Alt-Tab Terminator

Switching the focus from one running application to another is one of the most common actions of a computer user. In Windows, it is easily done with the ALT-Tab combination, which reveals a simple dialog showing a preview of all the windows. Aiming to offer users more control, Alt-Tab Terminator replaces the default Alt-Tab dialog with an enhanced preview window that comes with task management capabilities.

Replaces ALT-Tab and Win-Tab dialogs

The Alt-Tab window is only visible when you press the aforementioned key combination, but you can bring it to focus using the tray menu of Alt-Tab Terminator. By default, its size is set to medium, but you can also make it larger, smaller, or toggle the full-screen mode on.
Despite its name, you should know that Alt-Tab Terminator can also be configured to replace the Win-Tab key combination, which switches between tasks on different desktops in Windows.

Switch between opened windows and manage tasks

All the opened windows are placed in a task list, which allows quick navigation using the keyboard's dedicated keys.
Unlike the default Windows ALT-Tab dialog, which only shows a preview of the window, Alt-Tab Terminator displays a preview of the entire desktop and the name of the application. In compact mode, the latter is not revealed, and Alt-Tab Terminator shows icons only in a vertical task list that makes it easier for you to find the window you are looking for.
The application also features basic task management options, enabling you to close a window, terminate its process forcefully, or run it in focus. Moreover, you can close opened windows without switching focus by using the F4 key.

Not just focus switching, but also task management

Alt-Tab Terminator provides an interesting alternative to the Alt-Tab dialog of Windows, merging two functions - window switching and task management - into a single application. Indeed, it offers more control over opened windows but only basic task management functions are available. The application only works with Windows 7 and later versions but if you are still using Windows Vista, you can try VistaSwitcher, while XP users can download TaskSwitchXP. Both are the precursors of Alt-Tab Terminator.