Windows shows “Windows protected your PC.” What should I do?+
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen sometimes shows this standard reputation warning when you first open a newly downloaded or unfamiliar app. First make sure your ToolBoxManager copy came from the official toolboxmanager.com website. On the warning shown below, click More info, check the application information, then choose Run anyway only if it is the expected official download. The warning is common on first launch, but Windows may show it again in some circumstances. If the file came from another source or the alert looks different, do not bypass it.
For the two illustrated steps and additional safety guidance, open the exact SmartScreen section in the HELP guide (new tab).
Can I try ToolBoxManager before buying?+
Yes. If you would like to experience ToolBoxManager before purchasing, email [email protected] and request access to the LITE edition. We will help you get started.
Can I pay with cryptocurrency?+
For a cryptocurrency purchase, please contact [email protected] directly. We will explain the available payment arrangements before you proceed.
Can I purchase multiple ToolBoxManager licenses for my team or business?+
Yes. If you need multiple licenses for your team, business, or several users, email [email protected]. We will help you arrange a tailored licensing solution that fits your needs, with fair pricing.
Can I get a discount?+
ToolBoxManager is a premium, purpose-built productivity application developed through extensive design, engineering and refinement. Instead of a recurring subscription, we offer a single, competitively priced payment with ongoing product updates. We have already priced it well below what we believe its distinctive capabilities and long-term value justify, so we do not routinely offer additional discounts.
Who is ToolBoxManager for?+
ToolBoxManager is built for people whose work is spread across files, folders, apps, links, research, and notes. That can mean a CEO moving between initiatives, a project manager running several workstreams, a consultant or researcher collecting sources, a student building a thesis, a creator preparing a launch, or people with ADHD at any age who benefit from visible structure and fewer context switches. If you regularly leave one project and need to re-enter another without rebuilding the mental map, TBM is designed for that moment.
How many computers can I use with one license?+
One license supports up to two active computers at the same time. The license is floating and self-managed: use Settings → License and Devices to review active computers and release or replace a device when you move to another machine.
Which operating systems does ToolBoxManager support?+
ToolBoxManager is currently built specifically for Microsoft Windows 11. It is a native Windows application optimized for fast response, low CPU and memory use, and portable operation without a traditional installer. A parallel Apple/macOS edition is a future ambition, not a currently available version.
Does TBM move or copy my original files?+
No. TBM creates Smart Visual Pointers to files, folders, applications, and web resources. Removing a pointer from TBM does not delete the original asset.
What is the difference between setup and daily use?+
Setup means creating the project Desktop, adding its tab structure, and bringing in the relevant materials. Daily use means entering the project, launching the working set, adding new information, switching projects, and returning without rebuilding context.
Can I open several assets together?+
Yes. OPEN ALL launches the assets in the active Sub-Tab. You can also select a specific group and open only that selection.
Can I keep different projects separate?+
Yes. TBM supports up to 25 distinct Desktops through its rapid-access switcher. Each Desktop keeps its own project structure and visual pointers.
How does TBM help reduce visual clutter?+
Focus Mode can hide lower-priority tabs, and the full workspace can minimize into a movable Bubble in Small, Medium, or Large size.
Does TBM require installation?+
No. The current product documentation describes TBM as a standalone native and portable Windows executable that does not modify the Windows Registry.
How does ToolBoxManager protect my private workspace data?+
ToolBoxManager is designed around local workspace data. Your workspace structure, notes, and Smart Visual Pointers stay on your own Windows PC rather than being uploaded to a ToolBoxManager cloud workspace. That means there is no central TBM cloud workspace containing your project data for a remote attacker to target, while your original files remain wherever you already keep them. As with any local software, overall security still depends on your Windows account, device security, backups, and the security of the original files and services you use.
Does ToolBoxManager support multiple monitors?+
Yes. ToolBoxManager is designed to work naturally in complex Windows 11 multi-monitor environments. You can keep TBM available on one display while working with browsers, folders, documents, and applications across your other monitors, and move the TBM window between displays as part of the same workspace. It is well suited to users who manage several tools and projects at the same time.
Is ToolBoxManager a subscription, and are future updates included?+
ToolBoxManager is a one-time $47 purchase, not a subscription. Your license includes future ToolBoxManager version updates and newly released features for the lifetime of the product, while ToolBoxManager remains actively developed and maintained. There is no recurring subscription fee for the license you purchase.