FMC WIV 3 - new best option to view photos, images and gifs on any Windows

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Finally (and after a while) we have released a new version of this great little viewer.

Last post update: 15/Mar/16

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For those who do not know it...
This is a simple image viewer that lets you view animated gifs quickly without losing image quality, can also open images and photographs of various types without altering its quality in any way.

What are trying to address with this program?
Since Windows exists, the default viewer is not capable of reproducing moving images (gifs) besides being slow and take down quality of opened images, although this is solved in Windows 10, still has things that do not convince me, for example, you can not zoom a gif.

This software was created to have a free, fast, versatile and functional alternative in any version of Windows (besides not requires installation), this is the main purpose, you say if we did it.

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Without further ado, I present you:

FMC Windows Image Viewer 3
Current Version: 3.18.3
Last update of the program: 15/Mar/16 - minor bugs solved.

As always, the viewer has many improvements and new features compared to its predecessor (version 1.8.3), I leave the most important here, you can discover the others:

The basics (What has always done and that's great)
-Images aren't pixelated when zooming respect of the original resolution.
-You can zoom a gif and NO freezes at any time, not great?.
-The icons can be seen as any image.
-A portable version remains 100% functional. (Requires .Net Framework installed).
-It works for x86 and x64 smoothly.
-Remains (and will always be) 100% FREE!! <-- Hell yeeeaahh!!

The upgrades
-Significant improvements when zooming. (You will see that this great when you try it).
-Added zoom levels.
-Can hide the buttons area.
-Added the list of images loaded.
-Improved interaction with the keyboard.
-It does not consume pc resources.
-More quickness at start up (if the list is not loaded at startup, there is an option for this.)
-Compatible with all Windows so far, yes, also Windows 10.

The new ones
-Code created 100% again, which results in 0 errors of the previous version dragged into this.
-It's bilingual! You can now use both Spanish and English languages.
-Access to the list of images loaded in the current folder.
-Design of the application. (New icons, new buttons, new interface).
-The ability to change the background of the application (Themes).
-A tiny user manual with detailed keyboard shortcuts and other useful information.
-Other contact options for resolving mistakes and share ideas for improving the program.
-Buttons to donate something to this dedicated developer.
-Version for those who want to leave it as default and installed in the best way.
-New design and performance options.
-Rotates images.
-Save Changes made to images (such as rotate).
-Copy to clipboard for pasting into word or any image editor.
-Copy, duplicate and/or move images from one folder to another.
-Open the properties of the file.
-Set as wallpaper.
-For Windows 7 or earlier, you can select the file types associated with the program.
-For Windows 7 or earlier, there are options to view and organize files in the browser.
-Presentation Mode to leave the viewer showing the images as you want.
-Allows save all the preferences of both installed and portable version.

What do I need to use this program?
NetFramework 4.5 (or higher) of Microsoft is necessary only.

Where I can download the framework?
This is the link to download it directly from Microsoft's website:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=30653

Ok, now I have the NetFramework installed, what's next?
You have 3 options, download the installer, the portable version or both, it's your choice!:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/fmc-windows-image-viewer/files/

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I prefer the portable version, but I want to "install" it... (mini instructions)
For those who already know the previous version and have it as the default program for some extensions, just bring it into the same location as the previous one and put the same name (to replace the previous one) and so will not have to redo the whole process associating extensions.
For those who do not know how, just select the image you want, then do right click and then look for "open with ..." option, find the program, then activate the "Always use this application ..." and press Ok, now it's done, the program is already associated with that file type.

Note: The installed version can do this if you have Windows 7 or earlier, for more recent versions like Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, you must do it manually, blame Microsoft for that.
Windows 7 = Windows Server 2008 R2 or earlier.
Windows 10 = Windows Server 2012 or higher.
More about this: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms724832(v=vs.85).aspx
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I hope you like the changes and new features!
Will it be another version, or improvements of this?
Of course, any error should be repaired, in addition to that there are still features that add such as:

OPTIONS FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND FUNCTIONS
-Improves overall code (we always can improve).
-Ability to print images.
-Metadata editor (useful on photos).
-Previews on the list (with the option to disable it if you have a slow pc).
-Rename image and rename many simultaneously. (To not depend on the browser).
-See a gif frame by frame.
-More colors (themes) and an option to create your own.
-Ability to open more types of images.
-More languages to select.
-Some other special options and other ideas that have thought (they are secret). :)
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There's no problem on sharing it, repost it and such, just please put the same download link so I can count the number of users interested in this project.

Finally, so many thanks to everyone who has followed this project and have contributed with ideas and more.

Please, any questions, comments, suggestions and/or criticism please give a comment or e-mail us. (Under the program, in the help section you can find the contact email.)

Greetings!
CrazyFear⇚