# Win XP Simulator

> Travel back to 2001 and experience what it's like to own a Windows XP computer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MalGow.WinXPSimulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MalGow.WinXPSimulator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.MalGow.WinXPSimulator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MALGOW
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 651,059
- **Rating:** 3.19 / 5 (5,258 ratings)
- **Version:** 28
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-08
- **First published:** 2017-02-18
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MalGow.WinXPSimulator)
- **Website:** [https://malgow.net/](https://malgow.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://malgow.com/privacypolicy\_wxps](http://malgow.com/privacypolicy_wxps)

## Description

Win XP Simulator lets you relive the classic Windows XP environment from 2001. This interactive Chrome extension features a realistic simulation of the Windows XP interface, including the Start Menu, Internet Explorer, Anti Virus software, and the nostalgic Bonzi Buddy assistant. Users can experience the iconic Blue Screen of Death by clicking 'Yes' or 'Ok' to stop the simulation.

Enjoy authentic interactions such as installing apps via Internet Explorer, removing viruses with anti-virus software, and experiencing Easter eggs hidden within the system. This extension offers a fun and nostalgic way to explore the vintage Windows XP operating system directly from your browser, capturing the charm and quirks of early 2000s computing.

## Rankings

- #86,888 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Reviews are split: many users enjoy the nostalgia and humor, praising it as a fun XP-emulator experience. However, a strong portion report stability issues (crashes, lag, bugs) and intrusive popups that mimic virus prompts, leading some to worry about malware. Some feel it doesn’t deliver a true Windows XP experience and is more of a meme. Overall, it’s entertaining for some but unstable and potentially unsafe for others.

### Pros

- Nostalgic Windows XP feel and XP emulator vibe
- Entertaining and meme-worthy humor
- Generally positive reception as an XP simulator (e.g., 'best XP simulator', 'coolest game ever')

### Cons

- Frequent crashes, lag, and bugs affecting performance
- Malware/virus concerns and spammy system32-style popups
- Not a faithful XP emulator; more of a meme-style game than nostalgia
- Spam prompts degrade user experience and limit interactivity

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MalGow.WinXPSimulator)