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Best Free App to Backup and Restore Contacts Online For Iphone and Android

Backup Contacts is the first thing that We doing before format/factory reset our Mobile phone . I think Backup Contacts to Cloud storage is more secure and safe than SD Card .. The common way we used to back up contacts in Android and iOS is Gmail Sync. In my Samsung Galaxy S2 ( Android 4.0.4 ) i feel its a bit slow and not so manageable.
After searching a while, I got NQ Contact Sync an easy tool to Backup , Restore and Manage Contact online.
The First thing i like in NQ Contact Sync is its Simple and friendly UI and second thing that help full for us is we can Backup and Restore the same contacts between Android , iOS , Symbian and Blackberry.
According to Developer the Main Capabilities of NQ Contact Sync is:
- Back up your contacts privately and securely to NetQin Space
- Restore contacts directly from your NetQin Space
- Backup contacts to your SD card
- Restore your contacts from the SD card
- Manage your contacts directly through your NetQin Space and automatically sync on all your devices
To Backup Contacts to Cloud and Manage online we need to Register an account at http://i.NQ.com ( Its Fast and Free )
I am not writing the App usage tutorial as it is very simple. just download and install the app from the below links ,In app login with your netqin account and start backup and restore. Also login at http://i.NQ.com to Manage your Contacts.
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iCloud Backup and Restore
iCloud automatically backs up the most important data on your iOS 5 device. Once you have enabled Backup on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in Settings > iCloud > Backup & Storage, it will run on a daily basis as long as your device:
What is backed up ?
You get unlimited free storage for:
Purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books
Notes: Backup of purchased music is not available in all countries. Backups of purchased movies and TV shows are U.S. only. Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
Some previously purchased movies may not be available in iTunes in the Cloud. These movies will indicate that they are not available in iTunes in the Cloud on their product details page in the iTunes Store. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they have been refunded or are no longer available in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
You get 5GB of free iCloud storage for:
You can select which applications back up their data and see how much storage space each application is using:
The following items are not backed up to iCloud. You can sync these items with a computer using iTunes:
How content is restored to a new device
When you go through Setup Assistant on a new iOS 5 device, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" and enter your iCloud account and password. You will see the three most recent backups for each of the devices on which you enabled Backup. Choose which backup to restore from.
After your device restarts, your settings and accounts are restored and Backup starts downloading your purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, books, Camera Roll, and other content.
Note: You may be prompted to enter the passwords for all accounts enabled on your device. You may also be prompted to enter the password for for any iTunes, iBookstore and App Store accounts for which iCloud Backup is attempting to restore content.
A progress bar will appear underneath the apps that are being downloaded. To prioritize the restore of a specific app, tap its icon. Restore will attempt to download the same version of the app that you had installed previously. If that version is no longer available, the latest version of the app will be restored.
If you are using iTunes Match (U.S. only), you can download any of your songs, albums, or playlist from iCloud after the restore is complete.
To check if the restore is complete, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup.
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- is connected to Internet over Wi-Fi
- is connected to a power source
- has the screen locked
What is backed up ?
You get unlimited free storage for:
Purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books
Notes: Backup of purchased music is not available in all countries. Backups of purchased movies and TV shows are U.S. only. Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
Some previously purchased movies may not be available in iTunes in the Cloud. These movies will indicate that they are not available in iTunes in the Cloud on their product details page in the iTunes Store. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they have been refunded or are no longer available in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
You get 5GB of free iCloud storage for:
- Photos and videos in the Camera Roll
- Device settings (for example: Phone Favorites, Wallpaper, and Mail, Contacts, Calendar accounts)
- App data
- Home screen and app organization
- Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS)
- Ringtones
You can select which applications back up their data and see how much storage space each application is using:
- On your Home Screen, tap Settings
- Tap iCloud
- Tap Storage & Backup
- Tap Manage Storage
- Select the device you want to manage
The following items are not backed up to iCloud. You can sync these items with a computer using iTunes:
- Music, movies and TV shows not purchased from the iTunes Store
- Podcasts and audio books
- Photos that were originally synced from your computer
How content is restored to a new device
When you go through Setup Assistant on a new iOS 5 device, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" and enter your iCloud account and password. You will see the three most recent backups for each of the devices on which you enabled Backup. Choose which backup to restore from.
After your device restarts, your settings and accounts are restored and Backup starts downloading your purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, books, Camera Roll, and other content.
Note: You may be prompted to enter the passwords for all accounts enabled on your device. You may also be prompted to enter the password for for any iTunes, iBookstore and App Store accounts for which iCloud Backup is attempting to restore content.
A progress bar will appear underneath the apps that are being downloaded. To prioritize the restore of a specific app, tap its icon. Restore will attempt to download the same version of the app that you had installed previously. If that version is no longer available, the latest version of the app will be restored.
If you are using iTunes Match (U.S. only), you can download any of your songs, albums, or playlist from iCloud after the restore is complete.
To check if the restore is complete, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup.
How to back up iPad iPhone and iPod touch
iCloud and iTunes can back up most data on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Backed-up information includes purchased music, TV shows, apps, and books*; photos and video in the Camera Roll; device settings (for example, Phone Favorites, Wallpaper, and Mail, Contacts, Calendar accounts); app data; Home screen and app organization; Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS), ringtones, and more. Media files synced from your computer aren’t backed up, but can be restored by syncing with iTunes.
* Backup of purchased music is not available in all countries. Backup of purchased TV shows occurs only in the United States. Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
iCloud automatically backs up the most important data on your iOS 5 device. After you have enabled Backup on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in Settings > iCloud > Backup & Storage, it will run on a daily basis as long as your device is:
To learn more about what is backed up, see the iCloud: Backup and Restore Overview article.
How to restore from a backup
When you go through Setup Assistant on a new iOS 5 device, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" and enter your iCloud account and password. You will see the three most recent backups for each of the devices on which you enabled Backup. Choose from which backup to restore.
After your device restarts, your settings and accounts are restored and Backup starts downloading your purchased music, TV shows, apps, books, Camera Roll, and other content*. You may be prompted to enter the passwords for all accounts enabled on your device.
A progress bar will appear underneath the apps that are being downloaded. To prioritize the restore of a specific app, tap its icon. Restore will attempt to download the same version of the app that you had installed previously. If that version is no longer available, the latest version of the app will be restored.
To check if the restore is complete, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup. Complete the setup assistant after erasing your device (by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings) or after starting your new device. When prompted to set up as new or to restore from previous backup, choose to restore from iCloud backup. Then enter your AppleID and password.
iTunes can create backups of your iOS device when you:
Use these steps to manually back up your iOS device using iTunes:
iOS device backups preserve your settings, the Camera Roll (or Saved Pictures), and other important data. Learn more about what is stored in a backup.
How to restore from a backup
To restore information from a backup, use one of the following methods after connecting your iOS device to the computer with which you normally sync:
iTunes will not back up automatically if you are using iCloud.
Have a new iOS device and need to move your previous backup onto it? Follow the steps in How to transfer your backup from one iOS device to a new device.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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Backed-up information includes purchased music, TV shows, apps, and books*; photos and video in the Camera Roll; device settings (for example, Phone Favorites, Wallpaper, and Mail, Contacts, Calendar accounts); app data; Home screen and app organization; Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS), ringtones, and more. Media files synced from your computer aren’t backed up, but can be restored by syncing with iTunes.
* Backup of purchased music is not available in all countries. Backup of purchased TV shows occurs only in the United States. Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
iCloud
How to back upiCloud automatically backs up the most important data on your iOS 5 device. After you have enabled Backup on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in Settings > iCloud > Backup & Storage, it will run on a daily basis as long as your device is:
- Connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi
- Connected to a power source
- Screen locked
How to restore from a backup
When you go through Setup Assistant on a new iOS 5 device, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" and enter your iCloud account and password. You will see the three most recent backups for each of the devices on which you enabled Backup. Choose from which backup to restore.
After your device restarts, your settings and accounts are restored and Backup starts downloading your purchased music, TV shows, apps, books, Camera Roll, and other content*. You may be prompted to enter the passwords for all accounts enabled on your device.
A progress bar will appear underneath the apps that are being downloaded. To prioritize the restore of a specific app, tap its icon. Restore will attempt to download the same version of the app that you had installed previously. If that version is no longer available, the latest version of the app will be restored.
To check if the restore is complete, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup. Complete the setup assistant after erasing your device (by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings) or after starting your new device. When prompted to set up as new or to restore from previous backup, choose to restore from iCloud backup. Then enter your AppleID and password.
iTunes
How to back upiTunes can create backups of your iOS device when you:
- Sync with iTunes (disabled if you have iCloud backup turned on)
- Right-click (or Control-click) the iOS device in iTunes under Devices and choose Back Up
Use these steps to manually back up your iOS device using iTunes:
- Connect your iOS device to a computer with the latest version of iTunes installed
- Select your iOS device in iTunes under Devices
- Right-click (or Control-click) the device and select Back Up
iOS device backups preserve your settings, the Camera Roll (or Saved Pictures), and other important data. Learn more about what is stored in a backup.
How to restore from a backup
To restore information from a backup, use one of the following methods after connecting your iOS device to the computer with which you normally sync:
- Right-click (or Control-click) the device and choose Restore from Backup
- If you have a new phone, you can connect to iTunes and it will prompt to restore from your backup
Additional Information
iTunes and iOS do not support installing backups of newer versions of iOS onto devices using earlier versions of iOS.iTunes will not back up automatically if you are using iCloud.
Have a new iOS device and need to move your previous backup onto it? Follow the steps in How to transfer your backup from one iOS device to a new device.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
Integrate Dropbox SkyDrive Google Drive Box and SugarSync in Windows 8
Windows 8 which was released last year is missing in many official apps like Google Drive, although Dropbox was released few days back. With cloud storage services now becoming extremely popular and offering sync on various devices, you might have accounts with different cloud storage services. It would always be great to have all the cloud storage integrated into one app and this is exactly what Cumulo does.
Cumulo is a new Windows 8 app with metro UI and integrates all the cloud storage services into one app. You can access Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box and SugarSync in the app.
Once you install the app, you can start connecting your favorite services. If you are using the free app, SugarSync and Box cannot be connected. Once connected, you can view the files and folders available in all the connected services.
There is also an integrated search available in the app from the Charms menu. You can view files in different modes including slideshow. If you have media files in the cloud services, you can stream them to your PC using this app.
Features
- Integrates DropBox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box and SugarSync into a unified view
- Uses the search charm to search acrross all your cloud storages
- Provides a transfer manager to download and upload files to all registered storages
- Uses descriptive icons to identify the cloud storage service for files or folders
- A folder that appears in more than one cloud storage service is unified into just one folder
- Allows to share files using the sharing charm
- Play video and audio files directly from the application
- Combine photos from different providers and view them in a slideshow
- Open a file using the browser
- Combine storages and see them as one big storage on the cloud
- Take photos and videos directly from the app and upload them to any provider
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In play For iPhone A Different and Often a Better Music Player
There are several music apps on the App Store. We’ve already mentioned a few ones here and there, but there is definitely not even one with an approach as unique as in:play (that’s how they like to write their name).
Let’s take a look at what makes this music app so unique.
Interface and Design
For those looking for a music app that is simple and minimal, in:play will most likely fulfill all their expectations. The app is intended to be used not only single handedly, but also even without looking at it.
This is achieved by in:play implementing a series of gestures that are used to navigate all throughout it, with most scenarios not even needing specific targets to tap on the screen. Case in point: When playing any given song, tapping on any part of the screen will pause it immediately, while another similar tap will resume playback.
Songs that are playing are presented over a white (or black, depending on your choice) background that shows only the minimum necessary information about them.
Contrary to other music apps though, in:play uses gestures cleverly even in this minimal view, making use of song, album and artist’s names to customize the way you listen to your music (more on that later). Other than that, virtually all navigation within the app is gesture-driven, making it also ideal for joggers and people who might have but very little time to interact with their music players.
If there is one gripe that I have with the app though, is that it only sports one color scheme and that its look it not customizable at all (besides the choice of backgrounds). It would be nice to have at least a few options in this department.
Using in:play
With an app that puts so much focus on its minimal design, you would expect it to be less than optimal in the usability front, yet in:play proved to be surprisingly pleasant when using it, just like the first time you discover that film or song that quickly becomes one of your favorites. The reason for this is how intuitive the gesture controls are within the app. Slide your finger from right to left to go to the next song or from left to right to listen to the previous one. Tap and hold over the playback time and you will be able to scroll through the song my moving your finger slowly to the left or right.
What makes in:play truly different though, is its original approach to sorting and filtering songs called Deep Context. This feature allows you to change, on the fly, the way you want to listen to your music simply by taping and holding on any given artist name or album.
Let’s say, for example, that you are listening to a song from an artist you like and would like to listen to more songs of his/hers. To do it, all you need to do is to tap and hold on the artist’s name. Once you do, all the next and previous songs you play will be from that artist. The same goes for albums, so if you stumble upon one that you like, with this feature you can instantly start listening to all of it.
On paper, it might not look like a very compelling feature, but once you start using it you will be hooked.
If all these gestures and features are not your cup of tea though, swiping the screen from top to bottom will reveal a traditional selection screen with the lists of artists, songs, playlists and genres that everyone is used to find on other music apps.
A nice touch in this view is that, on any song from the list, swiping it from right to left will add it to the currently playing playlist, while swiping it in the opposite direction will start playing it.
Final Thoughts on in:play
in:play is one of those apps that you really don’t appreciate until you use it, and when you do you wonder how some of its gestures and features are not used by other similar apps. It might not support other advanced features like AirPlay or iTunes Match, but at least the app is free for now and hopefully that will serve for other, more popular players in the field to learn about it.
How to Check the Password Beneath Asterisks in Firefox and Chrome
In such a scenario you may be lucky enough to retrieve your password either from your account or from the browser memory. We have discussed that under finding saved passwords in Firefox and Chrome.
Now, consider another scenario – say, you are typing a password and you are sure that you are typing it right. But, somehow you’re repeatedly shown that the password is incorrect. Maybe your keyboard isn’t functioning properly and you are indeed typing the password incorrectly. Maybe it is something else.
There is a quick trick to help you get out of these situations and read the password hidden under the asterisks. We will show you how to do that on Chrome and Firefox. And, we will do so with the help of Inspect Element feature.
Cool Tip: If you fear storing your passwords on Firefox you may want to give a try to its Master Password feature.
The best part about the trick is that it is not a permanent setting. So, you do not have to worry about having changed the password field to text. It is one-time and is valid for the session in hand only.
Step 2: Right-click on the password field and then click on Inspect element.

Step 3: When you do that the browser will be divided into two halves. The lower half will show some code (as in the image below). Search for something like that highlighted in blue.

Step 4: Double click on the type=”password” and change it to type=”text”.

Step 5: The moment you hit Enter after changing the code your password will be revealed in the password text box.

Step 2: Right-click on the password field and then click on Inspect Element.

Step 3: When you do that the browser will show some codes and buttons on the lower half (as in the image below). Search for the section of password you are looking for. Ideally, when you start Inspect Element for the password field, it is highlighted.

Step 4: Now, double click on the type=”password” and change it to type=”text”.The moment you hit Enter after changing the code your password will be revealed in the password text box. Cool, right?

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Now, consider another scenario – say, you are typing a password and you are sure that you are typing it right. But, somehow you’re repeatedly shown that the password is incorrect. Maybe your keyboard isn’t functioning properly and you are indeed typing the password incorrectly. Maybe it is something else.
There is a quick trick to help you get out of these situations and read the password hidden under the asterisks. We will show you how to do that on Chrome and Firefox. And, we will do so with the help of Inspect Element feature.
Cool Tip: If you fear storing your passwords on Firefox you may want to give a try to its Master Password feature.
The best part about the trick is that it is not a permanent setting. So, you do not have to worry about having changed the password field to text. It is one-time and is valid for the session in hand only.
Reveal Password on Chrome
Step 1: Open the web page or login form that you wish to uncover the password from. It will either have the form filled as in the first scenario or you may have typed something as in the second scenario.Step 2: Right-click on the password field and then click on Inspect element.
Step 3: When you do that the browser will be divided into two halves. The lower half will show some code (as in the image below). Search for something like that highlighted in blue.
Step 4: Double click on the type=”password” and change it to type=”text”.
Step 5: The moment you hit Enter after changing the code your password will be revealed in the password text box.
Reveal Password on Firefox
Step 1: Do the same as in the case of Google Chrome.Step 2: Right-click on the password field and then click on Inspect Element.
Step 3: When you do that the browser will show some codes and buttons on the lower half (as in the image below). Search for the section of password you are looking for. Ideally, when you start Inspect Element for the password field, it is highlighted.
Step 4: Now, double click on the type=”password” and change it to type=”text”.The moment you hit Enter after changing the code your password will be revealed in the password text box. Cool, right?
Conclusion
So, have you forgotten a password and want it back? It shows on the login form but you cannot read it? You want to verify that you are typing the correct password? This is probably the easiest way to do that. Our only suggestion is that you don’t try it on someone else’s computer and on someone else’s browser, for obvious reasons.Top Image Credit: woodleywonderworks
How To Download All Your Instagram Photos And Delete Your Account
How To Download All Your Instagram Photos And Delete Your Account:

After launching their Android app, seeing user signups and activity skyrocket and being acquired by Facebook, Burbn, Inc. – the startup behind Instagram – is getting a lot of bad press for its recently updated terms of service, which include certain, very controversial terms relating to ownership of user photos that has users searching for new services for their photo-sharing needs.

The term in question states:
Well, no. This is akin to Facebook using data about your page likes to display sponsored updates to your friends, e.g. “Awais likes Addictive Tips” (Facebook page). In a similar way, companies like McDonald’s could display an ad showing photos of people took at McDonald’s. Photos can’t be sold to companies; they can only be “displayed” by them without any additional modifications.
Instagram has since revised the terms, removing this very specific section and replacing it with the same term in place since Instagram launched in 2010. The updated terms have been noted as being more ambiguous and, as a result, more dangerous for users, even if they don’t realize this.
If you are worried about Instagram using your photos for advertisement, you should go ahead and download all your photos from the service and delete your account. It only takes a handful of steps to do this.
But before you do that, consider exporting your Instagram photos to Flickr. Before Instagram came around, I used Flickr for sharing my photos. The service is free, has a more “professional” community of real photographers, has a mobile app with optional filters, and most of all, doesn’t use your photos for advertisement… yet.

For downloading all photos, head on over to Instaport and log in to your Instagram account. Once connected, choose ‘Download .zip file’ and click ‘Start Export’. You can head into ‘Advanced Options’ to specify photos by date uploaded, photos of others that you liked and even photos with a specific #hashtag in their description.
Instaport will gather all your uploaded photos and automatically download them to your PC in a ZIP file. Using software like 7-zip, you can extract the contents of your ZIP file to view your photos.
Now, let’s discuss how you can quickly, permanently delete your Instagram account. Keep in mind that once you click the appropriate button, all your profile data including username, photos, likes, comments, etc. will be deleted without any option to restore it.
I was expecting the deletion process to be a slow guilt-trip (the way Instagram’s parent company Facebook, Inc. does it), but it turned out to be quite abrupt. Go to the Delete Your Account page on instagram.com and log in with your account. The web page will show you a form asking you to inform Instagram of the reason you’re leaving the service.

Re-enter your password, and then click ‘Permanently deactivate my account’ followed by ‘OK’ when asked for confirmation of deletion.

Since unintentionally deleting my Instagram account, I’ve moved my public photo-sharing to Flickr. Be sure to follow me; my username is awais.imran.
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The term in question states:
You agree that a business or other entity may pay Instagram to display your username, likeness, photos (along with associated metadata) … in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions without any compensation to you.Read as it is, it sounds like you’re agreeing to have your personal photos sold to businesses. Imagine a photo of your little brother enjoying his Happy Meal at McDonald’s show up in a real McDonald’s advertisement without your knowledge. Creepy, right?
Well, no. This is akin to Facebook using data about your page likes to display sponsored updates to your friends, e.g. “Awais likes Addictive Tips” (Facebook page). In a similar way, companies like McDonald’s could display an ad showing photos of people took at McDonald’s. Photos can’t be sold to companies; they can only be “displayed” by them without any additional modifications.
Instagram has since revised the terms, removing this very specific section and replacing it with the same term in place since Instagram launched in 2010. The updated terms have been noted as being more ambiguous and, as a result, more dangerous for users, even if they don’t realize this.
If you are worried about Instagram using your photos for advertisement, you should go ahead and download all your photos from the service and delete your account. It only takes a handful of steps to do this.
But before you do that, consider exporting your Instagram photos to Flickr. Before Instagram came around, I used Flickr for sharing my photos. The service is free, has a more “professional” community of real photographers, has a mobile app with optional filters, and most of all, doesn’t use your photos for advertisement… yet.
For downloading all photos, head on over to Instaport and log in to your Instagram account. Once connected, choose ‘Download .zip file’ and click ‘Start Export’. You can head into ‘Advanced Options’ to specify photos by date uploaded, photos of others that you liked and even photos with a specific #hashtag in their description.
Instaport will gather all your uploaded photos and automatically download them to your PC in a ZIP file. Using software like 7-zip, you can extract the contents of your ZIP file to view your photos.
Now, let’s discuss how you can quickly, permanently delete your Instagram account. Keep in mind that once you click the appropriate button, all your profile data including username, photos, likes, comments, etc. will be deleted without any option to restore it.
I was expecting the deletion process to be a slow guilt-trip (the way Instagram’s parent company Facebook, Inc. does it), but it turned out to be quite abrupt. Go to the Delete Your Account page on instagram.com and log in with your account. The web page will show you a form asking you to inform Instagram of the reason you’re leaving the service.
Re-enter your password, and then click ‘Permanently deactivate my account’ followed by ‘OK’ when asked for confirmation of deletion.
Since unintentionally deleting my Instagram account, I’ve moved my public photo-sharing to Flickr. Be sure to follow me; my username is awais.imran.
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Save And Restore Desktop Icons Layout Using ICU
ICU stands for (Icon Configuration Utility) which is a free utility software that lets you to save and restore desktop icons positions of your system. This is helpful when you run some applications, drivers or games which usually changes the resolution of your system and in result, your desktop icons are rearranged. Here you need Icon Configuration Utility to restore desktop icons to their as it is place.
You can also create multiple layouts (configuration files) to arrange your desktop icons. Even you have the facility to perform actions for those icons which you will add (if any) after your last saved layout. In simple terms, ICU is a nice software if you have a lot of desktop icons and wants to see them on their original positions every time. Have a look at this tutorial.




You can also create multiple layouts (configuration files) to arrange your desktop icons. Even you have the facility to perform actions for those icons which you will add (if any) after your last saved layout. In simple terms, ICU is a nice software if you have a lot of desktop icons and wants to see them on their original positions every time. Have a look at this tutorial.
Key Features Of Icon Configuration Utility:
- Restore your desktop icons to their original place.
- Save your desktop layout.
- Create multiple layouts for different occasions.
- Context menu facility available.
- Simple, easy to use, and free of cost software.
How To Use ICU To Restore Desktop Icons:
- It is a very simple and easy to use software. Simply download it with this link. Click on the available Download button in this link. After downloading it, extract its files into a folder and simply run its application file by double-clicking on it. Installation is not required in it.
- After double-clicking its application, window of ICU will open up (see the above screenshot). Here you will find that no layouts are saved. Start saving your desktop layouts known as ‘Icon Configuration File’ by clicking on the available Save button. When you will click on save button, you will find a small window asking you to enter the name of new icon configuration file. Give a desired name to your file.
- Now decide an action for those unknown icons which will be added to your desktop after saving the configuration file. You can perform the available actions (such as Top-Left, Custom Position, Ask per icon etc.) to those new added icons (if any).
- This is all you need to do. Now whenever your desktop icons are rearranged by any reason, you can simply restore them to their original place by simply clicking on available Restore button.
- You can create as many configuration files as you want to. Create configuration files for different users, different screen resolutions etc. (see the below given screenshot).
- In addition, you can make a duplicate copy of any created file by just clicking on the available Duplicate button.
- Any file can be deleted easily via available Delete button.
Context Menu Feature:
- This is the unique feature available in ICU that will let you to perform actions right from the context menu of your desktop. As you can see in the first given screenshot, there is a DCI button available. DCI stands for ‘Desktop Contextmenu Integration’. As the name shows, it will perform actions from the context menu. Install this feature by clicking on its available button.
- Now whenever your desktop icons are scattered, just right-click on your desktop. Go to ICU option, and click on one of the desired saved configuration file. It will arrange your desktop icons to their original place according to that configuration file.
- For other options, such as to save a new configuration file using DCI feature, click on the available ‘Save Desktop Layout’ option and perform actions accordingly.
- And by clicking on the Settings option, it will direct you to the main window of Icon Configuration Utility.
- Create configuration files according to your requirement and work without any frustration on your PC.
Other Options in ICU:
- Enable/disable Auto Arrange and Align to Grid option by available check mark button for these.
- In order to edit or adjust a particular configuration file, right-click on it and perform actions (restore, delete etc.) accordingly.
- Create shortcut of the desired configuration file by clicking on the check mark button of available Create Shortcut on Save option.
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