Desktop Restore (64-bit) for Windows

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Key Details of Desktop Restore (64-bit)

Preserve the layout and position of icons and programs on the Desktop.
Last updated on March 24, 2016
There have been 8 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Developer’s Description

Preserve the layout and position of icons and programs on the Desktop.

This tiny application operates as a Shell extension. It records the layout and positions of icons and programs on the Windows Desktop, and permits restoration of the layout. It appears to operate correctly under Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

I wrote this program after severe frustration of having my layout trashed every time I switched screen resolutions. Sometimes other programs will switch screen size and trash your layout as well. This program is an answer to this problem, and I thought other people might find it useful too.

Desktop Restore (64-bit) for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 20, 2011

Latest update: March 24, 2016

Version: 1.6.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows 7
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 36,526

Downloads Last Week: 15

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User Reviews

2.5/5

4 User Votes

!!!BROWSER HIJACKER!!! contains Trovi Search
SumacamoJune 19, 2014
Pros
Does what it says it will do, but beware of malware in the software!!!
Cons
I carefully selected DECLINE on all the "special offers" and my browsers were still hijacked by TROVI SEARCH. Now I'm spending my time trying to remove this junkware from my work computer!
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jun 19, 2014<p/>I reported the download to CNET as a malware installer.
BEWARE! Installer contains CRAPWARE
oscarucbFebruary 15, 2014
Pros
The utility itself is nice and seems to work as advertised
Cons
The installer attempts to install SEVERAL forms of unnecessary and irrelevant CRAPWARE and SPYWARE, including "Conduit Search Protect" (which is so malicious that many antivirus programs clobber it) and other such shady crapware not listed in the project description. If you are very careful you can decline installing this unnecessary garbage during installation, but the casual user not reading the fine print will infect his system with all this unwanted malware.
Summary
Installer should not include this irrelevant crap at all. It makes me question the legitimacy and trustworthiness of this shell extension.
works for a while
cudles41November 30, 2013
Pros
when it worked,it worked good
Cons
It quit working & just disappeared
Summary
So simple, and works perfectly.
ktgilxFebruary 22, 2013
Pros
Easy to use, takes no space or time, and does exactly what it says.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
For months I've been looking for a solution to an annoying bug that resets my desktop settings every time I restart Windows 7. Despite this having been developed a number of years ago, it still does the trick. I do still have to reset my multi-monitor configuration when Windows restarts, but at least this saves my icon placements so I can restore them afterwards. Thanks!