I know screensavers aren't needed, but anyone found good ones for the holidays? I'm really afraid of most dedicated screensaver sites since these programs are often used to sneak in adware and browser hijackers. Heck, I'm even willing to pay a few bucks for a good one!
Thanks
FreewareFan
Member
A nice selection can be had at:
http://www.christmasscreensavers.net/
All listed screen savers are freeware and have been scanned for adware, spyware and viruses.
Enjoy.... :-)
Thanks, Freeware Fan. Lots of nice stuff there. I also found this site via Google that looks good, especially the Wolfman Art design.
http://themexp.ezthemes.com/pcenhance/ss/spotlight.phtml?Christmas
Now just to check these files out for trojans, browser hijackers, adware, etc... :(
FreewareFan
Member
I'd say the Wolfman is safe. Established, well distributed, and with refs. I'd say you're safe getting his stuff. Enjoy the hunt! :-)
BettyBoop3850
Member
A warning about http://themexp.ezthemes.com/pcenhance/ss/spotlight.phtml?Christmas As you try and install the screensaver it wants you to install One Step The Ultimate Search Tool if you uncheck the box you can't continue installing the screensaver. I tried 2 different ones. Will try a few more.
Michelle
BB385: I hate it when that happens! I think at ezthemes, the malware that comes with the screensaver may depend on who wrote it. The Wolfman program I downloaded seems to be clean, but now it's saying its a 15-day trial version. On the Wolfman site, he says its free with an optional donation... That's the nice thing about the GAOTD programs. They've been checked out and don't have all this nonsense.
Mike
BettyBoop3850
Member
Hi I checked a few more and they don't ask you to install anything so I guess it is only certain ones that do that.
Michelle
FreewareFan
Member
mikeeve, what it actually says on the Wolfman's website is that you can download the screensaver for free, and it's free of virus. Not to be confused with the fact that the actual screensaver is free, because non of his are free, as far as I know of. However, consider the quality of what is offered there.
That being said, I believe if one were of a mind to pay for a screensaver, then Wolfman's are the cream of the crop. And you did start the thread by saying that you wouldn't mind paying a little for a good one, yes? :-)
So, at this point I see a couple of options for you. First, you could consider getting the Wolfman screensaver that you really like the most, and wait to install it until about the 10th of Dec, and that way it lasts until Xmas without any payment needed.
Second, you could settle for a freeware screensaver, that is not quite the quality of Wolfman's work, but it also does not require payment, and you run it when you wish.
Enjoy the journey! :-)
slgraycols
Member
I just downloaded several wallpapers I enjoyed on the American Greetings website
http://www.americangreetings.com/downloads/category.pd/downloads/wallpapers/holidays/christmas/
They also have screensavers if you scroll down on the left side, but they are mainly just rotated photos.
BettyBoop3850
Member
Hi All you can make your own screensaver by using your own images and the slide show scrensaver. I have been using it for a few years and love it. It is very simple just install it then right click on desktop then properties then screensaver then slideshow for those using windows it may be different for some others. Then settings and put in the destination of the folder of pictures you want to use and you have your screen saver.
Michelle
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