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2 stars
"it would be wonderful, if only..."
June 16, 2014
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By pike_TS
Version: XLaunchpad 1.09
Pros
xlaunchpad offers everything I wanted but could not find in other launchers,
Cons
but it is rendered unusable by a bug in the backup/restore feature - it periodically reverts to a previous state of its own choosing, ignoring my attempts to restore shortcuts/pages I arranged and carefully backed up within it.
Summary
potentially superb - if updated so that backup/restore works properly.
Updated on Jun 20, 2014
I may have been too hasty - reinstalled it after completing the clean WIN7 install and now I'm not experiencing the problems I mentioned in the review. Could be some of the driver/win updating, software installing, customizing etc. rubbed it the wrong way.
Updated on Jun 22, 2014PS
Ehm... sorry WidgetSoft, cnet won't let me update my rating for some reason.
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4 stars
"Great Launcher"
May 18, 2013
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By tauseefiqbal
Version: XLaunchpad 1.08
Pros
Very easy to customize
Lots of features
Cons
No Themes
Limited Icons
Sometime hangs
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1 stars
"Stay away! Installs adware."
January 09, 2013
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By computeruser45
Version: XLaunchpad 1.08
Pros
Don't know
Cons
Spent over an hour getting rid of adware that was installed.
Summary
Come on CNET.
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5 stars
"Excellent! (note on adware)"
October 27, 2012
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By Shinjuma
Version: XLaunchpad 1.08
Pros
Works exactly how I want it!
Works with rainmeter!
Note: During the install process the search bar installer pops up and you can clearly un-check and decline its install/user agreement. User: mwmbr3 clearly did not pay attention as I installed the same version according to CNET's version for comments.
Cons
The use of annoying browser plugin installers to trick users into installing during the install process is ANNOYING!
(Avoidable if you pay attention!) I would click DONATE if it was there instead of a stupid trash trick install plugin!
Summary
Great! Make sure to decline the browser plugin during install!
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1 stars
"Installs Adware that is extremely hard to remove"
September 11, 2012
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By mwmbr3
Version: XLaunchpad 1.08
Pros
I was unable to see any benefit because I was too busy dealing with the malware that XLaunchpad installed on my computer.
Cons
Installs Adware without asking
Summary
XLaunchpad installed the Babylon Search Bar without asking (or if they did ask it was in the fine print). Babylon hijacked my browser and reset my homepage and my default search engine and wouldn't let me change them back. I uninstalled it only to find that XLaunchpad had installed another app called Browser Manager that reinstalled Babylon everytime I tried to get rid of it. It took me hours to get my computer back to normal after XLaunchpad infected it with this malware. I understand that XLaunchpad needs to make money somehow but installing adware that trys to prevent you from uninstalling it is very shady. If your whole business model relys on tricking your customers then you shouldn't be in business.
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3 stars
"should add tabs like vipad"
June 02, 2012
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By bchangco
Version: XLaunchpad 1.07
Pros
good enough for very few applications installed
Cons
not good for those who have hundreds of apps installed
Summary
could be better with tabs
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5 stars
"awesome. awesome. awesome."
May 21, 2012
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By josephfuentes
Version: XLaunchpad 1.06
Pros
Just like OSX. Great utility plus the goodness of Windows. Match made in heaven.
Cons
takes a little tinkering with but not hard to figure out.
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5 stars
"Adds nice functionality to the Win Desktop."
May 12, 2012
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By GCG1000
Version: XLaunchpad 1.06
Pros
As a former Mac OSX, I find XLaunchpad to be a pleasant surprise with a superb GUI. It adds a nice level of functionality to the WIN 7 desktop. XLP is a clever application that is stable, flexible and fast. Best of all, it's FREE! Well worth a try.
Cons
Non detected at this time.
Summary
Give XLP a shot!
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5 stars
"mac launchpad in windows"
March 26, 2012
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By sendhil
Version: XLaunchpad 1.05
Pros
works seamless
Cons
need little of tuning
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