Microgarden WebTools for Windows

Used Microgarden WebTools for Windows?

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJuly 15, 2015

Two years ago this Internet Explorer toolbar would have been very useful. Today, IE has co-opted most functions offered by this app. MicroGarden WebTools' clean, simple interface is just a couple of buttons and a configuration page. Personalizing this app takes just a few clicks on well explained option checkboxes.

This toolbar contains some useful functions. It's easy to block popups or set them to open in one special tab or in separate tabs. You can do the same for sites that try to open new windows. Preset hot keys can be enabled to open a close a variety of tab options. A slide show option makes it easy bring to front each tab for a few seconds. Finally, the Tab Grouping feature makes it a snap to open a group of tabs at browser start or when invoked.

The demo starts limiting features after 20 days. There really isn't a problem with MicroGarden WebTools, it just doesn't offer much over the latest version of Internet Explorer. Most users will balk at being asked to pay for what they already get for free.

Microgarden WebTools for Windows

Used Microgarden WebTools for Windows?

Explore More

Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 16, 2006

Latest update: July 15, 2015

Version: 2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, Internet Explorer 5.5

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 8,072

Downloads Last Week: 0

Report Software

Program available in other languages

Descargar Microgarden WebTools

Last Updated

User Reviews

3.3/5

10 User Votes

Does what it offers
vt1905July 4, 2006
Pros
Does what it says. Just adds tabbed browsing to Internet Explorer. Nice and simple. Worked flawlessly. Supports drag and drop on the toolbar as well. Good little program.
Cons
$15 is a very high price when there are so many free alternative browsers are out there. I think it should be Freeware.
Summary
This is awsome!!!!
wil_w_sJune 27, 2006
Pros
I love this. It does excatly what I want and doesn't add anything else to my IE interface. I tried MSN toolbar/windows live toolbar and they do give you tabs but you also lose screen realestate to thier toolbar.
Cons
you have to pay for it but it does what it says and is well worth it for a die hard IE user (like me).
Summary
Why bother
BruskiMay 20, 2006
Pros
Tabbed browsing is great but....
Cons
I can't see paying for something when it's been done better - for free. If you can't seem to wean yourself from mother Microsoft and use Firefox, try CrazyBrowser, it works off IE with tabs and is free.
Summary
Good add-on to a tired IE .. still prefer FireFox
PCVeteranJune 14, 2005
Pros
Loads ok, easy to use. Not too many options.
Cons
Will soon be outdated by IE-7 so might not be worth the money.
Summary
Better than nothing ...pricey ...
brite001June 10, 2005
Pros
Not as good as Mozilla Firefox or Netscape 8.0 ... adds to windows functionality it is an improvement for windows explorer.
Cons
over priced ... not enough sizzle ... needs a tuneup ...beef it up with skins give the tabs opitions like auto open when browsing favorites.
Summary
very good
mrcthFebruary 9, 2005
Pros
I've been looking for tabbed browsing for Internet Explorer. I've tried all the the clones of IE and other stand-alone browsers too, but they are just not worth changing browsers to get tabs. This product gives you tabs and drag-and- drop links into the tool bar. And you can use IE and all your web pages will load correctly. Unlike some other stand-alone browsers.
Cons
I don't like that you can't change the skin or that there is no double-click to close tabs. There should be a drag-and- drop into the page and not just the toolbar.
Summary
Problems w/ ie address and toolbars
December 6, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
Using this tool can cause a big problem specifically with the back button (pressing the back button in another tab will take you to the first tab) and in the event of changing tabs the ie doesn't display the correct address(usually just displays the address of the first tab). The big advantage on the other hand is the speed of the computer has truly increased compared with opening a lot of ie browsers.. Advice:wait for a more updated version before you download
Great Program Great Price
February 15, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
No, its not perfect. There is lots of room for improvement in this product but it does deliver exactly what it promises. You get to continue to use your IE browser and get a great tab feature like some of the other non-microsoft products. Download this program and see how easy it is to use. Its great and for $15.00 its a deal until IE 7.0 gets released.
Minimal Functionality
January 11, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
Adds tabs to IE but does not have many usable features. Specifically, there is no way to open a link into a new tab which makes tabbed browsing somewhat useless. Also, the single "Close Tab" button for each tab is not as easy to use as a close tab button with each tab.
Very Promising, Needs more work!!
January 22, 2003
Pros
Cons
Summary
HELLO DEVELOPERS: THIS PROGRAM WOULD BE GREAT IF: 1. You can customize the bar so certain tabs to always appear on IE startup. 2. The forward & back buttons work properly with each tab, including buttons customized on mice (ie: Intellimouse Explorer) 3. Any links activated inside or outside of browser window will be addressed on the current active tabbed window. OTHER MINOR THINGS THAT COULD BE DONE: 1. Tabs utilize favicon image if present for web page. 2. Tab Names can be customized (for customizing feature explained above). 3. Have the option of opening a new tab at exact URL address of current open page presssing "Add New Tab" HAVING THESE CAPABILITIES WOULD MAKE THIS A 5-STAR PROGRAM, KEEP AT IT!

Developer’s Description

Add tabs to your Internet Explorer browser.

Tabs for Internet Explorer are finally here. If you ever wanted to use tabs before, but didn't want to load a custom browser or any browser other than Microsoft's Internet Explorer, you don't have to wait any longer. Introducing Microgarden WebTools. The first, true, Microsoft Internet Explorer add-in that gives you the power of tabs with popup blocking capabilities.

Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.