WinTidy

WinTidy is a must-have utility for anyone who wants to save and restore desktop icon layouts. The latest version, 2.0, offers a seamless way to ensure that your icons remain organized, even when switching between different screen sizes. Developed by Ziff Davis Media, Inc., this powerful tool is categorized under System Utilities and more specifically belongs to the File Managers subcategory.

Users will appreciate the ease with which WinTidy allows for the arrangement of desktop icons. When the icons on the Windows desktop are moved out of place, such as when switching to a smaller screen size, it can be frustrating to find what is needed efficiently. WinTidy remembers the desktop layout and restores it, ensuring that productivity is not hampered by misplaced icons. Users can place the icons by hand or choose from a dozen predefined layouts to automatically arrange icons in their desired order.

The program file names include Tidy.exe, WinTidy.exe, and _WinTidy.exe, making it easy to locate and install. Moreover, it supports numerous versions of Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11. For those who have used older versions, it's worth noting that there are other versions available, namely 2.0, and 1.0.

One of the standout features is the ability to save the arrangement as a named layout that can be restored at any time or associated with the current screen size. When the screen size changes, WinTidy can automatically load the associated icon layout, making transitions smooth and effortless. Additionally, if compacting icons into the smallest possible space is desired, WinTidy will place the entire desktop into a 'small icons' mode.

For those interested in the backend, WinTidy 2 was written by Neil J. Rubenking and first appeared in PC Magazine on November 13, 2001 (v20n19). Source code is included for users who might want to tinker with the program.

Pros:

• Efficiently saves and restores desktop icon layouts.
• Supports multiple Windows operating systems.
• Offers predefined layouts and manual arrangement options.
• Automatically adjusts layouts based on screen size changes.

Cons:

• Limited to desktop icon management functionalities.

Overall, WinTidy provides a robust solution for desktop organization, making it an essential tool for anyone facing frequent screen size changes or desktop clutter. Download it for free to streamline the desktop experience.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as AJC Directory Synchronizer, Duplicate Remover or Rapid File Defragmentor, which might be related to WinTidy.