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Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP

by Paul Rowlingson

26 Apr 2002

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Verdict

A good range of extras for Windows XP users.

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Platform: Windows XP

Manufacturer: Microsoft

Size: 514KB - 771KB (depending on toy chosen)

Number of Downloads: 8813

Price: null

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Comprises 10 separate Windows XP extras, each one intended to enhance the Windows XP experience in one form or another.

The 10 Toys to choose from are:

  • Open Command Window Here: Adds an 'Open Command Window Here' context menu on system folders - a quick way to open a command window (cmd.exe) pointing at the selected folder.
  • Alt-Tab Replacement: Adds a preview of pages when using Alt-Tab to switch applications.
  • Tweak UI Gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in Windows XP default interface; includes mouse, Explorer, taskbar settings and more.
  • Power Calculator: Calculator with graph, conversion and function capabilities.
  • Image Resizer: Resize one or many image files with a right click.
  • CD Slide Show Generator: View images on a CD as a slide show.
  • Virtual Desktop Manager: Manage up to four desktops from the taskbar.
  • Taskbar Magnifier: Use this PowerToy to magnify part of the screen from the taskbar.
  • HTML Slide Show Wizard: Create HTML slide shows of digital pictures, for use on websites.
  • Webcam Timershot: Take pictures at specified time intervals via a webcam.

Clicking the download button below will take you to the Microsoft PowerToys webpage where you can select the ones you want.

Note: Although created by Microsoft developers they are not supported by Microsoft, and no technical support is offered.

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