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Have you ever dreamed of going back to a time when the Windows XP startup chime was your good morning and the green field of Bliss was your window to the digital world? Well, prepare to be amazed: Windows XP is back — and it runs right in your browser!
🔗 What is win32.run?
win32.run is an incredible, open-source project that emulates the complete Windows XP experience directly in your web browser. It's not a screenshot or a nostalgic GIF: it's an interactive system with windows, a Start menu, icons, and even a virtual file system. Everything runs in your browser — no installation, no external servers, just pure web magic.
🕹️ A blast from the past, pixel by pixel
The interface is so faithful that you'll feel like you're back in 2002:
- The steel-gray-blue taskbar
- The legendary green Start button
- Windows with rounded edges and shadows
- The famous icons like "My Computer" and "Recycle Bin"
Everything really works: you can open folders, drag windows, change themes, and even upload small files to work within them. It's like a mini virtual machine, but entirely client-side!
🚀 But does it really work?
Yes, and it's surprisingly smooth for something running in a browser.
Here's what it can do:
- Open simulated XP-style windows and applications
- Support for savegames (use IndexedDB, so you can resume your session even after days!)
- Limited execution of compatible programs
- No need for external servers or databases
- 100% open-source, developed in SvelteKit + Tailwind CSS
⚠️ Small limitations to keep in mind:
- Not You can't expect to install Office 2003 or play GTA: Vice City. Performance is limited, and everything runs in JavaScript.
- The project has been archived since 2024, so it won't receive any new updates. But for now... it works great!
👨💻 Who's behind it?
The project was created by an independent developer on GitHub (@ducbao414), and is intended as a technical demo and nostalgic educational experiment. It's so lightweight it can run on a $5 server—but since it's all client-side, even that's not necessary.
🔁 Nerdy Alternatives
If you're interested in having a virtual desktop in your browser, also check out:
- ShizukuIchi/winXP – static but very accurate simulation
- v86 – full-featured x86 emulator in your browser, for more hardcore experiences
- Windows 93 – a psychedelic parody of the Microsoft operating system, a must-try
🎉 Conclusion: Windows XP never dies
win32.run is a love letter to the era-defining operating system. Whether you want to show it to a friend, give it a nerdy presentation, or simply enjoy a bit of computer nostalgia, it's an absolute gem.
No plugins needed, no download required — just click and explore.
➡️ Go to win32.run and get ready to hear that sweet "tan-tan-TAAAAN" again.
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