Dexpot
Free
Dexpot allows you to create multiple, virtual desktops to increase the work area of your screen by up to 20 times. Each virtual desktop is independent from the others and can...
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Hot Virtual Keyboard
Free Trial ($29.95)
Hot Virtual Keyboard is an on-screen keyboard that offers a variety of features that help you type faster and work more efficiently. It offers configurable mouse gestures (for...
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DeskPins Free keep any window on top | 
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ClearLock Free lock your desktop with a transparent layer | 
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OuttaSight Free hide any window |
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Stardock Fences Free organize your desktop into sections | 
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Dexpot Free virtual desktop mananger |
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RealWorld Cursor Editor Free create and edit Windows cursors |
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DeskPins v1.30
by Elias Fotinis
(12)
10DeskPins allows you to keep any window on top of others with a few clicks. While many programs offer this as a feature, others do not, and in such cases DeskPins comes handy. In addition, you can also define rules that use the window... [Read more]
IconTweaker v1.12
by Joost Verburg
(2)
6IconTweaker allows you to customize Windows with different sets of icon themes. It comes with several themes to choose from and additional ones can be added later. You can choose to change all icons according to the theme, and also set... [Read more]
Dexpot v1.5.15 Build 1799
by Dexpot Gbr
(16)
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Dexpot allows you to create multiple, virtual desktops to increase the work area of your screen by up to 20 times. Each virtual desktop is independent from the others and can have its individual wallpaper, resolution, and icons (or no... [Read more]
Offers to install promotional, third party components (e.g. browser toolbar).
Stardock Fences v1.01.143
by Stardock Systems
(5)
6Fences enables you to organize your desktop by setting visual boundaries for your desktop icons. The default settings will organize your desktop icons by type (Programs, Web Links, Documents etc.) but you can easily customize the layout... [Read more]
ClearLock v1.4.0
by Swan River Computers
(6)
6ClearLock provides a convenient way to lock your desktop with a transparent layer, allowing you to see what's happening on your desktop and at the same time prevent access to the computer without the proper password. ClearLock... [Read more]
WindowsPager v1.02
by Jochen Baier
(1)
6WindowsPager enables you to organize your cluttered desktop in up to four virtual desktops that you can easily switch between from the system tray. Instead of constantly minimizing and maximizing windows to switch between them, you can... [Read more]
Carroll v1.12
by The SZ
6Carroll enables each user to set his own screen resolution, which will automatically be applied at logon, without changing the system wide screen settings. Although Windows allows for multiple user accounts, they all share the same... [Read more]
TheAeroClock v2.52
by Nenad Hrg
6TheAeroClock is a simple clock that displays your current system time as an analog clock display (with optional second hand) on the desktop. You can adjust the size and transparency of the clock and choose from several textures to... [Read more]
DesktopOK v2.85
by Nenad Hrg
(6)
6DesktopOK enables you to save and restore your desktop icon layout. If you frequently change your screen resolution to play games or use applications that require a specific resolution, you are probably familiar with the fact that your... [Read more]
Synergy + v1.4.5 beta
by Synergy Project
(9)
6Synergy (Plus) is an open-source software that enables you to share a single mouse and keyboard with multiple other machines that are connected via a TCP/IP network. You can simply move your mouse off the edge of your main screen to... [Read more]
A Ruler for Windows v2.4.5
by Rob Latour
6A Ruler for Windows is an on-screen pixel ruler, that allows you to perform measurements on your screen. It comes with to skins that resemble a wood ruler and a transparent plastic ruler. You can customize the length of the ruler, use... [Read more]
OuttaSight v3.2
by Christian Rosa
(1)
6OuttaSight (outofsight) allows you to hide any application window from your desktop. You can choose to hide them completely, or to minimize them as icon to the system tray. The program also includes an auto-hide feature, that lets you... [Read more]
Windowpaper XP v1.01
by Sodabush Development
(2)
6Windowpaper XP lets you customize the background of your folders with wallpapers in the same way, you can customize your desktop. It allows you to select a custom background image for any folder you want, specify the font color (to make... [Read more]
Desktop Sidebar v1.16
by sidebarxp
(10)
5Desktop Sidebar is a toolbar that tightly integrates with Windows features and MS Outlook. It is built out of different components, each can be individually configured. Options include Outlook email overview, preview, notes, calendar... [Read more]
Virtual Desktop Manager Powertoy v1.0
by Microsoft Corp.
(5)
5Virtual Desktop Manager is a Microsoft Powertoy for Windows XP. It allows you to maintain up to 4 different desktops, each with it`s own applications and desktop wallpapers. It integrates into the taskbar and allows you to quickly... [Read more]
Desk Marker v2.0
by Delight Software Gmbh
(1)
5Desk Marker allows to draw on your desktop or application windows, using a pen of different size or color. In addition, the program offers a Visual Control mode, which allows you to highlight application elements (form buttons... [Read more]
CursorFX v2.0
by Stardock Systems
(4)
5CursorFX enables you to apply special effects to your Windows 2000/XP mouse cursor. It includes several themes that are semi-transparent and feature more advanced shadows and alpha blending. CursorFX is configured directly from your... [Read more]
RealWorld Cursor Editor v2009.1
by RealWorld Graphics
(2)
5RealWorld Cursor Editor enables you to create and edit static or animated Windows cursors. You can create new cursor by editing existing .cur files or create new cursors from scratch by importing an image file. The program provides a... [Read more]
RK Launcher v0.4 beta
by RaduKing
(3)
5RK Launcher is a visually pleasing replacement for the Windows taskbar, that closely resembles the MacIntosh taskbar with full color icons and mouseover animation effects (zooming). It automatically keeps track of minimized Windows and... [Read more]
Xcalday v1.3
by Syflex LLC
5Xcalday is a simple desktop calendar that allows you to add a short note to any given date. Other than that, it offers the same functionality as the standard Windows calendar. Runs in the system tray. [Read more]
T3Desk v10.06
by Tehnif Software
(3)
5T3Desk provides a 3D alternative to managing your open windows. Instead of minimizing them to the Windows taskbar, the program allows you to arrange your inactive Windows in a 3D environment on your desktop where they can be flipped... [Read more]
DesktopCal v1.0.9
by Xing World
(1)
5DesktopCal is a simple desktop calendar that blends into your desktop without blocking access to your desktop icons. You can double-click on a day to quickly add a note and also jump to specific dates in the past or future. DesktopCal... [Read more]
Horloger v1.0
by Amine Dries
5Horloger (French for Watchmaker) is a great looking desktop clock. While it may not impress you with many extra bell and whistles, it offers an immaculate design with real-time animations (seconds/microseconds) and 4 different skins to... [Read more]
DesktopSnowOK v1.88
by Nenad Hrg
(1)
5DesktopSnowOK lets you animate your desktop with virtual snow flakes. You can choose from a variety of flake types, configure the number of flakes (5-64) and also their speed. There is also an option to automatically deactivate the... [Read more]
AutoHideDesktopIcons v1.47
by Nenad Hrg
5AutoHideDesktopIcons lets you hide your desktop icons automatically after a certain number of seconds of inactivity, leaving your desktop uncluttered and your wallpaper in full view. The program works very similar to a screensaver, but... [Read more]
Taskbar Shuffle v2.5
by Jay Elaraj
(15)
5Taskbar Shuffle is a small and simple program, that adds a handy new functionality to your Windows taskbar - it enables you to rearrange the taskbar buttons by simply dragging them around. This feature can be quite useful if the order... [Read more]
Transform XP to Vista v3.11
by Ordinarysoft
(4)
5Transform XP to Vista installs 3 applications that make your XP computer look a little more like Vista. It adds the Microsoft Zune theme, a ton of Yahoo! Widgets and the free version of Vista Start Menu (by the same developer). While... [Read more]
Desk Drive v1.8.5
by Blue Onion Software
(5)
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Desk Drive is a handy software that automatically creates a desktop shortcut for USB drives or other removable devices as soon as they are connected. Once you unplug the device, the desktop shortcut is automatically removed. In... [Read more]
Offers to install promotional, third party components (e.g. browser toolbar).
QuickFind v1.3.2
by Darius Baczynski
(1)
5QuickFind allows you to quickly find shortcuts entries that are located somewhere in your Start menu, on the desktop, in your IE Favorites or Recently Used Files list. All you have to do is start typing the name, and it will instantly... [Read more]
LogonStudio v1.7
by Stardock Systems
(2)
4LogonStudio allows you to customize the Windows logon and shutdown screens, by choosing from a variety of theme designs. The program include a variety of designs and many others can be freely downloaded. [Read more]
Desktops v1.02
by Sysinternals (Microsoft)
(1)
4Desktops is a small, portable virtual desktop tool that allows you to organize your open windows in up to 4 separate desktop environments. Unlike similar utilities, which usually hide other windows, Desktops uses a separate desktop... [Read more]
PointerStick v1.64
by Nenad Hrg
(1)
4PointerStick is a simple, portable presentation tool that turn your mouse cursor into a larger pointer stick. The software is designed to be used with presentations on a large screen, it allows to emphasize desktop activity and makes it... [Read more]
RBTray v4.2
by Nikolay Redko
4RBTray enables you to minimize any window or program to the system tray (instead of the task bar) by simply right-clicking on the standard Windows minimize button. Standalone software, no installation required. [Read more]
KeyFreeze v1.0
by Jitbit Software
4KeyFreeze is a simple program that allows you to lock your keyboard and mouse so that small children can safely chat with their grandparents on Skype or watch a DVD without causing interruptions by playing with the mouse or keyboard. To... [Read more]
See Through Windows v1.0.2
by MOBZystems
4See Through Windows allows you to make any windows transparent or opaque by simply pressing a keyboard hotkey (CTRL+Shift+Z by default). You can customize the level of transparency depending on how much see-through effect you want to... [Read more]
eXtra Buttons v2.2.3 beta
by Alex.designworks
(2)
4eXtra Buttons lets you add up to 9 additional buttons to the title bar of each window, which allow you to minimize the window to the tray, keep it on-top, send it to the background, adjust the window's transparency and more. There... [Read more]
JR Screen Ruler v1.5
by Spadix Software
(3)
4JR Screen Ruler is an easy to use, small screen ruler that you can use to measure distances on your screen. It supports pixels, centimeters, picas and inches and can be adjusted in length to fit your screen. [Read more]
Tidy Start Menu v4.328
by Sprigsoft
(7)
4Tidy Start Menu allows you to easily organize the programs in your Start/Programs menu, by sorting them into several categories, which will be created as folders in your Programs menu. Instead of having dozens of application folders and... [Read more]
Clicky Gone Portable v1.4.4.1
by Alan Howie
4Clicky Gone Portable provides a fast way to hide selected application windows from your desktop without showing them in the taskbar. You can hide a window by simply holding down a user defined keyboard key and clicking on the titlebar... [Read more]
VistaSwitcher v1.1.4
by Alexander Avdonin
(2)
4VistaSwitcher replaces the default Windows Alt-Tab dialog with an enhanced version that offers a more stylish interface and some additional features. It display a list of the currently running tasks and provides a mouse-over preview... [Read more]
DeskDuster 2011 v2.01.03
by FewByte
3DeskDuster is a small program that automatically hides your desktop items after several minutes of inactivity (user configurable) or with a click on the tray menu, giving you an unobstructed view of your desktop wallpaper without any... [Read more]
Desktop Earth v2.1.1
by CodeFromThe70s
3Desktop Earth automatically updates your desktop wallpaper with a satellite image of the Earth as it would be seen from space at that precise moment. You can customize the time zone to be used as the center, display a cloud overlay and... [Read more]
Desk Topmost v1.0.0.1
by VirtualDisk
(1)
3Desk Topmost is a small and handy tool that provides a handy alternative to the Show Desktop feature that comes with Windows. Instead of minimizing all your active Windows, Desk Topmost floats your desktop transparently on the top of... [Read more]
WikiquoteScreensaver v2.0.0.1
by Christian Hanser
3WikiquoteScreensaver is a screensaver that displays quotes from the WikiQuote project on your desktop. The default settings use shaded text on a black background, which can be customized by setting custom colors and font styles. If you... [Read more]
Mouse Without Borders v2.1.0.8
by Microsoft Corp.
(3)
3Mouse Without Borders enables you to control up to 4 networked computers with a single mouse and keyboard without the need for any KVM hardware. Simply install the program on each computer you want to control, follow the setup... [Read more]
AeroBlend v1.1
by Carthago Software
(1)
3AeroBlend can automatically adjust the color of your windows and taskbar to match the current desktop wallpaper. The program works with manual background changes as well as slideshow modes. It uses uses a quick algorithm to obtain the... [Read more]
Chameleon Folder v2.0.9.384.4
by Neosoft Tools
(1)
3Chameleon Folder provides quick access to your favorite or frequently used folders from the system tray, Windows Explorer and Open/Save dialogs. You create a custom menu with the folders you want have quick access to, and then call the... [Read more]
WinSplit Revolution v11.03
by Raphael Lencrerot
(3)
3WinSplit Revolution enables you to quickly position and size active desktop windows with the help of keyboard shortcuts, saving you from having to manually drag and size a window. The default configuration makes use of the number pad... [Read more]
CleanDesktop v1.0
by The Windows Club
3CleanDesktop is a replacement for the `Desktop Cleanup Wizard` which no longer comes included with Windows 7. It scans your desktop for icons that have not been used within 30 days and offers you to either delete them or move them to... [Read more]
OneLoupe v2.55
by Nenad Hrg
(3)
3OneLoupe is a screen magnifier that is useful for people with visual impairments or weak eyes, or to inspect the magnified details of photos, drawings and anything else you want to take a closer look at. The program allows you to adjust... [Read more]
WinFlog eXTreMe v1.0
by UnlockForUs
3WinFlog eXTreMe adds several functions to the Windows Vista right-click menu that enable you to enable/disable Aero effects, turn off your monitor and eject your CD drive. You can also activate Flip 3d from the middle mouse button. [Read more]
Transbar v1.4.2
by Anders Kjersem
(1)
3Transbar is a small and simple tool that allows you to make your Windows 2000/XP taskbar transparent. Simply select the level of transparency and apply it. [Read more]
MagicBin v1.0
by Yoshi-Gamatak
(1)
2MagicBin is a small utility/game, that allows you to play virtual basketball with files before deleting them. It resembles a larger recycle bin icon, and allows you to throw files into the bin, bouncing them off the edges of your... [Read more]
Twingly Screensaver vBeta
by Twingly AB
2Twingly Screensaver allows you to visualize global blog activity in real time on a world map. The program can run as regular desktop application or as Windows screensaver and displays a constant stream of blog activity from around the... [Read more]
Click.to v0.9.3.1106
by Axonic Gmbh
(1)
2Click.to enables you to process and text selection of file with a variety of applications or online services. Simply select text in a document and press CTRL+C to look it up on Wikipedia, share it via Twitter, post it on Facebook... [Read more]
zBar v0.81
by Zhorn Software
2zBar is a small utility for multi-monitor systems that places a taskbar on each additional monitor and moves the program icons from your main taskbar to the taskbar of the monitor where the programs are being used. You can choose from... [Read more]
Desktop Christmas Trees v2011
by Drive Software Company
(2)
2Desktop Christmas Tree is a collection of more than a dozen digital Christmas trees for your desktop. It can optionally stay on top and you can adjust transparency - a mouseover hint reveals how many days are left till Christmas. The... [Read more]
Magic Boss Key v4.10
by EFREESKY SOFTWARE
(3)
2Magic Boss Key (formerly EfreeSoft Boss Key) is a small application that allows you to instantly hide all open programs and folders from your desktop. Just click the left mouse button AND the right mouse button, and all windows are... [Read more]
TaskSwitchXP v2.0.11
by Alexander Avdonin
(7)
1TaskSwitchXP is a replacement for the standard Windows task switcher dialog (Alt+Tab), which has remained virtually unchanged since Windows 95. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances... [Read more]
ZigZag Cleaner v1.40
by UNIPHIZ Lab
(1)
1ZigZag Cleaner is a unique little tool that allows you to quickly minimize or hide all your open windows, by using a single mouse stroke in form of a Z on your desktop. Just draw a Z shape on your desktop and all windows will minimize... [Read more]
Zorro v1.5
by Gabriele Ponti
(2)
1Zorro is a small utility that enables you to completely blank your computer screen, except for a user defined, rectangular area. You can position and size the Zorro windows to your preference and then activate it to blank out everything... [Read more]
Hot Corners v2.2.2.0
by Lekrem Yelsew
(2)
1Hot Corners allows you to assign an action to the 4 corners of your screen, that can either launch a program or file of your choice, launch your screensaver, display the desktop, open a Google search, put your computer into Standby mode... [Read more]
MaxMax v1.0
by KM Tools
1MaxMax enables you to restrict the size of maximized windows, allowing you to keep a portion of the desktop viewable, even when a window has been maximized. The program was primarily designed to keep Sidebar gadgets visible at all time... [Read more]
AutoSizer v1.71
by South Bay Software
1AutoSizer is a small program that runs in the system tray and can automatically resize and reposition any program or folder window. You can choose to maximize or minimize a specific window, define custom size and position values and... [Read more]
Taskbar Eliminator v2.9
by Aviassin
(2)
1Taskbar Eliminator is a simple tool that enables you to completely hide the Windows Taskbar, allowing you to make full use of your desktop space. You can hide/unhide the taskbar at any time by pressing ALT+T on your keyboard and use... [Read more]
CinemaDrape v1.2
by Hellogramming
(2)
1CinemaDrape enables you to darken your screen, except for a selected area, thereby eliminating visual distractions from desktop clutter or other screen elements. You can freely size the visible area to the dimensions needed and... [Read more]
SecondShell v2.0.1
by Secondshell.com
(1)
1SecondShell is a handy shell enhancement that offers several features to easily manage the size and position of opened windows. Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly extend a window horizontally or vertically without maximizing it over your... [Read more]
Roxio MediaTicker v2.1
by Roxio
(2)
1Roxio MediaTicker allows you to view a local folder of images, or images from an online RSS feed as a scrolling desktop ticker that can be placed at the top, bottom or along the sides of your screen. Clicking on an image thumbnail will... [Read more]
Windows Layout Manager (WiLMa) v1.1.0.0
by Stefan Didak
1Windows Layout Manager (WiLMa) enables you to create custom desktop layouts that allow you to position and scale multiple windows on your desktop with the click of a button. The program can capture the exact position and size of any... [Read more]
Frix QuickRes v3.1.1
by Frix Enterprise
(1)
1Frix QuickRes is a handy tool, that allows you to quickly switch between 2 desktop resolutions by simply double-clicking on the system tray icon. You can also use the program to access the regular display settings, and to launch WinDVD... [Read more]
PopUp Wisdom v1.07.01
by DonationCoder.com
1PopUp Wisdom allows you to display famous and not-so-famous quotes and humor on your desktop. You can select from different quote books, and also add your personal reminders. The quotes are shown via small popup window from the system... [Read more]
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