Using subdirectories with Desktop Auto Switching

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TheKat

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I have a directory with many subdirectories of pictures I have taken over the years.

I want to use these pictures as Desktop Backgrounds using the auto-switcher.

It seems the Auto-switcher does not have an option for using subdirectories in this setup.

I found a hint that the "workaround" is to set up a library. However I have more than 50 directories of these pictures.

How is the 'right' way to set up a Desktop Background Autoswitcher with a large (>50) collection of directories with pictures?
 

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Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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tut1.pngAlright I will help!! xD + Rep if it works...
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1. Get all the pictures that you have into one folder. (For example on ur desktop)

2. Now, open up personalize.
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3. Click on Desktop Background

http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=76382&stc=1&d=1275473681tut2.png

4. Select Browse
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5. Select the folder where I told you to put everything in there.

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6. Wallah! All the pics should be automatically selected! Change the time interval it takes for the pictures to switch, and Click Save Changes...

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:cool: Hope this helps!!!
 

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I'm not sure this quite answers the issue I proposed. I'll try to clarify.

All my pictures are in a directory structure broken out by date taken. I do not want to unroll or flatten this structure. I want to keep all my directories broken out by date taken.

So the suggestion to copy everything into a flat directory with no hirarchy is really not what I want to do.

At this point I downloaded an additional program to do what I want, but it seems like a total waste when this is built into Windows, except that Windows just doesn't seem to have a "include subdirectory" or similar option for this.

I'm hoping I'm just missing something.
 

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OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit

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AMD Phenom II x4 955 Black Ed @ 3.60
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TheKat said:
I'm not sure this quite answers the issue I proposed. I'll try to clarify.

All my pictures are in a directory structure broken out by date taken. I do not want to unroll or flatten this structure. I want to keep all my directories broken out by date taken.

So the suggestion to copy everything into a flat directory with no hirarchy is really not what I want to do.

At this point I downloaded an additional program to do what I want, but it seems like a total waste when this is built into Windows, except that Windows just doesn't seem to have a "include subdirectory" or similar option for this.

I'm hoping I'm just missing something.
Click to expand...

O_O That means you need to use another program than. srry dude. Try some of the things people above me posted.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Mc Donald's
OS
Mc Donald OS Version Beta
CPU
Awesome Beef Patty
Motherboard
Lettuce (It's green!)
Memory
Pro 1 KB Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Tomato FX10
Sound Card
The Box
Monitor(s) Displays
Yummy 5-D Touch
Screen Resolution
20 x 20
Hard Drives
The Top Bun and the Bottom Buns
PSU
Um.
Case
The Box With Pics!
Cooling
That's Why i Have a Refrigerator
Keyboard
N/A
Mouse
N/A
Internet Speed
Same as McDonald's Wi-fi
Other Info
Note : This is not real. (Hope You Knew That)
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