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# Windows XP Desktop

A nostalgic computer experience

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## Summary

What is Windows XP Desktop?

## Description

## 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.

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## 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](mailto:contact@teampixel.com.au).
    

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## Details

- **Author**: Aidan Looker
- **Price**: $14.00
- **Published**: 2026-02-26
- **Updated**: 2026-06-13
- **Added**: 2026-02-11
- **Categories**: Navigation

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