Longhorn

Longhorn is the codename for Windows Vista. Originally conceived in 2001, its development was reset in 2004; around 2 years later it would be released as Vista. The codename would also be used for Server 2008. This page lists wallpapers from both before and after Longhorn was renamed, for the sake of convenience, but does not list wallpapers in the final release.

Wallpapers
Wallpapers left over from XP are not listed here.

Pre-reset
During late 2002 and early-mid 2003 the default wallpapers were auroras created by Microsoft's own designers, including Robert Stein. From late 2003 onward they would license rights managed images from Getty Images. All of these wallpapers share the same filename, Bliss.bmp. Jenny Lam was involved in the wallpaper selection process, like with post-reset Longhorn/Vista.


 * Windows Longhorn build 3663-3670 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 3683 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 3706-4001 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4002-4011 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4015-4029 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4015-4029 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4030-4042 (main) default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4042 (Lab06)-4053 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4050 (private/Lab06, October 22 compile) default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn unknown 405x build default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4067-4074 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 4069, 4083-4093 default wallpaper

UI demos
Please note that many of these go by unofficial names for the most part, as that is what they are best known as. Some of these may not even be official at all. In some cases, there is no way to know for sure; however they will be listed here until fully proven they are fake. A few of these were used in previous versions of Windows.

This list is incomplete, as there are UI demos that have not yet saw the light of the day, plus many wallpapers are covered by UI elements making them very difficult to reverse search.


 * Aero Enmeshed (confirmed)
 * Aero Enmeshed 2 (confirmed)
 * Aero Flower (authenticity disputed)
 * Aero Grass (confirmed)
 * Aero Stonehenge (confirmed)
 * Aero Woods (authenticity disputed)
 * Antelope Canyon (confirmed)
 * Avalon Leaf (authenticity disputed)
 * Excalibur (confirmed)
 * Frog (confirmed)
 * Gold Petals (confirmed)
 * Longhorn Avenue (authenticity disputed)
 * Longhorn Bridge (confirmed)
 * Longhorn Trees (confirmed)
 * Ocean Wave (confirmed)
 * TREE AT THE FOUR SEASONS IN WINTER (confirmed)
 * Twilight at Lake Powell, Arizona (confirmed)
 * View to Ben Lomond (authenticity disputed)
 * Winter (confirmed)

Post-reset
Please note that this list also includes wallpapers that were added after Longhorn became Vista.


 * Windows Longhorn build 5001 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 5048 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 5059-5231 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn build 5059-5231 glass wallpaper

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 * GreenPla
 * Longhorn
 * SeasideV
 * TigerLea
 * Tropical
 * Underwater
 * WindowsA

Black and White

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Textures

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Paintings

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Vistas

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Light Auras

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Widescreen

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