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Screensavers & Wallpaper

Whether you're looking for new screensavers, free wallpaper, or the latest skins for your PC, you'll find all the latest desktop enhancements at CNET Download.com. Personalize your PC with desktop tools and diversions. See all

9,955 products in this category.

for the week of: September 07Downloads
  1. 1.
    ObjectDock

    Shell Customization Managers36,727

  2. 2.
    TimeLeft

    Alarms & Clocks13,469

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  4. 4.
    WinCustomize Browser

    Theme Editors & Tools12,252

  5. Search the Web, block pop-ups or spyware, get to your mail.
    Search the Web from anywhere, block pop-ups, get mail.
  6. 5.
    LogonStudio

    Launchers & Shutdown Tools10,844

  7. 6.
    Post-it Software Notes Lite

    Notepad Replacements10,184

  8. 7.
    BootSkin

    Start-up/Shutdown Screens9,701

  9. Defragment disks, free up space, optimize system performance
  10. 8.
    VistaGlazz

    Shell Customization Managers8,490

  11. 9.
    LogonStudio Vista

    Miscellaneous8,151

  12. 10.
    WindowBlinds

    Theme Editors & Tools7,091

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  1. Detect and remove adware and spyware from your computer.
    Compile different file types into one for easier sharing.
  1. 1.
    ObjectDock

    Add this stylish and animated launchbar and taskbar to your screen.

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    Tweak UI

    Enhance Windows with this free set of tools.

  3. 3.
    Microangelo Toolset

    View, edit, or create your own icons and cursors.

  4. 4.
    ObjectBar

    Make Windows look, feel, and function like any other operating system with a fully skinnable and customizable interface.

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    Yahoo Widgets

    Add standalone applications that provide a variety of features and content.

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    Distant Suns - Grand Tour 3D Screensaver

    Travel through the cosmos in real time with this solar-system simulator.

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    Switch Off

    Schedule your computer to shut down or log off at a specified time.

  8. 8.
    SETI@home

    Analyze data captured by a radio telescope and help find extraterrestrial life.

  9. 9.
    Marine Aquarium

    Turn your desktop into a realistic-looking 3D aquarium.

  10. 10.
    Talking Time Keeper

    Set reminders and timers, correct your PC's time, and hear real voices tell you the time.

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an introduction to Screensavers & Wallpaper

Let's face it: the default Windows desktop is a bit vanilla. However, life doesn't have to be so boring on the surface of your PC. An abundance of fantastic goodies are standing by to personalize and improve your Windows desktop experience. Look at our picks for the best free desktop-enhancement software for excellent programs at no charge.

Desktop enhancements are great for three reasons--they're useful, personal, and playful. They'll help you transform the look and structure of Windows to a style that works best for you. It's a cinch to turn your favorite pictures into Windows icons or find existing, attractive icons for cultural heroes such as the Simpsons or the kids from South Park.

With such boundless possibilities, begin by thinking about your goals. If you're looking for a spruced-up desktop, try snazzy background wallpaper. For desktop tools that offer real-time weather, sports scores, and stock prices, try the Widgets & Gadgets category, which includes the popular Yahoo Widgets Engine, formerly known as Konfabulator. The Shell & Desktop Management category also includes small programs such as alarms and clocks, clipboards, program launchers, and alternatives to Notepad.

Nothing is sacred when you're customizing your desktop. Boring mouse pointers and hourglasses are easily stylized with the shareware tool CursorXP. Icons can morph from bland to bling with the popular program IconPackager. You can select from a tremendous range of screensavers, or even make your own with your favorite images and music. Skins and themes are programs for personalizing everything in Windows from the start-up and shutdown screens to the entire look and feel of your desktop. Take a deep breath and dive in!