WkTASK shares features of both Task Manager and Program Launcher for Windows Mobile. You can switch all running programs smoothly like desktop Windows, and launch applications easily. Not only stylus operation but also key operation is available. Although the look & feel closely matches the theme color and make the 3D gradation, its CPU and memory usage are low.Features
Using the upper bar, you can watch, switch, close and force termination running programs.
To exclude a task from the list, tap&hold it and select 'Hide'.
Using the X button, you can use some actions as follows:
Using key or tap, You can launch some applications, functions and contacts (phone call or e-mail).
To shift the Key operation mode, double-execute WkTask.exe or WkTaskCmd.exe (recommended because of smaller size). Some start options are available too.
You can control them in real time with key or tap.
The battery gauge shows up on the upper bar.
Rotation, suspend, reboot, network connection, etc.
To customize, it has a great deal of parameters. Enjoy yourself!
Please Donate
WkTASK is basically a freeware. But I've been upgrading it a lot of times and it has grown a full-time job for me. If you really like it and continue to use for a long time, please make a donation using PayPal. Even if the donation is small amount, I will be grateful to you and send you small presents;)Screenshots
Current: WkTASK version 1.2.0.2 with Language Pack (December 12, 2008, GMT+9) new!
Download for Windows Mobile 5/6
Latest updates December 12, 2008 version 1.2.0.2 Fixed a bug that 'About' sheet disappears in the settings. December 11, 2008 version 1.2.0.1 Fixed a fatal bug that wktask cannot start-up when apps are put in the launcher on some devices. version 1.2.0.0 Added a feature that all the manipulations become invalid on the password screen Fixed a bug that the left channel's volume disappears after changing the volume Fixed a bug that an error occurs when it is uninstalled on some devices Fixed a bug that an application is not added correctly by tap&holding a empty box in the launcher Fixed a color matching algorithm Fixed that icons registed on the 1st page of the launcher are loaded in advance Fixed some bugs for Sharp W-ZERO3 seriesHere is the update history information.
Documentation
About Language Pack
The following 24 languages are included in WkTASK with Language Pack. To switch language, open 'Preferences'->'About' and choose a language.
Special thanks for their contributions.
Included Languages Translators Compliant version Arabic Ibraheem_alex 1.2.0.1 Chinese (Taiwan) lin120 1.2.0.1 Chinese (Simplified) zkensen 1.2.0.1 Czech KarhU 1.2.0.1 Danish Morten
Lars Sørensen1.2.0.1 Dutch Maggy 1.2.0.1 English waku 1.2.0.1 French Gaël 1.2.0.1 Farsi Pedi 1.2.0.1 German Daniel and Lycox 1.2.0.1 Greek geogeo 1.2.0.1 Hungarian HoMa 1.2.0.1 Italian Elia Senatore 1.2.0.1 Japanese waku 1.2.0.1 Korean Taijisk and iku75 1.2.0.1 Polish emes71 1.2.0.1 Portuguese Carlos Pinto 1.2.0.1 Russian JUVS aka e202 1.2.0.1 Slovak KarhU 1.2.0.1 Spanish nelsito cons 1.2.0.1 Swedish Jonas Gerdin 1.2.0.1 Turkish yozi 1.2.0.1 Ukrainian siealex 1.2.0.1 Vietnamese HaChau
Soft4VN.net1.2.0.1
If you help me translate WkTASK to your language, please see FAQ.
Skins
Fig 1: The Part names
Fig 2: The Program Launcher
Fig 3: The Brightness and Volume controller
Fig 4: Stylus gestures
Fig 5: Language Switching
Fig 6: WkTASK lang-packs
FAQ
Metallic 7-Color Skins buttons_aqua.zip
Like Windows XP (bundled in the cab)
ContactsQ. I want to move and resize the Task-list.
A. To move and resize it, tap&drag the edge or adjust values in Preference->General1->Offsets. (Note: Removed a feature to move it using drag on ver.1.1.7.3 and over.)Q. I cannot see any directories except "My Documents" to configure the skins and launcher.
A. It is a bad culture of Window Mobile and Pocket PC. To see all directories, install FileDialogChanger and gsgetfile for international(direct link).Q. I would like to translate WkTASK to my native language.
A. Thank you for your help. In WkTASK ver.1.0.4.0 later, I introduced a new scheme to apply your localization easily on your device without creating MUI files.
The new templates of the scheme are wktm_LangName.lng for WkTask's main program and wkts_LangName.lng for WkTask's settings, which need to be encoded by UTF-8. (Updated on November 24)There are some important control codes in the templates. '%s' is a letter string replaced by filename or window title during execution, '\n' is a line feed code, and '{' and '}' are respectively the beginning and end of a group, which you must not delete them. On the other hand, '&' is an access key which you can delete if you don't need it. To add your LNG files to WkTASK, copy them into WkTASK's folder on your device. So you can check your translations on yourself before sending me them. After your checking, please send me them.
Mainly Update History![]()
I've been receiving a lot of mails. Sorry for the late replies because I'm only one person and too busy.
For that reason, I cannot receive any more requests except for bug reports and so on...
© 2007-2008 waku. Wk Software Lab (Japanese)December 12, 2008 version 1.2.0.2 Fixed a bug that 'About' sheet disappears in the settings. December 11, 2008 version 1.2.0.1 Fixed a fatal bug that wktask cannot start-up when apps are put in the launcher on some devices. October 29, 2008 version 1.2.0.0 Added a feature that all the manipulations become invalid on the password screen Fixed a bug that the left channel's volume disappears after changing the volume Fixed a bug that an error occurs when it is uninstalled on some devices Fixed a bug that an application is not added correctly by tap&holding a empty box in the launcher Fixed a color matching algorithm Fixed that icons registed on the 1st page of the launcher are loaded in advance Fixed some bugs for Sharp W-ZERO3 series December 2, 2007 version 1.1.7.3 Changed to separately show tasks of poutlook.exe (Calendar, Task and Contact apps) Improved the algorithm to evaluate tasks Improved switching speed of tasks Adjusted caption color of inactive tasks Added some backlight parameters and fixed the way to control brightness Added a shortcut to execute the launcher into the Start menu Changed an icon of WkTaskCmd.exe Fixed a bug to display incorrect kind of X/Ok buttons in rare cases Fixed a bug to indicate a different cursor on the launcher in spots Removed a feature to move the Task-list using stylus drag November 24, 2007 version 1.1.7.0 Added a battery gauge on the upper bar (All contributors to the development can customize the color gradation like this.) Added an option to switch the presented type of the task-list (Default: PC style) Added an option that the task-list always shows up (Default: always show up) Changed the display method of captions of inactive tasks into the semi-transparent one Improved the response of closing tasks Fixed some little bugs November 15, 2007 version 1.1.0.1 Fixed a bug that the 3D gradation mode does not work Fixed a bug that an error occurs on some devices, when you tap&hold on the free space of the task-list version 1.1.0.0 Added a feature to show only icons on the task-list, when at least one of the following conditions is satisfied. * In the portrait-mode * The task-list has only one task * The font-height of window titles is set to 0 (When the task-list has only one task and the task is active, its caption is showed next to the icon.) Improved the gradation of the task-list, which blends in all the theme colors you use (To fit in the theme, please uncheck 'Force 3D design even if flat theme' and 'Use Custom Color Settings'.) Fixed size of an arrow icon on the task-list Fixed an algorithm to resize the task-list Added a shortcut in the startup folder automatically when installed Removed an option to animate the task-list Fixed a bug that long filenames are not completely saved on the specific window settings Fixed a bug not to show a dialog of edit/add an application when you tap&hold on the launcher Fixed a bug that the key-operation mode does not quit when you press the Ok button(hardware) November 11, 2007 version 1.0.5.1 Added a function to choose actions when you tap or drag on X/Ok buttons Added an option to configure font-height of window titles Increased speed of drawing the task switching Enhanced the stability November 5, 2007 version 1.0.4.0 Supported a new multilanguage system WITHOUT using MUI files Added an option to switch lanuguages on the 'About' tab Fixed a bug that you cannot add applications to the launcher using tap&hold on it Fixed a problem to waste memory on the launcher Fixed an algorithm to evaluate running tasks Fixed layout in the settings Fixed the colors on the brightness/volume controller Fixed a bug to set incorrect default skins on QVGA devices October 28, 2007 version 1.0.3.1 Fixed a bug to show incorrect app-names in the launcher mode version 1.0.3.0 Updated the program launcher that you can flip a page using RIGHT softkey in the mode (That becomes enable if the launcher doesn't have enough space to show all apps.) Added new option that the Key-operation mode doesn't quit after a task is closed by BS key Fixed a bug that an 'Offset from the left edge' is not updated in real time Fixed usability when you add apps to the launcher (set unused keys automatically) October 22, 2007 version 1.0.2.4 Fixed a bug that an area at the corner isn't drawn only initially when you use skins Fixed a bug not to change order of apps in the launcher settings Fixed a bug not to be immediately apply skin settings version 1.0.2.3 Fixed a bug that the device hangs up when you install WkTASK without exiting previous WkTASK (But you must exit running WkTASK to update it from version 1.0.1.0-1.2.1 because that'll be enable when you install the next version.) Added a function that you can add/edit apps by tap&holding boxes on the Launcher Fixed some little bugs October 20, 2007 version 1.0.2.1 Fixed a bug that X button continues to be pressed in rare cases when you use skins Fixed some spelling mistakes version 1.0.2.0 Added an option to animate birth and death of a task Fixed responses of switching tasks Fixed an algorithm to evaluate running tasks Reduced memory usage on the Key operation mode Fixed a bug to waste memories when double-execute Fixed a bug that long filenames are not completely saved on the specific window settings October 16, 2007 version 1.0.1.1 beta5 Made the font in the Task-list smaller than past versions Adjusted margins at the Task-list's icons again Fixed the movement of the focus in the Launcher when you press keys at the corner Enhanced the stability October 15, 2007 version 1.0.1.1 beta4 Adjusted margins at the Task-list's icons when the buttons don't show the captions Fixed a bug that the skin setting is not saved on QVGA devices in ver.1.0.1.0-1.0.1.1beta3 October 14, 2007 version 1.0.1.1 beta2 Fixed a bug to close Windows Media Player version 1.0.1.1 beta Fixed a fatal bug on ver.1.0.1.0 version 1.0.1.0 The CPU usage gets closer to 0% at normal times Added a setting not to use skin file of X/OK buttons Combined skin settings for VGA and QVGA Fixed a bug to sometimes misalign a focused field in the Key operation mode Fixed an algorithm to close OK button Added a feature to show the 'Clock' icon on the Task-list Adjusted the space between the icon and caption on the Task-list Moved some skin files to 'My Documents\WkTASK Skins' October 6, 2007 version 1.0.0.7 Added an English documentation Added specific parameters to adjust brightness Fixed code to apply brightness (Thanks crino!) Added a button to check for the update on Preferences->About Added a button to initialize options of skins Added an action that a foreground window is minimized if you click it on the Task-list Changed an appearance of Brightness/Volume control window Added a function to connect network only (non-toggle) Fixed a bug that '#' and '*' buttons don't work on the launcher October 1, 2007 version 1.0.0.3 Fixed my bad translation by referring threads posted in forum.xda-developers.com (I'm most grateful to 'chaimd', 'th_undead' and many others for their efforts Fixed a bug that different applications are launched rarely on the launcher Fixed a bug that you cannot select some links in a dialog selecting a program of Start menu Fixed a bug that crashes a string of 'Setting for' menu September 30, 2007 version 1.0.0.1 Fixed a small bug version 1.0.0.0 The first release of English version version 0.8.0.0 - 0.9.7.9 Japanese version only