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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
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Changing the desktop background
Help and Support
For more information about changing
the desktop background, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the
keyword
changing desktop
background
in the Search box, then
click the arrow.
You can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows provides
several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved
from other sources.
To change the desktop background:
1
Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties . The
Display Properties dialog box opens.
2
Click the Desktop tab.
3
Click a background picture in the Background list.
- OR -
Click Browse to select a background picture from another location.
4
If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen, click the arrow
button to open the
Position list, then click Stretch or Tile .
If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not
choose to stretch or tile the picture, you can change the solid color behind
the picture by clicking the arrow button to open the
Color list, then clicking
a color.
5
Click OK .
Selecting a screen saver
Help and Support
For more information about selecting a
screen saver, click Start, then click Help
and Support. Type the keyword screen
savers in the Search box, then click the
arrow.
You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you
are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that
you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as
commercial products.