THE ANT FARM'S WINDOWS ROOM

Last Updated: 8-29-2008

Notes: 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:
IcongoScreen 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.

Iconjv16 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!

IconMedia 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)

Microsoft

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.

IconSpinup 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.
IconSpybot-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.
IconSUPERAntiSpyware 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.
IconUnlocker 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.

IconWinamp 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.

IconWinRoll 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.

IconGoldfish 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).

IconMarine 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.

IconMatrix 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.

IconThe 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):

An AntVersionTracker for its collection.

An AntNONAGS for the latest software that does not nags.

An AntGiveaway of the Day for the free full Windows software of the day. Grab it within 24 hours.

An AntOldVersion.com and OldApps.com for the old versions of Windows software.

An AntSysinternals: Advanced utilities, technical information, and source code related to Windows internals.

An AntFree-Codecs.com: Latest free codecs, tools, players, etc. for audio and video.

An AntWindows Registry Guide provides an extensive range of registry tweaks, tricks & hacks for optimizing, enhancing and securing the Windows operating system.



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