Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Decide what type of look you would like to give your desktop. This may depend on the environment it will be seen in, such as work or a home office space. Whether you are going for a more professional look or something simply fun, you have a multitude of choices.
Step2
Reference your home library of digital images for choices. Maybe a favorite vacation spot or a memorable moment captured with family and friends is suitable for everyday viewing on your monitor. If opting to use a photograph, narrow your options down to two or three.
Step3
Locate non-digital photos that may be perfect for your monitor. Use a scanner to import them into your computer. Again, choose two to three favorite choices and save them into an easily accessible folder on your PC.
Step4
Browse the web to find fun and expressive desktop wallpaper options. There are many sites dedicated to this endeavor. From holiday themes to nature, geography and your favorite sport's team, you will find plenty of options to choose from. If you find an option on such a site, download the file to use later, or, if the site permits, follow its instructions to view potential images on your own desktop.
Step5
Clear your PC monitor workspace so that your desktop shows. Position your mouse over the desktop and right click once. Select "Properties."
Step6
Select the "Desktop" tab, followed by "Browse," which prompts you to locate the image you would like to use on your desktop.
Step7
Locate the desired image, select it, and click "Apply" in the Desktop Properties window. This will display your chosen image on the desktop. Repeat this process as needed with multiple photos to find the one with a composition that best fits your screen size.
