CNET Editors' review
Highly configurable and easy to use, Iconoid makes quick work of customizing your icons' appearance and behavior. The program cannot be set to launch on start-up, but after a manual launch it's easily accessible via the system tray. The help files are extensive and useful, and the number of icon variables you can modify is impressive. Those looking to gain more control over the icons on their desktops will find Iconoid helpful.
Publisher's Description
From SillySot Software:
Use Iconoid to hide your desktop icons when your cursor is not on the desktop so that you can see your desktop wallpaper. Also, make your desktop icon backgrounds transparent or change the color of the text or background. Save and restore icon positions and Hide windows quickly. Iconoid can be hidden or it can live in the system tray. Other features as well. Very customizable. Not resource intensive. Version 3.8.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.
What's new in this version:
- Fixed crash when using -save and -restore flags Added a few more changes in -test mode
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 41 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 24 votes
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"Not a must have.? Well for Me it is.!!!"
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
Small, undemanding, clean,.. some unique practical functions, some funny, harmless functions and it never argue with you. It isn?t about the money either; it?s free, but priceless to me...
Cons
It?s a bit shy. I scavenged lots off forums to find a way for my 64bit Vista icons to remember their place in life? lots off wannabe and complicated solutions to find, but not Iconoid? Well don?t be varied, I?ll putt inn a good word for you!
Summary
I use my desktop actively, and my icons are sort off categorized by their position relative to the four corners? I know! But it works for me! With multiple computers, Remote Desktop Connections and a full HD big screen TV. I often have to change resolution, and all my carefully placed icons are a mess!
But no more! ? Thanks to this unpretentious, resource-modest, funny little app. Not even big enough to carry a little virus with it. Thanks! -
"Cannot create new icons"
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
nCannot create new icons
Cons
Cannot create new icons
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"Not impressed"
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
Easy to install
Cons
Icon position settings do not hold.
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"Works OK"
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
Best for the older machines. Most of these features are either built in or are available as a Power Toy from Microsoft for for 98 and XP.
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"Excellent Little Programme"
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
Iconoid is perfect for maintaining a tidy, attractive desktop and/or concealing your icons and shortcuts from nosy people.
The only item displayed on my desktop is a Yahoo! Weather Widget.
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"Would not work well on Windows 2000 Pro."
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
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"great, fun and useful!"
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
i kind of hate having all those icons on top of my desktop images, but at the same time i know its sometimes useful and time-saving to have all of them there. Finally, a solution, and free! no mess on install, no bugs, no spyware. just enjoy.
Cons
nothin' yet.
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"Tried an earlier version, It was buggy, so is this one, try Boss Key instead."
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
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"Dance, you icons, dance."
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
It's neat that this program will make your desktop icons disappear, allowing you to see your wallpaper without the obstruction. The absolute coolest function has to be watching them dance around the screen or swapping positions, a function avalable from the system tray icon. It also allows you to define a "hotspot"; moving the cursor here will close all open windows, similar to a "boss key".
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"ireally have not had a chance to use it."
Version: Iconoid 3.8.4
Pros
n/a
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