Changing the desktop background in Control Panel is an easy way to customize the look and feel of your Windows computer. There are two ways to change the desktop background in Control Panel:
Using the Personalization Settings
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Select “Appearance and Personalization” from the list of options.
3. Select “Change Desktop Background” from the menu.
4. In the “Desktop Background” window, select the image(s) you wish to use for your background. You can choose from multiple images or select a solid color.
5. Choose where the picture should be positioned on the screen by selecting one of the four Picture Position options.
6. If you would like to preview how your desktop will appear with the new background image, click the “Preview” button.
7. When you are satisfied with your new background image, click “OK” to save your changes.
Using the Appearance Settings
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Select “Personalization” from the list of options.
3. Select “Desktop Background” from the menu.
4. In the “Desktop Background” window, select the image(s) you wish to use for your background. You can choose from multiple images or select a solid color.
5. Choose where the picture should be positioned on the screen by selecting one of the four Picture Position options.
6. If you would like to preview how your desktop will appear with the new background image, click the “Preview” button.
7. When you are satisfied with your new background image, click “OK” to save your changes.
You can also adjust other aspects of your desktop background, such as how it transitions into other backgrounds as you switch between virtual desktops. To do this, open the Control Panel, select “Appearance and Personalization,” and select “Change Desktop Background.” Then, click on the “Advanced” tab and select one of the transition effects from the “Background Transition” drop-down menu.
The Control Panel also allows you to customize the colors of your desktop. To do this, open the Control Panel, select “Appearance and Personalization,” and select “Change Color Scheme.” You can then choose from several pre-selected color schemes or you can customize your own color scheme by adjusting the RGB values of different colors.
Changing your desktop background in the Control Panel is an easy way to customize the look and feel of your Windows computer. With a few simple steps, you can choose the image of your choice and customize other aspects of your desktop background, such as transitions and colors.