Desktop Calendar for Windows

By Tinnes Software
Free
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Key Details of Desktop Calendar

Be alerted of any events when you turn your computer on.
Last updated on November 7, 2018
There have been 5 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2018

There are simply too many calendar programs on the market, so we expect a lot from programs that claim to be "highly customizable." Desktop Calendar places a calendar grid on your (duh!) desktop to which you add appointments and reminders. Notes appear on the calendar once entered. Events can be exported to CVS, DAT, and TXT files, or imported from CVS or DAT files. The only customizable feature we found was one to change the color of the calendar, however. We also couldn't figure out how to set reminders for upcoming events. While Desktop Calendar works just fine, it's got so few features we feel it's hardly more useful than some freeware apps on the market. And last we checked, most paper calendars were cheaper, too.

What's new in version 0.44

Version 0.44:

The hotkey CTRL+A will now select all text in the edit window
Minor improvements to installer\uninstaller
Bug fix: Events would get truncated around 1000 characters. Now the program informs the user when they have reached the limit and stops any further input to avoid data loss

Desktop Calendar for Windows

By Tinnes Software
Free
User Rating

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: December 20, 2010

Latest update: November 7, 2018

Version: 0.44

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 359,356

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

4.1/5

36 User Votes

ONLY good for XP: Any higher you get a "Trial Version"
Oblio42February 25, 2015
Pros
None. Couldn't download it for Vista.
Cons
The version for Vista is ONLY a Trial version! When you try and download this "windows" version a message box comes up and tells you that it is only an XP verison and directs you to a page that offers only "trial" versions.
Summary
See above. A bit of a waste of time if the Vista (and higher) version is a time limited "trial" version. NONE of this info is on the original DL page at Cnet, only that it is a windows app.
Sorry to loose it
wideboaterDecember 9, 2011
Pros
Until I upgraded to W7 I used it extensively. Couldn't fault it, easyily customised, backed up and printed.
Cons
Won't work in W7
Summary
Too big and not pleasing to look at.
aurorallightsDecember 4, 2011
Pros
I don't see any.
Cons
Too big and ugly. Takes up too much room. All I wanted was something useful that wasn't too big.
Summary
Not for me
duchess1946September 18, 2011
Pros
This calendar is very clear setting on the screen
Cons
I would rather not have something sitting on the screen as there is too much there already.
Summary
If you have enough room on your browser it would be ok to use.
What I like and do not like
HawkshirlAugust 2, 2011
Pros
I think this is the best of all planner calendars. It is easy to use and has an easy format.
Cons
I do have problems with lost data and trying to retrieve it. At this moment I am having just that problem. Also, I would like choices with printing. I would like to be able to print each month as it appears on screen.
Summary
very good, oooooo
jeffrey_morganJuly 20, 2011
Pros
simple ideal for day to day reminders
Cons
can't print from it. diffecult to find on the web
Summary
i am very happy with it,
very handy
texkredJune 6, 2011
Pros
comes up easily
Cons
does not take up needed space
Summary
useful for day to day tasks
rajivelallMay 1, 2011
Pros
easy to use
Cons
basic calendar
Summary
good for light traffic
Great program
douggeddes2April 19, 2011
Pros
Easy to use. Stays out of the way when not needed. desktop notice of entires you make.
Cons
I lost my hard drive and had to reload desktop calendar. All the dates I had entered were lost (my fault. I didn't back up). Some other programs I use retain all the entries I make if I have to redownload.
Summary
Poperly set up, this program works quite well.
Not Free anymore
XXXBorgApril 18, 2011
Pros
None Didn't install
Cons
When you download this it says its out of date and asks if you would like to get the updated version. Of course the updated version is trialware (very limited)
Summary
Don't Bother

Developer's Description

By Tinnes Software

Be alerted of any events when you turn your computer on.

Desktop Calendar is a highly customizable calendar program that turns your desktop into a traditional wall calendar. You can enter important dates such as dentist appointments, birthdays, or deadlines. Then when you turn your computer on or that day rolls over, you will be alerted of any events. Befitting its name, it's a "straight-to-the-point" program with which to organize your life. The calendar itself can be as bold or discreet on your desktop as you see fit, and due to its design doesn't take up many systems resources.