Recommended Posts

I was just wondering if anyone knows of a list or would like help build a list of applications that were made with Windows 7 in mind. This would mean they would have to support core features of Windows 7 such as jump lists, implemented Aero glass interface, live preview thumbnails (eg. tabs displayed as separate windows), etc...

I think it'd be nice to see how people have taken advantage of these new features in their applications.

*Update* I decided to include applications that don't necessary incorporate new features of Windows 7 but may be tools/tweaks/utilities made for Windows 7. I've divided them into a few categories to make things easier to sift through.

Apps with Windows 7 core features (JumpLists, interactive/tabbed thumbnails, glass interface, displaying progress state in taskbar, etc)

General Purpose Applications *updated 11/10/2009*

7APL (Windows 7 Application Launcher) - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2, Screenshot 3, Screenshot 4, Video]

With jumplist support, interactive thumbnails, hot keys, application grouping/profiles, gadget mode, and more. Beta testers needed.

7stacks - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2, Screenshot 3, Screenshot 4]

Extends some functionality to the Superbar by allowing you create stacks.

AIMP - [N/A]

Integration to Win7 TaskBar, Simple Scheduler. Alternative link here

Astroburn Lite 1.1.0 - [Screenshot]

Shows progress bar states

c2i GMailNotifier - [Screenshot]

Integration with the Windows 7 taskbar

Connectify.me - [N/A] *new*

A handy utility that will make use of the Windows 7 virtual wifi feature.

EmEditor Professional 9.00 beta 2 - [N/A]

A text editor that supports JumpLists and progress bar states.

Gmail Notifier Plus - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2, Screenshot 3, Screenshot 4]

Windows 7-only Gmail notifier that will sit in the taskbar.

Google Chrome (build 3.0.197.11 or greater) - [Screenshot]

A web browser with JumpList support.

ImgBurn - [N/A]

Supports progress bar displayed in taskbar icon.

iTunes - [N/A]

Supports playback controls in thumbnail preview.

Jumplist Launcher - [Screenshot,

]

Create your own JumpLists.

LameXP - [N/A]

Added experimental support for Windows 7 taskbar progress indicator and overlay icons.

LocalHostr Uploadr - [Screenshot]

Jumplist support, when uploading files progress bar appears in task bar icon.

Maxthon Browser 2.5.10 Beta2 - [N/A] *new*

Supports new Windows 7 features like task bar preview, jumplist, aero shake, multi touch (for touch screen) etc.

MediaMonkey 3.1.2.1279 RC1 - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2, Screenshot 3]

Full Windows 7 shell integration (interactive thumbnails, jumplists, and icon status).

MusicBee 1.1 RC1 - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2]

Windows 7 support including Aero-Peek and Jump-List support.

MyPhoneExplorer - [N/A]

Supports jump list and task button progress bar.

Paint.NET - [Screenshot]

Aero glass, jumplist support, and use of DirectWrite (instead of GDI) which gives even better performance and quality.

PowerArchiver - [Video]

Full Windows 7 support with jump lists, taskbar progress and taskbar icon overlays.

Proxy Switcher - [N/A]

Support for Windows 7, including Jumplists.

RSS for your taskbar - [Screenshot]

A taskbar RSS reader that implements interactive thumbnails.

Steam Client Beta - [Screenshot] *new*

Join the optional beta program for the Steam Client to download it (available in File-Settings). It provides jumplist support in Windows 7.

Taskbar Meters (CPU/Memory Usage) - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2, Screenshot 3] *new*

Quick access to Task Manager and the Resource Monitor to determine what's slowing down your computer. The update frequency and percentages that determine "yellow" and "red" states are configurable.

TeraCopy - [N/A]

Support for Windows 7 Explorer. Progress indicator in Windows 7 Taskbar.

Trillian Astra Beta - [N/A] *new*

The new Trillian Astra 4.1 beta has full Windows 7 integration now, including taskbar status and jumplists.

Ultramon 3.07 Beta - [N/A]

Extends the Superbar to a second monitor (no jumplist/pinning support yet implemented).

Windows 7 Firewall Control - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2, Screenshot 3]

Now with buttons in the thumbnail taskbar preview.

xrecode II - [N/A]

Win 7 Support for showing Progress in Taskbar.

Zune 4.0 Software - [N/A]

A great media player with support for JumpLists, mini-toolbar mode, and more.

Plugins/Extensions *updated 9/2/2009*

Messenger Plus! Live - [N/A]

Extension for Windows Live Messenger and integrates interactive tabbed thumbnail features.

win7shell plugin for Winamp - [Screenshot, Screenshot, Screenshot 3]

Adds JumpList + interactive thumbnail + progress bar (song progress) support to the popular media player Winamp.

Windows 7 Shell Integration plugin for foobar2000 - [Screenshot]

Adds JumpList + interactive thumbnail support.

Winfox - [Screenshot, Screenshot 2]

Adds JumpList to Firefox.

Commercial Applications (no free versions) *updated 9/3/2009*

DisplayFusion - [N/A]

Multi-monitor/wallpaper software. Only Pro (paid for) version supports Windows 7 Aero + thumbnail previews.

WinDVD 2010 - [N/A]

Moving up to the exciting new user experience of Windows 7? WinDVD Pro 2010 DVD software is ready and waiting. Optimized for the new operating system, it supports key Windows 7 features, including Windows Touch, Jumplists, and Taskbar integration.

Apps with little to no Windows 7 features (but still made with Windows 7 in mind)

Tools/Utilities *updated 9/23/2009*

File hash Checker - [Screenshot]

This simple tool will allow you to compute the MD5 and SHA1 hash of any file. Shows progress bar in icon.

Power Plan 7 - [N/A]

Power Plan Assistant is a smart power management application designed specifically for Windows 7.

Windows 7 RTM ISO Image Edition Switcher - [N/A]

Converts any edition of Windows 7 (in ISO format) to another edition (eg. Ultimate to Professional).

Tweak/Customization Applications *updated 11/10/2009*

7 Taskbar Tweaker - [Screenshot] *new*

Another app to tweak the taskbar.

Default Programs Editor - [Screenshot]

It is a context menu editor, an autoplay editor, and default programs association editor.

Desktop Peek Tweak - [Screenshot]

This is a quick utility to adjust Desktop Peek delay time when you hover the mouse over the appropriate button on the desktop.

Library Icon Changer - [Screenshot] *new*

Tool for easy change of the Windows 7 Library Icon

Login Screen Rotator - [Screenshot]

Configurable app which allows you to cycle through login background screens.

Taskbar Overlord - [N/A]

Allows you to tweak Windows 7 taskbar.

Tweaks Logon Changer (for Windows 7) - [Screenshot]

Provides an easy way to customize the logon screen background with just a few clicks.

Ultimate Windows Tweaker - [Screenshot]

Is a freeware Tweak UI Utility for tweaking and optimizing Windows 7 & Windows Vista, 32-bit & 64-bit.

Windows 7 Logon Background Changer - [Screenshot]

Windows 7 Logon Background Changer is a free open source (source code available soon) software that let you change the wallpaper of the Windows 7 login screen.

XQDC X-Setup Pro - [N/A]

It has a multitude of tweaks available and supports many versions of Windows, including Windows 7.

Got any other apps to share? Post a reply. Also, if any links in this list do not work or you find out anything is inaccurate, just let me know and I'll update it.

Edited by Se7enVII
Title updated
Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/807138-apps-made-with-windows-7-in-mind/
Share on other sites

List updated.

@acedriver, the Windows 7 shell integration plugin for foobar is awesome, thanks.

Yeah finally a decent player have this functionality and it's better than wmp IMO

Windows 7 Shell Integration plugin for foobar2000

  • Progress indicator

http://wintense.com/plugins/foo_w7shell

The Progress Indicator don't work for me, but otherwise fine.

The plugin was last updated 1st April, so might not be adjusted to work with later Windows 7 versions yet.

Wow great list so far, I'm going to have to try out Windows 7 Firewall Control as I was looking for a firewall program for 7. I am so use to OneCare's firewall since I get the choice of blocking things when it detects a program trying to get online (meaning a popup window shows what it happening), wish windows firewall would give me that option.

Thanks again!

wish windows firewall would give me that option.

It should do that if you have UAC on. Remember that when installing an app, you might already have given the installer privilege to add exceptions to the firewall. But it is a question regarding allowing exceptions, not to allow or block.

A good firewall that you take care to setup is of course better. Don't know how good that firewall control application is, if you test it please report back how you liked it.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones are down to lowest price in over a month by Taras Buria Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Ultra headphones are premium over-ear headphones with noise cancellation, but right now, you can save 16%, thanks to a discount that brought the headphones to a new lowest price in over a month. While the general look and aesthetics remain unchanged compared to the previous gen, the Gen 2 features redesigned wear-detection sensors, which accurately pause your music the moment you take them off. Additionally, the headphones now support lossless audio via a direct USB-C wired connection, letting you enjoy uncompressed sound when plugged into your laptop or phone. There is also spatial audio support (works wirelessly) for a more immersive audio experience and improved noise cancellation, which makes the QuietComfort Ultra go-to headphones for many users on long flights or other scenarios when they need to isolate themselves from the surrounding noise. The QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) also features Bluetooth Multipoint for seamless switching between two devices at once. As for battery life, you get up to 30 hours on a single charge (up to 23 hours when using spatial audio). Besides good audio quality and noise cancellation, the headphones should be comfortable to wear, thanks to the lightweight 250-gram design and soft protein-leather ear pads. The QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 are available in four colors, and all five are now available at the lowest price: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen) - $379 | 16% off on Amazon This Amazon deal is US-specific and not available in other regions unless specified. This is a first-party seller link (at the time of article publishing); ensure that you also purchase from a first-party seller link only. If you don't like it or want to look at more options, check out the previous deals that we have covered, OR you can also visit Amazon US deals page. Get Prime (SNAP), Prime Video, Audible Plus or Kindle / Music Unlimited. Free for 30 days. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
    • Started implementing weapons! Here's a little sneak peek! 👀 Everything was done inside of Unreal Engine using Control Rig!
    • Keep in mind Intuit has lobbied like crazy to keep taxes complicated so they can continue to sell tax software. They also got caught hiding their legally mandated free version so they could release a second one that pushed countless people into charges they didn't need to pay to file. Intuit leads the charge on inventing problems so they can sell you the solution and disrespecting you in the process.
    • Oddly, there was a time that UFC games were culturally relevant, largely because of the graphics and gameplay that was different than the norm. But it seems like as the sport grew in popularity, gaming outlets stopped talking about the games.
    • Microsoft Edge 149.0.4022.69 by Razvan Serea Microsoft Edge is a super fast and secure web browser from Microsoft. It works on almost any device, including PCs, iPhones and Androids. It keeps you safe online, protects your privacy, and lets you browse the web quickly. You can even use it on all your devices and keep your browsing history and favorites synced up. Built on the same technology as Chrome, Microsoft Edge has additional built-in features like Startup boost and Sleeping tabs, which boost your browsing experience with world class performance and speed that are optimized to work best with Windows. Microsoft Edge security and privacy features such as Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, Password Monitor, InPrivate search, and Kids Mode help keep you and your loved ones protected and secure online. Microsoft Edge has features to keep both you and your family protected. Enable content filters and access activity reports with your Microsoft Family Safety account and experience a kid-friendly web with Kids Mode. The new Microsoft Edge is now compatible with your favorite extensions, so it’s easy to personalize your browsing experience. Microsoft Edge 149.0.4022.69 changelog: Fixed an issue that caused the Downloads dialog to continue displaying the "Keep/Delete" prompt for .rdp files after the download completed. Stable channel security updates are listed here. Download: Microsoft Edge (64-bit) | 193.0 MB (Freeware) Download: Microsoft Edge (32-bit) | 170.0 MB Download: Microsoft Edge (ARM64) | 188.0 MB View: Microsoft Edge Website | Release History Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      agatameier earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Month Later
      agatameier earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      ssd21345 earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Contributor
      MarkHughes4096 went up a rank
      Contributor
    • Dedicated
      jordanspringer earned a badge
      Dedicated
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      507
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      175
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      139
    4. 4
      ATLien_0
      90
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      76
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!