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Icon Restore 1.0

Tim Taylor – Shareware
out of 6 votes

Effortless Icon Management with Icon Restore

Minh Ong

Icon Restore by Tim Taylor simplifies the process of restoring desktop icons and layouts, making it an essential tool for users who frequently customize their screens.
2025 Editor's Rating
EXCELLENT User Rating

Icon Restore is a small utility software developed by Tim Taylor which aims to restore the positions of the desktop icons on Windows operating systems.

Users often face the issue of desktop icon arrangement getting disorganized, especially when changing display resolutions, updating graphics drivers or after using certain applications that cause the icons to move around. It can be frustrating to manually rearrange each icon back to its original position. That's where Icon Restore comes in handy.

With Icon Restore, users can save the current desktop icon layout as a profile with a name of their choice. Later, if the icons get rearranged, users can restore the saved layout with just a few clicks. This feature saves time and effort for users who frequently face desktop icon alignment issues.

Icon Restore is a lightweight and user-friendly application that requires minimal system resources. It supports various Windows operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10.

Icon Restore can be a useful tool for users who are tired of manually arranging and aligning their desktop icons after every system change or application usage.

Overview

Icon Restore is a Shareware software in the category Miscellaneous developed by Tim Taylor.

The latest version of Icon Restore is 1.0, released on 02/18/2008. It was initially added to our database on 10/29/2007.

Icon Restore runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

Users of Icon Restore gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Can save and restore icon positions on desktop
  • Lightweight software with no installation required

Cons

  • Only available for Windows operating system
  • Limited functionality compared to similar software
  • No updates provided in recent years

FAQ

What is Icon Restore?

Icon Restore is a small utility program developed by Tim Taylor that can save and restore the positions of icons on the desktop.

How does Icon Restore work?

Icon Restore works by periodically saving the position of desktop icons. When you need to restore the icons, you simply run Icon Restore and it will restore the icons to their previously saved positions.

Is Icon Restore free?

Yes, Icon Restore is a free program and it doesn't come with any advertising or spyware.

Does Icon Restore work with all versions of Windows?

Icon Restore works with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 10. However, it may not work with some customized versions of Windows or shell replacements.

Can I customize the settings of Icon Restore?

No, there are no customization settings available in Icon Restore. It simply saves and restores your desktop icons.

Is there a portable version of Icon Restore available?

No, there is no portable version of Icon Restore available at this time.

How do I uninstall Icon Restore?

You can uninstall Icon Restore like any other program through the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs feature (Windows XP) or the Programs and Features feature (Windows Vista and later).

Can I donate to support the development of Icon Restore?

Yes, there is a donation page available on the Icon Restore website for those who wish to support the developer.

Does Icon Restore support multi-monitor setups?

Yes, Icon Restore supports multi-monitor setups, and it can save and restore the positions of icons on each monitor independently.

Is there a user manual or documentation available for Icon Restore?

No, there is no user manual or detailed documentation available for Icon Restore. However, the program is straightforward and easy to use.


Minh Ong

Minh Ong

I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.

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