DesktopZoom - A free, portable, full screen magnifier for Windows.

[GraysonPeddie]

Typing is a bit slow with DesktopZoom. So anyway, that's my first impression of using DesktopZoom. Would I recommend this program? I'd say "yes" if they could forget about Aero Glass as it's only a matter of personal preferences. Could I live without DesktopZoom? Yes. I could live with pushing a mouse against the edge of the screen in order to get it to move, but I can easily get tired of it.

(This is for a previous comment as I don't have that much space left to type.)

[GraysonPeddie]

Do note, however, Google will ask you do you mean "Desktop Zoom" instead of "DesktopZoom." I don't know why but if only I can get Google to shut up for asking me stupid questions. Anyway, I used Bing and I found the program. I've tried it out but one thing that is a big drawback is a disabling of Aero Glass, which I'd like to use. I'd like the fact that I'm not pushing the edge of the screen like in Windows 7's magnifier, however, I don't need a mouse pointer to be yellow. (Comment continues.)

[TheUnbiasedGamer]

Wow thi thing is a buggy pile of shit.

[EduDeAguiarTV]

Very nice! I'll try it now!

[VideoGuyNC]

@EduDeAguiarTV DesktopZoom is a pretty good magnifier. There is a newer version than the one I used in this video. Hope it helps you, and hope you enjoy it.

[EduDeAguiarTV]

@VideoGuyNC Thank you. I've downloaded v3.5 from their website. Is it the newest one?

[VideoGuyNC]

@EduDeAguiarTV I think it is. I was using an old version in this video.

[ACCESS2B]

I just downloaded and started using this programma on my computer. I didn't know it exists til I watch this video. Thank you so much. You don't know how long I have lived with a standard screen and standard colours, because I don't like everything inverted, but this is GREAT!

[VideoGuyNC]

You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind words. I am just glad my little video helped someone. I use this program as well. It allows me to work on other people's computers without having to mess up their accessibility settings on their computer when I'm working on it. DesktopZoom isn't perfect, but it's free.

[ACCESS2B]

Ow the thought of putting it on a flash drive never crossed my mind. It's a good idea since I also often work on other people's computers. It does have some imperfections, but so do the really expensive softwares. So I am very to happy having something free that works well for me.

[jls1114]

this what it already built in when u get a computer only windws 7 is full screen on windows 7 this program is gd but before windows 7 this does suck

[VideoGuyNC]

I believe that 7's "screen magnifier" is not at ALL a good solution for magnification. I like DesktopZoom much better for two reasons. (1) DesktopZoom is COMPLETELY portable. You can load it on a flash memory card, or any other portable media; set up a shortcut command, and take it to ANY computer. (2) DesktopZoom is MUCH more customizable than 7's magnifier, and does NOT require a specific version of Windows. It CAN work on anything from Win95 - Win7. I use DesktopZoom on repairs all the time.

[jls1114]

oh never mind i tought destop zoom was what the name of the one built in the computers already was called, then i don't know anyting about destop zoom never heard of it till now how do i get it , i would like to try it

[VideoGuyNC]

The windows magnifier is just called "magnifier". You can just Google "DesktopZoom", and hit Google search. It should be the top result. They have a newer version now, and I'd recomend it if you r on vista or 7 b/c it's said to be more compatible.

[rml695]

Google DesktopZoom (exactly as it's written here), and it should be the first item up there. I believe the download link is right in the search results.

[rml695]

I've got DesktopZoom on my 4 GB thumb drive, primarily for portability purposes, I've used it, and I do like it. The good thing is that if you need to go through a path to activate it (like me, you need to go through My Computer, select the thumb drive, and select the app); Narrator will handle this. The keyboard shortcut is something I wasn't aware of. One thing I'm curious about is how many people know about it, since Magic & Zoom Text are household names, whereas Desktop Zoom isn't.

[VideoGuyNC]

I believe that it is NOT very well known largely because of it being a FREE program. The media does NOT promote Free programs which deserve it. They promote what sells. And believe it or not - most people STILL largely rely on the (corrupt "mass-media") for MOST of their information. If the nicely dressed man or woman in the box tell them - it has to be true. DesktopZoom has it's faults, but you can't beat the features for the price. Plus - I like non-proprietary software best.

[rml695]

I have DesktopZoom on a thumb drive, so that I can pull it up when needed - along with my school work. Every time I activate desktopZoom though, and then turn it off when I'm done working, the drive refuses to eject. I have to log out or shut down the system before removing the drive. Any idea why this happens?

[VideoGuyNC]

Are you running Windows as a virtual machine? I have a Linux box that I often use, and I commonly run Windows as a virtual machine, and (though I've never tried DesktopZoom on that setup), I frequently have issues with USB card readers, external hard drives, and other portable devices when it comes to ejecting the drive after using it. It could also be that for some reason - Windows is trying to continuously access some random resource on the thumb drive. I strongly prefer Linux over Windows.

[rml695]

I was running on XP earlier today as a native install on a regular PC and had that problem of not being able to eeject.

[VideoGuyNC]

BTW - did you know that you can set up a shortcut for programs on a thumb drive or memory card. I have DesktopZoom on a 16gb SD card with TONS of other diagnostic software, and I have a shortcut set up that works on 99% of the systems that I use it on. Right click the DesktopZoom icon, select properties, and then click the Shortcut tab. Set the keyboard shortcut (something that isn't used by other software), and click OK. Then just plug in the drive, restart, and shortcut.works on that PC.