Indeed, it still is. According to Instagram account Inside History, the Windows XP wallpaper image was taken in 1996 by photographer Charles O’Rear. It was acquired by Microsoft some time ...

Finally, if you want something a little more retro, you can grab one of these Windows wallpapers through the ages (and yes, we included the iconic Bliss wallpaper from Windows XP).

The photo you see above -- the default wallpaper for Windows XP -- is probably the most recognizable image in the world. What you probably didn't know is that it's a real photo, called Bliss ...