SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Change your desktop background
Set a new picture for the desktop.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 10
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
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STEP 1
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
STEP 2
Open Settings
Select Settings (the cog).
STEP 3
Open Personalisation
Select Personalisation on the left.
STEP 4
Open Background
Select Background.
STEP 5
Choose Picture
Open the menu beside Personalise your background and select Picture.
A close-up with the background menu already open. Select Picture at the top; this is not the whole Settings window.
STEP 6
Choose a recent picture
Select one of the recent images to use it.
STEP 7
Use your own picture — optional
To use your own picture instead, select Browse photos.
Browse photos is below the recent pictures. The background menu is still open in this example; on your screen it closes after you choose Picture.
STEP 8
Select your picture
Find your picture and select it.
STEP 9
Confirm
Select Choose picture.
STEP 10
Check how it fits
Return to the desktop to check the picture. If part is cut off, return to Background and try Fit under the image-fit options.
Fill can crop the edges. Fit keeps the whole picture visible, but may leave bars around it.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.