ViPad groups your desktop icons into labelled areas laid over your wallpaper,
so a cluttered desktop becomes a few tidy pads you can name. One right-click
pulls in every shortcut already on the desktop, and the icons underneath can be
hidden entirely once they live in a pad.
The pads are real Windows 11 glass rather than a painted imitation, they follow
the desktop rather than floating over your work, and the whole thing is under a
megabyte. It installs per-user, needs no administrator rights, and there is no
licence key, no trial and no account. Free and open source.
Publisher’s description
What is ViPad?
ViPad by Lee-Soft.com is open-source Windows software in the customisation category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.0.44, released on August 9, 2026. The version history goes back to April 20, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.6 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (1.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: ViPad is an open-source customisation tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ViPad safe to download?
- The file is served by lee-soft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E5EC20014E9DFDE32776D93A54D1455D2607248BEE7EB8B42B3423A5639C0C4D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0.44Latest | August 9, 2026 | 1.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0 | April 20, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LeeSoft.ViPad -evipad-open-source-desktop-launcher-20044e.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /NOVIDECKRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Lee-Soft.com
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.0.44
- Released
- August 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.6
- Website
- lee-soft.com
- winget ID
- LeeSoft.ViPad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ViPad free?
Yes. ViPad is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.
Is ViPad safe to download?
The download comes from lee-soft.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 ViPad 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 ViPad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ViPad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ViPad?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 20, 2023.
Can I use ViPad without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ViPad?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
