Intuitive launcher specially designed for portable apps with a slim design, and easy way to manage applications to run with little effort. #Application launcher #Portable application installer #Taskbar application #Portable application #Launcher #Installer
Sure enough one of the fastest and comfortable ways to access applications and other files is directly from the desktop, but there’s only so much available space to store such items. Luckily, there are tons of third-party alternatives like ThumbDesk which make it possible to create a custom launcher for important programs without taking much desktop space.
It doesn’t take long before you can take the application for a spin, because the installer is done before you realize. However, you do need to be sure that .NET Framework is already on your computer to be able to enjoy all it has to offer.
By default, the application attempts to get installed on a removable flash drive to act as a launcher for portable programs, but there’s the possibility to target your own computer instead. When launched, a dedicated launchbar shows up right above the taskbar. Opening the menu lets you access behavior options, as well as fixed disk drives.
Unfortunately, adding new programs might take a little while, since target exe files can’t be dropped on the launch bar, or the app manager window which shows up. You need to rely on the built-in browse dialog with which you’re able to select executable files only.
Once on the list, items can be arranged in a custom order, renamed, have the icon changed, and even uninstalled from your computer. Accessing these links is only possible through the prompt menu. Sadly, it’s not possible to use the launchbar to your advantage and pin icons there. What’s more, target files can only be EXE, with no flexibility, not even for shortcuts.
All things considered, we can state that ThumbDesk comes with good intentions, but flexibility is not its strong point, even though it’s meant to enhance portable apps and the way programs are launched. Precious space is not used, while target files are limited to executables.
ThumbDesk 1.0
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Windows Server 2012
Windows 2008 R2
Windows 2008 32/64 bit
Windows 2003
Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 7 32/64 bit
Windows Vista 32/64 bit
Windows XP 32/64 bit - file size:
- 1.4 MB
- filename:
- ThumbDeskInstaller.exe
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- System
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