How to Change the Background on Your XP Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Right click on the Desktop (main screen).

   If you want to see what it looks like first, press apply.
   
   Also, you can click on the 'browse' button to choose a picture that is not displayed in the list.
   
   Simply browse to the folder containing the picture, select it, and press OK. , Common desktop resolutions are 1024 x 768, 1280 x 960, and 1600 x
   1200.
   
   Find a picture you like in Internet Explorer, right click on the picture, and select 'Set as Background.'
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   Step 2: Click on 'Properties' in the list that appears.

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   Step 3: Select 'Desktop' from among the several tabs in the small box that appears.

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   Step 4: Click on the background choice you like and press 'OK'.

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   Step 5: You can also look up pictures on the internet to use as backgrounds.

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   Step 6: Use your favorite picture of your pet

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   Step 7: or child or a sight you captured on your digital camera.

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