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A Utility Screensaver That Works for You
How long has your computer been running? Whether you are a system administrator tracking server uptime, an IT professional monitoring workstation stability, or simply someone curious about how long your current Windows session has been active, UpTime Screen Saver gives you the answer every time your screensaver kicks in.
Unlike generic screensavers that show meaningless patterns, UpTime Screen Saver is a utility that provides real information. It displays your current Windows session duration in either short or long time format, with optional millisecond precision for exact tracking. The display is completely customizable -- choose any background color, text color, font type, and font size to match your style or your organization's branding.
You can display the uptime as a smooth scrolling marquee that glides across the screen, or switch to bounce mode where the text moves around in all directions, left-right only, or up-down only. Control the speed and movement pattern to get exactly the look you want. UpTime Screen Saver is an essential tool for users who demand more from their machines -- and it works on both desktop and server editions of Windows.
Who Is This For?
- System administrators -- Monitor server uptime at a glance. Walk past any server room display and instantly see how long each machine has been running.
- IT departments -- Deploy across workstations to track system stability. Quickly identify machines that may need reboots or maintenance.
- Power users -- Keep track of your session duration for personal productivity or simply out of curiosity. Know exactly how long your system has been up and running.
Key Features
Time Formats
Display uptime in short or long format, with optional millisecond precision. Short format shows compact time (e.g., "5d 3h 12m"), while long format spells it out (e.g., "5 days, 3 hours, 12 minutes"). Zero values are automatically hidden for cleaner output.
Font and Color Customization
Choose any background color, text color, font type, and font size. Total visual control over the display -- match your company colors, use a high-contrast theme for visibility, or go with whatever looks best.
Scrolling Marquee
Display the uptime as a smooth scrolling marquee that glides across your screen. A clean, professional look for server rooms and office environments.
Bounce Mode
Make the uptime text bounce around the screen -- full bounce in all directions, left-right only, or up-down only. Adds visual interest while still delivering useful information.
Speed Control
Adjust the speed of scrolling or bouncing animation to your preference. Slow it down for easy reading or speed it up for a dynamic display.
Movement Configuration
Customize the movement pattern -- horizontal, vertical, or combined. Fine-tune exactly how the uptime text moves across your screen.
How to Get Started
- Download and install -- Extract the ZIP file and copy
uptime_ss.scr into your \Windows directory.
- Select the screensaver -- Open Windows Screen Saver Settings, select uptime_ss from the dropdown, and click Settings to configure the display.
- Customize the look -- Choose your colors, font, time format, and animation mode. Click OK to save.
- See it in action -- Click Preview to test, or just wait for the screensaver to activate. Your system uptime is now always one glance away.
Windows Desktop Support
Win 11
Win 10
Win 8
Win 7
Vista
XP
ME
98
95
Windows Server Support
Server 2022
Server 2019
Server 2012
Server 2011
Server 2008 R2
Server 2003
Server 2000
NT Server
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Screenshots
The configuration screen lets you select any color for the background and text, as well as the font style and size. Choose your preferred display mode and animation settings.
Scrolling mode displays the uptime text as a smooth marquee that moves across the screen.
Full bounce mode moves the text in all directions -- up, down, left, and right.
Right-to-left bounce mode moves the text horizontally across the screen.
Up-and-down bounce mode moves the text vertically on the screen.
Version History
v1.02
September 6, 2008
Changed format so it does not display 0 values (e.g., "1 week, 1 hour, 15 minutes" instead of "1 week, 0 days, 1 hour, 15 minutes").
Fixed issue with getting uptime past 49 days.
v1.01
December 1, 2006
Fixed issue with negative numbers on the screen saver.
Updated controls within the configuration screen.
Updated about box.
Added a link to quickly request a feature.
Upgrade UpTime Screen Saver
Single Machine License
$6.99
Allows for unlimited usage on one machine only.
This license cannot be sold or distributed commercially.
This license is licensed to one person and is nontransferable.
Upgrade - $6.99
- Secure Checkout -- RJL Software uses 128-bit encrypted data transfer for all credit card transactions. Ordering online is the fastest way to get your license.
- Instant Email Delivery -- Once your order is processed, you will instantly receive an email with a temporary URL to download your registered version.
- Easy Upgrade -- If you have the free version installed, simply remove it and replace it with the registered version.
What Users Are Saying
★★★★★
"Great for server rooms. Glance at any screen and see how long the server has been running."
-- Brian K., Sysadmin
★★★★★
"Simple and effective. We use it on monitoring stations to show uptime at a glance."
-- Alex P., IT Manager
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Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, ME, 98, 95 · Server 2022, 2019, 2012, 2011, 2008 R2, 2003, 2000, NT
312 KB
SHA256: 6147f8a5a103...9141
Freemium
Updated: September 6, 2008
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Support and Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about UpTime Screen Saver.
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Uninstall
To uninstall, simply delete the program folder. No registry entries or system files are left behind.
How to Update
Download the latest version and extract over your existing folder, or to a new location. Settings are preserved.
Privacy: This software does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. No internet connection required.
End-User License Agreement (EULA)
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