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RestoreMeNot
RestoreMeNot
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RestoreMeNot free download for Mac

RestoreMeNot

Version 2.0.5

Disable window restoration for individual applications.

4.8
Based on 17 user ratesRead reviews & comments

RestoreMeNot overview

RestoreMeNot provides a simple way to disable the window restoration for individual applications so that you can fine-tune this behavior to suit your needs. Please note that RestoreMeNot is designed to work only with apps that use Apple's own restoration functionality and not those that use their own methods of restoring previous window states. Example usage scenario: Let's say you're using Preview to open a lot of images on a daily basis and at the same time also working on an important document in Pages. It's frustrating to always have the images re-open every time you launch Preview, but at the same time is very useful to have the same feature when working on your documents in Pages. Disabling this functionality in System Preferences will unfortunately remove it from every application, meaning whether you keep it enabled or disabled will not be solving your initial problem. If you would be using RestoreMeNot in this scenario you would simply be able to add Preview to its list of apps and it would block Preview from restoring previously opened files, whilst letting you continue enjoying this feature when using Pages.

What’s new in version 2.0.5

Updated on Oct 02 2018

Version 2.0.5:
  • Ready for macOS 10.14 Mojave

Information

License

Free

Size

1.5 MB

Developer’s website

http://www.tofubytes.com

Downloads

19999

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.9 or later
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Paganel
Paganel
Oct 2 2018
2.0.5
4.5
Oct 2 2018
4.5
Version: 2.0.5
thank you for very useful application
Priosantos Jan
Priosantos Jan
Sep 13 2014
2.0
0.0
Sep 13 2014
0.0
Version: 2.0
Does not work with Yosmite DP
Gary30
Gary30
Aug 9 2014
1.0.1
0.0
Aug 9 2014
0.0
Version: 1.0.1
Methinks this is a dead one. Only suggestion is a setting I found in MacPilot to disable restoration of any open windows upon restarting the Finder. I have a feeling there is a way of doing this with the command line, but that is beyond my level of expertise.
Tekl
Tekl
Jun 12 2014
1.0.1
0.0
Jun 12 2014
0.0
Version: 1.0.1
Link is down
Wayne-Welsh
Wayne-Welsh
Mar 26 2013
1.0.1
4.5
Mar 26 2013
4.5
Version: 1.0.1
I've really appreciated this little app BUT with this update I get this error message: "Could not load RestoreMeNot preference pane." I've removed the older RMN pref pane and installed the new one several times. I fixed my prefs, restarted the computer, etc. to no avail. I hope there is a way I can get this functionality back. I'm using a mid 2009 MacBook Pro with 8GB RAM, a 256GB SSD and OS 10.8.3. Thanks!
Christa_Moal
Christa_Moal
Mar 24 2013
1.0.1
5.0
Mar 24 2013
5.0
Version: 1.0.1
Awesome and free. What do you need more. :) Very useful when you have kids trying to mess with your Mac (Trust me .. I know what I am talking about)
Nick-Collingridge
Nick-Collingridge
Mar 23 2013
1.0.1
0.0
Mar 23 2013
0.0
Version: 1.0.1
@ HackDefender: I don't think this works when your Mac crashes. I know this rarely happens, but on the odd occasion when it has I have found that any applications not included in my RestoreMeNot list re-open when the Mac restarts.
Nick-Collingridge
Nick-Collingridge
Mar 20 2013
1.0b10
0.0
Mar 20 2013
0.0
Version: 1.0b10
Very useful utility, but developer's website seems to be down and download link does not work at present.
Xenos
Xenos
Oct 23 2012
1.0b10
0.0
Oct 23 2012
0.0
Version: 1.0b10
all 4 apps added to the list of RestoreMeNot prior to restarting are reopened all the same - obviously i'm doing something wrong iMac 2009, OS X 10.8.2
Bvila
Bvila
Jun 12 2012
1.0b10
0.0
Jun 12 2012
0.0
Version: 1.0b10
This is a cool app, but I've found a bug I can't squash. I added Excel to the list of apps to disable, but then I deleted it because I want Excel to restore the windows. Unfortunately, none of my open windows will restore. I uninstalled the pref pane, deleted the preference files for RestoreMeNot, turned off and on the system option to Restore windows, but Excel still won't restore open windows. There's got to be a file or setting somewhere that I'm missing. Before I add any more apps to the list not to restore, I want to be sure that deleting them will restore their behavior back to normal. Any ideas?
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
1.0b9
5.0
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Version: 1.0b9
Why no-one else thought about making this is a mystery to me. It renders the weakest feature of Lion finally to the bin! Great app and a must have for every OS X Lion user.
Cowicide
Cowicide
Jan 5 2012
1.0b7
0.0
Jan 5 2012
0.0
Version: 1.0b7
Stuff like this is one of many reasons while I'm still using Snow Leapard instead of Lion. Thank you for making what Apple should add to Lion ASAP. Lion... it's should still be in beta.
Spudboy
Spudboy
Jan 4 2012
1.0b6
0.0
Jan 4 2012
0.0
Version: 1.0b6
After uninstalling, none of my programs will remember to open in fullscreen anymore. I should have never installed this :(
Donmontalvo
Donmontalvo
Jan 3 2012
1.0b6
0.0
Jan 3 2012
0.0
Version: 1.0b6
http://lisacherie.com/?p=62
Spudboy
Spudboy
Jan 3 2012
1.0b6
0.0
Jan 3 2012
0.0
Version: 1.0b6
Would be cool if it worked. Hopefully Apple will do something about this.
Hasch
Hasch
Nov 1 2011
1.0b5
5.0
Nov 1 2011
5.0
Version: 1.0b5
There is a little bug in the application: If you use system preferences in 32bit mode a message occurs that RestoreMeNot can't be opened on Intel-Macs. If you start the preference pane in 64bit mode it perfectly works.
xXAkumuXx
xXAkumuXx
Oct 12 2011
1.0b5
5.0
Oct 12 2011
5.0
Version: 1.0b5
Thank you! Very useful app. :)
novalue
novalue
Sep 25 2011
1.0b4
5.0
Sep 25 2011
5.0
Version: 1.0b4
"The window restoration feature of Mac OS X Lion is one of the coolest features of Apple's new OS... " Worst in 10.7 Lyon is to change the basic gesture (move and drag) on the trackpad with one finger in three not comfortable !
Acuraice
Acuraice
Sep 25 2011
1.0b4
0.0
Sep 25 2011
0.0
Version: 1.0b4
how bout a script to permanently disable the annoying popup requesting if you would like to restore windows upon a shutdown!!! so friggin annoying!
Tom-E-Gun
Tom-E-Gun
Aug 31 2011
1.0b2
4.0
Aug 31 2011
4.0
Version: 1.0b2
Thanks a lot for this tool! Very useful and also freeware. (=
Paganel
Paganel
Oct 2 2018
4.5
Oct 2 2018
4.5
Version: null
matthewmspace
matthewmspace
May 18 2013
4.5
May 18 2013
4.5
Version: null
anonymous-toad
anonymous-toad
Mar 28 2013
5.0
Mar 28 2013
5.0
Version: null
Wayne-Welsh
Wayne-Welsh
Mar 26 2013
4.5
Mar 26 2013
4.5
Version: null
Christa_Moal
Christa_Moal
Mar 24 2013
5.0
Mar 24 2013
5.0
Version: null
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Version: null
DelportF
DelportF
Jan 8 2012
5.0
Jan 8 2012
5.0
Version: null
Monkeyjunkey
Monkeyjunkey
Dec 19 2011
5.0
Dec 19 2011
5.0
Version: null
Greg-jackson-Zapu
Greg-jackson-Zapu
Nov 20 2011
4.5
Nov 20 2011
4.5
Version: null
Hasch
Hasch
Nov 1 2011
5.0
Nov 1 2011
5.0
Version: null
darkwing52
darkwing52
Oct 13 2011
5.0
Oct 13 2011
5.0
Version: null
xXAkumuXx
xXAkumuXx
Oct 12 2011
5.0
Oct 12 2011
5.0
Version: null
bielbr
bielbr
Sep 25 2011
5.0
Sep 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
novalue
novalue
Sep 25 2011
5.0
Sep 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
Taurus_Taurus
Taurus_Taurus
Sep 3 2011
5.0
Sep 3 2011
5.0
Version: null
Tom-E-Gun
Tom-E-Gun
Aug 31 2011
4.0
Aug 31 2011
4.0
Version: null
Rasmusrg
Rasmusrg
Aug 30 2011
5.0
Aug 30 2011
5.0
Version: null
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