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, ...
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RIP Windows XP: The story behind 'Bliss,' the most iconic wallpaper of all time
The photo you see above -- the default wallpaper for Windows XP -- is probably the most recognizable image in the world. What you probably didn't know is that it's a real photo, called Bliss ...
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 ...
'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 ...
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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 ...
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How to make this image your Wallpaper
Or, alternatively, select 'Save Image As...' and save it into the 'Windows' directory. Then, in the 'Display' Control Panel, choose 'Background', and in the 'Wallpaper' window, choose the new ...