"Alarm" v2.06 by Paul Scott or "ThroughClock" v.1.78 by Hamataro both work
well. They are older apps and newer versions may not be available or
supported anymore.

"hamiltoncruiser" <gerry.lisa******.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you. I just thought someone would be able to recommend
> something based on their experience.
>
> ...Lisa
>
> On Aug 14, 4:51 pm, "Dave B." <m...@nomail.net> wrote:
>> A Google search (which is free and can be done by anyone, revealed many
>> options)
>> Here's Microsoft's offering.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
>>
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>> <gerry.l...******.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1187124416.001362.255090@g12g2000prg.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> >I need some kind of alarm to remind me of a couple of things before I
>> > leave work and have to go catch the bus.
>>
>> > Does XP come with something like that or can someone recommend some
>> > spyware-free freeware?
>>
>> > ...Lisa
>
>