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How to Change Screen Savers on Windows 10, 8 and 7
Learn how to set new images to your PC's screensaver
By Christina Wood Christina Wood Writer Christina Wood has been covering technology for 15+ years. She has contributed to Family Circle, PC World, PC Magazine, CIO, Yahoo and many other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 19, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide What to Know
Windows 10: Search for screen saver. Select Change screen saver. Choose from the drop-down menu.Windows 8 and 7: Open Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Personalization > Screen Saver. This article explains how to change the screen saver in Windows 10, 8 and 7. It includes information on how to select from your own photos for a screen saver in Windows 10. How to Set the Windows 10 Screen Saver
While screen savers aren't necessary anymore, they're still a fun way to turn your monitor into an art display or add some security to your computer. Here's how to set the screen saver on Windows 10. Right-click the Start menu, then select Search. Type screen saver into the search field that appears, then select Change screen saver. This will bring up the Screen Saver Setting dialogue box. Use the drop-down menu to choose the screen saver you like. To preview them, select Preview. You can also determine how long Windows should wait before engaging the screen saver, as well as set the screen saver to demand your log-in credentials before it will disengage. If you want more privacy and security, select On resume, display log in screen. Select OK. How to Change Screen Saver to Use Your Own Photos
Windows comes with a selection of beautiful screen savers, but one of them, the Photos Screen Saver, lets you display your photos on your monitor when you aren't using your computer. Using Windows Search, search for screen saver, then select Change screen saver. This will bring up the Screen Saver Setting dialogue box. Using the drop-down menu, select Photos. Click Browse and navigate to the folder containing the pictures you want to use. Select Shuffle photos if you don't want your photos to always in the same order. You can also dictate how quickly the photos change. Select Save > OK. How to Change the Screen Saver on Windows 7 and 8
Not much has changed in the Windows Screen Saver settings in the last three versions of Windows, but you have to do so using the Control Panel. To change the Windows 7 and 8 screen saver, open Control Panel, then select Appearance and Personalization > Personalization > Screen Saver. From there, follow the same directions as for Windows 10. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Screen Timeout on Mac How to Change Your Password in Windows How to Change Another User's Password in Windows How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 10 How to Create a Password in Windows How to Turn Off Auto Brightness in Windows How to Change the Default Download Location in Windows 10 How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Change Refresh Rate (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.) How to Remove Write Protection on Windows 10, 8, and 7 How to Change DNS Servers in Windows How to Disable Taskbar Button Grouping in Windows How to Disable Windows Automatic Restart on System Failure How Do I Create a Windows Password Reset Disk? How to Fix Overscan in Windows 10 to Fit to Screen How to Disable the Windows Firewall in Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies