Freeware: Start Up Screens

	Update Pack  License: Freeware
	Refresh your system and have fun!!! Program substitutes the default Windows shutdown and startup screens for cheerful pictures. Anything irreversible! Download this program today and have fun trying new startup - shutdown screens... Author: Sharo Ltd.| Date: 12-11-2002 | Size: 836 KB
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	BootSkin  License: Freeware
	Safely and easily change your Windows boot screen with BootSkin. It allows you to replace your Windows boot up screen with ones you can download from websites such as WinCustomize.com or create yourself. BootSkin doesn't patch the Windows XP kernel. Nor does it require the user to download replacement Windows XP kernels to do so. Author: | Date: 23-01-2004 | Size: 847 KB
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	bossControl  License: Freeware
	This program is a perfect solution for the boss to view and monitor network users' screens. Thoroughly optimized for speed, and requires minimal or almost no resources because unlike VNC it can be configured to transfer user's screen image in any specified time span. It's a best alternative for VNC and very easy to use. Features: * Concurrently large number of computers can be monitored from the local network * Times can be changed for automatic regime: check intervals, start and finish times * Simple and user-friendly interface * Screenshots can be automatically saved to a specified directory * This program is totally FREE Author: TalentJr| Date: 21-12-2007 | Size: 101 KB
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	watchDirectoryFree  License: Freeware
	WatchDirectoryFree automatically starts your .bat or .cmd file when the directory contents that this program is monitoring changes (a file or directory is added, deleted or changed). Some example uses for this program: Automatically backup files that are created in a directory Automatically FTP modified files from a directory to an FTP server/web-site Automatically compile sources that arrive in a directory (AutoMake) Synchronizing 2 directories The bat or command file that is executed receives all information on what has changed on the command line and in environment-variables. Basically you can do anything you want with this information. Several example bat-files to get you started are included in the online help. There are more examples available on our web site and forum. Other highlights: Efficiently monitors directories: watchDirectory receives a notification from Windows when the monitored folder changes. Easy to start automatically at system start-up. No nag-screens, no time limit. You can register your copy of WatchDirectoryFree to remove some of the limitations. Registration of WatchDirectoryFree is... free. This is a limited edition of watchDirectory. Be the first to report a bug in WatchDirectoryFree or watchDirectory and receive a free license for the full version of watchDirectory (a $79 value). Author: GdP Software| Date: 16-01-2004 | Size: 1484 KB
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	OrphansRemover  License: Freeware
	OrphansRemover scans your computer and finds broken shortcuts (*.lnk files) on your Desktop, in your Start Menu, Recent Documents, Program Files folder and other (custom) locations. You are then presented with a list and can choose to delete all of them, or only selected items. The program also offers several command-line switches, that can be used to automate the process. OrphansRemover is Freeware (no ads, no nag screens, no limitations). Author: DigiArch.org| Date: 30-09-2004 | Size: 910 KB
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	QuickStart  License: Freeware
	QuickStart allows you to quickly find items in your Start Menu, Favorites, Recent Files, Desktop and History, that match a typed keyword. In addition, you can specify a custom directory, as well as file extensions to look for. Just type in the keyword and press enter to be presented with a list of items that match your entry - you can then select and launch the program, link or file by selecting it from the list. This program is Freeware (no ads, no nag screens, no limitations). Features: - Launch applications, documents, etc, by simply typing a keyword. - Automatically load keywords from the Start Menu, Favorites, etc - Launch explorer by typing a directory path. - Launch the default browser by typing an url. - Runs in the system tray. - Define your own system hot-key. - Define your own custom search directory for keywords. - User defined ignore list for key words. - Provides useful memory information. - Low physical memory warning. - Many configurable options. - Uses a small memory foot print. Author: Tijn Hoekstra| Date: 14-01-2004 | Size: 731 KB
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	Vista Start Menu SE  License: Freeware
	Vista Start Menu was specifically designed to replace the often confusing menu in Windows XP and Windows Vista. For your convenience, the interface has been developed with human psychology taken into account. Solve tasks in a simpler and quicker way. Vista Start Menu offers many new features not available in the system Start menu. You can start a program or open a document in a couple of keystrokes, without having to take your hands away from the keyboard. Easy-to-use zooming allows those with large monitors and people with poor eyesight to work with comfort. If you have many programs, they will all fit onto the screen because you will be able to stretch the Start menu and resize it any way you like. Vista Start Menu supports tabs and each menu item can contain any number of them. Start searching the Internet or your local computer right from the Start menu with just one keystroke. Those who use the extended version will also be able to use the features of one-click launch and quick un-install. Start working with pleasure! Author: OrdinarySoft| Date: 18-04-2007 | Size: 1487 KB
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	Screen-It  License: Freeware
	Use this program to simplify your experience of using Windows, by confining groups of running programs to different "screens" (or virtual desktops), and hiding all running applications other than those on the current screen. As computers become more powerful, it becomes possible to run a great many programs at the same time. This can make the desktop and its task bar crowded and unmanageable. To combat this overload, Screen-It creates 2 virtual desktops (screen pages) on your single physical one. Only one screen page is visible at a time. Author: Kevin Solway| Date: 12-07-2004 | Size: 95 KB
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	WatchetShot!  License: Freeware
	Screenshot your desktop and crop to size - ideal for bug tracking, documentation, help and web site construction. Ever wanted to illustrate what's going on on your desktop - to report a fault or explain to someone else ? WatchetShot! is the ideal tool - fast and easy to use. Saves the results in economical jpeg format. Capture error messages or program screens. Allows you to open existing jpeg images for cropping too. Re-shoot the desktop as many times as you like - or save the full desktop as an image and then crop each section you want into a new small image. Runs under Windows 9x, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP. Author: Colin Balkham| Date: 20-06-2003 | Size: 2259 KB
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	Plex Home Theater Systems  License: Freeware
	Gives you the power to shop for home theater systems online. Plex Home Theater Systems has provided an easy way to shop for hundreds of home theater products such as plasma televisions, lcd tvs, projectors and projector screens, hdtvs and awesome speakers. Author: Plex Home Theater Systems| Date: 29-09-2005 | Size: 356 KB
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	Discotheek  License: Freeware
	Discotheek changes your screen into a night club spotlight. You can use your it to generate multicolor flashes. You can use your screen as stroboscope. You can use your screen as light (all white) or dark (all black). You can vary the speed and add or remove colors. You can also have soft transition where colors fade to the next color. Discotheek supports multiple screens. You can run Discotheek on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and online as Applet. Author: Anthony Goubard| Date: 19-06-2008 | Size: 440 KB
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	@Start Page  License: Freeware
	Create a home (start) page for your browser that is truly yours for free! @Start page resides locally on your computer and loads instantly regardless of the speed of the connection. Search with the most popular search engines right from @Start. Create custom links for the sites you use most. View the URLs you typed most recently. Get instant access to your favorites and history. Get access to the latest news! Free horoscopes! Author: Interapple, Inc| Date: 27-12-2002 | Size: 643 KB
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	Tidy Start Menu  License: Freeware
	Are you tired of searching for programs in a long "Start Menu" list? If so, this program is for you. It allows you to arrange all the shortcuts in the Start Menu. Your Start Menu looks neat, and you can easily and quickly find any program you want. For example, you can create a special "Games" category, and when opening the Start Menu you will see a "Games" section (instead of a list of the games) in which you will find the game you need Author: OrdinarySoft| Date: 17-07-2007 | Size: 1123 KB
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	eTikr - Free Stock Quotes for Excel  License: Freeware
	eTikr is a free Excel download, it allows users to download free stock quotes & market data directly in pre-built free Excel templates. Power users can build custom alerts and screens by using detailed quotes data comprising over 40 attributes including moving avgs, ranges etc. Streaming stock quotes can be used to create custom stock screens. Author: eTikr.com| Date: 01-06-2007 | Size: 3808 KB
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	Vista Start Menu  License: Freeware
	Each time you start programs from the Start menu, you use an interface that has not changed in 10 years! No wonder it has become more difficult to use as the number of programs has increased. Vista Start Menu is a convenient alternative to the "Start" menu. It's now easier to find and run the program you need. Visually-based, and easy-to-use. Your applications are arranged in a table with icons divided into groups, which makes it easier to work with multiple programs. And one more really important nuance: when you remove programs or install new ones, other icons remain in their places so you do not have to waste time looking for "drifted icons" as often happens. Author: OrdinarySoft| Date: 14-01-2006 | Size: 1360 KB
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	JetStart Free  License: Freeware
	Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands. Just point your mouse to the Start Menu button! You can also place your most used programs and documents into the handy toolbar and quickly run any program by typing few starting letters. Reorder taskbar buttons by drag and drop! Author: Code Sector Inc.| Date: 17-05-2007 | Size: 657 KB
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	Portable Start Menu  License: Freeware
	Portable Start Menu is a simple and free start menu application that can be installed on USB sticks or local PCs. Organize your programs in a simple menu system and launch them via a tray icon. If you close Portable Start Menu on an USB-Stick, running applications can be closed automatically, too. Main features:  * Organize and launch applications via a tray menu  * Closes running applications on USB-Sticks automatically  * Checks if an application has been changed before execution  * Runs on USB-Sticks without leaving any traces on a host PC  * Portable Start Menu is Freeware Additional functions on USB sticks:    * Create an autorun file to automatically launch Portable Start Menu  * Close running applications when you exit Portable Start Menu Author: Martin Aignesberger| Date: 23-10-2007 | Size: 961 KB
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	Network Protocols Map Screensaver  License: Freeware
	We design special screensavers and wall-papers for IT/Networking professionals and students, who will display our art on their computer screens for months or years. Screensavers are widely displayed on people's PCs for months, even years. Marketing messages, product names and corporate logos and active links to your websites can be designed into the screensaver. You may also bundle a small demo of your software or other products with the screensaver and distribute it widely with it. It is a very economical and effective tool for product awareness, corporate branding, and web traffic. Contact us today for your screensaver design, distribution and more. Author: Javvin Company| Date: 8-22-2005 | Size: 2000 KB
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	SD Screen Saver Launcher  License: Freeware
	SD Screen Saver Launcher the program for fast start of the screensaver. SDSSL helps to save confidentiality of the information. Now you can start the screensaver during necessary time with only one movement of the mouse. At start the program creates an active zone in one of corners of the screen. It is enough to move the cursor of the mouse to this area the screensaver also will be started. Convenience of the given option allows to hide quickly the confidential information from another's eyes. For maintenance of more full protection it is enough to establish the password for the screensaver - thus you can quickly protect the workplace from the non-authorized access during absence of you at a computer. Options allows to choose any corner of the screen for creation of an active zone for start of the screensaver, the program can automatically be loaded at start Windows. SDSSL it is free-of-charge, user-friendly, convenient in use, as well as all other products of our manufacture. Use SDSSL for reception of higher level of safety for your workplace. Author: SDIsle.com| Date: 10-02-2006 | Size: 388 KB
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	ICQ Lite Starter  License: Freeware
	With ICQ Lite Starter you can start ICQ Lite in a self chosen status. Furthermore you can configure to allow multiple instances of ICQ Lite runnig at the same time. With this it is possible to be online with two or more ICQ numbers at the same time. Features: You can start ICQ Lite in a self predefined status It is possible to be online with multiple ICQ numbers at the same time You can start ICQ Lite in the status Free for Chat, DND and Occupied which are normaly not available in ICQ Lite You can start ICQ Lite in Invisible status to first have a look who is online, without beeing seen With the function Search for updates you can easily find and download available updates You can set up ICQ Lite Starter to close after logged in to ICQ Lite You have the possibility to set a status for your ICQ account with ICQ Lite Starter and login automatically or to open the ICQ Lite login window an sign in manually ICQ Lite Starter is multilingual (supported languages are english and german but you can create a language file in your own language by translating one on of the existing files in the program subfolder languages. If you have transleted a file into your language, please send it to webmaster@icqlitetools.com) Advise: It is possible that ICQ Lite shows the status Free For Chat, DND, Occupied and Invisible to you as Offline. But don't worry about that, because all other users will see the correct status! (To test it you can open ICQ Lite with a second login and watch the status of your other account) Author: Christian Zeller| Date: 10-08-2005 | Size: 200 KB
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	Tweak Genie  License: Freeware
	About Tweak Genie is the most powerful tweaking software for Windows with over 1000 essential and easy to perform tweaks! Introduction Tweak Genie will assist you to manipulate the hidden settings of windows according to your requirements. It gives you full control over these settings. These settings cover various aspects of your windows operating system like Appearance, Security etc. Tweak Genie provides you lot of functionalities to personalize you windows operating system. It has a very user friendly graphical interface which makes it very easy to use. Tweak Genie also provides you functionality to password protect the application so that you can restrict its use. See what this program offers: the original Tweak Genie ™ Pro - unlike other tweaking utilities, Tweak Genie ™ Pro bundles more than 1000 different utilities in one: it was developed to combine both tweaking and optimizing features to increase the speed of your All Windows® and XP system. Tweak Genie is a special utility designed to boost Windows performance and productivity. Using an easy to use graphical user interface you can configure hundreds of Windows secret settings, such as Start Menu, Desktop, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc. Everything that you wouldn't normally even know about. In addition, you can access hundreds of selected Windows Tips & Tricks (only available in Tweak Genie full version). Optimize CD-ROM/DVD-ROM speed, speed up your internet connection, optimize your multimedia applications, change IE and OE logo animation, rename and hide all of Start Menu items such as Start button, Run menu, rename recycle bin, remove arrows in shortcut icons, change startup and shutdown screens, tweak and customize Windows Explorer, Taskbar, Control Panel and hundreds more! But don't worry - We have come to the rescue with the most revolutionary software product on the Internet Today…. Tweak Genie! Extend your operating system's capabilities: TuneUp Utilities 20 Author: Euro Software| Date: 04-02-2004 | Size: 620 KB
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	ITWorkTimer  License: Freeware
	Freeware software product which keeps track of employees worktime and makes screenshots of employees' screens to confirm that the time has been spent actually working. It allows you to see what your employees were doing even without the need to always look behind their shoulder. ITWorkTimer calculates total work time for each employee and lets you to calculate the salary based on individual hour rate. Obviously, using ITWorkTimer in your office will allow you to finally get the full control on how efficiently and how much your employees work. It will allow you both to encourage hardworkers and to penaltize those who work little or spend their working time in an unacceptable way. You will always know how many hours your employees spent working. You will always know when your employee is only pretending to work. You will always be able to easily and fairly calculate the salary for your employee based on the total number of his/her working hours. If you ever had problems with your employees spent their working time inefficiently, if you ever felt you were overpaying to some employees, you will naturally love ITWorkTimer! Author: ITPremium.com| Date: 19-02-2005 | Size: 180 KB
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	HP Deskjet 980cxi (Windows 9X/ME) v. 4.3  License: Freeware
	This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through: A parallel cable on Windows 95/98/ME. A USB or parallel cable on Windows 98/ME.Caution: The printers cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding! Installation instructions: Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:dj980 before downloading the printer driver. Download the driver to the newly created c:dj980 folder. Open the c:dj980 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and the "hp deskjet 980c" screen displays, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step to manually open the screen. Double-click on the c:dj980Win9X_ME folder to open the 3 letter language folder. For example, the English driver will display an "enu" folder. Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.Click the "Install hp deskjet 980c series printer software" icon button. Files will now be loaded.Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. Step 2: Does your system fulfill the following requirements? Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME Before starting this driver installation we suggest you make sure you are installing the latest driver version available. Follow readme instructions/help file for installing drivers when available. Sometimes you need to restart your system for the new installed driver to become active. You can install this driver with the following operating system: Windows 95/98/Me Author: HP| Date: 02-01-2002 | Size: 50 KB
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	Supreme Shutdown Scheduler  License: Freeware
	A small, easy to use scheduling program that schedules shutdowns, restarts or log offs all with the option to force (will do the process with no interruptions eg. saving a document). - Option to start minimised in system tray - Option to start on windows start-up - Minimises to system tray - Ability to schedule a process (shutdown, restart etc.) within a second at any time during the current month . Author: Supreme Schedulers| Date: 15-01-2008 | Size: 439 KB
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	Tray Date  License: Freeware
	Tray Date is a very small program that displays the current date in an attractive tray icon Publish-me.com. Tray Date's executive file is a very small file so there will be virtually no startup lag as a result of Tray Date starting when you start your computer. You do not have to set the date. The program gets this information from your computer's operating system. Tray Date is a desktop enhancement and will auto start when you start windows. If other users of your computer want to use Tray Date, place a shortcut to Tray Date in the Start Menu's Startup folder under their profile. No Splash Screen. No advertisements. No spam from the producers. No adware. Tray Date does not create a bunch of folders and files to clutter up your computer's file system with little programs that are going to advertise to you stuff you do not want, do not need, and do not want to see even if it might have a dancing rabbit. Author: Titlebar Software| Date: 01-03-2006 | Size: 188 KB
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	IECount  License: Freeware
	IECount aimed to simplify your internet surfing - with IECount you will control internet explorer windows and settings easy and quickly! Limit maximum number of IE windows - you can set maximum number of ie windows at desktop and don't worry about popups and other nag screens - just enjoy surfing! Kill popup windows - to close popups windows set maximum sizes for ie window - all smaller will be kill - no popups! You have link in clipboard to browse? Don't start new browser, paste clipboard link and navigate - just double-click on IECount's tray icon and new browser with clipboard URL or email will be started! IECount manages your proxy settings: set current proxy server and proxy state, set list of possible proxies (included) changes proxy server automatically within any time interval to hide your location! Search with IECount in the best search engines! The quickest way to start search - press hotkey: (ctrl + F12 default), type word or phrase and press Enter - your will get results from the best engines: Google, Yahoo (get the result from the 10 best search engines). Customize IE properties quickly ! With one click you can change ie properties: show images, videos and animation, startup page and much more! Define most often properties and set them in tray to change quickly IECount tool supports language substitution with one click: now English, German, Spanish, Russian are supported. IECount makes Internet surfing more quick and pleasant! Author: F-Group Software| Date: 01-12-2004 | Size: 653 KB
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	Christmas Beat  License: Freeware
	Bring back the simple joy of Christmas with this animated screen saver that features a full length upbeat Christmas medley and cute illustrations. Freeware without nag-screens or expiration. Author: Shi Yali| Date: 13-11-2001 | Size: 1767 KB
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	Titlebar Time  License: Freeware
	Displays the day of the week, the date, and the time in the titlebar of the active window. Titlebar Time's executive file is a very small file so there will be virtually no startup lag as a result of Titlebar Time starting when you start your computer. You do not have to set the day, the date, or the time Publish-me.com. The program gets this information from your computer's operating system. Titlebar Time is a desktop enhancement and will auto start when you start windows. If other users of your computer want to use Titlebar Time, place a shortcut to Titlebar Time in the Start Menu's Startup folder under their profile. No tray icon to clutter up your tray area. No Splash Screen. No advertisements. No spam from the producers. No adware. Author: Titlebar Software| Date: 01-03-2006 | Size: 172 KB
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	Radio Zenwaw  License: Freeware
	Amazing radio software that brings to your desktop all the best music , by one click you start listen to radio zenwaw with a real high quality sound and fast loading .Easy to use , with minimum computer features needed . Simple layout with few bottons but complete functions.it's free and simple , don't wait , start now and download it. Author: ZENWAW| Date: 10-10-2006 | Size: 3261 KB
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	Acez Jump Start Screen Saver  License: Freeware
	Have you ever left your computer while your screen saver did not activate, exposing your personal information? Do you have information that you want to quickly hide when someone comes over your computer? Acez Jump Start Screen Saver is a true 32 bit application utility that will instantly activate your screen saver from your desktop (system tray). No more waiting around! Acez Jump Start supports all Windows operating systems. Author: Bryan Sambrook| Date: 09-06-2002 | Size: 219 KB
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