Change Your Windows Computer Screen Saver
Most people see it on a daily basis - their computer's screen saver. Windows comes with a number of great screen savers, and there are thousands out there for you to enjoy. Want to spice up your work day with a little color on your screen? Here is how to do it!
Contents
Steps
Installing a New Screensaver
- Choose a screensaver you like from the internet and download it. It will most likely be an .exe file.
- Scan it for viruses using your antivirus software.
- Run the file to install your new screensaver.
- Complete the steps below for either Windows XP or Windows 7.
Windows XP
- Minimize, or close, all open applications.
- Point your mouse over computer desktop.
- Right click and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the Screen Saver tab.
- Select your desired screen saver from the drop-down menu.
- Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
- Your new screen saver has been changed.
Windows 7
- Right click on your desktop. Select "Personalize" from the menu which drops down.
- Go to the bottom right hand corner of the personalization page. Click on the "Screen Saver" icon.
- Select your desired screen saver from the drop-down menu.
- Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
- Your new screen saver has been changed.
Customizing Your Photos Screensaver
- In the screensaver menu, select Photos from the drop down menu.
- The preview screen will show you some photos. If they are not the photos you would like in your screensaver, click on Settings.
- Click Browse and select the file extension for where your favorite photos are.
Things You'll Need
- A PC running the Windows Operating System
