User Interface

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Language

PowerFolder supports the following languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • German
  • UK English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Swedish
  • Chinese

Selecting an option from this dropdown list will reconfigure PowerFolder in the selected language.

Skin

PowerFolder supports a number of 'look-and-feels', or skins, that alter the visual appearance of the user interface. Selecting one of the skins from the dropdown list will reconfigure PowerFolder in that skin.

Exit behavior

This determines how PowerFolder behaves when the exit icon at the top-right of the main frame is clicked.

  • Exit program : PowerFolder will shutdown when the exit button is clicked.
  • Minimize to system tray : PowerFolder will continue to operate in the background when the exit button is clicked, but will minimize down to the system tray PowerFolder icon. PowerFolder can be restored by double-clicking on the icon.

Minimize to system tray

If this checkbox is checked, clicking the minimize button at the top-right of the main window will minimize PowerFolder to the system tray, instead of simply minimizing to the application bar. PowerFolder can be restored by double-clicking the system tray icon.

Shortcut to PowerFolder data

If this checkbox is checked, a shortcut to the base PowerFolder directory will be placed on the desktop.

Information window docked

If this checkbox is checked, thegeneral information window that displays folders, downloads, etc, will be attached to the main window, instead of being a separate window.

Lock on start up

If this checkbox is checked, PowerFolder will ask for the online storage username and password prior to starting up. This helps to secure your account.

Check PowerFolder program updates

PowerFolder regularly releases updates containing new features and enhancements. If this checkbox is checked, PowerFolder will check for updates and provide notification.

Main window stays on top of other windows

If this checkbox is checked, PowerFolder will remain on top of other Windows applications, even when it loses focus.

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