Fake Progress Bar

Fake Progress Bar, developed by DigitalVolcano, is an interesting Entertainment application under the "Home & Hobby" category. The latest version of this program, version 1.2, brings with it an unconventional yet amusing utility for your desktop. It is available as FakeProgressBar.exe and provides a fully configurable spoof progress bar, which simulates a download progress bar. This tool can be a perfect companion when someone aims to take a short break from work without being noticed.

Highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, Fake Progress Bar lets users customize various aspects such as titles, icons, buttons, speed, and progress messages. This feature ensures that anyone who glances at your screen thinks your PC is occupied with an important task. Additionally, it disables the screensaver, which helps maintain the illusion without interruptions.

Fake Progress Bar is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11 and has been mentioned in an online review platform like Softonic since June 14th, 2012. Even though categorized under 'Science' on Softonic, it distinctly falls under 'Entertainment' by its practical use. Other versions available are 1.1 and 1.0, however, version 1.2 is the most up-to-date and includes all the latest features and refinements.

The application's interface is user-friendly; simply click the icon situated to the left of the bar to modify the window’s title or the message it displays. Moreover, users can select from seven different icons to personalize the appearance further. More

You may want to check out more software, such as Vb Progress-Bar ActiveX, Progress Bars of Life or MB ProgressBar Control, which might be similar to Fake Progress Bar.