Taskbar and Start Menu — Windows XP
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Taskbar and Start Menu for Windows XP — run it in your browser

The blue Luna taskbar, green Start button, system tray clock and the two-column Start menu.

▶ Open Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows XP

About Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows XP

The Luna theme gave XP its green Start button, a blue taskbar, grouped task buttons and the notification area that hides inactive icons. "Classic Start menu" is one checkbox away in Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.

What works in this simulator

  • Start button and two-column Start menu
  • Task buttons with grouping
  • Notification area and clock
  • Taskbar Properties dialog

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the Classic Start menu in Windows XP?
Right-click the Start button, choose Properties, select "Classic Start menu" on the Start Menu tab and click OK.
What does "Group similar taskbar buttons" do?
When the taskbar fills up, windows of the same program collapse into one button with a count and a menu listing each window.

This is a free recreation of Windows XP Professional SP2 (Luna blue theme) written in HTML, CSS and JavaScript — nothing is downloaded or installed, and your files stay in your own browser. Open the full Windows XP desktop.

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