Workspaces on windows!
Workspaces/multiple desktops/virtual desktops whatever you want to call them
Monday, October 2, 2006 by Tom_B | Discussion: Customization Software
I've created a utility which gives you the power of linux style multiple desktops on windows!
Features:
Win+Number keys (Not numpad at the moment.): switch workspace (and in this version it stops the numbers being sent to the active application.)
Win+Shift+Number keys (again, top keys not numpad keys.): Move active window to workspace.
New workspace switcher in the taskbar! Acts like a normal toolbar.
Download here
Installation:
1) Extract all files to whereever you want to install the workspace manager.
2) If you want the taskbar switcher run setup.exe then right click the taskbar go to toolbars and select "Workspace Manager"
3) Run WorkspaceManager.exe
Uninstallation:
Run uninstall.exe. Delete all files. You wont be able to delete switcher.dll until you reboot.
Limitations:
-The switcher is (for the time being) limited to workspaces 1-4 even though there are 10 workspaces.
-The hotkeys are not changable. (I'll add a configuration dialog at some point so you can define your own. But imho, using the windows key is best because few other applications use it.)
-Only tested on XP.
Comments, suggestions and bug reports are welcome!
Features:
Win+Number keys (Not numpad at the moment.): switch workspace (and in this version it stops the numbers being sent to the active application.)
Win+Shift+Number keys (again, top keys not numpad keys.): Move active window to workspace.
New workspace switcher in the taskbar! Acts like a normal toolbar.
Download here
Installation:
1) Extract all files to whereever you want to install the workspace manager.
2) If you want the taskbar switcher run setup.exe then right click the taskbar go to toolbars and select "Workspace Manager"
3) Run WorkspaceManager.exe
Uninstallation:
Run uninstall.exe. Delete all files. You wont be able to delete switcher.dll until you reboot.
Limitations:
-The switcher is (for the time being) limited to workspaces 1-4 even though there are 10 workspaces.
-The hotkeys are not changable. (I'll add a configuration dialog at some point so you can define your own. But imho, using the windows key is best because few other applications use it.)
-Only tested on XP.
Comments, suggestions and bug reports are welcome!
penguin4227
Reply #2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 5:33 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 5:33 PM
I think you should make a workspace select screen like the spaces app on a mac.
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Reply #1 Monday, October 2, 2006 10:44 PM