aSkin for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 2, 2015

Although this program lacks a heavy feature set, it adds some variety to Internet Explorer's look for no cash. The program's no-frills interface consists of a box that lets you choose from 13 included skins. Every time you launch a Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer window, aSkin randomly cycles though the skins you've chosen, which include such textures as wood grain, cloth, and stone. We didn't particularly like the look of some of the skins on our Explorer toolbars, as some of them obscured browser icons. You can add your own skins, as they're just BMP files in aSkin's program folder, but the program offers no assistance in helping you customize it. Nor will you find features that let you order the way in which the skins appear. Despite its simplicity, IE users who are tired of the same-old same-old might check out aSkin, particularly since it's free.

aSkin for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 7, 2005

Latest update: September 2, 2015

Version: 1.11

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 31,050

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.3/5

20 User Votes

Good idea to change boring skin designs on IE.
CakesmgMay 4, 2007
Pros
I like the amount of designs there are and you can also import your own. The idea of brightening up IE is a brilliant one.
Cons
The skins do show up on the My Documents folder but do not appear to work with Internet Explorer 7.
Summary
I love this!!
internetsisterApril 1, 2007
Pros
I would like to see more assortment of ones I can download. Does anyone know where I can find more from this publisher??
Cons
Summary
Something fresh for boring WindowsExplorer
Lostinadaydr3amSeptember 11, 2006
Pros
i like being able to add my own pictures
Cons
I was disapointed because i thought it "skinned" the part where your files are shown not the buttons on top but still pretty cool
Summary
I love it. Its awesome. Made my browser look awesome.How do you know it has spy?
butterfly1231March 2, 2006
Pros
I like that fact my browser looks good
Cons
A guy on download.com says its full of spyware, trojans etc. Well to late I've downloaded it. Guess I'll just have to find out for meself
Summary
Do not use products from SoftBulldog
The DooberApril 3, 2005
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Softbulldog products all contain spyware, adware, trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. They also spoof (fabricate) positive reviews. Disregard all positive comments about their products, do not download their products and please write to Cnet informing them that spoofing and providing dangerous products are against Cnet regulations.
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October 6, 2004
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October 6, 2004
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I put my kids photos on my browser :)
October 2, 2004
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Thank you for the program.
askin is cool
October 2, 2004
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Spiced up my browser :) very nice, Thank you.
Very cool program
September 30, 2004
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For anyone who wants to spice up his desktop.

Developer’s Description

Decorate the background of your windows in Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer with skins.

aSkin cycles images over your Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer windows. Each time you open either program, a new skin will decorate its background. You can easily add and remove images that cycle as skins. Surprise yourself with new skins every time you open the browser or Windows Explorer.