WindowCue 1.0 · Windows desktop utility

Your open windows, finally in sight.

WindowCue places a visual list of open windows along the edge of your desktop. Preview what is open, find the right window, and switch back without losing your place.

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Windows 10 and 11 · x64 · Signed installer · Published by Tales N Tools LLC

Real WindowCue sidebar with open application previews next to a Windows desktop — Actual WindowCue interface on a Windows desktop.

See and switch

A visual route back to your work.

Instead of scanning the taskbar for a title, glance at WindowCue’s sidebar. Each tile combines an app icon, title, and preview when Windows makes one available.

Click a tile to switch to an open window or restore a minimized one.
Search by app name or window title.
Pin, reorder, and group windows to fit your workflow.

Close view of WindowCue's real sidebar, search field, and window preview tiles

Built for your desktop

Make room for what you’re doing.

Keep the sidebar on the edge that works for you, on the monitor you choose.

Overlay or reserved space

Let WindowCue float over the desktop edge, or reserve work area so maximized windows leave room for it.

Local by design

WindowCue runs on your PC. It does not send your window contents to a server or include analytics.

Make it yours

Choose the dock side, width, theme, and whether WindowCue starts when you sign in.

Windows-native previews

Live thumbnails use Windows Desktop Window Manager. Some minimized or protected windows may not provide a live preview.

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Good to know

WindowCue at a glance.

What do I need to run it?: A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC with an x64 processor. The customer build includes its .NET runtime.
Does it record my screen?: No. Windows composes its thumbnail previews, and WindowCue does not save screenshots. Your settings, labels, and organization are stored locally.
Will every window show a live preview?: Some minimized or protected windows cannot provide live thumbnails. Windows focus and security rules may also restrict switching to elevated apps.
Can I turn off Start with Windows?: Yes. Startup is controlled in WindowCue’s settings.