
Free Download HorizonOS 1.8.0 + Portable | 711 / 661 MB
HorizonOS is a Windows desktop shell and personalization suite that provides an alternative workspace for accessing applications, files, settings, widgets, notes, and productivity tools. The software combines a full-screen launcher with a floating taskbar, customizable widgets, workspace management, and window organization features.
The application is designed around a local-first workflow, with settings and desktop features handled on the local computer rather than synchronized through an external cloud service. Users can access the HorizonOS interface through a hotkey or corner gesture and use its search functions to locate applications, files, settings, and supported commands.
This release includes both the standard edition and the Portable edition, providing the same desktop shell concept in two distribution formats.
Software Overview
HorizonOS provides a customizable desktop environment built around a full-screen glass-style dashboard. The home screen combines an application launcher, universal search, widgets, notes, reminders, and workspace controls in a single interface.The launcher provides instant search for applications and files, while supported natural-language commands can perform actions such as switching dark mode, checking weather information, or converting units. The App Hub provides a dedicated area for frequently used applications.
HorizonOS also includes a floating taskbar and system tray with access to common system controls. Its workspace and window management features are designed to organize multiple application environments without replacing the underlying Windows operating system.
Key Features
- Full-screen desktop launcher with instant application search.
- Universal search for applications, files, settings, and supported commands.
- Customizable widgets for system information, weather, media, notes, and reminders.
- Multi-workspace management for organizing different desktop environments.
- Floating taskbar with volume, battery, network, and notification controls.
- Horizon menu with access to Settings, File Explorer, and Task Manager.
- Window snapping for arranging applications on the desktop.
- Overview of open applications in a Mission-Control-style interface.
- Scenes for launching predefined application groups with custom wallpaper and accent colors.
- Focus mode with a Pomodoro timer and daily screen-time information.
- Custom themes and accent colors that can adapt to the desktop wallpaper.
- Support for looping video live wallpapers.
- Local-first operation without settings synchronization, telemetry, or tracking.
- Acrylic-style desktop effects using a SkiaSharp backdrop.
Launcher and Search
The HorizonOS home screen can be opened using a hotkey or corner gesture. Its dashboard provides a large clock, universal search bar, and App Hub for accessing frequently used applications.The search system can locate applications, files, and settings while also accepting supported natural-language commands. Examples include commands for enabling dark mode, checking weather information, and performing unit conversions.
Live Widgets and Focus Tools
The widget system provides at-a-glance access to information and controls without requiring separate applications. Available widgets include animated CPU, GPU, and RAM gauges, a seven-day weather forecast, media playback controls with artwork, quick notes, and reminders.Focus mode combines a Pomodoro timer with daily screen-time information, providing tools for managing work sessions and monitoring desktop usage.
Taskbar and System Tray
HorizonOS includes a floating taskbar with common system controls such as volume, battery, network, and notifications. The Horizon menu provides shortcuts to Windows Settings, File Explorer, and Task Manager.Themes, accent colors, and workspace controls are also accessible through the desktop interface, allowing users to adjust the appearance and organization of their workspace.
Workspace and Window Management
Built-in productivity features include left and right window snapping and an overview of currently open applications. The workspace system allows users to maintain separate desktop environments for different activities.Scenes can launch predefined groups of applications together with an associated wallpaper and accent color, providing a way to prepare dedicated desktop configurations for different workflows.
Privacy and Desktop Effects
HorizonOS is designed around local desktop operation and does not use settings synchronization, telemetry, or tracking. When the interface is hidden, the software is designed to use zero GPU resources.The visual interface uses a SkiaSharp backdrop with acrylic-style effects. Accent colors can adapt to the current wallpaper, and looping video wallpapers are supported for additional desktop customization.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher
- DirectX: Version 11 (Minimum), DirectX 12 API, Hardware Feature Level 12 (Recommended)
- Memory: 8 GB (Minimum), 16 GB (Recommended)
- Processor: Quad Core Processor X64 (Minimum), Octa Core Processor X64 Or Better (Recommended)
Home Page
https://hasnainstudiox.com/Windows-apps.html
Product Information
- Software Name: HorizonOS
- Version: 1.8.0
- Architecture: x64
- Languages: English
- License type: Full Version + Portable
- File Size: 711 / 661 MB
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