Change background image on Windows 11/10
0Here's how to change background image on Windows 11/10.
There are a few different ways to change the background image on Windows. Here are a few methods:
**Using the Personalization settings**
1. Open the Start menu and type "personalization".
2. Click on the "Personalization" app.
3. In the Personalization settings, click on the "Background" tab.
4. Under "Background", click on the "Choose a picture" button.
5. Browse to the location of the image you want to use as your background and select it.
6. Click on the "Set as background" button.
**Using the Settings app**
1. Open the Start menu and type "settings".
2. Click on the "Settings" app.
3. In the Settings app, click on the "Personalization" tab.
4. Under "Personalization", click on the "Background" tab.
5. Under "Background", click on the "Choose a picture" button.
6. Browse to the location of the image you want to use as your background and select it.
7. Click on the "Set as background" button.
**Using the command line**
1. Open a command prompt.
2. Type the following command:
```
changebg image_path
```
Replace `image_path` with the path to the image you want to use as your background.
**Using a third-party app**
There are a number of third-party apps that allow you to change the background image on Windows. Some of the most popular options include:
* **Wallpaper Engine:** This app allows you to download and use animated wallpapers.
* **Background Changer:** This app allows you to change the background image on a schedule.
* **Desktop Live Wallpapers:** This app allows you to use live wallpapers on your desktop.
Which method you choose will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you want a simple way to change the background image, then using the Personalization settings or the Settings app is a good option. If you want more features, then using a third-party app is a good option.
i. The default background pictures in Windows 10 are located in the following folder:
```
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper
```
You can also find the default background pictures in the following location:
```
%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
```
The default background pictures are a collection of high-quality images that are provided by Microsoft. You can use these images as your desktop background or as the background for your lock screen.
If you want to use a different background image, you can find images online or you can create your own. To use a different background image, follow these steps:
1. Open the Personalization settings.
2. Click on the Background tab.
3. Under Background, click on the Choose a picture button.
4. Browse to the location of the image you want to use and select it.
5. Click on the Set as background button.
You can also use a slideshow of images as your background. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the Personalization settings.
2. Click on the Background tab.
3. Under Background, click on the Browse button.
4. Browse to the location of the images you want to use and select them.
5. Click on the Set as slideshow button.
You can also choose to have your background image change automatically. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the Personalization settings.
2. Click on the Background tab.
3. Under Background, click on the Shuffle button.
4. Select how often you want the background image to change.
5. Click on the Set as slideshow button.
ii. There are a few reasons why your laptop might have the same background as your desktop. One possibility is that you are using the same Microsoft account on both devices. If you are using the same account, Windows will sync your settings, including your desktop background.
Another possibility is that you have enabled sync settings on your laptop. To check this, open the Settings app and go to Accounts - Sync your settings. Under Sync settings, make sure that the box next to "Theme" is checked.
If you do not want your laptop and desktop to have the same background, you can disable sync settings on your laptop or choose a different background for your laptop.
Here are the steps to disable sync settings on your laptop:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Accounts - Sync your settings.
3. Under Sync settings, uncheck the box next to "Theme".
4. Click on the Save changes button.
Here are the steps to choose a different background for your laptop:
1. Open the Personalization settings.
2. Click on the Background tab.
3. Under Background, click on the Choose a picture button.
4. Browse to the location of the image you want to use and select it.
5. Click on the Set as background button.