VirtuaWin 4.2 Beta 1

4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 (76 votes)

BETA (December 7, 2009)

Windows (All) / Open Source / 8,791 downloads

VirtuaWin is an Open Source, virtual desktop manager for Windows which can organize applications over several "virtual" desktops. For example if you use two virtual desktops you can put a Web browser on desk 1 and by using a desktop manager "switch away" the Web browser and it will seem like you have a new empty workspace (desk 2) to put another application/applications on. The program supports up to 20 desktops, configurable key/mouse control, user defined icons, modules for additional features, and much more.

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  1. 5 out of 5 stars
    anomoly

    Reviewing 4.2 Beta 1 (Dec 8, 2009)

    I only installed this for the majic jack gui. It pops up whenever you make a call and at boot and when you get a call. In other words it won't go away. Now it does, as it resides open on a separate desktop at all times. I opted for three so that I actually have 2 available desks. Add the icons for the Transparent Numbers (3x3 dig is cool) and use a 3x1 tray. F6 for 'move to next'. It uses like 5MB with no plugins and virtually zero config.
    MS's is nice but their tray icon is a lame box type.
    There are also a few progs that when open are fs with no escape except to exit.

  2. 4 out of 5 stars
    Aegis69

    Reviewing 4.2 Beta 1 (Dec 7, 2009)

    I just don't get multiple desktops, never have and I guess never will. I even shut off multiple desktops when I do fresh installs of Ubuntu. I can have 30 apps all minimized and I can get to them just fine without switching to another 'desktop'

    Will someone Please explain to me why additional desktops are useful?

  3. 5 out of 5 stars
    Diam0nd

    Reviewing 4.1 Beta 2 (Oct 8, 2008)

    Nice. One of the best virtual desktop managers around. But I'd never use it. Interface is kind aclunky and akward.

    I prefer Microsoft Desktops: http://technet.microsoft...internals/cc817881.aspx

  4. 5 out of 5 stars
    war593122

    Reviewing 4.1 Beta 1 (Jun 4, 2008)

    Almost perfect now that is supports Taskbar shuffle!!

  5. 5 out of 5 stars
    Nighted

    Reviewing 4.1 Beta 1 (Jun 3, 2008)

    What's new in VirtuaWin 4.1 beta 1:
    Added new dynamic taskbar order feature to support Taskbar shuffle.
    Added dynamic taskbar button removal option as a better fix to long standing issue.
    Re-implement taskbar activation option to be a window rule option.
    Added crash handler and reimplemented showHelp to avoid rare crash
    Close spawned module process handles.
    Implemented NAV: Return to last desktop hotkey command.
    Improved SetForegroundWindow so focus can be given back to desktop.
    Force redraw of activated window hidden using toolwin flag.
    Fixed handling of close message so it does exit VW if requested.
    Made process name string comparisons case insensitive.
    Added portable unicode package creation.

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