mIRC v7.54 has been released today.

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From Khaled:

Dear mIRC User,

mIRC v7.54 has been released today.

This is a small update that addresses a number of issues reported by users since the last release. It includes improvements, changes and fixes to a number of features, including:

Fixed API call that prevented mIRC from running on Windows XP.
Fixed script editor editbox horizontal scrollbar sensitivity.
Fixed /hadd -mN parsing bug.
Fixed $decode() parsing of N parameter when N = 0.
Fixed /timer -p switch not counting down correctly when more than one repetition is specified.
Added /timer -P switch that pauses the count down for a timer.
Updated OpenSSL library to v1.0.2q.
Optimized while loop parameter parsing in scripts.
Fixed $hmac() bug when using sha384/sha512 with keys longer than 64 bytes.
Fixed /onotice and related commands not working in some contexts.
Fixed Log Files dialog sort by date column bug.
Updated CA root certificates cacert.pem file.

How to upgrade?
mIRC is distributed in an installer that installs mIRC on your computer for you. Simply download and run the installer from the download page on the mIRC website. Follow the instructions the installer gives to you. When upgrading all your old settings and scripts will stay as they were, if you want that. Read the questions the installer asks with care and nothing can go wrong. You will be chatting with the new mIRC in no time. If you get stuck or if you want to find out more about a certain feature, just click on a Help button or browse the Help file and you should find lots of hints to help you out.

Where to download?
As always, the latest version of mIRC can be downloaded from the download page on the mIRC website.

Registering mIRC
As you know, mIRC can be downloaded freely and evaluated for 30 days. If you find that you enjoy using mIRC, it would be great and much appreciated if you registered your copy. This licenses you to keep your copy of mIRC and helps to support our continued work on mIRC. You can find out how to register here.

Full list of Fixes, Changes and Additions.
For a more detailed list of recent changes, please see the whatsnew.txt file. You will need to read through the help file to learn more about these changes and their impact. Some changes are obvious, some need getting used to - please take your time to play with them and see how they work. May we invite you to use these forums for all questions you might have? The forums offer great help with everything related to mIRC!

Thanks for using mIRC, have fun on IRC!