Free Windows Software — v1.0.7

KNOW WHO'S
CALLING.
ALWAYS.

Vista Caller-ID displays instant popup notifications for every incoming call — with caller name, contact photo, location, and full call history logging. Free forever.

100%
Free Software
10k+
Downloads
v1.0.7
Latest Build
Calls Logged
847 this month
+23% vs last month
Blocked Numbers
12 spam
Auto-filtered
INCOMING CALL
10:42:07 AM
JD
John Davidson
(555) 304-7821
✓ Outlook Contact
Location
Seattle, WA
Call Type
Mobile
Last Called
2 days ago
Line
Line 1 — COM3
Caller ID Popups Outlook Sync Talking Caller ID Call History Log Multi-Line Support Windows Home Server Media Center Add-In Aero Glass Effects Contact Photos Caller ID Popups Outlook Sync Talking Caller ID Call History Log Multi-Line Support Windows Home Server Media Center Add-In Aero Glass Effects Contact Photos

Core Features

Everything your
calls deserve to show you.

01
🔔

Glass Popup Notifications

Beautiful Aero glass-style caller ID popups appear instantly on incoming calls — fully customizable size, position, and appearance with Vista's native visual style.

02
👤

Outlook Contact Sync

Automatically matches incoming numbers to your Microsoft Outlook contacts. Displays the caller's profile photo directly in the popup for instant recognition.

03
🔊

Talking Caller ID

Speech synthesis announces every caller out loud — so you know who's calling without looking at the screen. Configure voice, volume, prefix format, and repeat settings.

04
📋

Call History & Logging

Full call history with Outlook-style sortable columns, group-by functionality, and print support. Sync your entire log and search through past calls effortlessly.

05
📡

Multi-Line & Multi-Device

Support for multiple phone lines and modem devices simultaneously. Manage all lines from one unified interface — perfect for home offices with multiple lines.

06
🏠

Windows Home Server Add-In

Extend Vista Caller-ID to your entire home network via the WHS Add-in. Every PC on your network sees incoming call notifications — network-wide coverage.

Deep Dive

Built for power users.
Simple for everyone.

Vista Caller-ID installs in minutes and works with any standard modem. No subscriptions. No phone company accounts. Just install and go.

Diagnostic Logging
Full diagnostic log file for troubleshooting modem and caller ID issues with detailed technical output.
🛠️
Caller ID Repair Utility
Standalone repair tool fixes incorrectly configured modem caller ID settings in one click — no reinstall needed.
🎬
Media Center Integration
Calls pop up inside Windows Media Center and on v2 extenders — never miss a call while watching TV.

// System Output

Vista Caller-ID — System Log
vcid --init --port COM3
✓ Modem detected: Conexant HSF Softmodem
✓ Caller ID support: Enabled (VCID Type 1)
Outlook sync: scanning contacts...
✓ 1,247 contacts loaded
vcid --listen --lines 2
✓ Listening on Line 1 (COM3)
✓ Listening on Line 2 (COM4)
⚡ INCOMING CALL — Line 1
Number: (555) 304-7821
Name: John Davidson [Outlook]
Photo: contact_7821.jpg
TTS: "John Davidson calling"
Popup: rendered → AERO GLASS
vcid --history --export

Call History

Every call. Logged.
Always searchable.

#
Caller
Number
Time
Status
Duration
📞
John Davidson
(555) 304-7821
10:42 AM
● Incoming
4m 12s
📵
Unknown Caller
(800) 555-0199
09:18 AM
● Missed
📤
Sarah Mitchell
(555) 112-9934
Yesterday
● Outgoing
12m 05s
📞
Brian Park
(555) 770-4422
Yesterday
● Incoming
7m 48s
📵
Unavailable
Private Number
Mon 3:55 PM
● Missed
📤
Tech Support
(555) 888-0012
Mon 11:20 AM
● Outgoing
21m 33s
Compatible with
🪟 Windows Vista
🪟 Windows XP
🖥️ Windows Media Center
🏠 Windows Home Server
📧 Microsoft Outlook
🍎 iPhone Contacts
📟 Standard Modems

Downloads

Pick your version.
Start for free.

WHS Add-In
// Version 1.0.3 Beta — Windows Home Server

Extends Vista Caller-ID across your entire home network. Every PC connected to your Windows Home Server receives incoming call notifications simultaneously.

  • Network-wide caller ID distribution
  • Centralized call history on the server
  • Seamless WHS Console integration
  • Remote notification support

Community Feedback

What users are saying.

★★★★★

"Finally a caller ID that actually works with Vista's Aero theme. The Outlook sync is perfect — it shows my contact's photo right in the popup. Love it."

M
Marc
// Verified User — v1.0.7
★★★★★

"The Talking Caller ID feature is a game changer. I can be across the room and still know exactly who's calling before I even look at the screen."

J
JimW
// Community Member
★★★★☆

"The WHS Add-In is brilliant — every PC in my house now shows caller ID. The call history printing is something I didn't know I needed until I used it."

P
Paul
// Home Server User

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100% free. No subscriptions. No phone company account needed. Just a modem and Windows Vista or XP.