THE ANT FARM'S WINDOWS ROOM
Last Updated: 8-29-2008Notes: Some of these programs and screen savers will run on other versions of Windows (98 means original 98 and will work in 98 SE). Try them at your own risk. There are Internet programs for Windows in Internet File Storage Room. Updated is for the date update on here, and not the program release.
Useful Applications
| File Information: | Ant's Windows Versions Tested and Program Description: |
 goScreen
v5.5:1.1 MB Home Page Updated on 7-27-2008 |
Tested in Windows XP. A totally configurable virtual multi-page monitor manager with many features. It is like having a large number of monitors that you can easily manage using either hotkeys or mini-window. |
 jv16 PowerTools 2008
v1.8.0.xxx:2.2 MB/3.3 MB Macecraft Software Updated on 3-31-2008 |
Tested in Windows XP. A tool for your computer. Until now your computer might have been the one who was in charge, but with jv16 PowerTools you can take control back. The program contains all the tools you need for cleaning, controlling and tuning your computer. Including a registry cleaner (careful!), duplicate file finder, temp file finder and much more! |
 Media Changer Deluxe v4.03:1.1 MB The company no longer supports and develops this program. Updated on 2-3-2000 |
Tested in Windows 95, 98, NT4, and 2000. Partially works in Windows XP. An application that can automatically change your desktop wallpaper, screen saver, all sound events, and desktop theme. For each media type, the user can set a list of folders that Media Changer will select the next file from. Each media type (and each sound event) can be changed alphabetically, randomally, or left alone. |
| PowerToys (Last updated: 1/17/2007)
Various Sizes (Components) Updated on 4-1-2007 |
Windows XP (Home and Professional, Tablet PC Edition, and Media Center Edition). 98 and Me versions are on their Windows CDs.
Additional programs, that developers work on after a product, released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to the Windows experience. |
 Spinup
v1.22:81 KB The author no longer supports and develops this program. Updated on 8-29-1999 |
For Windows 95 and 98. Should work in NT4, 2000, and XP if you have wnaspi32.dll file in its directory. A utility written to negate the effect of the insufferably short spin-down times on CD-ROM drives. This program should work on any SCSI CD-ROM drive (in addition to most IDE CD-ROM drives -- those supported through Windows ASPI). Its sole purpose in life is to "remind" the CD-ROM drive(s) to "stay-awake" every user-defined number of seconds. |
 Spybot-Search & Destroy
v1.6.0:14.4 MB Home Page Updated on 7-8-2008 |
Tested in Windows 98 SE, 2000, and XP. An application to scan for and clean spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software. |
 SUPERAntiSpyware
v4.20.1046:6 MB Home Page Updated on 8-25-2008 |
Tested in Windows 98 SE, 2000, and XP. An application to scan for and clean spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software. |
 Unlocker
v1.8.7:238 KB Home Page Updated on 5-2-2008 |
Tested in Windows XP. Unlocker is an Windows Explorer extension that allows you with a simple right-click of the mouse on a file or folder to get rid of error message such as error deleting file or folder, cannot delete folder: it is used by another person or program. Unlocker can unlock files, folders, dll, and can also delete index.dat without restarting your computer. |
 Winamp
v5.541:Various Sizes Home Page Updated on 8-29-2008 |
Tested in Windows XP. The ultimate high-fidelity media player for Windows. It has skin, audio, visualization, effects, etc. |
 WinRoll
v2.0:9 KB or 89 KB Home Page Updated on 3-27-2008 |
Tested in Windows XP (not all options work). Make a window roll into its title bar, send it to the back or make it stay on top. Minimize, maximize or close all visible windows, including minimizing to the tray area. |
Favorite Screen Savers
| File Information: | Ant's Windows Versions Tested and Program Description: |
| 24's Screensaver v2.0: 3.8 MB TV.com's forum thread Updated on 7-1-2006 |
Tested in Windows XP. 24's digital clock screen saver with the television/TV's introduction, Jack Bauer's "the following takes place between X:00 and Y:00" reflecting computer's time, etc. |
 Goldfish Aquarium Screen Saver
v2.0:4 MB (Demo & Full Version) LifeGlobe Updated on 10-17-2003 |
Tested in 2000 and XP. Hyper-realistic 3D goldfish swim at random in a hi-resolution tank with plants. These aren't simple bitmap fish (2-D). |
 Marine Aquarium Screen Saver
v2.6:Various Sizes (Demo & Full Version) SereneScreen Updated on 2-26-2006 |
Tested in 2000 and XP. Hyper-realistic 3D fish swim at random in a hi-resolution reef tank. These aren't simple bitmap fish (2-D). Also, there is a starfish that moves slowly. |
 Matrix Code
Emulator Screensaver v1.50 (Freeware)/v1.60 (Sponsor):
94 KB Reality Rift Studios Updated on 1-23-2003 |
Tested in Windows 98, 2000, and XP. A screen saver that emulates the green Matrix code you can see on Tank's screens in the movie. |
 The
Matrix Screen Saver v1.11:
240 KB Meticulous Software Updated on 9-30-2007 |
Tested in Windows XP. A screen saver that emulates the matrix code and the movie introduction sequence seen in the popular the film. |
| Really Slick Screensavers:
v1.0 Various Sizes Home Page Updated on 4-10-2005 |
Tested in Windows 2000 and XP. Other Windows versions are supported. Awesome OpenGL Windows screen savers that are great for showing off hardware acceleration. |
| System47
v2.2: 1.3 MB System47 Updated on 7-29-2005 |
Tested in Windows 2000 and XP. An animated Star Trek LCARS Screen Saver with optional audio. Note: Reinstall the screen saver after you do a Flash upgrade since its installer removes old Flash file it needs. |
Links for More Windows Stuff (Last Updated: 7-29-2007):
VersionTracker for its collection.
or go to the Directory Room
if you are lost.