SidebarDiagnostics Versions Save

A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.

3.5.3

4 years ago

Changes

  • Now uses Libre Hardware Monitor instead of Open Hardware Monitor for Ryzen support.

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

Standalone

  • To run the app without installing, download Standalone.zip below, unzip, then run SidebarDiagnostics.exe.
  • Please note that the Standalone build will not auto-update.

In Place Upgrade

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

3.5.2

5 years ago

Changes

  • Added an option to show the computer name at the top of the sidebar.
  • Enable it in the settings under the customize tab.
  • Disabled by default.

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

3.5.1

5 years ago

Changes

  • Fix for high DPI monitors or settings.
  • Fix for sidebar floating left or right.

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

3.5.0

5 years ago

Changes

  • Updated to .NET framework v4.7.1.
  • Updated dependencies.
  • No longer supporting older versions of .NET framework.

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

3.4.6

6 years ago

Changes

  • Updated to the latest version of Open Hardware Monitor.
  • Updated dependencies.
  • The application is no longer signed because my signing certificate expired as I cannot afford its yearly cost.
  • Windows may give you a warning when you first run the application because of this.

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+)

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

Author Note

This software will always be free on GitHub. If you really like it please consider donating. It'll help with stuff like paying for the code signing certificate. I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

https://www.paypal.me/arcaderenegade

Versions

Setup.exe is for .NET 4.6.1 Setup_452.exe is for .NET v4.5.2

3.4.5

7 years ago

Changes

  • Updated to the latest version of Open Hardware Monitor with bugfix for Kaby Lake clock speed.
  • The "UI Scale" setting now only affects the sidebar window.
  • Hardware names should now update correctly after the hardware is changed.
  • Unfortunately, this fix reset your custom hardware names but you can rename them back.
  • The app should now correctly run on Windows startup for laptops running on battery power.
  • All isatap network interfaces should be filtered now.
  • Updated dependencies.

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+)

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

Author Note

This software will always be free on GitHub. If you really like it please consider donating. It'll help with stuff like paying for the code signing certificate. I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

https://www.paypal.me/arcaderenegade

Versions

Setup.exe is for .NET 4.6.1 Setup_452.exe is for .NET v4.5.2

3.4.4

7 years ago

Changes

  • Updated to the latest version of Open Hardware Monitor with Kaby Lake support.
  • Updated dependencies.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+)

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

Author Note

This software will always be free on GitHub. If you really like it please consider donating. It'll help with stuff like paying for the code signing certificate. I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

https://www.paypal.me/arcaderenegade

Versions

Setup.exe is for .NET 4.6.1 Setup_452.exe is for .NET v4.5.2

3.4.3

7 years ago

Changes

  • ISATAP (Intra-Site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol) are now filtered via Regex from Network Adapters to monitor.
  • Showing or toggling the sidebar will no longer cause it to activate or gain focus.
  • The "Show in Alt + Tab" option has been renamed "Toolbar Mode".
  • Enabling Toolbar Mode allows the sidebar to persist between Virtual Desktops and not show up in the Alt + Tab menu.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+)

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

Author Note

This software will always be free on GitHub. If you really like it please consider donating. It'll help with stuff like paying for the code signing certificate. I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

https://www.paypal.me/arcaderenegade

Versions

Setup.exe is for .NET 4.6.1 Setup_452.exe is for .NET v4.5.2

3.4.2

7 years ago

Changes

  • Added a network metric for external IP address, disabled by default. #114
  • Be careful when sharing your desktop to not show your public IP address.
  • Removed Virtual Desktop support due to incompatibilities and errors. #93
  • If you want the sidebar to persist between different Virtual Desktops, you can disable the "Show in Alt + Tab" setting instead.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+)

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

Author Note

This software will always be free on GitHub. If you really like it please consider donating. It'll help with stuff like paying for the code signing certificate. I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

https://www.paypal.me/arcaderenegade

Versions

Setup.exe is for .NET 4.6.1 Setup_452.exe is for .NET v4.5.2

3.4.1

7 years ago

Changes

  • Fixed a bug where the default hardware name stayed the same after the hardware was replaced. #108
  • Sidebar now remains visible during Aero peek. #111
  • Added a new hotkey for toggling "Reserve Space". #99
  • Fixed a bug where changes to hotkeys would not apply immediately after saving.
  • Fixed a bug where changes to the "Collapse Menu Bar" option would not apply immediately after saving. #109
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New Installation

  1. Run Setup.exe

In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+)

  1. Right click the tray icon
  2. Click "Update"
  3. Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

Important

  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

Author Note

This software will always be free on GitHub. If you really like it please consider donating. It'll help with stuff like paying for the code signing certificate. I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

https://www.paypal.me/arcaderenegade

Versions

Setup.exe is for .NET 4.6.1 Setup_452.exe is for .NET v4.5.2