Is the Windows XP background real?

Bliss is the default computer wallpaper of Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system. It is a virtually unedited photograph of a green hill and blue sky with clouds in the Los Carneros American Viticultural Area of California’s Wine Country.

Where is the old Windows XP background?

‘Bliss’ was taken just off Highway 121 in Sonoma County. SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) — If you’re looking for Bliss, it’s on private property, but it’s clearly visible just off Highway 121 in Sonoma County.

Where can I get cool backgrounds?

Because we use our PCs and mobile devices so much, it’s nice to have a choice of cool backgrounds to look at.

  • We’ve collected links to some sites where you can download wallpapers for your PC or your phone.
  • InterfaceLIFT.
  • deviantART.
  • Webshots.
  • Digital Blasphemy.
  • Simple Desktops.
  • Shorpy.
  • American Greetings Wallpapers.

Who Shot Windows XP wallpaper?

Windows XP wallpaper But not many know that the wallpaper, called ‘Bliss’, is not a digital creation; it’s an actual photograph of the wine region of Napa Valley, USA. 73-year-old Charles O’Rear, the photographer of the picture says, “There was absolutely no Photoshop or any editing involved.

When did Windows 7 come out?

October 22, 2009
Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released on October 22, 2009.

Where is Bliss Hill?

Sonoma
“Bliss” hill is located in Sonoma, California.

How do I get cool wallpapers for my computer?

Where to find great wallpapers to spice up your devices

  1. Unsplash is free on the web, Android, and iOS.
  2. WallpaperStock is free on the web.
  3. DeviantArt is free on the web, Android, and iOS.
  4. Wallhaven is free on the web.
  5. Vellum is free (or $3) on iOS.
  6. HD Wallpapers is free on the web.
  7. Abstruct is free (or $2) on Android.

When was Windows XP released?

October 25, 2001Windows XP / Initial release date