop-up alerts and sounds when updates are found. Running other programs when updates are found. Selecting which part of the web page to check. Update logging. Proxy support, with authentication. Unintrusive tray icon when minimised. Importing IE favorites and Firefox / Netscape bookmarks. Help system - simply press F1 at any time. Simple installation and removal. Freeware, with no advertising or spyware. Have a look at some more screen shots.

Downloading instructions

WebMon runs on Microsoft Windows.

The latest version of WebMon is 1.0.11 (download size 777Kb). A list of changes can be found below.

• Download from WebMon homepage

Download the set-up program to a suitable directory on your hard disk, then install by double-clicking on the downloaded file.

Follow the instructions in the set-up program and WebMon will be automatically installed.

You don't need to uninstall before upgrading - just close WebMon by right-clicking its tray icon and selecting Exit.

Press the F1 key, or use the Help menu to get help when using WebMon.

WebMon can be removed using the Add/Remove Programs applet in Control Panel.

Contact information

My email address can be found in WebMon's 'About' window (accessed via the 'Help' menu) and at the top of the licence agreement in WebMon's installer.

Gifts

If you like WebMon and find it useful, you may like to send me a gift using PayPal via the link in WebMon's 'About' window.

Revision history

Version 1.0.11 (Released 29th November 2006)

• Uses newer version of the download library (lots of fixes, e.g. no 100% CPU usage when downloading).
• Resolved issue when uninstalling and deleting settings.
• Other minor additions and bug-fixes.

Version 1.0.10 (Released 22nd May 2004)

• Added ability to specify the location of files containing preferences and list of web pages on the command line.
• Added an alert sound when an error occurs while checking a page.
• Added option to auto-save the list of web pages every 10 minutes.
• Added option to not reset 'new' status when opening a page in browser.
• Other minor additions and bug-fixes.

Version 1.0.9 (Released 27th October 2003)

• Homepage, email and PayPal addresses updated.
• Other minor additions and bug-fixes.

Version 1.0.8 (Released 27th July 2003)

• Added option to run a program or batch file when an update is found.
• Added HTML and XML format logging and 'Open log' menu items.
• Added option to use alternative URLs when opening pages in a browser.
• Added 'Find' function to search the list of descriptions and addresses.
• Configurable initial interval between checks when adding new pages.
• Redesigned Preferences and About windows.
• Reorganised the menus.
• Reduced resource usage.
• Other minor additions and bug-fixes.

Version 1.0.7 (Released 14th September 2002)

• Faster checks using Last-Modified/If-Modified-Since HTTP headers.
• Item to open all updated pages added to the tray icon and page menu.
• Added option to allow specified sites to be checked directly, rather than via a proxy server.
• Resolved issues relating to shutting down with Windows and importing in overwrite mode.

Version 1.0.6 (Released 27th July 2002)

• Increased the maximum interval between checks.
• Added optional information box for selected web page.
• Added option to check all pages every time WebMon starts.
• Tray icon highlights checking activity and indicates online/offline status.
• Added ability to customise web page list font.
• Minor bug-fixes.

Version 1.0.5 (Released 8th June 2002)

• Added option to specify which web browser WebMon uses.
• Added option to "Cancel check" to stop operations involving multiple checks.
• Added automatic backups of the web pages list.
• Added option to report an error if a downloaded page contains no data.
• Added Frequently asked questions (FAQ) section to the help.

Version 1.0.4 (Released 11th May 2002)

• Added ability to change the checking interval on several pages at once.
• Added option to use Internet Explorer cookies when checking pages.
• Added "Check all" and "Online/offline toggle" options to system tray menu.
• Corrected checksum calculating when the start or stop text contains extended characters.
• Corrected display issues when Windows is set to use large fonts.
• Other minor user-interface updates.

Version 1.0.3 (Released 27th April 2002)

• Added "Always on top" option (Preferences > Visual settings).
• Improved reliability of opening web pages in a new browser window.

Version 1.0.2 (Released 16th April 2002)

• Added support for K-Meleon web browser.

Version 1.0.1 (Released 4th April 2002)

• Fixed sort by status after modifying a web page.

Version 1.0.0 (Released 2nd April 2002)

• First public release.

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