Top 15 SmallWindows Alternative and Similar Softwares | Mar 2024

Exposè (now Mission Control ) functionality on Windows was a bit tricky to develop, but SmallWindows is somewhat successful at it. However, you'll see plenty of glitches during day-to-day use. There should be significantly fewer glitches in newer versions of Windows (Vista, and 7), but I havent really tested it.

Over the last couple of years I have completely lost interest in the Windows platform, so this application is no longer actively developed. I also haven't tested the application on Windows Vista or 7 recently. The application comes as is, with no support or guarantees, but feel free to report bugs and feature requests on the Sourceforce website, so that any potential future project developers can fix those. ...

1. Tweak UI

Tweak UI This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.......

2. SysIcon

SysIcon SysIcon is a tool which allows you to change most of the Windows Shell Icons. It is not an image editor but applies settings e.g. to the registry. The changable icons include the folders icon, recycle bin icons, desktop icon, start menu icon, control panel icon, unknown files icon, my......

3. HideWin

HideWin HideWin sits in the system tray and enables you to hide any top-level window with its popup tray menu or an ALT+letter hotkey that it assigns automatically. It appears to be abandonware, but it is only 13KB and still works.......

4. Nail it!

Nail it! Nail It is an ancient but tiny utility that lets you make any window stay on top of other windows temporarily.It resides in the system tray, has three options "Nail", "Un-Nail" and "About"......

5. Classic Shell

Classic Shell Classic Shell is free software (until version 3.6.8) that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it. The main features are: Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins Quick access to recent, frequently-used, or pinned programs......

6. CustoPack Tools

CustoPack Tools Customize Windows becomes a breeze with CustoPack Tools software. You can customize your icons, your wallpaper, your visual style and many more, all that FOR FREE......

7. IconTweaker

IconTweaker IconTweaker is a freeware application that allows you to customize all your Windows icons.Icons are one of main parts of the Windows interface. Customizing them can make your desktop look better and can also improve the usability, because you can make it easier to recognize items.Using the IconTweaker theme system,......

8. Win Toolkit

Win Toolkit Win Toolkit is a lightweight and easy to use application that was created in order to help you customize your Windows installation! With this tool you can integrate Addons, Drivers, Gadgets, Language packs, Modified Files, Theme Packs, Tweaks, Silent Installers, Updates.You can also remove features such as Windows Media Player......

9. ShellEnhancer

ShellEnhancer NuonSoft ShellEnhancer is a powerfull utility designed to enhance the default shell of Windows. Learn more about ShellEnhancer.......

10. WinSplit Revolution

WinSplit Revolution WinSplit Revolution is a small utility which allows you to easily organize your open windows by tiling, resizing and positioning them to make the best use of your desktop real estate.......

11. ElevatedShortcut

ElevatedShortcut It can create the special shortcut which will suppress UAC prompt in case if it is usually appeared, i.e application will be started elevated without any prompt.......

12. 7+ Taskbar Tweaker

7+ Taskbar Tweaker 7+ Taskbar Tweaker allows you to configure various aspects of the Windows taskbar.Most of the configuration options it provides can’t be tweaked using the taskbar properties or the registry.The tweaker is designed for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.The tweaks are divided into three sections:Taskbar items Controls......

13. RT Se7en Lite

RT Se7en Lite RT Se7en Lite is developed by Rockers Team to customize Windows 7 operating system and to make it lite. You can add wallpapers, Icons, themes, integrate updates, drivers, language packs, applications, remove components, enable or disable features, unattended installation settings, bootable ISO and USB creator , etc. It will be......

14. Video in Picture for Vista

Video in Picture for Vista Video in Picture is a powerful and easy to use program that improves Windows Vista taskbar thumbnail previews by allowing resizing, cropping, moving, and making multiple previews at the same time.......

15. WindowTabs

WindowTabs Tabbing is an essential feature of modern web browsers. WindowTabs brings the productivity of tabbed window management to all of your desktop applications.WindowTabs runs in the background and attaches a tab to each of your application windows. Drag one tab onto another and create a tabbed group. By organizing your......