But all good things come to an end, including screensavers—the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 in 2009 marked the last time the company’s OS would come equipped with Chen’s contest designs.

The standalone screensaver sold well, but then things came full circle with Microsoft licensing a version of the Marine Aquarium for the Windows XP Plus Pack and later standard releases of the OS.

Chen’s latest tale recounts how 3D Pipes, the classic screensaver came to be: Microsoft wanted to show off OpenGL within Windows NT 3.5, but wanted a way to do it that wasn’t an ad.

Not surprisingly, Bluescreen runs on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 9x (it requires DirectX), according to Microsoft. • Click here to get your very own ...

If you are one of those folks who love using a Screensaver then one of these screensavers is perfect for your Windows 11/10 PC.

How to Use Your Own Pictures for the Bouncing Microsoft Screen Saver. In Windows XP, there's a list of several default screensavers to choose from. One of these is the 3D flying objects screensaver.

Windows XP, which is replacing Windows 98 and putting the Microsoft desktop on a single code-base, "will save the industry a huge amount of money," said Brian Valentine, senior vice president of ...

In addition, Windows XP Starter Edition includes a supplemental CD with local language instructional videos designed for first-time PC users. Localized customization. With Windows XP Starter Edition, ...

As I lay on my death bed, the last image that flashes before me will be of a menu on Windows XP, seared into brain cells that are supposed to be used for memories of loved ones. I’m sure of it ...

The Windows Dancer from Windows XP Media Center 2005? ... Space screensavers in Windows 7. ... a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP ...