Desktop Sidebar for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJune 21, 2010

This versatile desktop utility offers an appealing selection of features--just be aware they take a lot of memory. At its most basic level, Desktop Sidebar lets you switch between programs or access documents more easily and efficiently, just like Windows Taskbar. But you also can transform Desktop Sidebar into a personal organizer with plug-ins such as a clock, an e-mail checker, a calendar, a stock-quote ticker, and a weather watcher. What's more, Desktop Sidebar can manage your RSS feeds and help streamline Web searches. A handy shortcut provides access to WinAmp, ICQ, and Skype. And Desktop Sidebar's active user community has developed some 50 functions, 200 skins, and 40 slide shows. Yet, as often happens with freeware, not all the features are completely bug-free. The main problem is Desktop Sidebar puts a serious drag on system functions. But if you've got plenty of RAM to spare, this is a great all-in-one utility.

Desktop Sidebar for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 7, 2006

Latest update: June 21, 2010

Version: 1.05-build-116

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 620,911

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

4.1/5

81 User Votes

it works it seems tuo me tuo slow my computer-
kkiesslingJuly 10, 2013
Pros
works well $5 TO BUY donate?
Cons
slows my computer;nice dynamics @ firtt 1st
Summary
maybe somebody can speed it up-
Desktop Side Bar
1castleJune 6, 2013
Pros
At this point, I'm rather new to DSb and I like it. There are still things I need to learn what can it do and what it cannot do. So far so good except haven't figured out how to get the Weather on DSb.
Cons
It's fast and intimidating.
Summary
Try it!! You just might like it. I like most is the "hide U unhide".
Great desktop app
Don AApril 18, 2011
Pros
Gives easy access to many types of data such as email, rss, weather and keeps it out of the way but available on a mouse move. I have used it for many years.
Cons
The developers have not released an update since July 2006 and parts of the app are now failing to work with Win7 and IE9. I had to turn off DEP to keep it running, but freeze ups still happen.
Summary
Good app but be prepared to tinker with no help from app developers.
Excellent!
nomi1710February 18, 2011
Pros
Easy to set up. Very customizable. I've been using this sidebar for many years and it's never let me down. No problems with anti-virus detecting it as anything malicious.
Cons
sometimes I have been unsuccessful transferring settings from one machine to another.
Summary
would recommend to keep your desktop nice and tidy ;)
Loved it - but AVG 2010 reports a Trojan
GrubstermanNovember 25, 2010
Pros
Worked great- does all sorts of nice things, but what's with this Trojan? Is this a "false positive" and if so, then why?
Cons
Trojan Horse Downloader.Generic10.APFU
Summary
Too scared to use it until Trojan is resolved.
good and cool
KB.KAMANIMarch 11, 2010
Pros
Nice application
Cons
need more updation
Summary
Ease and tricky to use
I have yet to fully experience the usability.
Ramachandran SVFebruary 12, 2010
Pros
same as in 2 above.
Cons
same as in 2 above.
Summary
I shall give my reviews once I start using the side bar, and know the pros & cons of this side bar.
Simply Excellent
ShafaetDecember 6, 2009
Pros
cool look, nice features,it will enhance the look of your desktop to great extence
Cons
no cons really. but i wish better customization option
Summary
I lke it!! its better than others
CMATHIS7963October 24, 2009
Pros
I like the fact that it doesn,t use up a lot of system resources. Hide it until needed! This is a very resourceful program.
Cons
Hasnt been updated in awhile! Its too bad tho,,,,This program can have unlimited potential.
Summary
Overall I,d recommend this over other ram hungry(sidebar) programs!
Best sidebar out there
daapple3October 11, 2009
Pros
It makes information available at a glace without having to go into your browser and search for it. Amazing amount of gadgets but not as many as the Mac OSX dashboard. It is mostly sable except for a few exceptions.
Cons
Takes up a lot of memory and affects the performance of your system.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Dock panels to the edge of the screen or arrange them anywhere on the desktop.

Desktop Sidebar is docked to the edge of the screen and it is always visible. It displays e-mails, appointments, task, notes, Messenger contacts, stock quotes, weather forecasts and constantly updated news from blogs, RSS newsfeeds and Web pages.