Windows XP Desktop

What is Windows XP Desktop?

What is Windows XP Desktop? 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. Core Features 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 Controls inside Framer Background and Avatar Background — upload a custom desktop wallpaper image Avatar — upload a custom user avatar for the Start menu Content Username — the display name shown in the Start menu banner Time — set a custom clock value or leave blank for a live clock Visual 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 Icons 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 Other 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 Taskbar Tabs Up to 6 tabs, each with a custom label and optional uploaded icon Behavior Menu Open — set the Start menu to open or closed by default Close on Click Outside — auto-close the Start menu when clicking outside Start Menu 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 Best use cases 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. Questions or custom requests? We design and build custom Framer components. Get in touch at contact@teampixel.com.au .

A nostalgic computer experience