Fun & Utilities
Boot Screen Simulator
Full-screen Windows 10, Windows XP, and macOS startup screens.
▶ Start boot screen (full-screen)Windows 10Tap anywhere or press Esc to exit
How to use
- 1Choose Windows 10, Windows XP, or macOS with the ← / → arrows under the Start button.
- 2Click Start to run the animated startup screen full-screen.
- 3Press Esc or tap to exit.
FAQ
Is this a real operating system?
No. It's a looping animation of each startup screen rendered in your browser. Nothing boots or changes on your device.
What can I use it for?
Harmless pranks, screen recordings, mock-ups, kiosk loading screens, or nostalgia for the Windows XP startup.
Tips
- Pair it with the fake broken screen for a convincing 'it won't start up' gag.
- Handy as a placeholder loading screen for videos, streams, or kiosk displays.
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