Used Drempels Screensaver for Windows?
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Used Drempels Screensaver for Windows?
Full Specifications
- GENERAL
- Release
- Latest update
- Version
- 1.5
- OPERATING SYSTEMS
- Platform
- Windows
- Operating System
- Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Windows NT
- Windows 98
- Windows ME
- Windows 95
- Windows 98 SE
- POPULARITY
- Total Downloads
- 201,389
- Downloads Last Week
- 1
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User Reviews
4.7/5
171 User Votes
Won't work with my firewall
gtrwizrd- Pros
- Looks great.............
- Cons
- Won't run without causing my sunbelt firewall to popup a window asking for permission
- Summary
- Useless as a screensaver - won't run without me turning off my firewall
very cool!
daviskarenr- Pros
- easy to install and change the settings
- Cons
- none so far
- Summary
- very cool to watch, no viruses or spyware.
Mesmerizing, Relaxing, Trippy, Incredible!!!
rckwall- Pros
- Best screensaver I have ever had! I have an arsenal of fractal images I downloaded from various sites so I can switch them up every now and then. The only problem is that I have a tendancy to watch my screensaver instead of working on my computer
- Cons
- Truly can't think of any. I run Drempels on all three of my computers, one of which is old and doesn't have much memory. Even on that system Drempels runs fine.
- Summary
it's NOT boring for me
kielimed- Pros
- it's a good alternative to repetitive (and PRICED) animated wallpapers and the usual static wallpaper
- Cons
- the jpegs in the program ARE boring for me. i recommend changing it. i googled some nebula wallpapers. just experiment on configurations and there you go! the coolest wallpaper!
- Summary
- btw, it's clean
If you like color and gentle movement, it's great.
bwshook- Pros
- It doesn't just sit there, it's "alive" with gentle movement that's smooth.
- Cons
- Boring after a while, and does not blend in with my surroundings.
- Summary
Don't Use Contains Uber-Virsus AKA Smart bugs
lackofintel- Pros
- Cons
- My cousin downloaded this thinking it would be cool to have, but the next time he turned on his computer it said that he had spyware, but he ran his virus and spyware scans before he Downloaded Drempels. During the prosses of trying to get rid of the spyware, It (the spyware itself) shutdown his computer. I call it a smart bug (a self-aware virus/spyware). He tried sever times trying to remove it and the something kept happing. My suggestion is DON'T DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE NO MATTER HOW COOL IT SOUNDS.
- Summary
A great change from the static wallpaper. Could be a bit easier to configure
lyndonAP- Pros
- It's a very low power app so it won't take much processing power to use (handy for those using older computers). The background pattern choices are very easy on the eyes. The price is right as well. ;)
- Cons
- I wasn't able to run the configuration unless the background was turned off- somewhat unusual. Also, it would be nice to run in full 32 bit color- as it is now one has to use 16 bit for it to work properly. Minor sacrifice but one of the small things holding this back from a higher rating.
- Summary
bad
haloboy939- Pros
- i dont like it <p>its kinda boring
- Cons
- i hate it its really boring
- Summary
TrIpPy
spunjus- Pros
- Love this screensaver......i browsed through almost all the screensavers they have to offer, and this is what is on my computer....
- Cons
- Summary
psychadelic!
dreaco- Pros
- it is soothing and colorful
- Cons
- the settings menu is a bit confusing
- Summary
Developer’s Description
By Geisswerks
Drempels makes colorful, swirling, hallucinogenic patterns that resemble a hurricane or tornado. It normally runs in your Windows background or desktop, replacing your old still-image wallpaper with beautiful animated visuals. Meanwhile, you can use your computer just like you normally would. It uses very little CPU overhead--so little that it even runs smoothly on a 233MHz system.
Drempels can also be used as a screensaver; in this mode, it goes full-screen (like a normal screensaver) instead of rendering to the desktop/background. It was created by the author of the Geiss screensaver and Winamp plug-in.