How to change screensaver on dell laptop

When you boot up your Dell you may be greeted with a large blue Dell screen or black Dell logo in a circle, depending on version and release number. If you'd prefer to stare at something other than advertising for the company that made your computer, set the desktop to a new background. The desktop is the area on the computer monitor that shows when no windows or programs are opened. It is where the clickable program icons collect and it may even show through title bars or to the sides of smaller windows. Choose your own background with a couple of quick clicks.

Step 1

Close or minimize any open applications, windows and programs on the Dell by clicking either the minus-sign or x button at the top-right corner of each window. The desktop should be visible.

Step 2

Right-click anywhere on the desktop (not on any of the icons). Select Personalize from the menu. The Personalization window will open.

Step 3

Click the Desktop Background link at the bottom of the window.

Step 4

Click the "Browse" button and navigate to a picture or photo to use for the desktop background. Double-click the image to have it appear in the picture window.

Step 5

Click the "Change background color" link and select a colored square from the Color window to fill any space left on the desktop background. This step is optional.

Step 6

Click "OK" to close the Colors window and click "Save changes" to close the personalization window. The desktop background will now be set.

References

• Coolscreens.com: How to Set a Desktop Wallpaper

Tips

• This process for setting the background on a Dell works for just about every other Windows-based PC running Windows 7, the latest release as of February 2011. In earlier systems right-clicking an image brings up the Set as Background option, and right-clicking the desktop brings up the Properties option, which you can use to choose a background image.

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Screen savers can be useful for many things, such as locking your computer while you're away, or displaying your favorite photos as a slideshow. The following sections show you how to change your screen saver and adjust its properties. To proceed, choose your operating system from the list below and follow the instructions.

• Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11
• Windows XP
• macOS

Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11

1. Press the Windows key, type Change screen saver, then press Enter.
2. In the Screen Saver Settings window, click the down arrow for the drop-down menu.

1. Select a screen saver from the list.
2. Once you've chosen a screen saver, you have a few options. To change how long the computer waits before starting the screen saver, click the up or down arrows for the Wait option to your preferred timing. If you're using the Photos screen saver option, you can change the timing between pictures in Settings, and choose between slow, medium, and fast for the Slide show speed. When you're finished, click Apply (A) and then OK (B).

Tip

The Preview button lets you try out a screen saver before it is set.

Tip

If you check the box next to On resume, display logon screen, Windows opens the lock screen when a screen saver is disabled. Checking this option is an excellent way to protect your computer when you are away from your desk.

Tip

If you step away from your computer and want to let others know when you'll be back, you can use the "3D Text" screen saver as a way to leave a message. Once selected, click the Settings button and look for the Text section in the new window. Locate the "Custom Text" box to change the text displayed in your screen saver. For example, you could set the text from the default to "I'm out to lunch, will be back at 1:00."

Go to the Google homepage and sign in with your Google Account. Go to the bottom of the Google homepage and click Change background image. Choose your image from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the window and click Select. Your new Google homepage background may not appear for a few minutes.

How Do I Change My Screensaver On My Dell Laptop?

You can change the Screen Saver settings under Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. You can choose a screen saver from the drop-down list in the screen saver settings window.

How Do I Change My Desktop Background On Windows 10 Dell?

Why Does My Background Change On All My Computers?

The sync settings are to blame for this. You can sync your settings by going to start – settings – accounts. It can be turned off from there. After that, you will no longer be able to sync your desktop backgrounds.

Does Changing Desktop Background Affect Performance?

In general, no. A desktop background is usually a JPEG or PNG file, and since you are going to display it anyway (usually the default), any performance loss is minimal.

How Do I Go Back To My Original Desktop Background?

Select “Personalize” from the context menu by right-clicking an empty area on your desktop. The Settings window will open once you click “Background” in step 2. In the Background section, click “Picture”. You can find your previously saved background by clicking “Browse” under Choose your picture > Navigate to the path on your PC.

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