StarTap (CE Palmtop) for Windows

Name: StarTap (CE Palmtop)
Rating: 4.5 (58 reviews)
Author: Thumbs Up Soft

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

StarTap transforms Windows CE devices into desktop-like PCs. It offers file organization, application management, and system utilities for an enhanced user experience.

Pros
- Desktop-like interface with wallpaper and folders
- Drag-and-drop functionality for organization
- Includes Recycle Bin, Control Panel, and Explorer
- Finger-friendly design for easy operation
- Taskbar, Start menu, and system tray mimic desktop
Cons
- No mention of extensibility
- Image viewer is basic bitmap support
- Color Viewer enhancement details unclear
- RegEdit function description is brief

StarTap (CE Palmtop) for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 17, 2001

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 4.92

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Additional Requirements: Windows CE 2.01

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 252,857

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.5/5

58 User Votes

Might be nice if it worked.
idealist06February 11, 2006
Pros
Nothing.
Cons
I have an old Cassiopeia E100, and when I installed from another site, it told me it had expired and there was a new version. So I went to the site and downloaded the new version, and guess what? It told me the same thing. Bah!
Summary
could not check out or register product
ramooreJune 5, 2005
Pros
If I could download the software, I would be happy to describe the pros.
Cons
Downloaded the trial version, but was told to upgrade. This didn't work and could not register it. Looks like it could be a good product, but it looks as though ThumbsupSoftware needs some addtional programming help.
Summary
It looks good. I really wanted it!
ClanmacMarch 22, 2005
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I wanted the "Free to try" offer. After downloading it I was told the product needed updating. So I went to the web site tried to download a more recent version, but was directed back to the same download.com site again. After spending way too much time trying to find a way to activate the programme, I decided it looked good enough to buy. I tried several times to buy the product, but their bank was too busy to accept my credit card payment. I even tried the alternative purchase link...but that page wasn't available. The product looks really good. Just wish I could buyt it!
Summary
very good , i like your application .
pcristianMarch 20, 2005
Pros
i don't have something to say , i like everything .
Cons
Summary
Said it was already expired.
August 2, 2004
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I downloaded the product for the first time and when I went to use it, I was told this trial version was already expired. Then it would not uninstall completely. I had to hard reset my device to remove it from the remove programs wizard after manually removing all the files I could find. There are still two files on my device that the remove wizard said to manually remove (starnls.dll & startap.cpl)however they are not to be found anywhere. The remove wizard says they are in the windows dir but they are not! Luckily I backed up my device prior to installing this P.O.S.!
It's easy to use with a Ipaq PDA
Hans KrijgsmanApril 10, 2004
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Summary
Makes it easy to run files without having to fiddle with the Start Menu.
March 10, 2004
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It really does make your PDA act more like a desktop. Its great.
Best thing ever tried so far
March 5, 2004
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I own a Nino 300 w/CE 2.0...I've tried many programs in which some crashed my palmPC...but this program improved it ten fold and easy to use if you are an experienced windows user...looks great and function awesomely....would highly recommend it...
November 13, 2003
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I've been surprised
July 5, 2003
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Developer’s Description

By Thumbs Up Soft

Lend your palmtop a Windows 95 look and feel.

StarTap, one of our favorite enhancements for Windows CE devices, helps your palmtop PC look and feel like a desktop computer. You can create shortcuts to files, arrange them in folders on a desktop with wallpaper, switch between running applications, and browse through files on your disks. You can also create new shortcuts and folders on the desktop and organize them with drag-and-drop functionality. In addition, StarTap includes features such as the Recycle Bin, Control Panel, and Windows Explorer. StarTap has a built-in image viewer that can be accessed by double-tapping a bitmap file; it also offers a battery minder, a screen capture function, and a system info function. StarTap is designed to be finger friendly, allowing you to launch, exit, and switch among programs using your finger instead of the stylus.

Newer features include a Taskbar replacement that's much closer to the Windows 98 Taskbar look, as well as a Start menu and keyboard buttons, an application tray for frequently accessed shortcuts, a set of task buttons to activate currently running tasks, and a system tray. It also includes an improved, full-screen, zoom-and-pan Color Viewer designed to make 256-color machines look like Truecolor, and a RegEdit function.

StarTap (CE Palmtop) for Windows

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User Reviews

Might be nice if it worked.

could not check out or register product

It looks good. I really wanted it!

very good , i like your application .

Said it was already expired.

It's easy to use with a Ipaq PDA

Makes it easy to run files without having to fiddle with the Start Menu.

Best thing ever tried so far

I've been surprised

Developer’s Description