Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) • Winter & Autumn Edition ❄️
WinterTray
Lightweight system tray winter and autumn desktop atmosphere app for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Tracks open windows in real-time, forming natural snow layers and icicles, or falling leaves and raindrops in autumn mode.
100% Safe & Clean
WinterTray is an independent, open-source project. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen automatically displays this blue protection warning for newly released software that does not yet possess an expensive annual corporate code-signing certificate.
Quick 2-click solution to start the installation:
- Click the underlined "More info" link in the blue window.
- Click the "Run anyway" button that appears in the bottom right corner.
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Key Features
- ❄ Winter & Autumn Season Modes: Seamlessly switch between winter snowfall and cozy autumn atmosphere from the system tray menu, featuring automated desktop wallpaper switching.
- ❄ Realistic Leaf Fall & Autumn Rain: 3 distinct leaf types (birch, oak, maple) across 4 autumn color tones, accompanied by gentle slanted raindrops and ripple splash effects.
- ❄ Realistic 120 FPS Desktop Snow: Multiple snowflake styles, wind physics, optional snow thickness limit removal, and growing icicles that shatter on click.
- ❄ Physical Window Accumulation & Cursor Sweep: Snow and leaves settle realistically on top of open window frames and the taskbar, scattering when windows move or swept with your mouse cursor.
- ❄ Multi-language & 0% Background Gaming Impact: English and Hungarian system tray settings, smooth 120 FPS fade-outs, and automatic suspension during full-screen apps and games.
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Framework
.NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime
Resource Usage
Minimal CPU/GPU usage (Hardware accelerated)
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