Why aren't your old apps available anymore?
All functionality of our older apps are now integrated directly into AlomWare Toolbox, so that we don't have to maintain and update separate products anymore. For you, this means easier access to them without having to install and update them separately. It's a win-win for all!
Who is AlomWare Toolbox for?
You! Seriously, AlomWare Toolbox can be used by
any PC user of any skill level to make their daily work role easier and more productive. You can work in any field and
the app will benefit you in many different ways. Based on our user surveys, the most common uses for AlomWare Toolbox are to auto-arrange all app windows to a pre-set state every morning; auto-typing regular phrases during the day; and remembering clipboard text for later re-copying or so accidental copies can be restored. Snipping part of the screen to view as a floating reference while working in another document is another popular use (especially for single-monitor workstations). These are not even the tip of the iceberg, though - the app does
so much more!
What are the PC requirements to run AlomWare Toolbox?
AlomWare Toolbox requires Windows 7 or later without admin rights, but running it as admin will give it more automation power over your PC (such as using it to
control your internet connection). It is a single zip file download for 64-bit PCs (32-bit is not supported), and needs less than 100 MB of disk space when first run. (Taking screenshots with it uses more disk space, but these can be offloaded to a different external folder for access with the app). You don't need to install any additional bloated supporting frameworks like .NET or Java because AlomWare Toolbox is a true
single standalone portable executable file for Windows.
Does AlomWare Toolbox have a virus or malware?
No! Some people have tried downloading a crack or keygen for AlomWare Toolbox, and
these are what contain malware that infects your PC. Don't download AlomWare Toolbox from anywhere but AlomWare.com, as we are not responsible for any damages caused by illegal methods used to avoid paying for the app. It's always better to stay honest and stay safe!
Why do I get a warning message from Windows?
If you get a warning about "
Windows protected your PC" or an "
unknown publisher" when running AlomWare Toolbox, it just means Windows can't verify the publisher (AlomWare) with Microsoft at this time. Despite the warning, your PC is
never at risk (see the above question about malware), as this is just a standard warning from Windows. To quickly perform your own manual publisher verification, compare the SHA-256 hash of the unzipped "Toolbox.exe" file (not the zip file) shown under the "Download" button on our
Home page, with any
online SHA-256 verification service. If it matches, then your download is safe and you can select "Run anyway" (or "Run") to skip the warning in future.
Does AlomWare Toolbox modify the Registry or alter my PC's files?
Never! AlomWare Toolbox is a single standalone portable executable file, so it doesn't need admin rights to run, nor require any setup or installation. It saves its settings in the folder where it's run; doesn't alter existing files or folders on your PC; and doesn't modify the Registry during use. The only changes it makes to your files are when you've created automated actions to specifically do this.
How do I install AlomWare Toolbox?
Watch how to unzip and run AlomWare Toolbox with Windows 10.
As mentioned above, AlomWare Toolbox is a portable app, so no setup or installation is needed. Once downloaded from AlomWare.com, "unzip" the downloaded file so the folder named "AlomWare Toolbox" is saved somewhere on your PC. (Learn how by watching the above video, or use a free tool like PeaZip to do it). As shown in the video, simply double-click the "Toolbox.exe" file inside the unzipped "AlomWare Toolbox" folder to run the app. You'll need to accept the End-User License Agreement before you can use it, and then AlomWare Toolbox will set itself to auto-run whenever you start your PC or log in. (Note: You can disable auto-run in the app's settings).
Does AlomWare Toolbox respect my privacy?
Yes! Everything you do with AlomWare Toolbox is never seen, known, or accessible to us at any time; and nothing in the app secretly sends your data to us. You don't even need an internet connection to run it, but if you're not convinced, then learn how to block AlomWare Toolbox with a firewall. Just remember that doing this will prevent you using the email or website automated actions features of the app.
All your data and app settings are stored offline in a local folder named "Toolbox Data" where AlomWare Toolbox is run. There is a setting to change the data folder to another location if you wish. We don't save by default to "the cloud" for two reasons: (a) your data is none of our business, and (b) being offline means your data isn't sitting on an online server somewhere that hackers can attack.
Is my data encrypted for privacy?
By default, you data is not encrypted, to (a) save you having to enter a password every time the app starts, and (b) keep your important data accessible if you forget your password - we don't want you to accidentally lock yourself out! But you can click the "user" icon at the top-right of AlomWare Toolbox's window to set a password for that session (launch). This password is not saved or sent anywhere, and is lost when the app quits or when you specifically choose to stop using it. When set, your notes and automated action steps can be encrypted by wrapping sensitive text in this format: {?text to be hidden}. To understand better, click the images below or watch the video.
Will I ever be locked out of my data?
Absolutely not! The app stores your data as plain text (with optional encryption as explained above) and as PNG images for your screenshots and clipboard images. This means you are always able to get your data from outside of AlomWare Toolbox if you desire. We're old-school coders with real morals: we don't lock your data in a database to force you to keep using the app (aka "
vendor lock-in").
Is AlomWare Toolbox accessible and/or DPI-aware?
Yes. Despite our videos and screenshots showing specific colors for the app, you can change them to your own color scheme, switch them off altogether, or just use the default Windows color scheme that you've set. These are done in the "Settings -> General -> Window -> Item colors" area. The recommended minimum desktop size is 1024 x 768 pixels, with small system fonts (100% DPI). Anything less than these means the app won't be able to display everything correctly for you.
Is AlomWare Toolbox available in languages other than English?
Unfortunately not. AlomWare Toolbox contains a
massive amount of instructional text and messages, and supporting multiple languages is not planned due to both the costs of professional translation and the logistics of embedding multiple languages into the app. We sincerely regret the inconvenience this brings to non-English users.
How do I upgrade AlomWare Toolbox?
Quit the app if it's running, and then unzip the new version over the old version's folder. Yes, it's literally that simple, and you won't lose any data or settings. Remember, we don't charge for updates - if your unlock code is current, then you can always freely download and enjoy the latest version at any time!
