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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You can pull one off a search engine, an email, or a photo from your camera.
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You can do this by dragging it to your desktop in many cases.
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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