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UpTime Screen Saver

UpTime Screen Saver v1.02

Display your Windows session uptime on a fully customizable screensaver

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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

Windows 11 Win 11
Windows 10 Win 10
Windows 8 Win 8
Windows 7 Win 7
Windows Vista Vista
Windows XP XP
Windows ME ME
Windows 98 98
Windows 95 95

Windows Server Support

Windows Server 2022 Server 2022
Windows Server 2019 Server 2019
Windows Server 2012 Server 2012
Windows Server 2011 Server 2011
Windows Server 2008 R2 Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2003 Server 2003
Windows Server 2000 Server 2000
Windows Server NT NT Server

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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.

v1.00 October 24, 1999

Initial version.

Pricing

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.

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UpTime Screen Saver v1.02 (Evaluation)
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, ME, 98, 95 · Server 2022, 2019, 2012, 2011, 2008 R2, 2003, 2000, NT

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