We all know about "Launchpad" program which comes with Mac OS X Lion. Launchpad is an application launcher which provides iOS like home screen in Mac OS X.
We have shared 2 free software WinLaunch and JumpPad in past which allow users to enjoy Mac OS X Lion's "Launchpad" app in Windows.
Today we are going to share yet another freeware which tries to mimic Launchpad functionality.
"XLaunchpad" is a new software created by "xwidgetsoft" @ DA which provides Mac OS X Lion's "Launchpad" like functionality and UI in Windows OS.
This new tool is absolutely free and portable so you don't need to install it. Simply download the RAR file, extract it and run the EXE file and get ready to enjoy Launchpad in Windows.
Following is a screenshot of this tool in action:
Once you run the tool, it shows the Launchpad like interface at your Desktop. If you click on Desktop or Taskbar, it disappears. To show it again you can use the default hotkey "F12" or double-click on its icon present in system tray (notification area) of Taskbar.
You can add many built-in shortcuts like Computer, Music, Pictures, etc by right-clicking and selecting "Add" option. You can also add any desired program shortcut or file/folder using "Add->File" or "Add->Folder" option in context menu. You can also drag-n-drop file/folder to add it to the screen. Or you can can drag-n-drop one shortcut onto another shortcut to create a new folder.
It also allows you to customize number of icons to show per row, number of rows to show per page, distance between rows, size of icons, margins and much more. You can change all these things using its Settings.
This software is highly customizable and very low on system resources.
It can be used in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
You can download it using following link:
After downloading the ZIP file, you can extract it using 7-Zip or WinRAR and then run its EXE file.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Software, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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SCBright
Very interesting application!
You forgot to mention that instead of use the F12 key you may move the mouse cursor to top-left screen corner to activate it.
Timothy
Nice application..
Thanks for sharing... =)
Arie
very nice mr VG, i'll try it. thank you :)
Niyon S V
wow, great application.
but is there any way to backup the whole settings for future?
anyway thank you very much for this nice software.
alex
Very nice application, I love it. Thanks for sharing, that is something I have searched for.
noufil
batter than old
Mr. Shondrov
Thanks for sharing! Great aap!
VG
@Niyon S V
Backup option will be added in next version. Currently you can take backup of "AppData" folder present in XLaunchpad folder which contains all your preferences.
WinLaunch Roolz
Or you could use WinLaunch which did it FIRST and better... Plus you can activate it with hot corners or using 3 fingers on your touchpad....Just like the Mac :)
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Herman
It's like normal windows shortcut but differently arranged. I prefer using Fence. I pass this one but thanks VG ...