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 more than 10 alternatives to DesktopOK for Windows, Python and Mac. The best DesktopOK alternative is Desktop Icon Backup Manager, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DesktopOK are ICU - Icon Configuration Utility, ReIcon, altdrag and Desktop Restore.

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  1. Desktop Icon Backup Manager icon

    Desktop Icon Backup Manager

     2 likes

    Desktop Icon Backup Manager is a utility that allows users to save, restore, and manage the positions of Windows desktop icons, including support for adaptive scaling across different screen resolutions.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Python
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    Desktop Icon Backup Manager vs DesktopOK Comments
    mapi68
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    ?? Live Visual Diff Preview: See exactly which icons will move (with a color-coded overlay and taskbar mock-up) before restoring. DesktopOK restores blindly.

    ?? True Adaptive Scaling: Recalculates icon positions proportionally across different screen resolutions and DPI scaling (1080p ? 4K). No icon cluttering in corners.

    ?? Compare Any Two Backups: Diff any two saved snapshots side-by-side to track layout changes over time.

    ?? 100% Open Source (GPLv3): Fully auditable code on GitHub with zero telemetry or adware. DesktopOK is closed-source.

    ? Modern UX: Features inline tag editing, ZIP export/import, color-coded tags, native Dark/Light themes, and CLI automation.

    luc2
    Positive
    0

    I like Desktop Icon Backup Manager as an alternative to DesktopOK because it shows a thumbnail preview of the icon positions.

    • Desktop Icon Backup Manager is Free and Open SourceDesktopOK is Free and Proprietary
  2. ICU - Icon Configuration Utility icon

    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility

     11 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. ReIcon icon

    ReIcon

     14 likes

    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...

    8 ReIcon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ReIcon vs DesktopOK Comments
    erpallobreiker
    Positive
    0

    simply works and updated for win11

    • ReIcon is Free and ProprietaryDesktopOK is also Free and Proprietary
  5. altdrag icon

    altdrag

     38 likes

    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.

    92 altdrag alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Desktop Restore icon

    Desktop Restore

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Available for Win 2000 32 bit, Win XP + Vista (32 + 64 bit)
     
  8. IconRestorer icon

    IconRestorer

     7 likes

    Preserves icon and wallpaper layouts by storing multiple desktop profiles for each screen resolution, enabling automatic or manual recovery after crashes, screen changes, or auto-arrangement, and supporting multi-monitor setups with distinct profiles.

    7 IconRestorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. icosauve icon

    icosauve

     1 like

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. iconjesus icon

    iconjesus

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    Save and restore Windows desktop icon positions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Icon Shepherd icon

    Icon Shepherd

     Like

    IconShepherd is a software utility designed to take control of the situation when your desktop icons keep moving. It will keep track of the icons on your Windows desktop External link , and restore their positions when Windows messes them up.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. DesktopShelves icon

    DesktopShelves

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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