Desktop Enhancements - Freeware Files

Desktop enhacements freeware files for customizing and improving your desktop.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » 3D Desktop:

Sphere 1OS:XP/Vista/7 + .NET 2
Three-dimensional desktop replacement for Windows.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Desktop Customization:

Adobe AIROS:2000 SP4/2003/XP SP2/Vista SP1/7
Adobe AIR is a cross-operating system runtime being developed by Adobe that allows developers to leverage their existing web development skills (Flash, Flex, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax) to build and deploy rich Internet applications (RIAs) to the desktop.

Tweak UIOS:XP
This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.

Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2.0 1OS:Vista/7 (32-bit)
Remove or custimize shortcut overlay arrow which is added to all shortcuts.

Visual Task Tips 1OS:XP/Vista (Classic theme)
Provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar, as seen in the Microsoft Windows Vista.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Desktop Utilities:

AeroSnapOS:XP/Vista + .NET 2
AeroSnap is a simple but powerful application that allows you to resize, arrange or maximize your desktop windows with just drag'n'drop.

DExposE2 1OS:XP/Vista
Preview all open applications on desktop side by side, with a mouse-click.

SizerOS:All
Sizer is a utility that allows you to resize any window to an exact, predefined size. This is useful when designing web pages, as it allows you to see how the page will look when viewed at a smaller size, or when compiling screen-shots for documentation.

Switcher 1OS:Vista w. Aero
Arranges desktop windows. Requires Windows Vista and Aero. (Aero is not available in Vista Home Edition).

Taskbar ShuffleOS:9x/NT/2000//XP/Vista
Drag and drop your Windows taskbar buttons, tray icons or tasks in a grouped button's popup menu to rearrange them.

Vista Battery SaverOS:Vista
Vista Battery Saver removes the Aero interface and Windows sidebar when power source changes to battery, and reopens when you reconnect the power cord. Works with Vista Home Premium and above (Aero is not available in Vista Home Edition).

VistaSwitcher - TaskSwitchXP 1 (VistaSwitcher), 2 (TaskSwitchXP)OS:XP/Vista/7
Advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab Manager leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the open applications.

TaskSwitchXP is an older version that supports 2003/XP.

Windows PowerShellOS:2003 SP2/2008/XP SP3/Vista SP1 + .NET 2
Automate the administration of system resources by the execution of commands either directly or through scripts.

Windows 7 includes Windows PowerShell 2.0.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Dynamic Wallpaper:

DeskScapes - Dream Gallery for Vista UltimateOS:XP/Vista/7
Allows users to have animated wallpaper on their Windows Vista desktop. Free trial will ONLY run the five dreams included (Vista Ultimate includes full version).

MyBetterDesktop 1OS:XP/Vista
Visually add photos to wallpaper backgrounds by simple drag-and-drop - no image editing required. Embed pictures not only from your computer, but also from on-line albums and webcams. Set up rotations for the whole background or individual pictures.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Gadgets & Widgets:

Amnesty Generator 1, 2OS:Vista
Easily convert millions of Web widgets, games, and videos - designed to live on home pages, blogs, or MySpace into gadgets for your sidebar.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » GUI Enhancer:

Seven Transformation Pack - Vista Transformation PackOS:2003/XP
Seven Transformation Pack will convert your XP based system to look like Windows 7 and some of its features emulated.

Stardoc MyColors 1, 2, 3, 4OS:XP (32-bit)/Vista/7
Change the look and feel of your Windows desktop with four free themes: ThinkGreen, Diamond, Quest & AMD Game.

Vista Boot Logo GeneratorOS:Vista (32-bit)
This tool will simplify the process of creating new high resolution boot logos for Vista.

VistaMizer 1OS:2003/XP/MCE (32-bit)
Transform your Windows XP, MCE or Server 2003 into the look of Windows Vista

Vistapack 1, 2OS:2000/XP
Give your Windows 2000/XP the look of Microsoft Windows Vista.

Vize 1OS:2008/Vista
Vize is a GUI enhancer for Windows Vista. It replaces most of the non-Vista icons, animations and bitmaps that Microsoft is still overlooking.

XPize - Darkside 2.1 1OS:2003/XP + .NET 2
Vize is a GUI enhancer for Windows 2003/XP. It replaces most of the non-XP-style icons, animations and bitmaps that Microsoft is still overlooking.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Launchers & Start Menu:

Launchy 1OS:XP
Index the programs in your start menu and launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a few keystrokes.

PStart 1, 2OS:All
PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications (like portable Firefox & Thunderbird), you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.

Qliner Hotkeys 1OS:XP
Organise Windows hotkeys. Just hold the Windows key for three seconds and up pops a keyboard with icons on the keys that are configured. And it does much, much more to significantly improve your experience when working with Windows.

ShellRunasOS:2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
Add context menu: Launch programs under different accounts.

Start++ 1OS:Vista/7
Enhancement for the Start Menu in Windows Vista. It also extends the Run box and the command-line with customizable commands.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Virtual Desktop:

MojoPacOS:XP SP2/MCE 2003/MCE 2005 (32-bit)
Mojopac is a technology that transforms your iPod or USB Hard Drive or Flash drive into a portable and private PC. Upload your applications and files, modify your user settings and environment preferences, and take it with you everywhere.

» Freeware Files » Desktop Enhancements » Virtualization Software:

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1OS:2003/XP/Vista
With Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, you can create and run one or more virtual machines, each with its own operating system, on a single computer. This provides you with the flexibility to use different operating systems on one physical computer.

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 - Enterprise EditionOS:2003/XP
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is a virtual machine solution for server operating systems.

VirtualBox 1OS:NT4/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7
InnoTek VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.

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