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Carousel Frequently Asked Questions


        Top Questions
        1. Carousel is free!!

          Carousel is an absolutely free product created by Prolific Publishing, the company behind LifeGlobe and SereneScreen products. Download it as many times as you need. Install on as many computers as you want. We want you to spread this around.

          We only ask that you get our permission if you want to host a link or mirror of the Carousel download. If you want to help us out in this way contact us by e-mail.

          Enjoy!

        2. What is Carousel?

          Carousel is a free screen saver utility that rotates all the screen savers on your computer each time a screen saver is called. Simply install Carousel as outlined below, choose your favorite screen savers and they will automatically cycle.
        3. How do I install Carousel?

          To properly install Carousel, please follow the instructions below:

          1. IMPORTANT: Before installing, be sure your anti-virus software is deactivated for the duration of the download and install.

          2. Download a copy of Carousel from:

          https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Carousel/Carousel.exe

          3. After downloading the program, find the folder you downloaded to and double-click on the Carousel file. This will run the Carousel Setup Wizard, which will install Carousel on your computer, simply read and follow the instructions for installation.

          4. Once the installation process is complete, there should be a new icon on your desktop that looks like a carousel horse.

          5. Double-clicking the Carousel icon will start a random screen saver on the Carousel list.

          6. You can get to the Carousels setting menu by right-clicking the Carousel icon and selecting "Configure".

          7. Do not forget to reactivate your anti-virus software when you are finished.


        4. How does Carousel work?

          Carousel is a utility that tells Windows to run a screen saver. What screen saver it chooses is up to you. You can get to Carousel's settings menu by right-clicking the Carousel icon and selecting "Configure". Here's the layout of Carousel's Settings:

          Credits - The first column on the left contains Carousel's version number and the production credits.


          Controls - The middle column contains all of the controls you need to set Carousel up the way you like it. The controls consist of the following:

          • Preview Window - The Preview Window shows you the screen saver you have selected in the Checklist. See Checklist below for more information.
          • Settings button - This button will bring up the settings for the screen saver you have selected on the Checklist.
          • Preview - This button will activate the screen saver you have selected. Moving the mouse will return you to Carousel's settings menu.

          • Select All button - Clicking this button will select ALL of the screen savers in the Checklist.
          • Clear All button - Clicking this button will clear the entire Checklist of any selections.
          • Random checkbox - Checking this box will activate a screen saver at random each time a screen saver is called, regardless of what you have selected in the Checklist. If this box is not checked Carousel will activate a screen saver from your Checklist at random.

          Checklist - All of the screen savers on your computer are listed here with a checkbox on their left. Carousel will activate the checked screen savers at random. To select a screen saver to be run, simply click the checkbox. If you want all the screen savers to run, click the SELECT ALL button in the middle column.
        5. Why is Carousel free?

          Because we're cool like that. If you want to send us thanks, comments or suggestions, please e-mail us.

        1. Carousel is a free screen saver utility that rotates all the screen savers on your computer each time a screen saver is called. Simply install Carousel as outlined below, choose your favorite screen savers and they will automatically cycle.

        2. Carousel is an absolutely free product created by Prolific Publishing, the company behind LifeGlobe and SereneScreen products. Download it as many times as you need. Install on as many computers as you want. We want you to spread this around.

          We only ask that you get our permission if you want to host a link or mirror of the Carousel download. If you want to help us out in this way contact us by e-mail.

          Enjoy!


          1. To properly install Carousel, please follow the instructions below:

            1. IMPORTANT: Before installing, be sure your anti-virus software is deactivated for the duration of the download and install.

            2. Download a copy of Carousel from:

            https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Carousel/Carousel.exe

            3. After downloading the program, find the folder you downloaded to and double-click on the Carousel file. This will run the Carousel Setup Wizard, which will install Carousel on your computer, simply read and follow the instructions for installation.

            4. Once the installation process is complete, there should be a new icon on your desktop that looks like a carousel horse.

            5. Double-clicking the Carousel icon will start a random screen saver on the Carousel list.

            6. You can get to the Carousels setting menu by right-clicking the Carousel icon and selecting "Configure".

            7. Do not forget to reactivate your anti-virus software when you are finished.



          1. Carousel is a utility that tells Windows to run a screen saver. What screen saver it chooses is up to you. You can get to Carousel's settings menu by right-clicking the Carousel icon and selecting "Configure". Here's the layout of Carousel's Settings:

            Credits - The first column on the left contains Carousel's version number and the production credits.


            Controls - The middle column contains all of the controls you need to set Carousel up the way you like it. The controls consist of the following:

            • Preview Window - The Preview Window shows you the screen saver you have selected in the Checklist. See Checklist below for more information.
            • Settings button - This button will bring up the settings for the screen saver you have selected on the Checklist.
            • Preview - This button will activate the screen saver you have selected. Moving the mouse will return you to Carousel's settings menu.

            • Select All button - Clicking this button will select ALL of the screen savers in the Checklist.
            • Clear All button - Clicking this button will clear the entire Checklist of any selections.
            • Random checkbox - Checking this box will activate a screen saver at random each time a screen saver is called, regardless of what you have selected in the Checklist. If this box is not checked Carousel will activate a screen saver from your Checklist at random.

            Checklist - All of the screen savers on your computer are listed here with a checkbox on their left. Carousel will activate the checked screen savers at random. To select a screen saver to be run, simply click the checkbox. If you want all the screen savers to run, click the SELECT ALL button in the middle column.

              1. Because we're cool like that. If you want to send us thanks, comments or suggestions, please e-mail us.