Windows DreamScene

Rendered content included with DreamScene (such as an animated realization of the Windows Aurora background) was produced by Stardock, Third-party video content in MPEG or WMV format may also be used. In addition, AVI files can be played by altering the file extension. Additionally, in partnership with Dell, Microsoft released a separate DreamScene alongside its Product Red version of the Ultimate edition of Windows Vista. One of the purported advantages of DreamScene over previous methods of desktop animation is that it makes use of the GPU for display instead of the CPU, leaving the latter free to perform user tasks. == Alternatives to Windows DreamScene ==

Stardock, who provided several animated backgrounds for Windows DreamScene, offers a chargeable add-on for Windows DreamScene called DeskScapes. This software allows the implementation of dynamic wallpapers (".dream" files). A newer version of DeskScapes (3.5) has since been released, which makes the program compatible with non-Ultimate editions of Vista as well as newer versions of Windows (7, 8, 10, 11). Wallpaper Engine is a chargeable software that replaces the desktop background with a wide selection of default and user made animated backgrounds. while also providing a complete tool set for user generated wallpapers. The software features its own Rendering engine which enables 2D video, 3D models, and even Interactive elements that respond to mouse cursor movement or keystrokes. It is available for all versions of Windows from 7 to 11. ==See also==