Persistent desktop information banner for Windows 10/11 workstations and Windows Server 2019/2022/2025.
AA-HUD displays a continuous, always-on banner at the top of every monitor showing user identity, system information, and organizational context - designed for enterprise environments that require persistent visual awareness at the desktop level.
AA-HUD deployed across multiple enterprise workstations, showing live Active Directory token substitution for each
user.
The banner remains anchored at the top of the primary display, showing the current user and system classification.
Includes signed MSI installer and Group Policy templates (ADMX/ADML).
| Feature | HUD Personal (Free) | HUD Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on persistent banner | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multi-monitor support | ❌ | ✅ |
| Settings dialog (GUI configuration) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Authenticode signed installer | ✅ | ✅ |
| Windows Task Scheduler integration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Active Directory token substitution | ❌ | ✅ |
| Group Policy managed (ADMX/ADML) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tamper-resistant process hardening | ❌ | ✅ |
| winget install | ✅ | ❌ |
| MSI installer | ✅ | ✅ |
HUD Personal is free for individual use and requires no Active
Directory. Install via winget install AcaciaAve.HUD.
HUD Enterprise is designed for domain-joined enterprise and government environments with GPO deployment, AD token substitution, and tamper resistance.
The requirements below apply to HUD Enterprise. A free, standalone HUD Personal edition is also available for individual users and does not require Active Directory.
- OS: Windows 10 (22H2+), Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 - x64
- Domain: Active Directory domain-joined workstation or server (HUD Enterprise only)
- Prerequisite: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64). The installer will warn if not present. Download from Microsoft
Proprietary - see EULA for full terms.
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Frequently sought by organizations migrating from legacy Windows classification banner tools, including NetBanner, and those implementing USGCB or STIG-compliant desktop configurations.