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How to Create a Desktop Slideshow in Windows 7
Published by Brink
11-10-2008
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How to Create a Desktop Slideshow in Windows 7

information   Information
This will show you how to create a slideshow of wallpaper images (pictures) on your Windows 7 desktop. You will have the option to select how often the pictures change and to shuffle them.
Note   Note
The default folder that Windows 7 uses to store the pictures in is located at C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper.
warning   Warning
The Windows 7 Starter and Basic editions do not include the Desktop Slideshow feature.

Lets talk about Windows 7 Starter - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows Blog

Instead, you will need to use the tutorial in the link below to have a Desktop Slideshow in the Windows 7 Starter edition.

How to Change the Desktop Background in Windows 7 Starter Edition





Here's How:
1. Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on Personalize. (See screenshot below)
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2. Click on the Desktop Background link at the bottom of the window. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: The name in gray under Desktop Background is the current desktop background file name.
Desktop Slideshow-personalize.jpg
3. You will now see this window. (See screenshot below)
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4. Select a Picture Location -
A) Click on the drop down arrow menu to select from the list of available picture folder locations, or click on the Browse button to navigate to the picture folder location. (See screenshot above)

B) Select the picture folder and click on Select Folder.
5. Select Desktop Background Pictures -
A) Select more than one picture by right clicking on an available picture, or clicking on the check box (to check) in the upper left corner of the picture. (See screenshot below and below step 3)
Desktop Slideshow-select_images.jpg
6. Select the Picture Position -
A) Click on the drop down arrow menu, and click on the picture position you want for the desktop background images. (See screenshot below and below step 3)
Desktop Slideshow-options.jpg
7. Select How Often to Change Pictures -
A) Click on the drop down arrow menu, and click on how often you want the pictures to change. (See screenshot above and below step 3)
8. To Shuffle the Pictures -
A) Check the Shuffle box to shuffle the selected pictures to change in a random order. (See screenshot below step 3 and below step 6)
NOTE: Uncheck the Shuffle box to have the selected pictures change in order.
9. Click on OK to apply the changes. (See screenshot below step 3)

10. Close the Personalize window when done. (See screenshot below step 2)

That's it,
Shawn



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11-10-2008   #1
Bare Foot Kid


W 7 64-bit Ultimate
The Lowcountry
 
 


Hello Brink....

Oh my goodness; this is way cool! I already had a folder with well over 125 images from interfacelift; all loaded at 1920 x 1200. I set the whole folder to "shuffle" every 30 seconds. It's awesome! I had heard about this but wasn't sure how to go about it.

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial!...











Later Ted

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11-10-2008   #2
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


You're welcome Ted. Did you ever get the Sidebar back on?

Shawn
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11-12-2008   #3
Bare Foot Kid


W 7 64-bit Ultimate
The Lowcountry
 
 


Hello Brink....

Do you have any idea how big (in GB) a file the slideshow can handle; is there too large a file it won't be able to deal with?

No I haven't got the sidebar working again. I would believe that sooner than later people will be asking for a tutorial on this subject.

Thank you again for all the hard work you're putting in here at Seven Forums!









Later Ted
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11-12-2008   #4
Bare Foot Kid


W 7 64-bit Ultimate
The Lowcountry
 
 


Hi!

I guess I wasn't clear.......I meant many seperate images in one file. Like from interfacelift.

Sorry for the confusion.












Later Ted
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11-12-2008   #5
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


I do not know if a file like that can be used. You might try it and see to let us know if it will work.
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11-12-2008   #6
Bare Foot Kid


W 7 64-bit Ultimate
The Lowcountry
 
 


Thanks!

I'll do that; as I'm adding to the file I'm currently using. About three quarters of a GB at a time.

I'll keep you informed!













Later Ted
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11-28-2008   #7
Bare Foot Kid


W 7 64-bit Ultimate
The Lowcountry
 
 


Hello all....

I've got the file up to 4.01GB in size with 647 images contained therein. As Brink has said it does take "many minutes" to open the file completely. Fortunately (so far) file size doesn't seem to have any effect on how Desktop Slideshow operates. The only thing I've noticed; if it's on "shuffle" it doesn't seem to go through the entire file; it seems to 'get stuck' around a certain group of images; and continually repeat the same section of the file.

I will continue to keep you updated.









Later Ted
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11-28-2008   #8
garysgold


Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
Maine, USA
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid View Post
The only thing I've noticed; if it's on "shuffle" it doesn't seem to go through the entire file; it seems to 'get stuck' around a certain group of images; and continually repeat the same section of the file.[/COLOR]
Hi Ted,

I've noticed this also and I only have 8 files @ 2.5 MB. Uncheck shuffle and everything is fine.

Gary
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11-28-2008   #9
Bare Foot Kid


W 7 64-bit Ultimate
The Lowcountry
 
 


...
Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid View Post
Hello all....

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid
As Brink has said it does take "many minutes" to open the file completely. Fortunately (so far) file size doesn't seem to have any effect on how Desktop Slideshow operates.
I just wanted to clarify; this has nothing to do with how long it takes for DS to start functioning. It starts 'doing its thing' as soon as the OS starts up.


Hello Gary; thanks for the input!


Later Ted
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