DesktopOK for Windows

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Key Details of DesktopOK

Save and restore your desktop icon positions.
Last updated on March 24, 2016
There have been 4 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMarch 24, 2016

DesktopOK is a basic, compact program that lets you save and restore the positions of your desktop icons. It's nothing fancy, but if you frequently end up with a desktop full of scrambled icons, this program could make your life just a little bit easier.

The program's interface is basic, and although it's fairly easy to figure out by virtue of its lack of features, some tool tips for the buttons would have been nice, especially the "Punch the Icons" button, which rearranges all of the icons on the desktop, as we learned the hard way. Fortunately, we'd already used DesktopOK to save our icon layout and were able to restore it easily, but we'd have been pretty irritated if we'd clicked the Punch the Icons button first. Using DesktopOK is fairly straightforward: simply click the Save button to save the current arrangement of icons and Restore to fix them after they've become disorganized. You can save multiple icon arrangements and name them for reference. The program comes with a brief HTML Help file that opens in Internet Explorer, which is mildly annoying. Overall, DesktopOK certainly isn't sophisticated, but it is an easy-to-use tool for tidying up your desktop icons after they've gotten out of place. We like that it's small and portable, making it easy to keep handy on a thumb drive.

DesktopOK is free. It comes as a zip file and is accessible after extraction with no need to install. We recommend this program to all users.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 10, 2015

Latest update: March 24, 2016

Version: 4.15

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Server
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows 8
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 61,829

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.1/5

36 User Votes

It works reliably and intuitively.
Tree DoctorNovember 22, 2017
Pros
I am using v.4.76. I can't really recall what download site I used. I've been using accessory programs to save and restore Windows Desktop icon layouts for many years. Some have worked OK. Some have worked poorly, or not at all. DesktopOK is far and away the best and easiest I've ever used. For some reason(s), every now and then, when I start Windows, all of my icons are smashed up against the left side of my screen. I can instantly restore them with DesktopOK. Ironically, I need this function far less now with Windows 10 than I did in the past, but it's still a welcome feature to have.
Cons
None, really.
Summary
Finally, after many years of frustration using similar programs in older versions of Windows, here is an accessory that RELIABLY and easily saves and restores Desktop icon layouts.
works as stated
cudles41November 30, 2013
Pros
seems to work
Cons
non so far
Summary
*Incomplete*
ejmfoleySeptember 7, 2013
Pros
Simple, effective program that restores your icons to the positions where you placed them on your desktop (when they occasionally get jumbled or reordered on a reboot.) Can save multiple desktop configurations.
Cons
The file of this version, 3.61, is corrupt. Corrupt here at CNet, at Softpedia, and at the publisher's site, SoftwareOK.
Summary
Wait for version 3.62
I can't live with out it
mihaibarboiAugust 10, 2013
Pros
all okay for me
Cons
I've got one dislike : when saving state the desktopok.ini changes position
Summary
Unzipping causes garbage applications to be installed
shelleymonaghanJune 11, 2013
Pros
Use to like this product
Cons
Junk installs that you do not need with current version
Summary
This is the first time the upgrade installed junk programs on my computer. It took a while to uninstall the garbage that was installed with this program. People should be advised of the 'stuff' that will be installed if you want DesktopOK 3.56
Works Well, Saves Headaches
richpasmaMarch 24, 2013
Pros
Easy to use. Just a couple of clicks to save or update desktop icon locations. Several options for saving desktops, by name, by resolution, and how many copies. Several autosave options, by time, shutdown, & startup. Icon hider function is nice. Activate it and your desktop icons are hidden until you do a mouse click. After the time period you select, 1 to 60 seconds they are hidden again. Mouse cursor hider works like the icon, only it activates once you move the mouse. There is a little more, but this is all I have used.
Cons
None with the software. As with any freeware, carefully study your download options before making a slection or you will find new toolbars and/or adware. If you do find ads poping up with your browser after downloading something, it can almost always be eliminated by going to manage add-ins and disabling items you do not want.
Summary
ADWARE, DO NOT DOWNLOAD
TheWyrmMarch 17, 2013
Pros
Functions, maybe?
Cons
It installs in German. There are no language options. Installs toolbar, changes your homepage, installs chrome extension that pops up an ad every time you start chrome.
Summary
This might have once been a good program but now it's adware.
Does just what it says it will, and does it well
rdodds_jrDecember 27, 2012
Pros
- Small footprint - Ability to scramble your icons to then test that the restore function is working - Can store multiple desktop arrangements
Cons
No cons that I have found so far.
Summary
I was having terrible problems with my desktop being scrambled when I would RDC in from various locations at work that had projectors with screen resolutions different from the resolution on my office computer. I was constantly having to rebuild my desktop arrangement, which was a waste of time. With the product, I arranged my icons once, saved the arrangement, and now recreating my icon placement is a click or two. If I install a new product or change the pattern in any way, it takes only a couple of clicks to update DesktopOK to memorize the new arrangement. Excellent product! (I am using it on Windows 7 64-bit)
With Multiple Screen Displays GOTTA HAVE THIS!
Earth_DwellerNovember 3, 2012
Pros
I have 3 screens in front of me. I have my icons organized and have a visual memory as to where to find my selected icon when needed. For multiple reasons, like turning off my monitors to save energy, my icons get jumbled. NOW I can recover them. Also there is a feature that will HIDE you icons from view, until you simply click anywhere on an empty space on a screen. You may set the icons to stay on for up to 1 min or as short as 10 seconds then disappear again. You may turn this feature on or off. This program has great practicality.
Cons
When I first downloaded the program it was in German (Deutsche) There is a small little "flag icon" in the bottom left hand corner. Click on it and choose English to use this program in English.
Summary
Great Program, if you have a lot of Icons on your desktop, that you want in some order other than alphabetical. If your icons get scrambled up due to a power outage or you have turned your monitors off and and multiple monitors, it will save you hours over a years time.
Works well, even with 64-bit Windows 7
dr_jonSeptember 6, 2012
Pros
Very simple to use, it's a stand-alone program and makes a .ini file (in the same directory as the program) the first time you run it. (Hence it's better not to put the program on your desktop as you'll get the ini file too.) Stores multiple historical position sets, so if you stuff something up without noticing you can go back further. Moves new icons that weren't in the saved list if they are covered by another icon on the restore. I'm currently preferring this to Desktop Restore, which is also good but uses up three slots in the desktop context menu, which is too many for me.
Cons
An option to hooking into a context menu would be nice, but generally I have no complaints so far.
Summary
Excellent free utility, kudos and thanks to the Author.

Developer’s Description

Save and restore your desktop icon positions.

DesktopOK is a solution for users that have to change the screen resolution. It allows you to save your icon locations for each screen resolution. Each user can then have, his own arrangement. Minimize to tray area for easy access. Launch at Windows startup. DesktopOK does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from the desktop, and can be carried on a small USB-stick or other memory device.