Windows XP is undoubtedly one of the most popular versions of Microsoft’s operating system for PCs. Launched in 2001, Windows XP became famous because of its modern-looking user user-friendly interface and improved performance.
While it’s not that hard to get Windows XP up and running in a virtual machine, the process is time-consuming, and you can’t use it to browse the web or run the latest apps. If you are yearning for the days of Windows XP and want to take a trip down memory lane, there’s a website that lets you do just that.
Shared by a Reddit user on the Windows subreddit, the user has shared their effort to get Windows XP running in a browser with the boot-up animation and loading screens. You can experience Windows XP and relive your nostalgia by visiting the website ‘win32.run’ The developer also made a somewhat modern-looking version of Microsoft Word, and while not all but most features work as intended in the app.
You can store files and even download and install third-party apps. (Express Photo)
The operating system not only includes nostalgic pre-installed games like Pinball 3D – Space Cadet, Solitaire, Minesweeper and others, but also features a full-fledged file system that lets you store files, run and install third-party applications. The developer of this project has also included the original music tracks and sample videos that Microsoft bundled with a fresh Windows XP installation.
And while Adobe has abandoned Flash Player, the web browser version of Windows XP still lets you play all your favourite Flash-based titles, which you can download from the internet.
Since this is not the actual operating system and is emulated in a browser using web technologies, some apps might not run as expected. Overall, the user interface and the features are really impressive, and you might even forget that it’s not the real thing. However, there are some minor inconsistencies, as pressing some buttons won’t do anything.
The website may not be able to replace your current system as you cannot do things like browse the internet or install some apps, this is a really good way for those who want to re-experience what is often remembered as the most popular version of Windows.
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