This is a software tool that can be a down counting timer timing an event or can be used for generating an alert leading to an event.

Count Down Timer X is a desktop utility which can be used as a Count Down Timer or a count down reminder to alert you for the time left for a specific event. This can be about say, days or hours left for a birthday, minutes left for the start of a meeting, or the time to start a task. The tool offers customization options that provide you individualization opportunities. Add or remove the countdown timer is available. Festival themes/ skins are available too, to brighten up things. The timer could be started as soon as the PC powers up. The tool can be running all the time and you can keep it minimized to the system tray.

So that you do not miss any of the alerts any time, it is possible to set the alert window to appear on top of all your currently active application windows. These alerts could be arranged to be positioned anywhere on the screen, wherever you would like it to be. The interface is quite intuitive and simple to use. The interface is well laid out, making it easy to use; even a complete beginner should be able to start using it quickly. This is a good product, has useful features and could be handy in all timing needs of yours.