DesktopPossible is a free, open-source Stardock Fences alternative for Windows 10/11. It groups desktop icons into virtual frames, mirrors folders live (Portal frames, with an Explorer-style Details view and filters), and adds Note, Image and live system-info Text frames. Includes workspace profiles with hotkeys and virtual-desktop switching, a one-click desktop categorizer with optional auto-organize, SpotSearch, and theming with a wallpaper-matching Chameleon mode.
Publisher’s description
What is DesktopPossible?
DesktopPossible is an open-source customisation program for Windows from DevPossible. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.1, released on October 20, 2026. 3 versions are listed since September 16, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “DesktopPossible - a free, open-source Stardock Fences alternative for Windows 10/11 by DevPossible. Hard fork of Desktop Frames +.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DesktopPossible is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DesktopPossible safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1B6A483A2EA3C257434ECD7EBF4C4CCB57021CF82929520D3F2632097F2B0FDA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.0 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.3.0 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DevPossible.DesktopPossible -emsiexec /i DesktopPossible-1.4.1-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {289C1EEC-D1AC-461E-9DB5-DD1C49F0EFC3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DevPossible
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DevPossible/DesktopPossible
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DevPossible.DesktopPossible
- MSI product code
- {289C1EEC-D1AC-461E-9DB5-DD1C49F0EFC3}
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Frequently asked questions
Is DesktopPossible free?
Yes. DesktopPossible is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DesktopPossible safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DesktopPossible with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DesktopPossible be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does DesktopPossible run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DesktopPossible?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 16, 2026.
What are alternatives to DesktopPossible?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
