The desktop satellite program is a handy little program that runs in the system tray which will maintain a current satellite image on your Windows Desktop.  It will automatically change from daytime to nighttime (IR) satellites and visa-versa at sunset and sunrise. You can also choose to animate the saved images.

To allow this to function you need…

1. An always on internet connection
2. To select the “Start DesktopSatellite on Windows startup” checkbox on the General User options

The options for this tray program (right click on cloud icon in tray) are 

Options – This option presents the user with the following window allowing them to change the 6 (3 day, 3 night) default satellite images as well as the update interval, number of frames to save for animation and the number of animation cycles to play. Only one URL of each (day/night) can be selected. You can also select a local jpg, gif, bmp, png or tif image to display.

The userid and password fields can be used if your favorite satellite image is password protected.

Do not update desktop – This option prevent the program from updating the desktop... however the images will be included in the animation sequence. Some users may want to do this if they have a favorite image on their desktop or if they utilized a "themed" desktop.

Force Update – This option will force the program to update the current satellite image rather than waiting the typical 20 minutes. 

Animate saved images – This option will animate the saved images on the desktop. When animating all desktop icons are hidden to allow for a faster animation sequence.

Quit – Closes the tray options 

End Desktop Satellite – Closes the program 

Finally we suggest you setup your windows screen Personalize options to CENTER the image on your desktop rather than stretch or tile. Windows 10 example below.