Chromebook Desktop

This theme eases desktop withdrawal by displaying the original Windows XP "rolling hills of green". It’s kind of a new thought.
What is Chromebook Desktop?
Chromebook Desktop is a brilliant solution for those nostalgic for the classic Windows XP desktop. It is a Chrome extension that nostalgically displays the original Windows XP 'rolling hills of green' background on every new tab, providing a traditional and familiar desktop experience. Optimised specifically for Chromebook screen resolutions.

Extension stats

Users: 901 ▼ -8
Rating: 4.11 (81)
Version: 3 (Last updated: 2011-06-08)
Creation date: 2011-05-26
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Size: 1.81M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

You thought you were ready for a Chromebook, but you miss seeing the desktop.

This theme for Google Chrome displays the original Windows XP desktop background on every new tab. (Optimised for Chromebook screen resolutions.)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • The extension offers a nostalgic Windows XP experience.
  • Some users find it cool.
  • Positive remarks about its functionality from certain users.
Cons
  • Many reports of it not working.
  • Users expressed frustration over removal.
  • Some describe it as not having a real desktop.
Most mentioned
  • Does not even work
  • Pc Games
  • good
  • جميل
  • I have always loved windows xp
Recent reviews
Does not even work
by Isaac Larocque, 2023-05-06

Pc Games
by Jajuan Shaw, 2023-01-10

poop
by Young Artist 69, 2022-04-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chromebook Desktop does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Chromebook Desktop has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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