Talisman Desktop

What is Talisman Desktop?

Talisman Desktop is a highly configurable Windows shell replacement that has been available since 1997, offering users a customizable and feature-rich desktop experience. It supports multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian, and Italian, and is available as a free trial version that expires after 30 days, after which a registration fee of $25 USD is required for continued use

Highlights

• Creation of multi-level, user-defined full-screen desktops
• Integration of Desktop Panels within the Windows Desktop
• Replacement of the default Windows shell (explorer.exe) with the Talisman.exe shell
• Use of various types and sizes of pictures, buttons, and objects instead of standard icons
• Ability to place, move freely, and impose objects within the Talisman workspace
• One-click access to run external programs, internal shell commands, or web URLs via desktop objects
• Unlimited number of forms (screens) within a single theme, with the ability to switch between them
• Creation and storage of independent themes on local computers or a local area network
• Built-in Object Editor for creating, modifying, and removing elements within a theme
• Large selection of basic elements, including forms, pictures, shapes, buttons, text blocks, input boxes, calendars, clocks, timers, HTML documents, Flash, and VRML
• Customizable taskbar, system tray, and clock
• Sound support for various events
• Inclusion of start menu, folder menu, task menu, control menu, custom menu, and other menu objects
• Script language support
• Messages engine for communication with other programs
• Plugin functionality
• Hotkey and keyboard control capabilities
• Protection and limited access functions