Copyright: Copyright (c) 2000-2003


What is DesktopKeeper?

  All-in-one software that includes a lot of useful and totally unusual features!

What it does:

· Blocks unauthorized access to your desktop;

· Creates two virtual desktops: working and private

  (each desktop can have own wallpaper, desktop icons, password;)

· Changes desktop wallpaper  by smart wallpaper manager;

· Fast creating and printing and e-mailing screenshots.

· Allows to quickly manage opened windows on the desktop;

· Saves icons layout and shortcuts from the Windows desktop to a file. The filename is automatically composed, taking into consideration the screen resolution, current date and time;

· Restores the shortcuts and icons layout out of the file;

· Checks if the desktop layout has changed in comparison with the previous saved file;

· Displays desktop contents in menu.

· Hides/ Shows the Windows system icons on the desktop;

· Hides/Shows all icons on the desktop;

· Hides/Shows the Windows taskbar;

· Sets transparent icons text of desktop icons;

· Minimizes all opened windows;

· Closes all opened windows;

· Launches the screen saver;

· Quickly change the screen resolution;

· Provides a hot key to maximize any window;

· Provides a hot key to minimize any window;

· Automates the crearting of useful shortcuts to your desktop, start menu and quick launch bar;

· Smart cycling the opened windows on the desktop;

DesktopKeeper works with Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP.

We hope you like this software.

Thank you!


System and Product Requirements

To use DesktopKeeper you need:

· A personal computer with an Intel 80386DX processor or higher (for Windows 95), or a 486/25 or higher processor (for Windows NT/2000/XP).

· Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME,  Windows NT  4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP.

· The amount of disk space you need to install DesktopKeeper is approximately 3 MB.

· The memory requirements for DekstopKeeper are similar to those for your operating system (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT/2000/XP).


Getting Started

After the installation is completed, the program should be activated by using the menu

Start -  Programs - DesktopKeeper - DesktopKeeper.

At the first launch you will see DesktopKeeper Quick Tour screen:

Quick Tour allows to set up main DesktopKeeper's features.Click on the Next button to go to the next screen.

Click on the Finish button to continue. After that you will be prompted to review DesktopKeeper's settings.

You must click on the Save button to begin using of DesktopKeeper.

- The default settings are suitable for most of users. You may start the using of DesktopKeeper without any of additional customizations. But if you want to use Desktop Lock feature, you need to set up the main password to unlock your desktop. Also, to activate wallpaper changer, you should manually set it up.

Read the detailed instructions for customizing the DesktopKeeper for your special needs.

Now the DesktopKeeper is ready to use!

Look at the tray area, near the clock.

Right click on the DesktopKeeper icon.

You will see DesktopKeeper's main menu.

Also, DesktopKeeper adds additional icons to the system tray.

 - displays desktop contents in menu;

 - switches to desktop 1 (working);

 - switches to desktop 2 (private);

Click on the DesktopKeeper's icon by left mouse button.

You will see the quick menu allows you to get fast access to often used features.

See also: Configuring DesktopKeeper.


Using DesktopKeeper
General Features

How to?

Quickly save desktop icons and its layout

Get the DesktopKeeper's main menu and choose Quick Save.

Quickly restore desktop icons and its layout

Get the DesktopKeeper's main menu and choose Quick Restore.

To restore old icons file, choose Desktop Icons, Restore Icons.

Lock Desktop

This function might be useful if you want to protect your desktop settings from unauthorized access and determine if someone shows interest in it. It is recommended to provide an Unlock Password first. Read more...

Customize virtual desktops, choosing wallpapers and icons

Get the DesktopKeeper's main menu and choose Desktop Icons, Desktop Manager.

Copy or move applications between virtual desktop

Get the Windows Manager.

Close All Opened Windows

Choose this item in the main menu and all applications with opened windows will be closed (excepting Explorer of course). If an application has unsaved data you will be prompted to save them.

Minimize All Opened Windows

Choose this item in main menu or effecting this action with a left mouse click on the tray icon to quickly minimize opened windows and get your desktop.

Set Transparent Icons Text

Choose in manu menu, Desktop Icons, Set Transparent Icons Text.

Show Desktop Icons

Cancel check-box in  manu menu, Desktop Icons, Show Desktop Icons. This will hide all the icons on the desktop. Re-check to show them.

Show Icons Text Color

Allows to select the color of the icons text.

Icons Check

Get the DesktopKeeper's main menu and choose Desktop Icons, Icons Check.

DesktopKeeper compares the layout of the icons on the screen to the last saved file. If any difference found, the program suggests you to restore the icons from the file or save the current state.

Change screen resolution

Get the DesktopKeeper's main menu and choose Screen, Change Screen Resolution.

This is a fast way to change screen resolution. If you have installed Windows NT or Windows 2000/XP, you may set refresh frequency too.

Screen Saver Launch

Get the DesktopKeeper's main menu and choose Screen, Launch Screen Saver.

Launches your screen saver. Set screen saver using Control Panel - Screen applet.

Use smart windows cycling

What the Windows Cycling can do for you?

1) Switching windows by one key press. You can assign any combination to do it.

2) The restored window automatically will be minimized when you switch to another.

Set a hot key and try.


Copyright/License/Warranty Disclaimer

DesktopKeeper is Copyright © 2000-2003 by Greatis Software. All rights reserved.

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Use of this software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with them, do not use the software.

License Agreement

This is not free software. You are hereby licensed to: use the Shareware Version of the software for a 30 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the Shareware version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the Shareware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for any of the above.

You may install this program to test and evaluate for 30 days; after that time you must either register this program or delete it from your computer hard drive.

Unregistered use of DesktopKeeper after the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of United States and International copyright laws. A single registered copy of DesktopKeeper can only be installed/executed on a single computer. For how to register and pay see Registration.

This software may be distributed freely on online services, bulletin boards or other electronic media as long as the files are distributed in their entirety.  This software may not be distributed on CD-ROM, disk, or other physical media for a fee without the permission of  Greatis Software.

You may not alter this software in any way, including changing or removing any messages or windows.

You may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce this software to a human perceivable form.  You may not modify, rent or resell this software for profit, or create derivative works based upon this software.  You may not publicize or distribute any registration code algorithms, information, or registration codes used by this software without permission of Greatis Software.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARYING HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH DESKTOPKEEPER MAY BE INSTALLED, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

GOOD DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


How to register this software?

Why should you register?

·	For many people, the most pressing reason to register is to get rid of the annoying nag box which pops up at the most inconvenient times.

·	But besides this, registration entitles you free technical support and minor upgrades to the software.

·	Registration may also entitle you to discounts on new software releases from Greatis Software. We will also send you information bulletins by email to let you know about whats happening with Greatis Software' shareware products.

·	Finally, by registering the software, you provide us with the resources and incentive to support the software with updates and to develop additional quality shareware products in the future.

Pricing and Ordering

You can try DesktopKeeper before you register, download a 30 day evaluation version from this website, after the evaluation period you have to register the software to continue using it.

If your company or institution is interested in licensing DesktopKeeper for several users, you can save a lot of money by purchasing a site license.

The registration fee for DesktopKeeper is $29.95 USD.

Special price for registered users of any Greatis products is $25 USD. Contact us, please.

After registration a unlock code is e-mailed within one or two days, this enables the software to function beyond the 30 day evaluation period.

Payment can be done via the secure online registration services below, all major credit cards are accepted. We also support ordering by fax,  phone, postal mail, wire transfer.

Read order.txt for more details.

http://greatis.com/desktopkeeperbuy.htm

Registration

Choose menu item Register and fill in all the fields carefully. Be sure to enter the code correctly.  If you want to be contacted by e-mail remember to fill in the address field with your e-mail address. Your e-mail will be used only for the notification of new versions of the program! If you do not want to be contacted by e-mail, please specify "N/A" in this field.

When you have filled in all fields press Register. After a couple of seconds you should see "Registered successfully" displayed.

That's all! The program is registered.

Now you won't see nag screens after starting the program and making a check.

The legal users of the program receive the right to technical support via e-mail, free-of-charge program fixes and upgrades to the new versions of the program.


Technical support

If you discover an error in the program, visit our support center:

http://www.greatis.com/support.htm

or send an e-mail to support@greatis.com or ateam@greatis.com.

In the letter specify your name, second name, e-mail.

Try as far as possible to accurately describe all actions that you carried out leading up to the occurrence of the error.

After analysis of the report you will receive a reply with our recommendations for addressing the problem.


About Greatis Software

Greatis Software is a rapidly growing company based in Yaroslavl, Russia that specializes in system software development and programming

components for developers.

You may contact as:

support@greatis.com

Fax: 1-208-330-5710

Visit main site:

http://www.greatis.com

http://www.desktopkeeper.com


What's new?

Version 4.0

Major update.

1. Improved virtual desktop manager. Now each desktop can have own desktop icons, wallpaper, password, running applications.

2. Improved  windows manager. It allows to replace Windows taskbar as well, switches desktop, copy/move windows between desktops, quickly close applications.

3. Added new feature - desktop menu.

4. Added Quick Save, Quick Restore features.

5. Fixed small bugs.

Version 3.6

1. Added Desktop Log Viewer feature. When a mouse click detected, Viewer allows to display original image and blinking point on it that shows the click. In addition, LogViewer automatically removes old records to minimize used disk space.

2. Improved Wallpaper Changer. New random algorithm, thumbnail view.

3. Fixed small bug in checking idle state DLL.

Version 3.5

1. Desktop Lock feature now works with Windows NT4/2000/XP, also added posibility to lock by system idle, at specified time and more.

2. Fixed bug in Quick Menu function.

Version 3.1

1. Added new feature Quick menu allows to access to the often used features by one-click ;

2. Added new feature Quick tour.

3. Fixed small bugs.

Version 3.0

1. New interior design;

2. Capturing screen images, printinig, saving, emailng;

3. Windows XP compatibility.

Version 2.1

1. Hides/Shows Windows taskbar;

2. Advanced Wallpaper manager customization.

Version 2.0

1. Wallpaper manager.

2. Hot key to minimize any window;

3. Smart cycling windows;

Version 1.6

1. Fast windows killer;

2. Making useful shortcuts for your desktop, start menu and quick launch bar;

3. Lock computer with Windows 2000 when you choose Lock Desktop;

4. Fixed small bugs.

Version 1.5

1. Quick changing screen resolution.

2.Virtual desktop manager.

3. Hot key to maximize windows.

Version 1.0

Start!

History of creation.

Personally, I dislike the way that the "Windows auto Arrange icons" function works. It seems to me I manage them much better and, naturally, I'd like to have the product of my genius last.

As for my little son, he loves to operate the Windows desktop icons while playing. I used to enjoy watching him playing games until I found some of the icons missing and others in total disarray.

I've tired of the daily routine of reinstating my icons.

Besides my youngster, I have another desktop "enemy" - Windows itself; the program that rearranges the icons each time you dare to make video-mode changes.

So, I created this software, named DesktopKeeper.


Using Virtual Desktop Manager

Desktop Keeper automatically creates two virtual desktops. Working desktop is used by default. If you want to hide some of applications, select private desktop. To change desktop you may use main DesktopKeeper menu, quick menu, hot key or windows manager.

Each desktop has own:

1) Desktop icons.

2) Desktop wallpaper.

3) Running applications

To set up desktop icons and wallpaper use Icons Manager.

To set the hot key configure Options.

To combine both desktops use "Full Desktop" command.

Selected Desktop - Working desktop.

Click on the "Desktop 2" button to switch desktop to desktop 2(private.)

See also: Use DesktopKeeper Windows Manager.


Wallpaper Manger
Wallpaper Manager

Right click on the DesktopKeeper icon in the system tray to see the Main Menu.

Choose Tune Changer to customize Wallpaper Manager:

DesktopKeeper allows to help you manage wallpapers.

1) Adapting your picture to your screen resolution.

Set "Stretch to Fit to Screen" or "Enlarge to Fully Fit to Screen" value.

2) Using JPEG or BMP formats.

3) Randomly selecting wallpaper from collection on startup.

If you selected "Randomly Change Wallpaper..." DesktopKeeper will create  random list of images in collection. To check the order, click on the "Next Random" item in main menu.

Click on the image to set it as wallpaper immediately.

Right click on the image to get popup menu.

Using popup menu you may remove a file from list, get its filename.

Click on the "check mark" button to recreate random image list. Click on the "open" button to set wallpaper by choosing image from standard dialog.


pop_cycle
Cycle windows feature allows to:

1) Switching windows one after another. You can assign any combination to do it.

2) The previous restored window automatically will be minimized when you switch to another.


pop_killer
It allows to easily manage windows.

You can

- see the full windows titles and copy them to the clipboard ,

- quckly jump to necessary by double clicking or by pressing  Enter,

- fast kill windows by marking them and pressing Enter.


pop_minimize
It allows to minimize any window in your computer by one key press.


pop_maximize
It allows to maximize or restore normal state of any window by one key press.


pop_virt
Switching between normal or private desktop.


pop_saver
Launches currently used Screen Saver.


pop_lock
Locks the desktop. Press right mouse button and enter password to unlock.

If you do not set password, press Enter to unlock.


Using Screen Capture

Desktop Keeper automatically allows easily creating, priniting and emailing screenshots.

Open Settings->Hot Keys dialog and check boxes:

1) Use PrintScreen to capture full screen

2) Use Alt+Print Screen to capture active window.

You may choose in the main menu:

Capture full screen or capture a piece of the screen.

You will see a Printing Screenshot window:

You may customize:

zooming of the picture, preview scale, printer properties.

Click on the "Print" button to printing image.

Click on the "Save" button to save pictuire on your hard disk.

Click on the "Email it" button to e-mail picture.

Enter recepient e-mail to the "To" field.

Fill in the Subject field.

You must set Mail Sending Server name.

Commonly it looks like smtp.myhost.com.

Fill in the Reply Address field.

Click on the Send button to send screenshot by e-mail.


pop_printscreen
Enables capture screenshots by pressing PrintScreen and ALT+PrintScreen.


Restoring Desktop Icons

Before restoring desktop icons you must check:

Disable Active Desktop

1. Right-click a blank spot on your Desktop.

2. From the menu that appears, point to "Active Desktop" and click "View As Web Page".

In Windows XP you should open Web Settings:

Disable Auto Arrange Option

1. Right-click a blank spot on your Desktop.

2. Unmark Auto Arrange item.

Disable Auto Arrange Option (Windows XP only)

1. Right-click a blank spot on your Desktop.

2. Unmark Align to Gride item.

Open DesktopKeeper main menu, Desktop Icons, Restore Icons.

Select the desired file. On the right-hand panel the list of files and the list of the icons layouts, saved in the file, are displayed.

Only the icons layout is restored in the default mode.

To restore shortcuts check box "Restore Shortcuts".

In this case you can set the option "Clear shortcuts before restoring". First DesktopKeeper clears the shortcuts from the desktop and then restores them from the file.

Note!

The shortcuts are restored in two steps.

1.	DesktopKeeper copies the shortcuts to the desktop and sends Windows the message to refresh it. It takes Windows some time to rearrange the desktop. Press OK button in a dialogue box; in a second or two when asked to wait.

2.	DesktopKeeper restores the icon layout.

If you delete a system icon you should restore it by selecting the menu line Manage System Icons.

Saving icons to file.

DesktopKeeper by default creates a DesktopKeeper folder in the folder My Documents. You may change the deafault location of the DesktopKeeper files.

DesktopKeeper composes the name of the new file automatically. The filename contains information about the current screen resolution, date and time. The name can be changed as you wish.


Frequently Asked Questions

I can't restore icons to the previous position. Why?

You have incorrect Windows settings. Click here to get full instructions how to resolve this problem.

I can't make icons text transparent. Why?

Active Desktop option is enabled.  Click here to get full instructions how to resolve this problem.

In July I  installed a copy of your DesktopKeeper.  Which is an excellent product.

But I was amazed to find in My Docs a folder named DesktopKeeper which held folders taking up 3.47 GB of space.  I deleted most of these files, but it is still adding about 20MB each day.

DesktopKeeper copies to the "DK" file all files from your desktop. We recommend you to move large files from desktop to any folder and to create a shortcuts to these files. When the DesktopKeeper starts it checks the changes on the desktop. If DesktopKeeper found changes it create a new "dk" file.

These files are located in the My Documents\DesktopKeeper folder.

They have the names like this:

"1024x768 nov 15 2002 20-58.dk"

Resolution 1024x768 November 15 2002 20 hours 28 minutes.

You may delete these files without any problems.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any question.

Visit our support center:

http://www.greatis.com/support.htm

or send an e-mail to support@greatis.com or ateam@greatis.com.

In the letter specify your name, second name, e-mail.

Try as far as possible to accurately describe all actions that you carried out leading up to the occurrence of the error.

After analysis of the report you will receive a reply with our recommendations for addressing the problem.


Desktop Lock

This feature might be useful if you want to protect your desktop settings from unauthorized access and determine if someone shows interest in it.

Upon launching this function DesktopKeeper will lock your desktop.

In order to unlock, right-click the mouse and select "Unlock"; enter the main password.

In case someone pressed any keys while you were absent youll find the complete description of the intruders actions in the text Log file with the event time fixed. You can set the desktop to be locked automatically whenever the computer is started. Select the line "Settings" of the menu.

Open DesktopKeeper main menu and choose Settings item.

Select Lock Desktop item.

1) Lock option.

- You can set screen shot to display current screenshot when your desktop is locked;

a) Windows 95/98/Me - DesktopKeeper copies the desktop image into its own window and places it above all of the rest windows.

b) Under Windows NT4/2000/XP DesktopKeeper creates own desktop and switch user  to it.

System keys are locked. Initially, the computer appears absolutely usual and unprotected. But if a stranger attempts to click upon an icon with the mouse or keyboard he would fail; additionally, DesktopKeeper will record every pressing of  the keys and buttons, both on the keyboard and the mouse.

- Display blank screen;

- Display your picture;

- Use Windows 2000/XP lock feature.

2) We suggest you to pay attention to Power button on your keyboard.

If you use Windows 2000/XP and leave on the desktop several not saved documents (created in  Notepad or in Microsoft Word) and if you locked this desktop you may unlock it by pressing Power button. We suggest you do not leave unsaved documents on your desktop and to avoid problems you may customize behaviour of the Power button.

3) Auto Lock when Idle allows to automatically lock your computer if you don't press any key or do not move or click a mouse within specified interval. You may set idle time in minutes and seconds.

4) Show Ten Seconds reminder may be useful for you. This is a small window in the left top corner of your desktop. When your idle interval is going to rich specified limit, before the ten seconds are exceed you will see this small reminder. You wiil see a back counter in this window.

You may move a mouse pointer to break a locking process.

Note!

It was annoying to everyone if while watching video your computer is locked!

To prevent it click on the "Don't Lock when Executed Applications" button. You may create a list of exclusion processes by using Suggest button and by list of open processes.

Before lock DesktopKeeper always checks this list and do not lock if founds applications from this list.

5) Set time and check the box to Auto Lock at Specified Time.

6) Lock if Reboot without Unlock is recommended to enforce your security. If anyone turned off your computer and turned on again he will no have access to your computer. DesktopKeeper will lock it while Windows starts.

Click on the Save button to save changes.


pop_view_log_file
Display current log file.


pop_clear_log
Erases current log file.


pop_power_button
Changes Power button action on your keyboard to the Sleep mode while computer is in the lock mode. Automatically restores old value after unlock.


pop_cust_power
Displays Windows Power Settings dialog.


pop_idle_lock
If you do not move/click mouse and do not press a key on your keyboard your computer will be locked. You should mark Enabled box.


pop_lock_min
Sets idle lock interval in minutes.


pop_lock_sec
Sets idle lock interval in seconds.


pop_run_apps
It was annoying to everyone if while watching video your computer is locked!

To prevent it click on the "Don't Lock when Executed Applications" button. You may create a list of exclusion processes by using Suggest button and by list of open processes.


pop_lock_at_time
Your computer will be locked everyday at the specified time.


pop_reboot_without_unlock
Lock if Reboot without Unlock is recommended to enforce your security. If anyone turned off your computer and turned on again he will no have access to your computer. DesktopKeeper will lock it while Windows starts.


pop_reminder
Shows Ten Seconds reminder. This is a small window in the left top corner of your desktop. When your idle interval is going to rich specified limit, before the ten seconds are exceeded you will see this small reminder this a  back counter inside. You may move a mouse pointer to break the locking process.


pop_win_startup
Check the box "Run at Windows startup" if you want DesktopKeeper to launch automatically when the computer is started.


pop_transparent
"Set Transparent Icons Text at Startup" allows  to make the text of the icon titles transparent at Windows startup.


pop_keeper_startup
"Normal Mode" - load into the tray and wait;

"Check Icons" - check if the icons layout has changed;

"Lock Desktop" - lock desktop at startup.


pop_dk_folder
Sets a folder for  DesktopKeeper files. Required to set an existing folder to avoid errors.


pop_action_click
Choose an action on tray icon mouse click.


dont_lock
To prevent locking computer when executed important applications add these apps to the list.

If you click on the Suggest button you may easily add Microsoft Media Player and The Playa.

You may add process from the right pane (list of executed processes.)

You may click on the Browse button to choose execution file from hard disk.


Log Viewer
Desktop Lock Log Viewer

Open DesktopKeeper main menu and choose View Log item.

If you double click on the "Mouse Click" event you will see a picture with the blinking point on it.

To save this log in spreadsheet or in test file format, click on the "diskette" button.

To clear log click on the "stop" button.

To set log clearing options click on the Option button.

Old records will be automatically erased at DesktopKeeper startup if the number of records more than limit or these records are older than specified number of days.

If you want to turn off any of these parameters set it to zero.

Also you may set "Clear Log Manually" switch.


Configuring DesktopKeeper
Configuring DesktopKeeper - General Settings

Suggested options:

1) Run at Windows startup.

This option is required if you use multi desktop  and lock features.

It allows to launch DesktopKeeper automatically when Windows starts.

2) Set desktop icons text transparent at startup.

This options doesn't have effect for Windows XP, because Windows XP automatically sets this setting.

3) DesktopKeeper folder.

DesktopKeeper creates subfolder in the My Documents folder to save its files.

You may choose your folder if you want.

4) Action on mouse click of main DesktopKeeper's icon.

We suggest to use 'Quick Menu' value.


Save Desktop
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Saving Desktop

We strongly do not recommend you to change these options.

DesktopKeeper allows to save and restore desktop contents.

But it may cause the problems if you do have the documents on your desktop.

Default settings:

- Store only shortcuts and execution files;

- Shortcuts (lnk, pif).

The Track Changes option allows to automatically backup your desktop contents when the changes made. DesktopKeeper creates a new DK file fo the new desktop. It was named like this:

"1024x768 may 01 2003 20-33.dk".

Note!

DesktopKeeper tracks changes at startup only.

This is very useful to store backup copies. If each copy has not more than 30 Kbytes, this is not too much.


Hot Keys
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Hot Keys

You may assign your keyboard shortcuts to get quick access to the DesktopKeeper features.

To set a hot key, press keyboard combination.

Be careful, this combination applies to any window in Windows!

Cycling windows

You commonly use ALT+TAB to selecting window. This is great, but this method has  two problems.

1) Changing order of windows. If you press ALT+TAB again, you'll see  previous window. You need hold ALT button and press TAB two times.

2) If you select the minimized window, it will be restored to the desktop and all others too.

What the Windows Cycling can do for you?

1) Switching windows by one key press. You can assign any combination to do it.

2) The restored window automatically will be minimized when you switch to another.


Capture Manager
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Capture Manager

DesktopKeeper allows you to capture the full screen, pice of screen or an active window.

You may easily save this capture to the file, print to your printer or send by e-mail.

Built-in manager allows to do it as well.

But if you want to use another paint program - no problems!

Set the checkbox to the "Leave image in clipboard ..." and specify the program that will can to paste an image from clipboard.


Desktop Manager
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Desktop Icons Manager

Desktop Manager allows you to quickly set up each virtual desktop by your taste.

You can easily copy/move icons between desktops.

You may delete an icon, if this icon already exists on both desktop.

If this icon exists only on one desktop only, you should use the standard delete operation.

When you click on the desktop list you can change options:

1) Desktop Name.

You may assign any desktop name.

2) Link with Virtual Desktop.

When you change desktop icons, the desktop windows will change too.

In this case, if you switch to another virtual desktop, the icons will change too.

3) Display the icon in System Tray.

DesktopKeeper allows you to quickly access the desktop by desktop icon. This icon is a number of 1 to ...

If you do not want  to have additional icons in the system tray, uncheck this checkbox.

4) Access is restricted by password.

You can protect your virtual desktop by password protection.

You should specify the password to set this option.

5) Use own wallpaper.

You can assign own wallpaper to each desktop.

Verify that the "Use own wallpaper" is checked.

Click on the "Set Wallpaper" button.

Choose wallpaper.

Click on the Apply button.


Desktop Shortcuts
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Desktop Customizing

Do you want to easily explore Control Panel, My Computer, etc. using Start menu?

Yes, I do! Click the button.

If you have Windows'98 or higher  you can add shortcuts to Quick Launch Bar or to the Desktop. You will see a popup menu with accessible items.


System Icons
Configuring DesktopKeeper - System Icons

Mark the icons you'd like to see on the screen or cancel the mark. In  a second or two the icon would appear(disappear) on the desktop.

Note:

In Windows 95/98/Me it is impossible to hide icons "My Computer" or "+Network Neighborhood" (My Network Places).

The rest of the system icons can be deleted as well as your personal icons, or you can cancel checking them on the list.


Desktop Wallapers
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Desktop Wallapapers

1) You may set your current Screen Properties.

2) Set your current wallper.

3) Set the options to changes current wallpaper.

Optimal seting is "Enlarge to fully fit to screen".

In this case the desktop is fully covered by wallpaper.

4) If you aredy havc wallpaper collecion you may specify path to this folder.

5) Randomly change wallpaper at Windows startup.

DesktopKeeper use own complex algoritm to change wallpaper randomly.

It creates a program to display new wallpaper every time when DesktopKeeper starts.

Note!

If you add new images to the wallpaper collection folder, DesktopKeeper will use these files first than old files.

6) Test the wallpaper options now!

7) Look for a new wallpapers in the Internet.


Security
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Security

Set up your security options.

The main password is used to unlock Locked desktop and to access DesktopKeeper's features.

1) Ask password before using DesktopKeeper.

You will be asked to enter a password when you click on the DesktopKeeper icon.

2) Ask password every time...

Paranoia option. You will be asked to enter a password every time when you use DesktopKeeper.


Desktop Windows Manager
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Desktop Windows Manager

DesktopKeeper Windows Manager allows you to quickly manage applications on each desktop.

When you move a mouse pointer out the window, its window will be docked to the screen side.

You will see only small bar near the edge of screen.

Point the mouse pointer to this edge and the window will be automatically expanded.

1. To switch to the application, you should select it and double click on it (or press Enter.)

2. To Close applications, you should mark them and after that click on the Close button.

3. To copy an item, you should select one item and click on the Copy button.

4. To move an item, you should select one item and click on the Move button.

5. To hide Windows taskbar click on the "Hide TaskBar" button.

To set up options click on the "Configure" button.

The description of the bottom icons:

1) DesktopKeeper's main menu.

2) Switch desktop icons (only desktop icons and wallpaper, not the windows) to desktop 1.

3) Switch desktop icons to desktop 2.

4) Windows Start menu.

5) Windows Control Panel.

6) Run an Application.

7) Shutdown.

8) Help.

9) Close Windows Manager.


Windows Manager Settings
Configuring DesktopKeeper - Windows Manager Settings

1) To activate Windows Manager at the DesktopKeeper startup set the top checkbox.

2) To hide Windows taskbar when Windows Manager is active set the second checkbox.

When you close Windows Manager, the taskbar will be automatically restored.

3) Select the screen edge that the Windows Manager will be docked.

4) Set the dimensions in the Rolled State.


pop_get_main_menu
Look at the tray area, near the clock.

Right click on the DesktopKeeper icon.

You will see DesktopKeeper's main menu:


Desktop Menu

Right click on the desktop icon in the system tray to get desktop menu:

- Using desktop menu you may quickly launch applications from your desktop.

Tip!

Desktop menu displays icons on all desktops. This allows you to launch shortcut from hidden desktop.

Useful!

Desktop menu shows icons coordinates. If you get popup menu, Properties, you can change icon position manually.


pop_set_main_passw
Sets the main password to unlock desktop.

If you do not set password, anyone can use empty password to unlock.


pop_ask_passw_before
Verify that the box is checked to be sure that the DesktopKeeper main menu is protected by password. You must set the main password to use this feature.


pop_ask_always
Verify that the box is checked to be asked password every time when you try to use DesktopKeeper main menu. This is paranoia setting.


pop_lock_options
Set the lock method:

1) Display screenshot of the screen;

2) Display blank screem;

3) Display your picture;

4) Execute system lock (Windows 2000/XP).


pop_list_icons
To copy/move/delete icons from this list you should select items.

You should hold Shift or CTRL to select multiple items.


pop_del_icon
Deletes icon from this desktop.

Note!

You can't delete icon if it doesn't exist on other desktops.

To remove it, go to the desktop, right click and choose Delete in the popup menu.


pop_desk_name
Sets desktop name.


pop_link_virt
Verify that this box is checked if you want to switch desktop icons and applications simultaneously


pop_displ_icon
Verify that this box is checked if you want to see desktop icon number in the system tray.

Note!

You may assign own icon for desktop.

For desktop 1: replace 1.ico and 1a.ico (highlighted) with own icons.


pop_desk_passw
Sets active password protection for selected desktop.

You should assign a password.


pop_set_wallp
Sets active special wallpaper for selected desktop.

You should assign a picture to use it.