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August 21, 2007 By 12 Comments

RadWinMan enhances the Windows shell by adding extra window management functions such as windows roll-up, minimizing to system tray, automatic resize, snap to other windows, window transparency, always on top, and a few others.

This program includes most of the functions mentioned in my recent posting entitled “4 Utilities that tweak working with open windows” (thanks Radad for mentioning RadWinMan in the comments). I have been using RadWinMan for about a week and like it immensly; here’s why:

  • It offers a very nice combination of functions, and yet …
  • You do NOT get the sense that everything is in there but the kitchen sink like other shell enhancement programs that tend to overwhelm you with options.
  • Consumes a mere 4 megs in memory.

Here are descriptions of program usage (mostly) taken from the program’s website:

  • Right click on title to send the window to the back.
  • Double click on title to roll-up the window.
  • Right click on minimize button sends the window to the tray.
  • Right click on maximize button to display some resize options.
  • Ctrl + Left Click on border to move the window.
  • Always on top button on the title bar
  • Support for window transparency (right click on the window on the taskbar).
  • Reports the current position as a window is moved, and the current size as a window is resized.
  • Holding Alt while moving/sizing a window will snap to other windows.

Additionally, to access many of RadWinMan’s functions simply right click on the window within the taskbar. Also note that in order to start this program with windows you have to manually add it to the startup folder (or use a program like Starter).

The verdict: I really like this program; in fact I see it on the list of programs to be immediately installed whenever I re-install windows (which the reason I am giving it a “pick” rating).

Version tested: 1.5.0.0 pick

Compatibility: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP.

Go to the program page to get the latest version (approx 98K).


 
 
 
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  • Dan

    Wow, this app is VERY nice !!!
    Small memory usage, portable, useful, intuitive and free.

    Two observations:
    - Seems like only works in Windows opened after the app is running, so it’s actually important to run it in every restart.

    - The icon in windows title bar is black, so if you have a dark theme it’s difficult to see it. I am configuring my theme now :)

    Thanks, another favorite for the toolbox !

  • Scott

    WARNING!: DO NOT USE ON VISTA! It will mess up your visual style, the functions won’t work as they say they do, and the .DLL file says that my Admin level account doesn’t have permission to remove it from the desktop. In short: BAD IDEA. Great program for XP though.

  • http://random-walks.blogspot.com rajhesh panchanadhan

    RadWinMan does not work for me at all. Does not show those options, when I right click on the system tray icon. The controls (double-click, ctrl click) do not work.

  • Anonymous

    Does not work on Windows 2000. I get an error message “uxtheme.dll could not be found”.

  • Dan

    Hi again,
    after some hours of use it crashed, so I don’t recommend it :)

    And the same occurs with the other utilities of the same programmer, are very promising but they have several bugs.

  • deepak gope

    its nice

  • Samer

    Well… all I can say is that Ive used it for more than a week now without any problems.

    The author’s site does not list Vista as being one of the compatible OS’s.

    As for the uxtheme.dll issue, it might be an issue independent of RadWinMan, but don’t quote me. ;)

  • RRR

    sdf

  • raveren

    An interesting comment system you got there. It filtered out all I said, anyway, have a go at the similar DM2:
    http://dm2.sourceforge.net/

  • jim

    Hey guys, did you try products produced by Actual Tools? Nifty buttons and window menu items are really cool, they do work with Vista :)

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