AreasGetting started with Zones
Zones organizes your Windows desktop into clear containers — zones — where you group files, shortcuts and applications by theme. Each area reflects a real folder on your disk: nothing is hidden, nothing is duplicated.
System requirements
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Approximately 3 MB of disk space
- No administrator rights required: installation is done for your user account
Install Zones
- Download the installer from the official website.
- Launch it and follow the wizard. Installation is local (per user).
- On first launch, Windows may display a SmartScreen “unknown publisher” warning. This is normal for a recent independent studio: click Additional information, then Run anyway (see Troubleshooting).
The first launch & the integrated guide
At the very first start, a welcome bubble appears and presents the essential gestures. Two buttons: Start (close and start) and Open full guide.
Zones also sets up a starter pack: a few example zones placed on your Desktop. You can keep them, rename them, empty them or delete them.
You can reopen the guide at any time: Settings → Guide, then Review Getting Started Guide.
Activate your license (or trial)
Zones can be used 14 days for free, with all the features and without a bank card.
- During the trial, everything is unlocked.
- To continue, open Settings → License and enter your license key. Activation is done online once, then Zones works offline.
- The formulas and the number of positions are detailed in License & purchases.
Find your way
- The Office: your areas are placed like light, translucent windows.
- A zone: a title bar (the name) and, below, the contents of a real folder, possibly in tabs. The zone footer indicates the number of elements.
- The notification icon (near the clock): right click to Show / Hide zones, create a zone, undo/redo, or Exit.
- The dock (optional, Beta): macOS-style launch bar. See The dock.
- Right clicking on an area or the Desktop opens the actions menu.