You stare at the same static desktop picture for hours every day, and it has stopped registering. Hyperstars 3D replaces it with a moving flight through a hyperspace jump, drawn in 3D behind your icons.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and Windows 7
- Type: live wallpaper and screensaver
- Original release: a standalone desktop application first released in 2010; it is now also offered as a Live Effect inside PUSH Desktop
- Requirement: DirectX 9
Key features
A hyperspace jump playing on your desktop
The wallpaper shows an animated flight through a hyperspace jump, so the background keeps moving instead of sitting still.
The same effect as a screensaver
When your PC is idle, it also works as a screensaver with the same hyperspace jump effect. You get one look on screen whether you are working or away.
Who it's for
It suits you if you like a space theme on your desktop and want a single, focused effect rather than a large wallpaper library. It is a small, single-purpose application.
Pros and cons
- Pro: works as both a live wallpaper and a screensaver.
- Pro: runs on current Windows versions, up to Windows 11.
- Con: it offers one effect only.
- Con: it is Windows-only and needs DirectX 9.
FAQs
Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes. The vendor lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and Windows 7.
Can I use it as a screensaver?
Yes. It also acts as a screensaver with the hyperspace jump effect.
Is it still developed as a standalone program?
It started as a standalone application. The effect is now also available inside PUSH Desktop.
System requirements
Windows 11, 10, 8.1 or 7, with DirectX 9.