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Don't Panic : Close all desktop programs and tools to instantly free up your workspace while also cleaning recent history and Recycle Bin thanks to this lightweight application

Operating system
Windows 10/11
File size
1.2 MB
License
GNU Public License
Last updated
Apr 30, 2026

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Overview

What is Don't Panic?

Don't Panic : Close all desktop programs and tools to instantly free up your workspace while also cleaning recent history and Recycle Bin thanks to this lightweight application

In depth

A closer look at Don't Panic

Chances are you need to fire up multiple desktop applications and tools to get your job done, but this can be rather uncomfortable, especially when having to close them, in this regard, Don't Panic comes as a software that you can use to close multiple programs at once, by simply pressing a button.

Run as administrator for a better chance of closing all kinds of apps

The interface of the application consists of a standard window that allows you to switch to panic mode (a button placed on the lower right side of the screen), as well as go to the "Options" area you configure program behavior.So, you can change the interface language, enable Don't Panic to always run in panic mode and to automatically check for program updates on startup, as well as hide the "Don't Panic!" button in panic mode or adjust its transparency level.On top of that, you can enable Don't Panic to run in administrator privileges, set the process priority (e.g. idle, normal, high), as well as enable the program to terminate processes or just close them.

Clean up history folders

But Don't Panic can also delete all shortcuts from the Recent Files folder along with Internet Explorer history, cache and cookies, as well as empty the Recycle Bin. Furthermore, you can create a blacklist and enable closing or hiding particular software, as well as enable Don't Panic to run a specific program. Settings can be saved or restored to their default values.The simple-to-use program takes up an extremely low amount of system resources, has an excellent response time and didn't freeze, crash or pop up errors during our tests. Unfortunately, there is no help file available. Otherwise, we strongly recommend Don't Panic to all users.

A few last words

To sum it up, Don’t panic is a useful tool to have and use at the end of a busy day when you just want to free up your desktop at the press of a button. It’s incredibly easy to configure and use by individuals of all levels of experience, being worth your while overall.

Verdict

Should you download Don't Panic?

Don't Panic runs on Windows 10/11 and is available under the GNU Public License license — the installer is 1.2 MB. We’ve catalogued it under General.

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At a glance

Don't Panic specifications

Category
General
Publisher
Adrian-Costin Tundrea
Last updated
Apr 30, 2026
License
GNU Public License
Operating system
Windows 10/11
File size
1.2 MB
Price
Free
Page views
669

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