Desklayer!

* CTRL+BACKSPACE : restore windows positions to their previous arrangement on the desktop (before applying Desklayer's layout # Download Here you can download the latest version of Desklayer: Download DeskLayerSetup_0.1beta.rar DeskLayerSetup_0.1.rar This is a beta version so it may be unstable. Download source code here DesklayerSource_0.1.rar In the source code thereis also a little documentation of classes but it's in italian, soon i'll translate it in english.

Desklayer alternatives

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    tags: Discontinued minimize-to-tray multiple-desktops virtual-desktop
  • WinSplit Revolution

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    tags: Discontinued Portable autosize multiple-monitor-support resize-windows
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    tags: Discontinued Portable enhancing floating-icons hide-window
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    tags: Portable application-launcher arrange-windows batch-mode create-hotkeys
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