How to Change Wallpaper on Windows 11

New Windows 11 focuses heavily on the appearance aspect of Graphical User Interface i.e. GUI. The first impression of a computer is greatly influenced by the Desktop Wallpaper. So, Windows 11 has made various changes to it which may confuse new users. In this article, we are going to explore different ways on how to change wallpaper on Windows 11. In addition, we have explained how to change desktop background on Windows 11 and customize wallpapers and colors. While some of these may seem familiar, others are totally new. Let us begin!

How to Change Desktop Wallpaper or Background on Windows 11

Method 1: Via Windows Settings

Settings app is the hub of all customizations and changes you could do on your computer. Changing wallpaper is also a part of it. Here’s how to change wallpaper on Windows 11 through Windows Settings:

1. Klikk på Søkeikon og type innstillinger. Klikk deretter på Åpen, som vist.

2. Klikk på Tilpassing i venstre rute og velg Bakgrunn alternativ, som fremhevet nedenfor.

3. Nå klikker du på Bla gjennom bilder.

4. Browse through your file storage to find the bakgrunns you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Velg bilde, som vist nedenfor.

Method 2: Via File Explorer

Alternately, you could set wallpaper while browsing through your file directory, as follows:

1. Pressen Windows + E-taster samtidig for å åpne Filutforsker.

2. Browse through the directories to find the Bilde you want to set as Desktop background.

3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Bruk som skrivebordsbakgrunn alternativet.

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Method 3: Using Default Wallpapers

Windows 11 comes pre-equipped with all new wallpapers and themes that you could possibly need. Here’s how to change desktop wallpaper on Windows 11 through File Explorer:

1. Pressen Windows + E-taster sammen for å åpne Filutforsker, som tidligere.

2. I Adresselinje, Type X:WindowsWeb og trykk Skriv inn tasten.

OBS: Her X representerer primær stasjon where Windows 11 is installed.

3. Velg en wallpaper category from the given list and select your desired bakgrunns.

OBS: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & bakgrunnsbilde. Også Bakgrunn folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.

4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Bruk som skrivebordsbakgrunn alternativet.

Method 4: Through Photo viewer

Found a perfect wallpaper while going through your photos using Photo Viewer? Here’s how to set it as dekstop background:

1. Browse through the saved images using Photo Viewer.

2. Klikk deretter på tre-prikket ikon fra den øverste linjen.

3. Velg her Set as > Set as background alternativ, som illustrert nedenfor.

Les også: Set Daily Bing Image As Wallpaper On Windows 10

Method 5: Through Web Browsers

Internet is the perfect place for your next desktop background. If you come across an image that is perfect for your next desktop background, you could set it as your desktop wallpaper using these steps:

1. Launch a web browser such as Google Chrome og Søk for your desired image.

2. Høyreklikk på Bilde you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… alternativ, som vist.

How to Customize Desktop Background

Now, that you know how to change desktop background on Windows 11, follow given methods to customize it.

Method 1: Set Solid Color as Desktop Background

Setting a solid color as your desktop background is one of many ways you could give a minimalistic look to your computer.

1. Launch innstillinger from the search results, as shown.

2. Klikk på Tilpassing > Bakgrunn, som vist nedenfor.

3. velg solid clukt fra Tilpass bakgrunnen din nedtrekksliste.

4A. Select your desired color from the color options given under Choose your background color seksjon.

4B. Alternatively, click on Se farger to choose a custom color instead.

Les også: Fix Black Desktop Background In Windows 10

Method 2: Set Slideshow in Desktop Background

You could set a slideshow of your favorite photos of your family or friends or vacation as well. Here’s how to change wallpaper on Windows 11 by setting slideshow as the background:

1. Gå til Settings > Personalize > Background as instructed in the previous method.

2. This time, choose lysbildefremvisning i Tilpass bakgrunnen din rullegardinmenyen, som illustrert nedenfor.

3. i Choose a picture album for a slideshow alternativet, klikk på Søk knapp.

4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Deretter klikker du på Velg denne mappen som vist.

5. You can customize the slideshow from the given options viz:

• Change picture every <t> minutes: You can choose the time period after which pictures will change.
• Shuffle the picture order: The pics will not appear in chronological order as saved in the folder, but will be shuffled randomly.
• Let slideshow run even if I’m on battery power: Turn it off when you want to save battery, otherwise it can be kept turned on.
• Choose a fit for your desktop image: We recommend using Fill option to view pics in full screen mode.

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