Designer Addy Arapi explained what Windows XP would be like if it were released now. Unlike other fan work, this concept is presented not with 2-3 screenshots, but with a high-quality teaser video, which is not much inferior to the official one from Microsoft.

In Windows XP 2022 Edition (the so-called concept), the designer combined the core elements of Windows 11 with the familiar components and accent colors of Windows XP. For example, “Start” is still in the middle, and the program shortcuts are made in the style of Windows 11, but the “Start” button and the menu itself are painted in Windows XP colors.

The cult style has even been applied to the “Explorer”, messages and checkpoint with quick settings. Not to mention the menu and the three red, yellow and green buttons to turn off the computer by dimming the background.

The designer even revived the legendary painting on the desktop – clouds float in the sky and their shadows are reflected on the grass. It is also adapted to a dark theme – in the sky you can see stars instead of clouds.