Over time, the need arises change desktop background on windows 7... This is not difficult to do, but there are some limitations. The process of changing the desktop image in Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic is different from the one described in this tutorial and is the topic of a separate article.
By default, Windows 7 has a number of background images that are located along the path:
C: \ Windows \ Web \ Wallpaper
Here you will see several folders with pictures. In the Windows folder, you will find a familiar, standard image (screenshot below).
If you wish, you can expand the selection of desktop wallpapers by creating a folder with your own name. Download files (jpg) from the Microsoft website or a third-party resource, distribute them into groups in the created directories, this will be convenient for changing the background from the "personalization" setting, as well as for creating a slide show.
Note: if you install a downloaded image, be sure to find out its resolution and. If the image resolution is lower, you may notice poor display quality.
The background also changes when you, as well as the external design of the taskbar, the color of the windows, and more.
How to change the desktop background from the context menu of the image and the "personalization" settings
Find the matching picture you want set as desktop background, then right-click on it. In the menu, click the item that you see in the screenshot.
Now look at the desktop and admire the new picture. With these actions, you simply put a background image. For full customization, it is recommended to go to the setting with the name "personalization".
To open the personalization window, right-click where there are no shortcuts (on an empty space). In the menu, you will see 3 separate items, of which the last one is interesting and, if necessary, the other two:
- Screen resolution - in this case, a useful option, by going to which you will find out the pixel ratio of your display and find out whether the background picture is suitable or not.
- Gadgets is a off-topic option, but check out the process for a more beautifull desktop experience anyway.
- Personalization is an interesting option that allows you to customize and change the desktop background on Windows 7, which will be discussed in more detail below.
Click on the 3 option "personalization". Look down at the very bottom of the window, where you will see a link with the name "desktop background" (located along with links: window color, sounds, splash screen), which you need to click on. Note that under the name of the link, there is a gray caption, mainly the name of the current picture or the action "slide show" is written here. In this example, this is "home", which is the name of the image.
In the window that opens, you can select the location of the pictures by clicking on the object with the arrow. It offers a choice from a library of images, created folders and other sources, and it is also possible to set a monotone background color.
Next to the object there is a "review" button to indicate the location of the picture. When you make your choice, mark the picture with the checkbox and click "save changes". It looks like this.
At the bottom of the window there are additional display options and slide show settings... For the correct display of the desktop background, in the "image position" option, I recommend leaving the "fill" parameter, but you can also experiment and change the parameters.
To use a slideshow, select from 2 or more pictures, hold CTRL, click on them. Further, this setting will become available, where you can set the time interval for changing images, random display and the option to control display when the power level is low.
Note: if there is a need to include all pictures from a selected group, in the upper part of the window, click the "select all" button so as not to select all objects with the mouse. After fine-tuning, click on "save changes" again.
If you have delved into personalization, then read about the process, which will consolidate your knowledge.
How to change the desktop background using the Windows registry
1. First, click start, type regedit into search, and hit enter.
2. If prompted for User Account Control (UAC), click yes.
3. In the registry follow the path as follows:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop
4. On the right side of the window, double-click the left button on the "Wallpaper" key (screenshot above).
5. Specify the full path to the background file (with the extension .jpg or .bmp) and click OK.
Note: make sure the name of the image does not contain spaces. If so, rename the file name, otherwise you will see a black background.
6. Close the Registry Editor window.
As you can see changing the desktop background on windows 7 is simple... The only thing, you will waste time, only with fine tuning. And the example with the registry will deepen your knowledge. Experiment and do not forget it is always possible to change the background if you are tired of it.
If you work a lot at the computer, then the monotonous background image may get bored over time and you will want to replace it with something more original. Plus, by replacing the wallpaper, you show other employees that you happen to be computer savvy!
By pressing the right mouse button (the cursor should be on a clean desktop, and not on any tabs, shortcuts), call the context menu.
In the menu that opens, select Personalization
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In the window that opens, you can select a background from several dozen pictures, which are by default in the Windows 7. To view, click on the thumbnails of the pictures and they, before your eyes, appear on the monitor screen. When you select a picture, click the Save Changes button to make the picture you like becomes the background of your desktop.
If you put a checkmark on several images, then the field will become active Change image every and from the drop-down list you can select the time interval after which the images will replace each other.
But, perhaps you want to make your picture or photograph as the background of your desktop. Then click the Browse button A and find a folder with your photos. Just keep in mind that if the photo or picture does not fit the screen, then you need to click the Fill B button and select from the drop-down list what you need to do with the picture: stretch, center, etc.
Changing the desktop background in Windows XP
By clicking the right mouse button on an empty screen, call the context menu. In it, select the bottom line - Properties.
In the Properties window that opens: Screen, click the tab Desktop:
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This is where you can set the color or wallpaper of the screen.
If you want your monitor screen to be monochrome, then on the Color tab 1 choose any color you like from the drop-down list (black, yellow, red, etc.). And in the field Wallpaper 2 click on the top line ( No ) ... In this case, the selected color will appear on the monitor screen, which is visible in the middle of the tab. If you like this color, then click the apply button, and then OK. That's it - the monitor screen is painted in your favorite color.
But it will be more beautiful if the screen is not monochrome, but a background image is installed. The picture can be selected from the standard Windows set. To do this, in the Background picture 2 field, click on the names of the pictures and these pictures will appear on the screen of the reference monitor. At the moment, there is a standard Windows XP graphic called Serenity. After selecting a picture, you click the Apply button, and then OK, and this picture will appear on your desktop - on your monitor screen.
But, after a while you will be bored with all the standard drawings and will want to find something new.
There are many pictures on CD - disks and on the Internet. You can choose a few drawings for yourself and then change them every week. To display such a picture, click the Browse button and use Windows Explorer to find the file with this picture on your computer. The selected file will appear in the list Wallpaper 2 Now press the Apply button, and then OK and your picture on the screen.
I draw your attention only to the fact that the drawing must be on the hard disk, not on the CD. That is, the picture you like must first be copied from the CD - disk, and then set it as a background picture.
But, perhaps, this will not seem enough to you. You want to use your photos as background. This is also possible.
It is only desirable that the picture matches your screen resolution. If the screen resolution is 1024 x 768, then the photo size should be the same. Because if the photo is larger than the screen, then only part of the photo will fit on the screen and not necessarily the best one.
If the size of the photo is smaller than the screen, then you will need to select an option in the Location 4 field. The photo will either have to be placed in the center or stretched, or tiled with it on the screen, which, in any case, will not be very beautiful. This means that the photo must be prepared in advance.
The desktop of the computer and the background image that is installed on us, users see more often than anything else on their computer. Therefore, it is not surprising that over time you want to change the annoying background and put your own picture on your desktop. Fortunately, now there is just a huge selection of background images and wallpapers for the desktop of excellent quality for a wide variety of topics. You can put a new one every day, without fear that it will soon get bored.
Finding numerous sites with wallpaper for your desktop will not be difficult for you if you use any search engine and enter it as a query "desktop wallpaper" or something similar. We will not dwell on this issue in detail. Instead, we will talk about how to put a picture on the desktop in various ways in the main versions of the operating systems of the Windows family.
Simple method for Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems
Click on the image that you want to see set as the desktop background with the right mouse button and in the context menu that appears, select the item "Set as desktop background".
Installing from the Control Panel in Windows XP
- Click the Start button.
- In the menu that appears, select the "Control Panel" item and then "Screen".
- In the window that opens, go to the "Desktop" tab.
- Select a new one from the list of available standard images.
- If you need to install your own image saved on the hard disk of your computer, then in this window, click the "Browse" button and select the location where it was placed.
Installing a picture directly from the desktop in Windows Vista and Windows 7
For desktop pictures that do not match the resolution of your computer screen, you can try adjusting the placement. Three placement options are offered: stretch, tile, and center. If they do not help and the installed image looks ugly, then crop it exactly to the size of your screen using any suitable graphic editor. For example, Photoshop.
Background pattern
and a screen saver on the computer
Initially, on computers with an installed Operating
Windows has the wallpaper already installed.
And, more often than not, it is a background image with the Windows logo.
The screen saver is not installed initially.
But it can be installed and then changed.
How to change the background of your computer screen
How to change
screen background
I must say right away that changing the background image to
today - not available for all Windows versions.
Specifically for Windows 7 (Starter) -
this option is not available.
So, the path to changing the background begins
from the "Start" button → select "Control Panel" on the right.
In the "Design" section, select the function
"Change the desktop background".
This window will open.
This window contains backgrounds for the desktop. You need to click on the image that you want to make the background. Then select the image position at the bottom - on the "Fill" button
In addition to choosing a ready-made Background, you can choose any other image. The ones that are downloaded to your computer. To do this, in the "Image Location" section - click on the arrow. A context menu will open.
(Click on the picture to enlarge)
You can choose "Image Library". And when your
folders with images - choose the one you want. Or click the "Browse" button.
And also select the image in the desired folder.
And when the image appears in the window for setting the desktop background, do the same as for the finished Background. Click on the selection. Select the image position at the bottom - select the image position on the "Fill" button. And then click the "Save Changes" button below.
What is a screen saver and how to install it
What is a screen saver
and how to install it
The screen saver is exactly the screen saver. Depending on the selected one, it appears either in the background of the Wallpaper, or instead of it at the time - when the turned on computer is in a pause state. That is, you are not using a mouse or keyboard. Or just walked away from the computer.
As soon as you touch your mouse or click
on the keyboard button - the screen saver disappears.
Installing a screen saver on Windows 7 (starter) is also available.
The path to installing the screen saver begins with the "Start" button → select “Control Panel” on the right → click on the “Design” button. This window will open.
In the "Screen" section - select "Change screensaver".
The Screen Saver Options tab opens.
Initially - no screen saver is installed. Therefore, the "Screensaver" parameter is set to "No". To see a selection of available screensavers - click on the arrow. A context menu will open.
Serious things don't always have to look strict. Every employee who spends hours in an office space will create a pleasant interior around their space. The personal computer, which mankind uses on a daily basis, is not an exception. How exactly can you decorate the monotonous process of using the device? Try installing a new look for your desktop. Today anyone can do it, and Internet technologies only contribute to the search for the most interesting design solution. Let's consider how to put wallpaper on your desktop.
How do I put wallpaper on my computer?
Quite often, when changing the operating system on a computer, many new questions arise. One of them is how to set wallpaper on your computer? It would seem that nothing is simpler, but each operating system has its own nuances of personalization. Today we are going to talk about how to personalize your personal space on Windows.
Important! When working at a computer, it is not at all necessary to use standard desktop screensavers. You can download and install photos of animals, flowers, beautiful landscapes and enjoy pleasant images every day. Not sure how to do this? Read in another article on our site about.
Windows 7
To start designing the desktop, we have compiled detailed instructions, which will be useful for beginners to familiarize themselves with:
- Right click on an empty spot on the desktop.
- You will see a context menu in front of you, in which you need to select the "Personalization" item.
- The personalization panel will open, in which you need to find the item "Desktop background".
- Select a folder with files for the background.
- Check out the options for displaying images: "Stretch" or "Fill".
- After setting the required parameters, confirm your actions by pressing the “Save changes” button.
In the same personalization panel, you can change the color scheme of all windows.
Important! There is one trick that will be useful to owners of low-performance computers. In the settings, you can choose a simplified design option that will help reduce the load on graphic data processing.
Is there no Personalization item?
If you encounter such a problem, most likely you are using a version of Windows 7 below “Home Premium”. For such cases, there are online services such as desktopmania.
Important! The main advantage of such a resource is the ability to select a background on the site itself; there will be no need to store graphic files in the device's memory.
In order to set the desktop background, you need to go to the site of such a service and register. After these steps, you can use absolutely all the features of the software, which must be downloaded after registration to change the wallpaper. The software interface is very clear and has many parameters for personalization.
Important! If you encounter difficulties in using the software, find the “Help” section of the website you are using.
Quick way
If you have just started using Windows 7 and do not want to boggle your head with unnecessary information, then to put the wallpaper on your desktop:
- Download any image you like from the Internet.
- To download, you need to right-click on the bitmap and select "Save Image As ...", specifying the path to download the file.
- Now poke at it with the right mouse button (right-click), select "Set as desktop background" in the context menu that opens and enjoy the new background.
Important! In Windows 8, 8.1, 10, setting the background image follows the same principle as described above.
Windows XP owners
How to set wallpaper on a Windows XP computer? First you need to decide on the screen resolution of your device. Click on an empty space on the desktop with the right mouse button and select the "Properties" option, which will be in the menu that opens. Then go to Options and Screen Resolution. After you have decided on the required dimensions, you can proceed to the following steps.
Important! Today it is very fashionable to set animated or live wallpapers on the computer screen and other gadgets. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty trying to install such a screensaver. So that you do not end up among those who have failed, check out the useful information about.
Method one:
- Decide on the image you are going to install on the desktop background. Finding the desired picture is easy using search engines.
- Right-click on an image with a specific screen resolution. After these actions, a menu will open, with which you can download this file.
- Right-click on the downloaded image, and in the menu that appears, find and select the option "Set as desktop background ...".
