W8 Sidebar Changelog

What's new in W8 Sidebar 7.5.0

Dec 3, 2015
  • Added features:
  • Hardware Temperature panel.
  • Net Traffic Monitor module.
  • Changes:
  • W8 StartMenu is no longer part of W8 Sidebar because
  • W8 Sidebar require elevated rights
  • W8 StartMenu must run without elevated rights

New in W8 Sidebar 7.0.0 (Mar 7, 2015)

  • Added features:
  • System Information panel.

New in W8 Sidebar 6.0.0 (Feb 20, 2015)

  • Added features:
  • It will notify you when windows updates are available (and how many).
  • Task scheduler improvements:
  • the task can be triggered multiple times per day ;
  • the task settings can be edited directly from "Reminder" (at its occurrence).

New in W8 Sidebar 5.5.0 (Jan 12, 2015)

  • Added features:
  • W8 Start Menu (Start it from "Settings" module, then check Start Menu Settings)
  • W8 Start Menu is not the classic Windows Start Menu, it is a standalone application.
  • No Registry Settings were modified.
  • You can pin programs from "All Programs" tab to Start Menu by mouse right-click or, if you want to pin something that is not in "All Programs" tab, there is
  • a search button.
  • Right-click a Start Menu program to unpin it.
  • The programs order in Start Menu can be changed by dragging.
  • A mini explorer will open at mouse over "My Documents", "Downloads"...
  • "Start Windows to Desktop" feature available (Windows8 only, not 8.1).
  • Resource consumption (CPU and RAM) was considerably reduced.

New in W8 Sidebar 5.0.0 (Oct 31, 2014)

  • Clear all Windows Events (in "Computer Performance" module - "Tricks")
  • It supports dual monitor (extended display mode, max. 2 displays)
  • it can be moved from one monitor to another.

New in W8 Sidebar 4.5.1 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • A reported bug in startup - Fixed.

New in W8 Sidebar 4.5 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • Major changes:
  • Junk file search procedure has changed ("W8 Cleaner"), now it is very fast.
  • Added features:
  • The main interface will alert you if there are too many junk files or more than 200 items in the Recycle Bin.
  • A progress bar and a counter in "W8 Cleaner".

New in W8 Sidebar 4.0 (Aug 29, 2014)

  • Autocomplete feature is now available in "W8 Searcher"
  • Double-Click on CPU percentage usage to display with two decimal places.
  • Several other changes and improvements, mostly related to operating speed.

New in W8 Sidebar 3.5 (Aug 4, 2014)

  • A bug that caused high CPU consumption in v.3.0.1 - fixed
  • Added features:
  • W8 Sidebar (main module) will remember its last position on the desktop.
  • Depending on the position of the main module (even during its movement), the "Settings" module will be displayed to the left or right.
  • A marked area (in the lower right corner) where it can be dragged to the desktop.
  • Automatic W8 Sidebar update (internet connection required).
  • "Minimize to tray" command (just below the close button).
  • "Hibernate on/off" command (in "Computer Performance" module - "Tricks").

New in W8 Sidebar 3.0.1 (Aug 4, 2014)

  • A bug found (at the launch of "Computer Performance" module) - fixed

New in W8 Sidebar 3.0.0 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • Added features:
  • Network Connection Status module (under "Net Speed")
  • Few useful tricks (in "Computer Performance")
  • Major changes:
  • Reminder with an unlimited number of tasks (along with a task-searcher, useful if you have many tasks)
  • Cleaner (both modules, files and registry) - much improved speed and accuracy
  • Several other changes and improvements, mostly related to operating speed

New in W8 Sidebar 2.5.1 (Jun 23, 2014)

  • A small bug in "Restore" - fixed

New in W8 Sidebar 2.5 (Jun 21, 2014)

  • Added features:
  • Registry cleaner* - fast and safe
  • Registry searcher
  • Wake Up timer (when you click the "Sleep" button, you will get an option to set a "Wake Up Timer" along with a job scheduled to be executed on awakening.)
  • List of running processes (with a right click option "Kill Process")
  • List of services (with a right click option "Run/Stop Service")
  • Prepare USB for removal** (an option to the right click mouse, if drive type is "Removable" , with which you can stop monitoring that drive, for 10 sec, to allow properly use of Windows "Safely Remove Hardware")
  • CD tray open (an option to the right click mouse,if drive type is "CD" , with which you can open the CD Tray)
  • Prevent Sleep (As long as the function is active, will not allow the computer to go into "Sleep Mode")
  • Start with windows - with "User Rights" or "Elevated Rights" ***
  • Desktop refresh timer (if checked, desktop will be refreshed every(...)minutes)
  • Autoshutdown in (...) time
  • System Tray Icon (with right click context menu)
  • Improvements:
  • Files database composition much faster (for "W8 Searcher")
  • Improved main interface
  • Bug found in "Disable Start Up Item" - fixed

New in W8 Sidebar 2.0 (May 12, 2014)

  • 'W8 Computer Performance' section added (offers information about
  • your system boot time, restart time, start up programs and installed software, and allows you to add or remove start up entries and uninstall an installed program).

New in W8 Sidebar 1.5 (Apr 11, 2014)

  • Faster launch
  • "Always On Top" function added. Click "Top" button on upper right corner to keep W8 Sidebar on top of other open windows. Click again ("Back") to send it back to desktop level.
  • "Cancel/Run" button in "Autoshutdown" section will become inactive 30 seconds before deadline (in this way it may not be the clicked by mistake).