The famous Windows XP wallpaper, "Bliss," captured in 1996, looks drastically different today—here’s how the iconic landscape has changed over time. Windows XP’s ‘Bliss’ wallpaper, captured in 1996, ...

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 ...

Turns out, not only was the Bliss hill real, that high-saturation image apparently wasn't even manipulated. The hill in question was located in Sonoma County, California. Indeed, it still is.