TaskSwitchXP 2.0.11

4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 (121 votes)

(August 8, 2006)

Windows XP / Open Source / 12,967 downloads

TaskSwitchXP provides the same functionality as the existing application switching mechanism in Windows XP/2003 today. When the hotkey combination Alt + Tab (or Alt + Shift + Tab) is pressed, this program generates the list of open windows in which the end user is working. This list of open windows is presented as a group of icons, with one outlined by a selection rectangle. As the end user continues to hold the Alt key and presses the Tab key, the selection rectangle moves to the next (previous) icon. The selected icon represents the application that Windows will bring to the foreground once the Alt key is released. In addition to displaying an icon list, however, TaskSwitchXP show also a thumbnail preview of the window that will be switched to.

  • Publisher

    NTWind Software

  • Homepage

    TaskSwitchXP

  • Uninstaller

    Yes

  • Latest Changes

    - New interface languages (30+ now)

    - Issue with a virus false positive in NSIS installer was fixed

    - Some issues with multi-monitor support were fixed

    - Some small bugs were fixed

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  1. 5 out of 5 stars
    guti

    Reviewing 2.0.11 (Dec 30, 2007)

    A must.

  2. 3 out of 5 stars
    stisev

    Reviewing 2.0.11 (Mar 15, 2007)

    TaskSwitchXP is hands down the best program in its class.

    I'm giving it 3 stars because the program does NOT give you the option to store the settings in an .INI file. It stores them all in the registry. ugh!

  3. 5 out of 5 stars
    comeoffit

    Reviewing 2.0.11 (Oct 9, 2006)

    RE: Previewing minimized windows...

    Q: On the preview of minimized windows only the window bar is visible. How about displaying the last full-sized preview?

    A: If it is done, TaskSwitchXP will work not so fast and can corrupt the everyday work of your system. Do you really want it? Look at TaskSwitchXP forums and feature requests for more information.

  4. 5 out of 5 stars
    guidorobben

    Reviewing 2.0.11 (Aug 9, 2006)

    Not showing minimized windows is a bug in the OS. The api calls used do not support this.

    This is a must have app.

  5. 5 out of 5 stars
    photonboy

    Reviewing 2.0.10 (May 24, 2006)

    Excellent.
    Can't see minimized windows? I'm not sure that a third party program can address this issue. It's likely that the maximized windows are stored in Video Ram for quick access and the data is dumped when minimized. TaskSwitchXP can only access what is available.

    I'm not certain of the exact details but I'm almost positive that the Operating System would have to be re-written to fix this. Maybe Vista will allow this.

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