WindowFX History

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2001

WindowFX was released for Windows XP. WindowFX 1 was the first program on the PC to allow the use of alpha blended shadows and heavy use of transparent windows.


2002

WindowFX 2 was released which used many of the new visual effect APIs in Windows XP. It allowed users to add all manners of special effects and transitions to their windows. WindowFX 2 also allows users to use user created shadow designs and pick between them. WindowFX shadows also boast superior performance by making heavy use of video card acceleration. Users can change the color, size, and shape of their shadows.WindowFX was also available as part of the Object Desktop suite of desktop enhancements.


2006

WindowsFX 3 is released with effects that include shadows under windows, min/max/close/open animations, window dragging effects, window scaling, window tiling, alt-tab task switching options, taskbar preview thumbnails, and much more. WindowFX when combined with WindowBlinds can give your Windows XP system a next-generation Windows look and feel.

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