CNET Editors' review
For Windows users who covet the easy way a Mac organizes and launches app, XWidget Software Studio brings you Xlaunchpad, which is based on the Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.
Xlaunchpad, once installed, will run unobtrusively in the background until it is activated. Set up couldn't be easier -- just drag and drop the apps onto the interface. As promised, the program will create a folder if you drag one icon onto another, which we found to be a nice time saver when grouping similar apps together. And, it even supports multiple desktops if you want to further organize your apps.
Xlaunchpad doesn't offer any other bells and whistles. It has one purpose -- organizing your apps exactly as you'd like -- and it does this well. Anyone who wants a little Mac-like functionality will appreciate this little freeware. We found no issues with the installation and uninstallation.
Publisher's Description
From XWidget Software Studio:
XLaunchpad is Mac OSX Lion Launchpad for Windows. XLaunchpad gives you instant access to all your shortcuts.Arrange apps in XLaunchpad any way you like by dragging icons to different locations or by grouping apps in folders. Simply drag one icon over another to create a folder. you can name the folder whatever you like when you open the folder.
What's new in this version:
- Version 1.0.9
- Add: Auto Backup When Exit Application
- Add: Tray icon popup menu add item "Backup/Restore"
- Fixed: crashes when click close button to delete some shortuct
- Improved stability
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"Great Launcher"
Version: XLaunchpad 1.08
Pros
Very easy to customize
Lots of featuresCons
No Themes
Limited Icons
Sometime hangs -
"Stay away! Installs adware."
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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"Excellent! (note on adware)"
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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"Installs Adware that is extremely hard to remove"
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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"should add tabs like vipad"
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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"awesome. awesome. awesome."
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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"Adds nice functionality to the Win Desktop."
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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"mac launchpad in windows"
Version: XLaunchpad 1.05
Pros
works seamless
Cons
need little of tuning
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