This year's Windows Ugly Sweaters support a beautiful cause

Windows Xp Ugly Sweater
Windows Xp Ugly Sweater (Image credit: Microsoft)

What you need to know

  • This year's Windows Ugly Sweaters are now available for order.
  • There are MS Paint, Windows XP, and Windows 95 ugly sweaters.
  • Microsoft donates a portion of the proceeds from the sweaters to Girls Who Code.

There are three Windows Ugly Sweaters this year; MS Paint, Windows XP, and Windows 95. Each one of them is uglier than the last but in a charming sort of way that makes them perfect for holiday parties.

Girls Who Code is an organization that helps close the gender gap in tech jobs. They've reached 500 million people and served 300,000 people through programs, clubs, and college loops.

Which Windows Ugly Sweater is your favorite? Do you have a favorite ugly sweater that you wear each year? Let us know in the comments below.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.