How To Change The Desktop Background In Windows 11?

Tired of looking at the same old desktop background day in and day out? Luckily, it's easy to change your desktop background in Windows 11. You can give your computer a whole new look in just a few short steps. Changing your desktop background is a great way to personalize your PC and make it feel your own. Whether you want to use a picture of your favorite landscape or a family photo, changing the Background is quick and easy. There are a few ways that you can change the desktop background in Windows 11. You can use one of the built-in wallpapers, or you can use your imagination. Keep reading to learn different methods to change the desktop background in Windows 11.

Method 1: Change Desktop Background

With settings app 

1. Open Settings. To do this, click on the Start Menu and then click on the Settings icon.
2. In the Settings app, Click on Personalization. 
3. Click on Background in the left pane. 
4. In the right pane, under Background, click on the drop-down menu and select Picture. 
5. Click Browse to find and select the picture you want to use as your Background. 
6. When If you've selected the picture you want, click on Choose picture. 
7. Your the selected picture will now be your Background. 
8. Close Settings.

Method 2: Change Desktop Background

Using built-in wallpaper Windows 11 offers a variety of choices for your desktop background. You can use built-in wallpaper that comes with the operating system, or you can choose from a selection of personal pictures, solid colors, or even a slideshow. Let's show you how to change your desktop background to one of the built-in wallpapers in Windows 11.

1. Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize."
2. Click on "Background" in the left pane.
3. Select the wallpaper that you want to use from the list of options.
4. Click "Apply" to save your changes.

Method 3: Change Desktop Background

With File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder that contains the image you want to use as your Background.
2. Right-click on the image and select "Set as desktop background."
3. The the image will now be your desktop background. You can adjust the position and size of the image by clicking on the "Desktop Background" settings in the Personalization section of the Windows 10 Settings app.
4. That's it! Changing your desktop background is quick and easy by using File Explorer in Windows 11. So if you're looking for a way to personalize your computing experience, give it a try.

Method 4: Change With Photos App

Microsoft's "Photos" app is a preinstalled package on Windows 11 computers that allows users to import, edit, and organize their photos and videos. The app also provides a feature that allows users to set their desktop background to a photo from their collection. Here's how you can use the Photos app to change your desktop background in Windows 11:

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Select the image you want to use as your Background.
3. On the toolbar, select Set as > Set as desktop background.
4. Close the Photos app.

Method 5: Changing with Google Chrome

Changing the desktop background with Google Chrome in Windows 11 is a quick and easy process. Here are the steps:

1. Open Google Chrome and go to the "Settings" tab.
2. In the "Appearance" section, click on "Change background."
3. A new window will open with several options for changing the desktop background. Select the image you wish to use and click "Open".
4. The image will now be your desktop background in Windows 11. Enjoy!

Method 6: Change Desktop Background

To Default If you want to change your desktop background back to a default setting, Windows 11 provides a built-in wallpaper feature. To do so, follow these quick, simple, and easy steps:

1. Right-click on any empty spot on your desktop and select "Personalize" from the a drop-down menu that appears.
2. In the window that opens click on the "Background" option listed in the left sidebar.
3. In the main area of the window, click on the background option you want to use.
4. Click "Apply" to change your Background.
5. The the default image will now be your desktop background in Windows 11.

Conclusion

That's all there is to it! Changing your desktop background in Windows 11 is quick and easy, so there's no excuse for having a boring old default wallpaper. Be sure to experiment with different settings until you find something you like.