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Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversarytoday, April 4.
Each wallpaper is available in a light and dark theme.

I’m sticking with the Solitaire wallpaper for now.
Here’s a quick look at the eight wallpapers released by Microsoft.
“I started on DOS.
Every single time a Windows release happened my mind was blown.”

This Windows logo wallpaper offers a retro look back at Windows.
“It’s nice to be nostalgic.
Theres real value in merging retro with modern styles to make memorable designs that appeal across generations.
That feeling is captured by art director Yulia Makhmudova in this Cascading Solitare wallpaper.

Microsoft’s Mahjong wallpaper is right for any longtime fans of the game.
Windows XP was one of the best operating systems around, and its colorful motif included tulips.
That’s been honored by art director Yulia Makhmudova, who also created the Solitaire wallpaper.
Yulia Makhmudova
Did you grab these limited-edition Windows wallpapers?

Is there anything better than the cascade of cards following a Solitaire win?
If you’re also on Xbox, don’t miss out on thelimited-edition Dynamic Background and more.

Windows XP’s tulip theme has been recreated in this 50th Anniversary wallpaper.














