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N.O.V.A. Dock
Native Windows dock, application launcher and optional transparent taskbar workspace.
Latest public release
Available
Current version
v1.0.3
45 downloads
Verified package
About
N.O.V.A. Dock brings a clean dock and organized application launcher to Windows 11. It discovers installed apps, supports pins, categories and folders, and can show running-window indicators without moving or deleting desktop files.
The optional transparent taskbar integration ships with the required Windhawk runtime and Taskbar Styler component, including their licenses and corresponding source. N.O.V.A. Dock installs per user without administrator privileges and preserves settings during upgrades.
The optional transparent taskbar integration ships with the required Windhawk runtime and Taskbar Styler component, including their licenses and corresponding source. N.O.V.A. Dock installs per user without administrator privileges and preserves settings during upgrades.
Highlights
Native Windows dock
Pin apps and local shortcuts, see running indicators and use smooth dock magnification.
Organized launcher
Browse installed apps in a 10 × 5 launcher with search, categories, folders and hidden-item controls.
Safe desktop handling
Desktop files are never moved or deleted, and the previous icon state is restored on exit or recovery.
Optional transparent taskbar
The bundled taskbar component can be enabled or disabled from settings without a separate installation.
Verified AppHub updates
Downloads come from the official N.O.V.A. AppHub and are checked by exact size and SHA-256.
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Screenshots
Application launcher with categories and organized app groups Windows
Clean Windows desktop with N.O.V.A. Dock and transparent taskbar Windows
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Recent releases
v1.0.3 Installer reliability fixSep 19, 2026v1.0.2 Automatic AppHub update notificationsSep 19, 2026v1.0.1 Initial N.O.V.A. AppHub releaseSep 19, 2026