Virtual Switcher 1.7

Virtual Switcher can help you manage your computer's network connections and printers. It allows you to create multiple profiles. Each profile has associated network settings, as well as a default printer.

When starting the program for the first time, it asks you whether you want to capture your current network card settings and save them as a default profile. Each profile uses a different color in the program's main window. Several tabs are displayed for each profile, allowing you to configure the profile.

A nice feature enables you to define multiple network drive mappings. However, when selecting to map a network drive, you must enter the remote computer's name and shared resources by hand. Unfortunately, it's possible to associate more than one network shared drive to a local drive. Another thing worth mentioning is the fact that you can use Virtual Switcher to apply different settings to Putty (SSH client) for each profile.

Pluses: The application supports executing an external batch file or program after activating a profile.

Drawbacks / flaws: Sometimes the program displays error messages. For example, when I try to change the color of a profile, I receive a 'List index out of bounds' error although the color is successfully changed.

In conclusion: Virtual Switcher is a nice utility for people who regularly use more than one network on their notebook or desktop computer.

version reviewed: 1.1