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original title: Multiple desktops in windows 7 ?
Hi,
Why Windows 7 is not providing the virtual desktops like in Mac or Linux ? It helps a lot in arranging the applications into various groups like personal, office etc and placing them on different desktops.
Best regards,
Bins.
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Hello SanatTalmaki,
The download does not seem to be malware. I suggest you might scan the file with another Antivirus such as Microsoft Security Essentiasl and see if you come up with the same results.
You can download Microsoft Security Essentials from the link below:
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
Thanks,
Marilyn
I've developed an application because I wanted the same thing. My program is extremely lightweight and requires no configuring.
You install, or you can use the zip and just run it. Then use alt+ the number of the desktop to switch to it. Then alt+ctrl+number to send the active window to a desktop.
My program is open source and free.
The current desktop is shown in the tray on the icon, and the icon can optionally be hidden.
http://code.google.com/p/mdesktop/
Jason
I guess I've seen it appear in one answer in this thread, but I can also recommend VirtuaWin as a good virtual desktop manager. Does the job for me for quiet some time now...
Adding my voice to all the people saying thanks for this program. One well-written utility can make a huge difference. Thanks a lot.
(sigh). If you want your report to treated seriously:
a) what trojan/virus? A link to the characteristics would be appreciated.
b) what AV scanner was used? Some fire off more false positives than others
c) when was this virus scanner last updated in terms of definitions? When was the last full version release?
d) what operating system are you using? is your gateway AV scanner "tuned" to a particular operating system?
e) if this is something that communicates with the outside world, one way you can protect yourself is to create a firewall rule (built into vista and 7 at least) that blocks this program from sending any data over the internet. Other than for a process to check for updates (which you can always do manually) this program has no need to communicate, so you'd be safe shutting that ability off of this program.
If it's reporting on the "hidden windows" activity, that's already been explained.
If you're convinced there is a virus/spyware/trojan, it's your duty to report this to google with a full report. I believe that google and all reputable download sites scan programs that they host for viruses, but I suppose there's always a chance that they miss something.
I personally use Sophos AV (11.0 - definitions today, core program updated 2010) on the computer on which I have this application installed. This program produces a frustrating level of false positives (e.g. thinking "hacking tools" and "key cracks" are evil) and quarantines practically EVERYTHING, however does not detect a virus in mDesktop.
So, adding to Haplo's AVs that do not produce a positive virus response we have
Avast, symantec, sophos, mcaffee. I'm assuming latest definitions on all of those. It's possible that the makers all of these virus scanners are being lazy and are missing a current/emerging threat. It's happened before historically for sure.
