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Suggested Feature[edit]

Just started using NPWatcher and it's great! Much better than doing it by hand!

A couple things would help me:

1. I'd like to be able to restrict results by size. I'm mostly looking for copyvios, and when large pages appear out of nowhere, they are often copy-and-pastes from other websites. Others are reposts of deleted articles that should not be reposted. If I could eliminate any results under 1K or 2K, that would be great. Also, searching for size "0" would yield blank(ed) pages.

2. I'd love to be able to store my username and password. My pw is unwieldy to type.

Thanks for a great utility!

--Butseriouslyfolks 06:52, 13 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In response to the last one, it would be a security issue to store your WP pwd in clear text on the machine. 11:44, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Yes - I may be able to do the password saving thing as a user choice - I'll see about the protocol for this. As far as I'm concerned, if you use a program to store your password on hard-drive in plain text, then it would be your own fault if it got stolen :-). For point 1 - I'll have to check :) Mart inp23 12:10, 13 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

copyvios[edit]

The copyvio speedy, db-copyvio, takes the parameter of url=http://www.blah.com/copiedtext.htm after the | not just http://. It always catches me out when I flag it manually and NPW seems to miss the need for the extra 'url=' too. Thanks again --Steve _(Slf67)^talk 03:20, 17 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have been tagging copyvios manually using the temp without the url=, and it works for simple urls. Certain complex urls (such as those containing a question mark) glitch out, like they're not even there. It would help if NPW included the url=. It would also help me if NPW warned the first contributor on copyvios. Thanks as always. --Butseriouslyfolks 04:49, 17 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Suggestion[edit]

First of all Martin n co I like the tool. For your next version though could you think of adding the escalating warning system to the buttons some how. It's becoming clear once someone has created an attack or nonsense page they are highly likely to do another one, so to continually add {{nn-warn}} to their page is a bit pointless. Might I suggest that the user is given the opportunity once the initial warnings have been done, to increment the warning to {{uw-creation2}}, {{uw-creation3}} or {{uw-creation4}}

Anyway thanks again for the tool ^Khukri 10:47, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'll try :) Mart inp23 12:23, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just another little one for the Delete (nonesense and warn) et al, could you make sure it adds the tag first and then gives the warning. Just had a case of someone had beaten me to tagging the page, and had warned the user. But because it came up the page has changed after it had already warned the user I had to remove the extra warning. Ta muchly ^Khukri 11:03, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Probably this won't be possible. Orginally the program worked as you descibe above, but this caused problems when an admin wanted to delete a page first, and then warn the user (as with the history gone, it was impossible to find the creator). A can work around this in future, but it could be a little while until I have the time to make the sort of changes required. Thanks, Mart inp23 12:23, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Populating the list[edit]

Like the tool and its really helped me get re-engaged with regular new page patrol. I'm just curious how new the pages are when the list is populated. I'd personally prefer to be reviewing pages that were say at least 20 - 30 minutes old rather than those that have been created only a minute or two earlier. This is because sticking a speedy tag on an article that is only 30 second old can be seen as a little bity by the more sensitive amongst us. How about an option to allow users to select whether to populate the list from the first, second or third page of new pages depending on their user display settings. I have mine set on 50 per page so I could then ask for pages 50-70 in the feed.... Just an idea. I hope it makes some sense. --Spartaz ^Humbug! 18:35, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It certainly make sense, and is quite doable (and avoids WP:BITE) - I'll have a look at doing it in a future release. Mart inp23 18:39, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot. I'd like that a lot. :D --Spartaz ^Humbug! 21:12, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Update check[edit]

I think it wouldd be better to check for the updates before having to login, because I have just spent a while trying to log in (typing my password in wrong etc...) for it to just say "You need to download a new version", and quit. If it said get an update before logging in, it would be much appreciated. Stwalkerster 19:39, 1 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This is fixed as of the current release. —Ree dy 20:25, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

stub teamplet into table[edit]

NPWatcher just put a stub label into a table.[1] Just a small glitch though. Tikiwont 12:47, 15 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Two Feature Requests[edit]

From our IRC discussion.

The ability to not warn the user on CSD I3 deletions, as if you're deleting an image, warning them to fix their licensing info doesn't do much good.
When deleting images with CSD I8, the ability to update image links (via a prompt for the new image URL, I would assume) would be nice, as many times there are several links to update, and manually doing that takes a lot of work

Just as a reminder, so you don't forget :-P. Also, if you need any help with it, just let me know. ^demon^{[omg plz]} 21:20, 25 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I wouldn't know, as I am not an admin, but is it warning the user or just notifing them? If it is the former, it should be changed to the latter, but otherwise it should be left as it is. It is generaly a good practice to notify users if you delete their image, article, etc. ffm ✎talk 01:19, 26 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The problem is that some features of the program do not notify users that their media has been deleted, it instead gives them the same message that someone tagging their media would give them, which is misleading. For instance, until I asked Martinp23 to change it, upon both tagging and deleting an article about a non notable person, group or website, Template:Nn-warn was sent to the author of the article. It is better for the deleter to send something such as Template:Nn-warn-deletion, which is actually written to be sent after having deleted the content. J Milburn 08:35, 26 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes - if the wrong template is being used in places, it will certainly help to have another suggested to replace its use :) Martinp23 19:16, 1 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Request concerning NewPage Watcher[edit]

I use NewPage watcher and I thought to myself that a great improvement for the program could be the ability to type in the articles that you want to access and load them that way as well, so that it's not only a newpage watcher, it can also be used to tag articles that aren't quite new but nonetheless need tags. I have noticed that NPW is a great tool for tagging articles for various reasons new or not new. I would also like to suggest a few new buttons for new tags be added as well. Perhaps a "POV" tag. I wanted some input on this. I also noticed that when I load NPW, prior to looging in I can see "Images" and "Prod" tabs. What are these for and why do they disappear after I log in? Could NPW be used also for tagging new images? Wikidudeman ^(talk) 17:31, 22 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The idea has already crossed my mind, but I though that the devs would blast me :) Now let's hope they don't. Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 22:08, 29 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Good ideas. Some things there for next release. Martinp23 00:19, 24 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ignore page creations by certain users?[edit]

Would it be possible to add a tool similar to 'ignore pages created by bots', except that it would ignore pages created by a certain user? Only, today, new page patrol is difficult due to the large number of pages being created by Blofeld of SPECTRE. These are perfectly valid pages, and they don't need any tagging or anything, so it would be best, from my point of view, to completely ignore them for a session of new page patrol. See what I mean? Would it be possible to work such a feature in? J Milburn (talk) 19:06, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I know you can have it automatically ignore pages created by admins, so I imagine it could be worked in. jj137 (talk) 21:15, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not Working[edit]

Each time I try to download and run NPWatcher the same error message comes up:

"The application failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling this application may..."

I don't understand - the old version works fine, but not the new one. Any suggestions? Thanks. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 23:49, 30 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm rather busy at the moment, but I'll go and have a look. I can't guarantee I'll have an answer before next weeked though. Maybe Reedy or Martin will get you an answer sooner. Martijn Hoekstra (talk) 13:56, 3 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Auto-refresh[edit]

Can someone explain about the auto-refresh? How much is the interval in real time? 1min? 1sec?--Sunny910910 ^{(talk|Contributions)} 01:36, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Enter it in seconds. —Ree dy 20:15, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Small bug[edit]

When I click 'vandalism (and warn)', the warning is placed without enough space, meaning it attatches itself to the comment before. Could this possibly be fixed? Thanks. J Milburn (talk) 02:00, 14 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Error/Help[edit]

Resolved

I got the rights and all that and I downloaded the software. But when I try to install it it comes up with

The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application

can you help out? Fattyjwoods ^{(Push my button)} 03:48, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I got the same message, but then I clicked in my firewall to allow the program access to the Internet, and it opened without crashing the second time. Not sure if this might be the same for you. Enigma ^message Review 00:40, 15 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

1.2 is out[edit]

List population fixed

Some stuff added by Martijn

—Ree dy 20:13, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds great. I'll download it right away and see it in action for the first time. If you or Martijn have the time, look at the list of requests. Enigma ^message 20:18, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've downloaded it, and the shortcut says it's version 1.2, but it says "please download the latest version of NPWatcher" and then shuts down. Is this happening to anyone else? PeterSymonds (talk) 20:22, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Try now. I didnt bump the version on wiki. —Ree dy 20:23, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Great! :D Works. Thanks, PeterSymonds (talk) 20:29, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Approved users[edit]

I just noticed that BigDT and HawkerTyphoon don't have any edits. Are those alternate accounts or something? Enigma ^message 22:11, 20 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Best asking whoever approved them —Ree dy 22:15, 20 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I was just asking whether they should be removed. I guess it's not necessary. It would be somewhat difficult to track down via edit history when they were added. Enigma ^message 00:01, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Suggestions for future versions[edit]

Hello everyone. I've recently been granted permission to use NPWatcher, and after giving it a quick go, here are my first impressions and suggestions for future versions:

There is currently no option to remain logged into the system. There should at least be an option letting people stay logged in for 30 days, in my opinion. This is espcially true, I feel, as people are not likely to download NPW on a work / school / library / etc. computer (as it means downloading and installing a new program, which may not be allowed), and will therefore only use it at home, thereby decreasing the chance of someone else being able to use their account on NPW. If this is still a concern, a new rule could be added that NPW should not be used on public computers.
The window showing newly-created articles needs a horizontal scroll bar for articles with long titles.
There should be an option to view new articles with a certain time offset (e.g. to only view articles at least 1 hour old, or at least 24 hours old, or similar) to avoid CSD-tagging articles that have very recently been created and are still being constructed.
The date and time at which an article was created should be more obvious; one needs to consult the article history at present.
It would be good if NPW displayed the URL to which something links on hovering over it with your mouse cursor (just like most Internet browsers do by default), in case you notice something in NPW which you want to come back to in IE or FF.

That's all so far! It Is Me Here (talk) 16:04, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Linux[edit]

Anybody have any luck getting this to work in Linux? I'm running Ubuntu 8.04, and typing "mono NPWatcher.exe" at the prompt produces:

(NPWatcher.exe:5181): WARNING **: The following assembly referenced from /home/ben/Desktop/NPWatcher.exe could not be loaded:

Assembly: System.Windows.Forms (assemblyref_index=1) Version: 2.0.0.0 Public Key: b77a5c561934e089 The assembly was not found in the Global Assembly Cache, a path listed in the MONO_PATH environment variable, or in the location of the executing assembly (/home/ben/Desktop/).

(NPWatcher.exe:5181): WARNING **: Could not load file or assembly 'System.Windows.Forms, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089' or one of its dependencies.

(NPWatcher.exe:5181): WARNING **: Missing method EnableVisualStyles in assembly /home/ben/Desktop/NPWatcher.exe, type System.Windows.Forms.Application

Unhandled Exception: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'System.Windows.Forms, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089' or one of its dependencies. File name: 'System.Windows.Forms, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089'

I have no idea what this means, or how I'm supposed to use fix it so I can use NPWatcher, or whether it's even possible. Any ideas?--Aervanath lives in the Orphanage 18:24, 6 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's a part of the API that hasn't been implemented. ff m 18:44, 6 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh. Well, darn. Guess I'll have to go steal a Windows CD and dual-boot, then. :-P Thanks!--Aervanath lives in the Orphanage 01:34, 7 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, it appears to be working perfectly with Mono 2.4 on Ubuntu 9.10 at this time (at least, it starts up - I haven't tested it as I don't have the permissions yet) Tuxcantfly (talk) 04:54, 6 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

unable to log in.[edit]

Hi I just got the rights to use NPWatcher yesterday night and when I try to log into version 1.2 it gives me a warning notice should I try version 1.1?

Alexnia (If you reply here, please leave me a {{Talkback}} message on my talk page.) @ 09:28, 21 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Big bug (also reported at launchpad)[edit]

See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.Xml.XmlException: Reference to undeclared entity 'nbsp'. Line 8, position 1133.
   at System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e)
   at System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.HandleGeneralEntityReference(String name, Boolean isInAttributeValue, Boolean pushFakeEntityIfNullResolver, Int32 entityStartLinePos)
   at System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ResolveEntity()
   at System.Xml.XmlLoader.LoadEntityReferenceNode(Boolean direct)
   at System.Xml.XmlLoader.LoadNode(Boolean skipOverWhitespace)
   at System.Xml.XmlLoader.LoadDocSequence(XmlDocument parentDoc)
   at System.Xml.XmlLoader.Load(XmlDocument doc, XmlReader reader, Boolean preserveWhitespace)
   at System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(XmlReader reader)
   at System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(TextReader txtReader)
   at NPWatcher.WikiFunctions.getusergroup(String group)
   at NPWatcher.WikiFunctions.login(String Username, String Userpass)
   at NPWatcher.Main.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
NPWatcher
    Assembly Version: 1.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.2.0.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Edgar Blumquist/Desktop/NPWatcher.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
    <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Also, I tried tagging an article for cleanup. NPW responded that it couldn't, as those actions can only be performed by Autoconfirmed Users. I belong to Autoconfirmed, so was somewhat confused. Prince of Canada^{t | c} 06:44, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Same here. This program is FUBAR. --Closedmouth (talk) 07:01, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ditto. Same error.--«JavierMC»|Talk 20:41, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed. Releasing 1.2.1.0 to fix it. —Ree dy 21:47, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unable to Notify[edit]

I tagged a page Raymond yang as an attack page only used to attack it's subject. However, an error message popped up telling me that although the page was tagged it was unable to inform it's creator that the csd tag was applied. The error message told me to bring it here. Thanks, RockManQ (talk) 02:02, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Notability button must be more specific[edit]

Notability button must ask the user to specify if desired. For example: Biographies, Music, Academics, etc. -- Magioladitis (talk) 23:40, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WinZip...[edit]

Is there any way so that you could not have WinZip but still use the tool? My evaluation time expired, but I don't feel like paying for it :( Cheers. Imperat§ r^(Talk) 19:17, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Try Peazip - it's a free Winzip alternative. – ukexpat (talk) 19:23, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Or 7-Zip. Or the windows inbuilt one —Ree dy 19:34, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Or lZArc, which is freeware and opens and compresses just about everything. Cheers, Paxse (talk) 14:45, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cannot log in[edit]

I can't log in to NPWatcher; I get the error message:

Login Failed, please check your username and password, and that you are connected to the internet

King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 07:20, 5 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Also, I am able to log in normally on Wikipedia, so my password isn't wrong. My password contains lowercase, uppercase, numbers, symbols. Is that a problem? -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 07:23, 5 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

See below it seems? —Ree dy 22:21, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Login Error[edit]

I am unable to login on multiple attempts. Problem is isolated to just this program. Will keep trying... DougsTech (talk) 22:16, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

UPDATE: If you remove any special characters from your password, login is successful. This is a serious bug and MUST be addressed. DougsTech (talk) 22:18, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Special characters as in? "#*&" etc? (i reckon they must be getting html encoded..) —Ree dy 22:20, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Two issues with NPW[edit]

I am having two issues: One is that I keep getting the error: "The action you have requested is limited to Autoconfirmed users, Administrators." I also find I am unable to get the patrol tag activated. Another is that I often get some popup saying Just-in-time telling me to debug and then the program crashes. Can anyone offer assistance with any of these problems? Thanks, Valley2city^‽ 01:43, 6 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

For the latter, try Wikipedia_talk:AutoWikiBrowser#Frequently_asked_questions - AWB has the same issue, and its all based on the same framework... —Ree dy 10:23, 6 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The autoconfirmed error must be wrong, as you will be, but the administrator part might be right... —Ree dy 10:25, 6 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much for your help, Reedy. Have a wonderful weekend. Valley2city^‽ 19:43, 6 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Error 417 Expectation Failed[edit]

When I enter my username and password into NPWatcher 1.2.2.0, I get the Message:

Microsoft .Net Framework

Unhandled exception has occurred in your application/ If you click Continue, the application will this error and attempt to continue. If you check Quit, the application will close immediately.

The remote server returned an error: (417) Expectation failed.

Details:

See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************

System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (417) Expectation failed.

  at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
  at NPWatcher.WikiFunctions.login(String Username, String Userpass)
  at NPWatcher.Main.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
  at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
  at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

************** Loaded Assemblies **************

mscorlib

   Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3074 (QFE.050727-3000)
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll

NPWatcher

   Assembly Version: 1.2.2.0
   Win32 Version: 1.2.2.0
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/George%20Tang/Downloads/Other/Wiki/NPWatcher%201220/NPWatcher.exe

System.Windows.Forms

   Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

System

   Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

System.Drawing

   Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

System.Configuration

   Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll

System.Xml

   Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3074 (QFE.050727-3000)
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll

************** JIT Debugging **************

To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer (machine.config) must have the jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section. The application must also be compiled with debugging enabled.

For example:

   <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />

</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer rather than be handled by this dialog box.

I am using Windows Vista Home Premium with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari and Chrome
I am not using a proxy server
I have tried using "Run as administrator"
I have tried downloading other versions of the software
I have .NET Framework 2.0 installed
I have received approval to use NPWatcher by an administrator

I can not think of anything else to do and I have not experienced similar problems with any other programs. GT5162 (talk) 19:22, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I get the same, on 2 computers... Arakunem^Talk 16:03, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, so did AWB and huggle. Know how to fix it, so will do it tonight and put a release out... —Ree dy 16:20, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

[2] - 1.2.3.0 fixes it (login at least), couldnt see any others erroring. Let me know if there are —Ree dy 22:34, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed it for me! Thanks! Arakunem^Talk 02:17, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Great —Ree dy 10:38, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cannot view full page[edit]

Hi guys. I have a problem with NPWatcher. When I open the deletion tab I can only see speedy delete, article criteria, and redirect sections. I can't see the stuff to it's right. I've tried to expand the window, maximise/minimise, nothing seems to work. Can someone help, please? Anti venin 14:27, 14 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Does not login -- also, keeps pulling up a debugger, 10 or 20 times per page[edit]

Even though it asks me for my password, it does not log me in -- when I try to mark a page as patrolled, I get the this action restricted to autoconfirmed users page. When I try to log in in the web browser screen the program spawns, I get a ton of requests to use the MS debugger. Ray^Talk 02:23, 16 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I think it's related to my use of Twinkle and Friendly. When I get rid of those, the problems disappear. Ray^Talk 02:58, 16 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You are correct, it will most likely be your monobook.js. See Wikipedia_talk:AutoWikiBrowser#Frequently_asked_questions for a workaround. Last 2 entries —Ree dy 08:28, 16 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Constant freezes[edit]

The program constantly freezes on me, to the point I can barely use it. I click on a button to mark for speedy deletion, and it freezes. Now I just merely log in and it stops responding. I'm using NPW 1.2.3.0 on Windows XP SP3. --Whip it! ^{Now whip it good!} 20:46, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Also this: Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close imediately. The remote name could not be resolved: 'en.wikipedia.org'. --Whip it! ^{Now whip it good!} 03:55, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Some suggestions for minor improvements[edit]

<disclaimer>I am an idiot, sorry. English is not my native language. I am a VB6 noob. Feel free to ignore me or ask questions if I failed to explain what I want</disclaimer>

Hi there! I love NPW :-) Thanks guys!

I have some suggestions that are easy to implement and might improve NPW's interface.

The "Cancel" button in the "Login" screen (which shows up when you start NPW) should be named "Cancel and quit", and the Esc(ape) key should be the hotkey to quit (that way if you accidentally start NPWatcher you can close it again).

NPW shouldn't try connecting when the password field is left empty in the "Login" screen (If my assumption that all accounts have a password is correct). If you click the "Login" button when the password field is empty it shouldn't do anything except giving focus to the "Password:" textbox. What is the minimum amount of characters in a password? Since when?

If NPW stored a username from last time in the XML it should give the passwordfield (textbox) in the "Login" screen focus, not the "Username" textbox (so that you can start typing the password without pressing TAB first).

~~I think the button to cancel should be on the left side of the "Login" screen, and the "Login" button on the right side (but that is a matter of taste).~~

I think it is possible to add 3 options (for example: 125, 150 & 350) to the combobox "Limit:", it will cover the "populate list" button when expanded but not the browser.

If I click the "Populate list" button I get a popup window called "ListSource". Once I open this window there is no way to close it except to click the "Load" button. I would like a cancel button and/or a close button in the top-right corner of the popup window (with the Esc(ape) key as a hotkey to close it).

When I am finished logging in I get a screen called "Logged in". I don't think this messagebox is really necessary. If I close this screen the first thing to get the focus on NPW is the combobox "Limit:", this should be the button "Populate list" so that I can press Enter or the Spacebar immediately to populate the list (instead of having to press the Tab key twice first, or click).

~~In the "Help - About" screen there should be a (web)link to the manual; or a new menuitem should be added to the "Help"-menu called "Manual" that is a (web)link to the manual.~~

When I click the "populate list" button I get a screen called "ListSource". It says: "Choose from below where you would like to get the list of pages from. Custom category can be used for image deletion and prod sorting." I think the extra space in between these sentences is a typo.

In the screen called "ListSource" the setting "Hide admin creations" should get a checkbox, directly below "Hide patrolled pages" and "Hide pages created by bots". The "Settings" menu should be in the same order: "Hide patrolled pages"", "Hide pages created by bots", "Hide admin creations", "Set list autorefresh interval".

Kwiki (talk) 05:13, 29 April 2009 (UTC

NPW is written in C# ;P —Ree dy 23:27, 30 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

???

I know it's written in C#... That doesn't matter because the suggestions above still apply, even if it was written in brainfuck. :P Kwiki (talk) 07:27, 1 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It was more the mention of VB6 ;). I've already made a start in sorting them. —Ree dy 07:56, 1 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ok thanks a lot. I'll probably write some more suggestions later. Kwiki (talk) 07:57, 1 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The icon used for the NPWatcher executable is not transparant.
I found these two images. NPWatcher.exe contains one 32x32 pixel icon (16.8mil colors) but it is possible to include multipule images. Windows sometimes uses small icons (16x16). I recommend making a 16x16 pixel icon without the text "NPW" on it. If you make a version with just the shield make it as big as possible and upload it on Commons plz. You also might want to make some larger icons like 48x48. I would also like a 64x64 pixelversion uploaded to Commons so that it can be used in Userboxes. It might be fun to have some sort of banner and/or template to promote NPW.

Blah, graphics. —Ree dy 15:51, 5 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Why is the setting "hideAdmins" false by default? I would assume that admins generally don't create pages that need a lot of attention from the newpage patrollers.

This seems to be set to true for me.. Not sure if i've some previous settings or what... —Ree dy 15:49, 5 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

~~If you click "Populate list" and the "ListSource" screen appears the "Load" button should get focus.~~

I'll just strike through them above when i know i've done them. —Ree dy 15:49, 5 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

A future hope[edit]

Any chance for a Mac-compatible version? Tim Ross (talk) 20:53, 30 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Its just waiting on full implementation of everything NPW needs in mono. —Ree dy 23:25, 30 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'd also like to see a mac version. I am an avid New page patroller and this would be a big help.

Download help[edit]

I've downloaded and unzipped the application, but when i try to start it up, it looks like its working, but then a box pops up telling me to download the latest version, and then closes the application entirely. How do I get it working? Cheers, Mazeau (talk) 01:41, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bug or NOT?[edit]

This is a problem I have been facing with both NPW as well as AWB. I don't know whether this is a bug or not. I am currently using the latest version of NPW, and AWB. I logged into WP using MSIE7. Once donem I logged in using NWP. It logs me in and when I try to use the program, it gives me an error, and says NOT logged in. AWB does the EXACT same thing. I have deleted browsing history, temp files, and cookies as well, but nothing seems to work. What should I do? --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 06:36, 21 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Login error[edit]

I was granted permission to use NPW yesterday. I downloaded version 1230. I have Windows Vista. I opened NPW and it asked me to login. I entered my details and a box popped up saying "Logged in." I was able to populate the list and was able to see pages in the window. I was able to navigate and edit manually via the NPW interface. The problem comes when I try to use an auto-tagging button. It pauses for a few seconds and then says "Login error - unable to login. Please report this error!" (Which I did). I'm logged in to NPW (it says so) and I'm logged in to Wikipedia too... so I don't see what else I need to do. Any suggestions? ~~ Dr Dec (Talk) ~~ 16:33, 22 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

As posted above I'm also having this problem. Have you tried clearing IE coockies and cache? --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 11:13, 23 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'm using Google Chrome, but I'll try it anyway... ~~ Dr Dec (Talk) ~~ 21:38, 23 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I've cleared the cookies and cache of all of my web browsers: IE, FF and GC. I've even used my security software to clean up my hard drive and delete all cookies and clear all temporary internet files. I've tried using Beta and tried not using Beta. The same thing happens all the time: it says "Login error - unable to login. Please report this error!" It doesn't make any changes to the page, except changing it to having been patrolled! Grrr! ~~ Dr Dec (Talk) ~~ 22:11, 23 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

This happens to me as well. Except that once it has these little boxes, it doesn't mark the page as patrolled. And I've done the above advice as well. --Scythre ^Talk _Contribs 16:29, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Probably the WMF changes... I'll have a look if i get chance —Ree dy 22:15, 23 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not to mention that this happens with AWB too for me. --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 09:53, 7 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

@ Declan Davis, Chrome doesn't matter. AWB and NPW use IE as the engine [or whatever] --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 10:16, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Now we're just going to have to wait till somebody finds a way to fix this? --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 18:35, 10 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'm having this same issue. The program was working fine until this error came up in the middle of my most recent session with it. Them From Space 00:54, 16 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I have the same issue too. Even if I log in, both when it prompts, and when I use the internal browser, the error keeps popping up. Anyone have an idea about what this might be? —MC10 (T•C•GB•L) 03:03, 18 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Still no change[edit]

Still having problems.. --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 10:49, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yup, a fix needs to e found an updated app released. —Ree dy 10:57, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

So nobody knows what the problem is? --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 11:38, 7 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Just had a poke at it, i can "login" fine, but it doesnt seem to work reliably.. But then i can login via the internal browser, and seem to be able to work... Hmmm —Ree dy 23:17, 8 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Freezes after log in; too many problems[edit]

It appears that NPWatcher is causing more problems than solving them. It is virtually unusable and unreliable. I ask that you fix this situation or rescind my approval. Too many problems; too many bugs; the program is sh*t! FIX NOW OR RESCIND MY APPROVAL! WadeSimMiser (talk) 23:05, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]