How to change your screensaver on a Windows 10 computer to a custom animation or slideshow
- You can change your screensaver on a Windows 10 computer through your "Personalize" settings.
- The screensaver is the animation that plays when you leave your computer idle. In Windows 10, you can change it to whatever animation or slideshow you'd like.
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Windows 10 comes preloaded with default screensavers to protect your monitor from degradation. Certain monitors can be damaged by leaving the same image on too long.
The screensaver isn't just a functional tool, though, but a very personalized means of expressing yourself. You can make your screensaver a more personal expression by following these simple steps.
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How to change your screensaver on a Windows 10 computer
1. Either press the Windows logo on your keyboard, or press the icon at the bottom left of your screen and search "screen saver." Click the result that says "Change screen saver."
2. From the utility window that opens, you can pick from a number of preset animations, as well as set the timer for long your computer needs to be idle before the screensaver activates.
3. You can also choose "Photos" to set your screensaver to a slideshow of pictures instead of an animation. You can select the folder and the speed of the slideshow by pressing the "Settings" option.
4. If you don't like the default animations available, you can download new screensavers online that use are .scr files. Download the .scr file and place it in the folder: "C:\Windows\System32." The downloaded file should now appear in the dropdown bar.
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