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We have recently launched the beta test of a brand new Curse Client - Curse Client v4. If you've had trouble with version 3.0, we welcome you to try v4. It is based on entirely new technology, and is designed to provide a much smoother experience.
The New Client is Born
After the launch of Curse Client 3.0, we began taking notes on the
most frequent user requests, complaints, and general feedback. The
result of this feedback is version 4. In development since May, version
4 of the Curse Client has been redesigned from the ground up. Written
in C# and utilizing Microsoft WPF technology, the Curse Client now
sports a modern user interface and an entirely new set of features.
- AddonSync - Keep your addons in sync across multiple game installs and computers. Backup and restore addon settings, automatically.
- UI Wizard - Create your own UI packs, and share them with your friends.
- Addon Icons - All addons now have icons for better identification and visual feedback.
- Integrated Bug Reporting - To assist authors
in identifying issues and handling feature requests, the new Curse
Client now includes an integrated bug reporting module.
- New Scanning Technology - Checking for addon updates now only takes a couple of seconds, and uses a fraction of the CPU as version 3.
- Small Memory Footprint - The new client has been optimized to fit within a tiny 1 to 3 megabyte footprint (when idle) and 1 megabyte when trayed.
- Better Customization - Choose the information
you want to see in your addons list, the number of simultaneous
downloads and even your UI theme (two in beta, with more to come).
- Better Searching - Search addons by name, category and author, instantly.
- Better Security - The Curse Client is now
digitally signed by VeriSign to ensure authenticity. Additionally, all
client-to-server communication has been secured with HTTPS-level
encryption.
Installing the Beta
Simply download the installer from http:clientupdate.curse.com/setup.exe
and run it. The installer will verify a compatible version of .Net is
on your computer, and update it if necessary. Depending on what version
of .Net is installed on your computer, this process can take anywhere
from 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

How to Report Bugs & Feedback
Please report all bugs using the integrated bug reporting tool. This
will automatically include a snapshot of the Curse Client log data, as
well as your operating system information. We're excited to hear what
you think about the new Curse Client.
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