How to Add Desktop Wallpaper to Your Computer

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Adding wallpaper to your computer is an integral part of your computer being yours . Once you have one picked out (and there are a veritable bajillion out there), how do you add it? Regardless of your setup, wikiHow's got you covered.

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  1. You can pull one off a search engine, an email, or a photo from your camera.
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  2. You can do this by dragging it to your desktop in many cases.
  4. Select the image on your hard drive.
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    How do I find my wallpaper options?
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    Right click on an empty space on your desktop, and click "Personalize," then scroll down until you see "Browse" and click on that.
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    How do I change the wallpaper?
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    On Microsoft Edge/Explorer, look for a picture for a computer background. Right click on the picture. On the box that pops up, click "set as background".
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    How can I put a photo as my desktop wallpaper?
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    On your computer, locate the picture you want and right-click it. A menu will pop up which includes an option to "Set as desktop wallpaper". Click on this and it will automatically appear as your wallpaper.
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