Nicoware
An earlier, configurable desktop takeover program inspired by Edgeware. Its ideas helped shape NicoOS.
Interactive desktop experience
NicoOS
Your desktop. Her domain.
An interactive desktop experience that brings Nico into your digital world — character interactions, atmospheric effects and a growing set of features.
Overview
Meet NicoOS.exe — an interactive desktop experience that brings Nico into your digital world. Explore character interactions, atmospheric effects and a growing collection of features designed to make your desktop feel like part of Nico’s universe.
NicoOS brings improved versions of features from earlier Nico programs together in one application, and it’s where new Nico’s Domain software features land first.
Features
Desktop takeover
A new and improved takeover experience, with visual effects, desktop customisation and interactive features.
Customisation
Adjust and personalise the NicoOS experience.
Progression system
An interactive progression and skill-tree system that unlocks new experiences.
Byte minigames
Interactive features involving Byte, Nico’s plushie.
Rebrand
Optional and opt-in — the itch.io page explains how it works.
One unified experience
Improved versions of features from previous Nico programs, together in one application.
Media
Release notes
V1.0
- Released on itch.io.
- Includes the Rebrand feature.
- Installs through the NicoOS Setup installer.
Get NicoOS
Downloads, pricing and files are handled on the official itch.io page.
Updates about NicoOS
Questions
Where do I download NicoOS?
Only from the official itch.io page. Avoid re-uploads on other sites.
What does it run on?
Windows.
Will NicoOS get updates?
New versions are announced on the updates page, X and the Discord first.
Is the itch.io page the official download?
Yes. Nico’s Domain releases are only published on Nico’s official itch.io page.
Related projects
Nico’s Reign
A voluntary PC theming app: custom wallpapers, glitchy overlays and popup swarms, switched on when you choose.
Nico’s Takeover
Nico takes over your Windows PC. Version 2.0 — “The Pretty Rework”, a complete rebuild with a whole new look and sound — is out now.
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