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We've reviewed a lot of screensavers, but this might be the first one that we've encountered that kind of grossed us out. Fly on Desktop Screensaver does exactly what the name implies, adding crawling flies to your desktop in a surprisingly realistic way. It would make an excellent practical joke on an unsuspecting friend's computer, or just use it on your own computer to periodically creep out your co-workers throughout the day.
The screensaver appeared in our Display Properties menu along with the rest of our screensavers, and all we had to do was select how many flies we wanted. The default number is five, but you can have anywhere from one to 99 flies crawling across your screen. The flies materialize in the center of the screen and then crawl outward, gradually spreading with very lifelike fly movement. The effect of the screensaver is extremely realistic, and its grossness factor increases exponentially with the number of flies. When we dialed the number all the way up we did encounter some problems; the screensaver wouldn't stop when it was supposed to and we ended up having to quit it using the Windows Task Manager. But it handled more reasonable numbers just fine, and we were generally pleased with its performance. We think this is a unique and hilarious addition to your desktop; it's guaranteed to get laughs and probably some squirms, too.
Publisher's Description
From Drive Software:
Fully simulates the behaviour of a real fly. Run screensaver, and you will believe that these are true flies. Screensaver has settings, where you can place on top of other windows and specify the number of flies.
What's new in this version: Version 1.05 is a bug fixing release.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 7 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 5 votes
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"Very Funny"
Version: Fly on Desktop Screensaver 1.05
Pros
Easy to install, use and customize
Cons
Seems to raise CPU usage with more flies on screen
Summary
Good choice for changing screen's view
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"Awesome! Very realistic."
Version: Fly on Desktop Screensaver 1.05
Pros
Very realistic watching these little crawlies running over the desktop.
Cons
None, installed well with no problems.
Summary
Great, to take away some of the dreary desktop scenes.
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"Very realistic."
Version: Fly on Desktop Screensaver 1.05
Pros
Very easy to install.
Cons
Worked only once on my Windows 7 i3 laptop. Next time round it would not load for love nor money. After a few tries I gave up.
Summary
Ok if it works for you.
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"Absolutely love it...Gets peoples skin crawling."
Version: Fly on Desktop Screensaver 1.05
Pros
Realistic fly actions
Cons
Can't think of any other than using up minimal cpu usage, and I mean minimal!!
Summary
I LOVE IT......
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"Great if you want to freak out people who hate flies."
Version: Fly on Desktop Screensaver 1.05
Pros
Easy download and install.
Cons
I did have to manually select it from the screensaver setup menu once it was installed but then it ran fine.
Summary
Very realistic; makes it look like the inside of your screen was invaded by a small swarm of wandering flies (if you know the screensaver's activated).
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