InstantStorm for Windows

User Reviews

• Easy to use and works as advertised.(WORKS IN VISTA 64)

  bfboJanuary 14, 2014

  Pros

  Easy to use, and has many good customizing options for creating Screensavers. Works with Flash! - one of the best ways to create Screensavers with rich content. Free to use - even for commercial use! Create Executables or Standalone (.scr)'s.

  Cons

  Absolutely need a Flash (.swf) file, and the free Adobe Flash Player. So either you find a Flash file you like, or make one using your own Flash editing program. There are no other ways to make a Screensaver. There are no built-in Flash tools either, and you can't use (.flv) files.

  Summary

  If you have the means to create your own Flash (.swf) files, and don't mind taking some time and effort into creating usable Screensavers out of them, with the help of InstantStorm, then this Program is for you.

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• Didn't Work On Vista 64 Bit

  Leahm37May 14, 2012

  Pros

  Seemed like it could be a great program!

  Cons

  I'll never know because I couldn't get it to work on my machine with Vista 64 bit, it just locks up, bummer.

  Summary

  Vista users, stay away.., stay very far away!

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• Always Wanted to Do This!

  legeremaOctober 22, 2010

  Pros

  Sleek, easy-to-use, and can convert all those .swf files I created into screensavers!

  Cons

  The screensavers won't go away in the desktop settings box after I had deleted them.

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• did not work on Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit o.s.

  AAS2010degreeJuly 26, 2010

  Pros

  I do not know, some very neat screensavers require this "extra" bit of software.

  Cons

  did not work on Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit o.s. I could not find any real help information either. Either it works for you or their is nothing else to do about it.

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• Great working, small program!

  donnyjrmailJune 20, 2010

  Pros

  Not only converts .swf to .scr for a screen saver but puts it in an install package so that you don't have to know where the OS keeps them. After installing your screen saver it shows up in the menu list of screen savers!

  Cons

  None that I have found.

  Summary

  Works fast and easy to use makes me like this program and leaves me nothing to dislike.

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• Fast and functional, but would like more choices.

  Zenbob96August 26, 2009

  Pros

  It is fast, functional and creates a compact, fully useable screensaver, but as far as I can tell, only in SWF format.

  Cons

  Only SWF format output. Does not accept all graphic formats or sizes despite suggesting that it does. Minor quibble, but this functionality could be improved. Does not include any ability to insert sound or music. Sad.

  Summary

  I think this program has a lot of potential. It already does most functions very well, very quickly and has an interface that is relatively user friendly. However, it should allow for sound insertion, better tailoring of various image formats and resolutions (rather than simply kicking the image out of the set) as well as an easier method of moving the order of the graphics and I would like to see a randomize function for playback. All in all, I would suggest trying this program out for yourself to see if it will satisfy your requirements. Some people will love it, some may be less thrilled. But, I hope the developers keep working on it and receive enough support to deliver improved versions. That is why reviews and feedback are so important to the programmer/developer. As a former developer of software, I used to solicit responses by email/mail, and in forums, but most people were either so nice "it's wonderful!" or non-committal, that we had to drag the real details out of them. "I'd like to do this, but cannot" sort of responses that allow programmers to revise and improve the product in ways the users really desire. So, please do comment back to the developers and urge them to keep working on the product, and thank them for their efforts and generosity. I do appreciate the hard work and time that was put into this application.

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• excellent product for free

  d2commandoJanuary 15, 2009

  Pros

  easy to use. you can convert your videos to swf format using a converter and have instant ssavers.

  Cons

  sor far i cant get a real clear image but clear enough

  Summary

  would be nice if it had a format converter to swf. but what u want for free. I like it because its simple and fast to use. You can have a ss in a few minutes and installed..

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• somnath_cnetApril 27, 2008

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• Excellent tool for the creative person

  sephkaneMarch 16, 2008

  Pros

  I love how easily Instant Storm lets you make screensavers. There are so many options to customize the installation process for your screensaver. You can visually edit every page of the installation interface, turning it into your own imaginative baby. And being able to use .SWF files gives anyone with imagination the ability to make remarkable and unique screensavers for friends or even for sale.

  Cons

  I can't think of anything wrong with this program. Download it. Use it to it's (and your) fullest potential.

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• downloaded, and it says File is currupted,

  softwarelover1February 20, 2008

  Pros

  I hit 'run' and after download it says file is currupted, please download new version . . . now what ?

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