Windows XP Desktop is a self-contained recreation of the Windows XP desktop interface. It features a working Start menu with a two-column layout, a taskbar with customisable tabs, a live or custom clock, and a desktop with a toggleable Recycle Bin. Ideal for retro landing pages, nostalgic portfolio sites, creative agency showcases, and interactive storytelling experiences.
Pixel-accurate Start menu with a two-column layout, user avatar, pinned apps, recent apps, system items, and utility shortcuts — all fully editable
Link support on every Start menu item — link any menu entry to a page, section, or external URL
Taskbar with up to six customisable tabs, each supporting a custom label and uploaded icon
Classic and Dark themes that change all colours across the taskbar, Start menu, buttons, and system tray — instantly switchable from a single dropdown
Live clock with 12-hour or 24-hour format, or set a custom fixed time for screenshots and demos
Authentic XP cursor that replaces the default browser pointer with a retro pixel-art arrow and hand cursor
Toggleable Recycle Bin desktop icon and system tray icons with support for custom uploaded images
Background — upload a custom desktop wallpaper image
Avatar — upload a custom user avatar for the Start menu
Username — the display name shown in the Start menu banner
Time — set a custom clock value or leave blank for a live clock
Theme — switch between Classic and Dark
Clock — toggle between 12 Hour and 24 Hour format
Recycle Bin — show or hide the desktop Recycle Bin icon
Tray Icons — show or hide system tray icons next to the clock
Tray Icon 1 — upload a custom image to replace the default volume icon
Tray Icon 2 — upload a custom image to replace the default shield icon
XP Cursor — enable or disable the authentic Windows XP pixel-art cursor
Bar Position — place the taskbar at the bottom or top of the component
Up to 6 tabs, each with a custom label and optional uploaded icon
Menu Open — set the Start menu to open or closed by default
Close on Click Outside — auto-close the Start menu when clicking outside
Pinned Apps — customise labels, subtitles, icons, and links for the pinned section
Recent Apps — customise labels, icons, and links for the recent apps section
My Items — customise labels, icons, and links for My Documents, My Pictures, etc.
System — customise labels, icons, and links for Control Panel, Printers, etc.
Utilities — customise labels, icons, and links for Help, Search, and Run
Retro and nostalgia-themed landing pages that need an instantly recognisable visual hook
Creative portfolio sites and agency showcases that want to stand out with an interactive desktop experience
Product demos and presentations where a familiar OS interface frames your content
Interactive storytelling and educational projects exploring computing history
Ship a fully interactive Windows XP experience in seconds — no design work, just drag, drop, and customise.
Aidan Looker
