We see it almost every day: it is the screensaver of our computer. Windows offers a large selection of screensavers and many more can be found on the internet. Do you want to change your screensaver? Here's how to do it.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Installing a new screensaver
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Step 1. Search for a screensaver on the internet and download it
It will probably be an.exe file.
Scan it with your antivirus
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Step 2. Run the file to install it
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Step 3. Complete the following steps for Windows XP and Seven
Method 2 of 4: Windows XP
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Step 1. Minimize all open applications
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Step 2. Point the mouse at your desktop
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Step 3. Right-click and choose Properties
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Step 4. Click on the Screen Saver tab
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Step 5. Choose your new screen saver
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Step 6. Click the Apply button
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Step 7. Click OK
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Step 8. Your screen saver has been changed
Method 3 of 4: Windows 7
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Step 1. Right-click on your desktop
Choose Customize from the drop-down menu.
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Step 2. In the lower right corner click on "Screen Saver"
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Step 3. Choose your new screen saver
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Step 4. Click Apply
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Step 5. Click OK
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Step 6. Your screen saver has been changed
Method 4 of 4: Customize the photo screen saver
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