Aston

Spec sheet

Purpose

Aston replaces the standard Windows desktop with a customizable shell.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Trial

Aston is labeled shareware, and its FAQ refers to a trial version; the pages opened do not state the trial duration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Security

The maker describes Aston Secure Desktop as a separate version for restricting settings changes, application access, and computer-use time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Support

The support center directs users to product FAQs, forums, and technical or sales contact forms.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Maker

The site identifies Gladiators Software as the maker in its copyright notice.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Compatibility

The Aston 2.0.3 product page lists Windows XP/2003, Vista, 7, and 2008, including 64-bit versions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Customization

Users can customize the menu, desktop, panels, themes, and skins.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Downloads

The downloads page lists Aston, Aston Menu, Aston Secure Desktop, AltDesk, and Star Blaze.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Multi-monitor

The listed features include support for systems with several monitors.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Release details

The product page lists version 2.0.3, last updated 12 August 2010, with a 15.5 MB file size.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Search

Integrated search finds items on local disks and information on the Internet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Widgets

It supports fixed and floating widgets, including clocks, weather, RSS, power management, and system resource monitors.Read 4 Oct 2026 · astonshell.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Start Menu Customization Software#6 of 398.1