Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! There is no malware or spyware in it, and doesn't send data from your PC over the internet to us or anyone else at all (you can block it with a firewall ↗ if you don't believe us). It's a good idea to whitelist AlomWare Toolbox's folder as an exclusion with your anti-virus app (see how for Windows 10) so that it doesn't accidentally block it because you can use it to control your PC.
Sometimes we're asked why "Toolbox.exe" is from an unknown publisher. This is because we update the exe so often that it's infeasible to pay Microsoft to "sign" it each time. And here's a fun fact about unknown publishers: even Microsoft themselves don't identify all their own exes (see here and here).
Need more assurance? Look at our satisfied customer reviews on Trustpilot.com ↗, and also VirusTotal's report ↗ and Google's "Safe Browsing" status ↗ about us. Everything we do is ethical and above-board!
Unlike other apps, we don't restrict you to Windows 10 or 11. AlomWare Toolbox runs on Windows 7 or later (64-bit only), and with or without admin rights. Running it as admin rights gives it far better functionality and control of your PC, though. There is no setup or installation needed due to being portable: just unzip the download somewhere and run the "Toolbox.exe" file for immediate use.
Due to the app being a standard Win32 executable, it can't support dark mode natively like Windows Store apps; but it does have a setting to dim its windows to reduce glare as a compromise (image). You can also change the color scheme to whatever you wish, or even have no color scheme at all (so that all its windows and prompts will use your current PC scheme).
English is the only official supported language, as the app uses a massive amount of in-app text and we do not have the money or resources to translate the app into different languages. Additionally, much of the text is built on-the-fly during runtime, so direct translations are not always possible anyway. From v6.0.0.0 though, we have introduced limited translation abilities for basic text in the app's windows.
For sight-challenged users, accessibility is something we have on the roadmap, and we're already working to give better functionality for such users whenever we can. We thank you for your patience.
AlomWare Toolbox has a free mode when you enter a simple usage code each day. However, since free doesn't pay the bills and we don't have any sponsors, we have two payment options for you to support us. Your payment might even be tax-deductible for your situation, so we recommend you seek your own independent financial advice to find out. PayPal's "Pay in 4" service is also available if you prefer.
The free version has a nag where you must type in a short code to use it for that day. Is that really too much to ask to keep it free? Having a nagless free version means we'd have to insert ads in the app or collect data about you, so you'd become the product instead. That's not respecting you, so we won't. Please consider a one-time purchase if the nag is a deal-breaker (and we thank you for your support).
AlomWare Toolbox's automation functions are intended for local PC activity that simulates a person doing physical actions, such as keyboard typing and mouse actions; and to work with files and folders and manipulate windows.
It is not a comprehensive automation system that allows you to delve into online databases and extract specific data for download or modification, and nor can it be used control hardware devices or access other systems remotely (unless keystrokes and the mouse can simulate it). For these situations you will need to seek an alternative product.
Here are screenshots of the automation steps that AlomWare Toolbox provides for its actions:
Computer - Delays - Files - Folders - Keyboard - Macros - Mouse - States - Text - Windows
We have an Online Manual ↗ for you to browse, but please note that the "Automation" topic isn't fully done at this time. Each automation step has a detailed help box, so please read it to better understand how the step shown works. Please read the entire online manual; in particular the "Support" topic for basic troubleshooting when using the app for the first time.
AlomWare Toolbox is a very powerful and feature-rich product, and if you only spend a few minutes with it then you're really going to miss out on all it can offer. It actually does far more than you might assume, so please take some actual time to read what all the automation steps can do. You'll be surprised!