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** it's not recommended to install and use this pack into the <tt>Program Files</tt> system folder if UAC is enabled;
** it's not recommended to install and use this pack into the <tt>Program Files</tt> system folder if UAC is enabled;
** the path to Miranda HotCoffee should contain only Latin characters;
** the path to Miranda HotCoffee should contain only Latin characters;
** it's strongly recommended that you enable font smoothing when using a handwriting font. Under Windows XP you can enable it in this way: right-click on the desktop → Properties → Appearance → Effects — select ''ClearType'' from the ''Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts'' drop-down list;
** it's strongly recommended that you enable font smoothing when using a handwriting font. Under Windows XP you can enable it in this way: right-click on the desktop → Properties → Appearance → Effects – select ''ClearType'' from the ''Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts'' drop-down list;
** if the installation directory's name doesn't contain the word "miranda", IEView templates might not work correctly.
** if the installation directory's name doesn't contain the word "miranda", IEView templates might not work correctly.


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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
; How do I remove the animation IEView?
; How do I disable animation in IEView?
: 1. During the installation of components in the dialog box: Resources → IEView — select the item 'No animation'.
: 1. During the installation in ''Choose components'' dialog: ''Resources → IEView'' – select the item "No animation".
: 2. Main menu → Appearance → IEView animation.
: 2. ''Main menu → Appearance → IEView animation''.
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; How do I make Miranda start only after the password?
; How do I make Miranda ask for password on every start?
: Main menu → Profile → Set password.
: ''Main menu → Profile → Set password''.
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; How to save messages from contacts not on the list?
; How to save messages from contacts not on the list?
: They are stored in the system history... Main Menu → History → System History.
: They are stored in the system history: ''Main menu → History → System History''.
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; How to turn off the tabs on the taskbar in Windows 7?
; How to turn off the tabs on the taskbar in Windows 7?
: Options (classic options) → Message Sessions → tab Containers — remove the checkbox from the point '''Use Windows 7 task bar enhancements''' → restart.
: ''Options'' (classic options) → ''Message Sessions'' → tab ''Containers'' – uncheck '''Use Windows 7 task bar enhancements''' and restart Miranda.
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; How to add your city to display the weather?
; How to add my city to show weather forecast for?
: Go to the Main menu → Advanced → Find/Add Contacts... → in the window menu '''Search:''' choose a '''Weather''' in the field '''City:''' enter the desired city in Latin, then click 'Search' button... To add cities to the contact list, right click on the found city → Add to list.
: Go to ''Main menu → Advanced → Find/add contacts…''. In the window choose '''Weather''' in menu '''Search:''' and enter the desired city into the field '''City:''' (use Latin characters) then click "Search" button. To add cities to the contact list, right-click on the found city → ''Add to list''.
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; As in the dialog box during send/receive messages to disable automatic scrolling of the previous posts?
; How to disable automatic scrolling of previous posts in messaging dialog during conversations?
: F12 key turns on/off auto-scrolling.
: F12 key toggles auto-scrolling.




== Useful to know ==
== Useful to know ==
To appear in the contact list of contacts that a particular protocol, you need to squeezed '''Ctrl''' and left mouse button ('''LMB''') on the desired protocol in the status bar contact list.
To make only contacts of a particular protocol appear in the contact list, you need to click on the desired protocol icon in the status bar of contact list with the left mouse button ('''LMB''') while holding down '''Ctrl'''.


Remove this view you can click '''LMB''' on an empty space between protocols.
To return to usual view mode, click with '''LMB''' on an empty space between protocol icons.
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If you start typing in the wrong keyboard layout:
If you start typing in the wrong keyboard layout:
* You can change the typed text with the key combination '''Ctrl+R'''.
* You can change the layout of typed text with the key combination '''Ctrl+R'''.
* Just when you press '''Ctrl+Y''' you change the registry typed text.
* Press '''Ctrl+Y''' to change the case of typed text.
* By pressing '''Ctrl+T''' text to be written in transliteration.
* Press '''Ctrl+T''' to transliterate the text.
* If instead of pressing '''Ctrl''' Knop press '''Alt''', then all thumbnails operations will be performed only with the last word.
* Holding '''Alt''' instead of '''Ctrl''' makes all those operations applied only to the last word.
''Note'': requires component '''Keyboard Layout'''.
''Note'': Requires component '''Keyboard Layout'''.
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You can quickly send a screenshot of the screen to his companion. To do this, press the button on the keyboard ''Print''' or '''Print Screen''' or '''PrtScr''', put the cursor in the text field and press '''Ctrl+V'''. The result is a file transfer window (your screen shot) the other party.
You can quickly send a screenshot of your desktop to your contact. To do this, press '''Print''' (or '''Print Screen''', or '''PrtScr'''), put the cursor in the text field and press '''Ctrl+V'''. This will open a file transfer window with the screenshot ready to be sent to your buddy.
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If you hover the mouse on the contact appears a tooltip. From it you can easily copy the data you want by pressing the '''Ctrl+C''' and choosing an item.
A tooltip appears when you hover the mouse over a contact. You can easily copy any data from it by pressing the '''Ctrl+C''' and choosing an item.


''Note'': requires component '''Tipper'''.
''Note'': Requires component '''Tipper'''.
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Tabs can be switched when moving the mouse on them and spinning wheel. You can also drag and drop tabs with '''Ctrl+LMB''' and '''Alt+LMB'''. In the case of '''Ctrl''' location of the Contacts tab will be stored and it will always be located at this site. Pressing the scroll wheel on the tab closes it.
You can switch between tabs by moving the mouse over them and turning mouse wheel. You can also drag and drop tabs with '''Ctrl+LMB''' and '''Alt+LMB'''. If '''Ctrl''' is used, Miranda will remember the location of the tab and will always restore its position. Clicking on the tab with the wheel closes it.
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If you '''LMB''' click on the icon customer contact in the contact list, then opened his Personal detail.
Clicking with '''LMB''' on the contact's client icon in the contact list opens user details for this contact.
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If you press '''Ctrl+RMB''' click the contact in the contact list, the menu items will appears Authorization even to authorized contacts.
Clicking '''Ctrl+RMB''' on the contact in the contact list makes items related to ''Authorization'' appear in the context menu even for authorized contacts.


''Note'': Sometimes it helps with problems with authorization.
''Note'': Could be useful if you have problems with authorization.
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If you click '''LMB''' in a blank area of ​​the contact list and start typing (Nick or Name of contact), it will automatically search for a contact from the list and the allocation of the appropriate line.
Click '''LMB''' in a free area of the contact list and start typing (contact's Nick or Name) to search for the contact with highlighting the search results.
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To quickly delete, or move to another group of a large of number of contacts you need to call the module "Quick search" by pressing '''Alt+F3''', where you can select contacts with the buttons '''Ctrl''' and '''Shift'''.
To quickly delete or move a large number of contacts to other group, you need to call the module "Quick search" by pressing '''Alt+F3'''. You can select contacts using buttons '''Ctrl''' and '''Shift''' there.


''Note'': requires installation component '''Quick search'''.
''Note'': Requires component '''Quick search'''.
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If you need to add the contact to the list, but now you do not have an internet connection, you can do without it. To do this, open the search window and add a contact, enter the ID of the desired contact and press the '''Search button while holding the Ctrl'''... After this contact will appear and you will only have to add it to him.
You can add contacts to the list without Internet connection. Open ''Find/add contacts'' window, enter the ID of the desired contact and press '''Search''' button while holding '''Ctrl'''. The contact should appear and you will be able to add it in usual way.


''Note'': works only with the protocol ICQ.
''Note'': Works only with ICQ protocol.
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If you are using as the main message log '''IEView plugin''', then change the font size box of correspondence by using the + and - buttons at the top right of correspondence.
If you are using '''IEView plugin''' as the main message log, you can change the font size in messaging dialog by + and − buttons in the top right corner of the window.


If you are using as the main message log '''Internal message log''', then you can change the font size of turning of the mouse wheel while holding '''Ctrl'''.
If you are using '''Internal message log''' as the main message log, you can change the font size by turning the mouse wheel while holding '''Ctrl'''.


If you are using as the main message log '''History++ plugin''', the size of the font can be changed only through Settings → Customize → Fonts and colors → History++.
If you are using '''History++ plugin''' as the main message log, the font size can be changed only through ''Settings → Customize → Fonts and colors → History++''.


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Miranda NG-based universal internet pager, designed for comfortable and easy communication with almost any instant messaging network. Usual menu items order, fresh & optimized plugins usage, functional skins that are ideally suitable for any desktop theme, several types of predefined configurations and the unique set of musical events could satisfy both a professional and a beginner, and make Miranda HotCoffee one of the most recognizable clients of new generation.


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Installation recommendations

  • Please pay attention to the installation process… Mark only those components you need!
  • When choosing a name for Miranda HotCoffee's folder, please note the following:
    • it's not recommended to install and use this pack into the Program Files system folder if UAC is enabled;
    • the path to Miranda HotCoffee should contain only Latin characters;
    • it's strongly recommended that you enable font smoothing when using a handwriting font. Under Windows XP you can enable it in this way: right-click on the desktop → Properties → Appearance → Effects – select ClearType from the Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts drop-down list;
    • if the installation directory's name doesn't contain the word "miranda", IEView templates might not work correctly.


Update recommendations

  • If you have an older version of the assembly, and this installer includes the ability to upgrade this version, the assembly of course could be upgraded, but only on condition that the update will be installed by the installer. Otherwise, the assembly must be installed in a new folder and a new profile should be created.
  • Anyway moving or copying of the old profile is strictly prohibited!


Features

  • More than ten colourful themes with ability to change them from the main menu in a single click
  • Auto-updating of both normal and portable installation of the assembly
  • Database driver with encryption
  • Support for social networks
  • Checking for new mail on GTalk account
  • Authorization state icons in your contact list
  • Profile autobackups
  • Ability to set a password on the profile
  • IM clients that your buddies use are indicated by icons in the contact list and conversation window
  • Convenient history
  • Auto-connect on Miranda startup and after disconnection
  • Popup notifications about incoming messages and birthdays of your contacts
  • Support for smileys
  • Spam blocking
  • Informative tooltips when you hover a contact
  • Hiding Miranda by pressing Ctrl+F12
  • Database editor
  • and much more

VersionInfo


Protocols supported

Pseudo-protocols:


System requirements

  • Windows XP SP3 +
  • Internet Explorer 8 +


Appearance

  • Glamour Aqua Light

    Glamour Aqua Light

  • Glamour Light

    Glamour Light

  • Graphite Brown Light

    Graphite Brown Light

  • Graphite Gray Light

    Graphite Gray Light

  • PhotoOne Light

    PhotoOne Light

  • Textolite Brown Light

    Textolite Brown Light

  • Textolite Gray Light

    Textolite Gray Light

  • Glamour Aqua Dark

    Glamour Aqua Dark

  • Glamour Dark

    Glamour Dark

  • Graphite Brown Dark

    Graphite Brown Dark

  • Graphite Gray Dark

    Graphite Gray Dark

  • PhotoOne Dark

    PhotoOne Dark

  • Textolite Brown Dark

    Textolite Brown Dark

  • Textolite Gray Dark

    Textolite Gray Dark

  • Diplomat Light

    Diplomat Light

  • GoldTime Light

    GoldTime Light

  • Surface White

    Surface White

  • WinStyle Classic Light

    WinStyle Classic Light

  • Native 7 Light

    Native 7 Light

  • Custom Miranda Light

    Custom Miranda Light

  • Custom Miranda

    Custom Miranda

  • Diplomat Dark

    Diplomat Dark

  • GoldTime Dark

    GoldTime Dark

  • Surface Black

    Surface Black

  • WinStyle Classic Dark

    WinStyle Classic Dark

  • Native 7 Dark

    Native 7 Dark

  • Custom Miranda Dark

    Custom Miranda Dark


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I disable animation in IEView?
1. During the installation in Choose components dialog: Resources → IEView – select the item "No animation".
2. Main menu → Appearance → IEView animation.
How do I make Miranda ask for password on every start?
Main menu → Profile → Set password.
How to save messages from contacts not on the list?
They are stored in the system history: Main menu → History → System History.
How to turn off the tabs on the taskbar in Windows 7?
Options (classic options) → Message Sessions → tab Containers – uncheck Use Windows 7 task bar enhancements and restart Miranda.
How to add my city to show weather forecast for?
Go to Main menu → Advanced → Find/add contacts…. In the window choose Weather in menu Search: and enter the desired city into the field City: (use Latin characters) then click "Search" button. To add cities to the contact list, right-click on the found city → Add to list.
How to disable automatic scrolling of previous posts in messaging dialog during conversations?
F12 key toggles auto-scrolling.


Useful to know

To make only contacts of a particular protocol appear in the contact list, you need to click on the desired protocol icon in the status bar of contact list with the left mouse button (LMB) while holding down Ctrl.

To return to usual view mode, click with LMB on an empty space between protocol icons.

If you start typing in the wrong keyboard layout:

  • You can change the layout of typed text with the key combination Ctrl+R.
  • Press Ctrl+Y to change the case of typed text.
  • Press Ctrl+T to transliterate the text.
  • Holding Alt instead of Ctrl makes all those operations applied only to the last word.

Note: Requires component Keyboard Layout.

You can quickly send a screenshot of your desktop to your contact. To do this, press Print (or Print Screen, or PrtScr), put the cursor in the text field and press Ctrl+V. This will open a file transfer window with the screenshot ready to be sent to your buddy.

A tooltip appears when you hover the mouse over a contact. You can easily copy any data from it by pressing the Ctrl+C and choosing an item.

Note: Requires component Tipper.

You can switch between tabs by moving the mouse over them and turning mouse wheel. You can also drag and drop tabs with Ctrl+LMB and Alt+LMB. If Ctrl is used, Miranda will remember the location of the tab and will always restore its position. Clicking on the tab with the wheel closes it.

Clicking with LMB on the contact's client icon in the contact list opens user details for this contact.

Clicking Ctrl+RMB on the contact in the contact list makes items related to Authorization appear in the context menu even for authorized contacts.

Note: Could be useful if you have problems with authorization.

Click LMB in a free area of the contact list and start typing (contact's Nick or Name) to search for the contact with highlighting the search results.

To quickly delete or move a large number of contacts to other group, you need to call the module "Quick search" by pressing Alt+F3. You can select contacts using buttons Ctrl and Shift there.

Note: Requires component Quick search.

You can add contacts to the list without Internet connection. Open Find/add contacts window, enter the ID of the desired contact and press Search button while holding Ctrl. The contact should appear and you will be able to add it in usual way.

Note: Works only with ICQ protocol.

If you are using IEView plugin as the main message log, you can change the font size in messaging dialog by + and − buttons in the top right corner of the window.

If you are using Internal message log as the main message log, you can change the font size by turning the mouse wheel while holding Ctrl.

If you are using History++ plugin as the main message log, the font size can be changed only through Settings → Customize → Fonts and colors → History++.

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