A glowing, light-streaked animation that became the signature look for Vista.
The release of Windows Vista in 2007 brought a major shift in desktop aesthetics with the introduction of , a feature that allowed users to set full-motion videos as their desktop background. This was a centerpiece of the "Frutiger Aero" era, defined by glossy textures, glass-like transparency, and high-definition natural imagery. windows vista animated desktop background