How to Change My Computer's Screensaver

You can use personal images or digital artwork in your screen saver.

Adding a screen saver to your laptop or desktop is a great way to personalize your computer. Whether you want to display personal photographs or showcase images of your favorite celebrities, your PC includes easy-to-use tools that will allow you to set a personalized screen saver on your computer screen. Depending on your preferences, you can easily create and set a new screen saver in a matter of minutes.

Instructions

1. Go to "Start," click on "All Programs" and select "Control Panel."

2. Click on the "Appearance and Personalization" icon.

3. Click on the "Change Screen Saver" link, which is located in the "Personalization" pane.

4. Click on the "Screen Saver" dropdown menu and select a new screen saver from the list of options.

5. Click the "Settings" button and experiment with effects, such as "Pan and Zoom," from the "Visual Effect" dropdown menu. Select a screen saver effect.

6. Designate how often you want the pictures to change in your screen saver by clicking and dragging the arrow button in the "Change Picture Every..." section. After you've selected a time frame, click the "OK" button.

7. Click the "Preview" button to view the changes in your new screen saver. When you're satisfied with the settings, click the "Apply" button.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Change Screen Saver