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.

Wallpapers
Wallpapers left over from XP are not listed here.

Pre-reset
During late 2002 and early-mid 2003 the wallpapers were auroras created by Microsoft's own designers, including Robert Stein III. From late 2003 onwards they would license rights managed images from Getty Images.


 * 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 default wallpaper
 * Windows Longhorn Build 4042 (Lab06)-4053 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 do not use official names, and some of these may not even be official at all. In some cases, there's no way to know for sure.

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Post-reset
Only ones not used in the RTM release will be listed here.

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