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RIP Windows XP: The story behind 'Bliss,' the most iconic wallpaper of all time
The Windows XP default wallpaper. Note the slightly more vibrant greens and blues. Bliss was purchased for for an undisclosed sum, and a non-disclosure agreement prevents Chuck from giving away ...
From pixels to pinot: The Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper hill was real and this is what it looks like now
Windows XP was the most blissful iteration of Microsoft's ubiquitous operating system. That's an objective, empirical, ...
I'm in love with Microsoft's limited-edition 50th anniversary wallpapers — Here's how to get them
Microsoft turns 50 today, and it's celebrating with some limited-edition throwback wallpapers. To commemorate the milestone, ...
Windows XP’s Iconic ‘Bliss’ Wallpaper: See How The Legendary Landscape Looks Like Today
The famous Windows XP wallpaper, Bliss, captured in 1996, looks drastically different today—here’s how the iconic landscape ...
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What's the name of the landscape wallpaper that was a default on Windows XP?
The picture known as "Bliss" soon became one of the most viewed photographs in the world when it was set as the default desktop background in Windows XP. O'Rear took the photo on film with a ...
'Bliss' reimaged: Viral post shows stunning transformation of Windows XP’s iconic wallpaper landscape
The famous Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper, captured in 1996, has seen notable changes over the years. Originally a vibrant green landscape, recent images from 2025 show faded grass and increased tree ...