DesktopOK Alternatives
DesktopOK is described as 'Saves and restores the positions of desktop shortcuts' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to DesktopOK for Windows and Mac. The best DesktopOK alternative is ReIcon, which is free. Other great apps like DesktopOK are altdrag, ICU - Icon Configuration Utility, Desktop Restore and IconRestorer.
DesktopOK alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DesktopOK.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...
- - ReIcon is the most popular Windows alternative to DesktopOK.
- - ReIcon is the most popular free alternative to DesktopOK.
altdrag
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo80 altdrag alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Windows
AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.
- - altdrag is the most popular Open Source alternative to DesktopOK.
altdrag Features
DiscontinuedThe last version (1.1) is from 2015.
ICU - Icon Configuration Utility
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo11 ICU - Icon Configuration Utility alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Windows
Restore your desktop when the icons get “rearranged”.
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ICU - Icon Configuration Utility Features
Desktop Restore
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo9 Desktop Restore alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
IconRestorer
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo8 IconRestorer alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Backup and restore icons position on desktop (and wallpaper) separately for every screen resolution.
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.0.8.1, released in September 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Save Desktop ICONS positions + customize icons appearance.
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...
Save and restore Windows desktop icon positions.
DesktopShelves
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo13 DesktopShelves alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Desktop Customization Tool
- Mac
DesktopShelves helps you fight the clutter on your desktop by organizing files on shelves. A shelf the size of 5 icons holds 20 files.
- - DesktopShelves is the most popular Mac alternative to DesktopOK.
- - DesktopShelves is the most popular commercial alternative to DesktopOK.
DesktopShelves Features
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.4, released in November 2013, can be still bought from Mac App Store.