Background image

Liz Maddy 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2026-01-22T16:03:43.1233333+00:00

I need help changing my background image. How do I change my desktop backgound image?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-01-22T16:03:53.6966667+00:00
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    To change your desktop background image in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

    1. Right-click on the Desktop: On your desktop, right-click anywhere that is empty.
    2. Select "Personalize": From the context menu, click on "Personalize".
    3. Choose "Background": In the Personalization settings, select "Background" from the left sidebar.
    4. Select Your Background: Under the "Background" section, you can choose between a solid color, a picture, or a slideshow. To set a picture, choose "Picture" from the dropdown menu.
    5. Browse for an Image: Click the "Browse" button to select an image from your files. Navigate to the image you want to use and select it.
    6. Adjust Settings: You can also adjust how the image fits on the screen (Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center, or Span).
    7. Close the Settings: Once you have made your selection, you can close the settings window, and your new background will be applied.

    If you want to set a custom background image using group policies or other advanced methods, you can refer to the relevant documentation for more detailed instructions.


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  2. EmilyS726 204.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-22T16:37:49.57+00:00

    Hello,

    I saw AI already gave you the standard method.

    However, I saw that your have the "Microsoft employee" badge. If your computer is assigned to you by work, there's a chance you may not be able to change it depending on group policy on the computer pushed to your device by IT.

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