Desktop Restore Alternatives

Desktop Restore is described as 'It records the layout and positions of icons and programs on the Windows Desktop, and permits restoration of the layout. It appears to operate correctly under Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to Desktop Restore for Windows and Mac. The best Desktop Restore alternative is ReIcon, which is free. Other great apps like Desktop Restore are DesktopOK, ICU - Icon Configuration Utility, Iconoid and iCollections.

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Desktop Restore alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2017
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  1. ReIcon icon
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    ReIcon

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    ReIcon is portable freeware that enables you to save and restore your desktop layout. If you frequently change your screen resolution (e.g. to play games or use applications that require a specific resolution), you are probably familiar with the problem of your desktop icons...

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    Context-Menu on Desktop

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI Window
    Under Edit Menu to Add a Shortcut to Startup Folder
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    • ReIcon is the most popular Windows alternative to Desktop Restore.

    • ReIcon is the most popular free alternative to Desktop Restore.

    • ReIcon is Free and ProprietaryDesktop Restore is also Free and Proprietary
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    DesktopOK

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    Saves and restores the positions of desktop shortcuts.

    9 DesktopOK alternatives
    DesktopOK screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DesktopOK Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Pin the specified window on top of all
    3.  Make window transparent
    4.  Shell Extension Replacement
    DesktopOK can automatically save the layout of your desktop icons to be restored whenever you choose.
    Backing up & restoring Icon-position
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    Profiles for different configurations
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  4. ICU - Icon Configuration Utility icon
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    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility

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    Restore your desktop when the icons get “rearranged”.

    Melba23 and I found we were working on very similar ideas to restore the Desktop icons to their normal place if they became “rearranged”. Vista seems to like this doing on occasion just for fun – but we all know some applicat.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility Features

    1.  Portable
    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility iconDesktop Restore Icon

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    • ICU - Icon Configuration Utility is the most popular Open Source alternative to Desktop Restore.

    • ICU - Icon Configuration Utility is Free and Open SourceDesktop Restore is Free and Proprietary
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    Iconoid

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    Save Desktop ICONS positions + customize icons appearance.

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    Customize icon text and background.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Configure the display of desktop icons to be hidden from view, so you can enjoy your lovely wallpaper, yet still have them a single mouse-click away.
    Store and automatically re-align desktop icons to a previous state.
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    Adjust the desktop background. Has an option to retain proportions of the image (useful on XP).
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    iCollections

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    iCollections is an expertly designed application which helps you keep your desktop organized. The app's unique features are what make it the most popular method of desktop organization for Mac users.

    15 iCollections alternatives
    iCollections screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    iCollections Features

    1.  Extensive customization
    2.  Group Icons
    3.  Drag and Drop
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    • iCollections is the most popular Mac alternative to Desktop Restore.

    • iCollections is the most popular commercial alternative to Desktop Restore.

    • iCollections is Paid and ProprietaryDesktop Restore is Free and Proprietary
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    IconRestorer

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    Backup and restore icons position on desktop (and wallpaper) separately for every screen resolution.

    8 IconRestorer alternatives
    The main view

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.0.8.1, released in September 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    IconRestorer iconDesktop Restore Icon

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  9. icosauve icon
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    icosauve

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    It instantly finds the position of the icons after a change of resolution, a crash, or an untimely rearrangement of the desktop. Two additional options allow automatic activation every time the program is started and / or activated, without intervention, at each change of...

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    icosauve screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    icosauve iconDesktop Restore Icon

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  10. iconjesus icon
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    iconjesus

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    Save and restore Windows desktop icon positions.

    6 iconjesus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    iconjesus iconDesktop Restore Icon

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  11. DesktopShelves icon
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    DesktopShelves

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    DesktopShelves helps you fight the clutter on your desktop by organizing files on shelves. A shelf the size of 5 icons holds 20 files.

    13 DesktopShelves alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    DesktopShelves Features

    1.  Group Icons
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.4, released in November 2013, can be still bought from Mac App Store.

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