How to Create Screensavers in Windows XP

You can create custom screensavers on Windows XP.

Windows XP is an operating system that has since been replaced by newer versions of Windows. However, you may still use Windows XP as your primary operating system. One interesting feature on Windows XP is the ability to create screensavers out of existing photos on your computer. The process of creating screensavers does not require any third-party programs and can be completed solely with utilities built-in to the operating system.

Things You'll Need

• Photos on your computer

Instructions

1. Turn on your computer and allow Windows XP to load.

2. Create a folder where you will place photos you want to include in your screensaver. Right-click in the location you want to create the folder and select "New" and then "Folder." Name the folder something memorable like "Screensaver photos."

3. Copy photos on your computer into the screensaver folder you previously created. To copy a photo, right-click the photo and select "Copy." Then, inside of the screensaver folder, right-click and select "Paste."

4. Right-click the desktop and select "Properties." This opens a "Properties" dialog box.

5. Click the "Sceensaver" tab located across the top of the dialog box.

6. Click the "Screensaver" drop-down menu and select "My pictures slideshow."

7. Click the "Settings" button to open the screensaver settings dialog box.

8. Select a folder source for your screensaver by clicking the "Browse" button in the "Use pictures in this folder" menu. Find and select your screensaver photo folder you previously created.

9. Click the "Ok" button to close the "Settings" dialog box. Then click the "Ok" button again to close the "Screensaver" dialog box. You have now successfully created a screensaver in Windows XP.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Create a personal screensaver using your photos
• Microsoft WIndows: Windows XP official page