Throbber for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 24, 2026

Throbber is a compact desktop widget for monitoring CPU activity. Styled after the classic Mac OS X indicator, it provides a simple, at-a-glance view of your system's processor usage.

Pros
- Monitors system CPU activity
- Functions as a lightweight desktop widget
- Features a minimalist Mac OS X-inspired design
Cons
- Lacks monitoring for RAM, disk, or network activity
- No advanced configuration or customization options
- Does not provide historical data logging or reporting
- Lacks alerts or notifications for high CPU usage

Throbber for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: November 8, 2007

Latest update: February 24, 2026

Version: 1.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista, Yahoo Widgets Engine

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 120

Downloads Last Week: 10

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Developer’s Description

By Locke: Wyvern Widgets

Track your CPU activities.

Throbber is a tiny widget allows you to monitor your CPU activity. A simple CPU monitor that is styled after the Mac OS X throbbers. Click for a link to my Web site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.