Your Windows desktop background plays a key role in creating a personalized and visually appealing workspace. In this guide, we will cover four methods to customize your desktop background: using images, solid colors, and slideshow modes. We will also share a handy tool – Bing Wallpaper, which lets you enjoy high-quality desktop images every day and say goodbye to boring backgrounds for good! Finally, we’ll show you how to find the beautiful image files downloaded from Bing Wallpaper using the File Explorer. Let’s dive in to enhance your Windows experience.
1. Pre-Requisites.
Before starting, ensure that your Windows system is activated, as some features may not be available on an unactivated system.
2. Accessing Background Settings.
2.1 Through the Start Menu.
- Open the Start Menu and click on Settings.
- Navigate to the Personalization section and select Background from the left-hand menu.
2.2 Using a Shortcut.
Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and choose Personalize to directly open the background settings.
3. Customizing Your Desktop Background.
3.1 Using an Image as Background.
- Select the Picture option in the Background settings.
- Choose from the default images or click Browse to select your favorite image stored locally.
3.2 Using Solid Colors.
- Switch to the Solid Color option.
- Select any color from the palette to instantly apply it as your desktop background.
3.3 Using a Slideshow.
- Choose the Slideshow option and click Browse to select a folder containing images.
- Set the image rotation frequency (e.g., every 1 minute), and your desktop will display a rotating gallery of pictures.
4. Automate with Bing Wallpaper.
4.1 Install Bing Wallpaper.
- Download and install the Bing Wallpaper application from Microsoft Store.
- Once installed, click the Bing Wallpaper icon in the system tray. It automatically updates your desktop with stunning daily wallpapers.
4.2 Locating Bing Wallpaper Files.
- Open File Explorer and navigate to: `C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\BingWallpaperApp\WPImages`.
- Here, you can find all Bing-Wallpaper provided images and use them as you wish.
5. Conclusion.
Customizing your desktop background in Windows 10 is simple and offers endless possibilities. Whether using local images, solid colors, or Bing’s high-quality wallpapers, these steps ensure a personalized and refreshing experience. For more tips and tricks, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join our membership for exclusive content!
6. Demo Video.
You can watch the following demo video by select or auto translate the subtitle to your preferred subtitle language.