Your old desktop friend is back.

From Microsoft Bob to Windows XP, Rover helped users find their way. Rediscover the little dog behind the search window.

What are we looking for today?

Before the search, there was a story.

rover_origin.txt

Rover sitting on a rug in a warm living room with a lit fireplace and bookshelves.

1995 — A friendly beginning

Rover first appeared as Rover Retriever in Microsoft Bob, welcoming users into a virtual home and helping them explore its applications.

C:\ROVER\history\rover_origin.txt

search_companion.exe

Rover sitting on a green hill under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A new home in Windows XP

Years later, Rover returned as the animated Search Companion in Windows XP, bringing a friendly presence to the search experience.

C:\WINDOWS\SRCHASST\search_companion.exe

Some things are worth finding again.

A familiar face. A forgotten folder. A little desktop nostalgia.

Search Companion

Rover has a tag on his collar.

One address on Solana, written out in full. Copy it straight from here, and compare it character by character anywhere else you see it.

contract_address.txt

GVwFEJYwwjdbWVRfFmMC55PJNf5CLeHXBKaj284Rpump

Follow @RoverOnPump on X

Anyone can make a token and put Rover's face on it. Check the address before you do anything with it. This page is a fan tribute, not financial advice.