How To Set Wallpaper Photos on Windows

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting a Custom Wallpaper Slideshow on Microsoft Windows

Step 1: Find and Download Wallpaper Images

  1. Open Google Chrome, Edge, or any web browser on your Windows PC.
  2. Visit spookylife.com.
  3. Browse the wallpaper JPEGs and click on any image you want.
  4. Right-click on the image and choose “Save image as…”.
  5. Save the image to your Pictures folder or a new folder you create.

Note: Many Spooky Life wallpapers are also available in a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is ideal for most desktop and laptop screens. No awkward cropping required!


Step 2: Organize Your Wallpapers in a Folder

  1. Open File Explorer and go to the folder where you saved your images.
  2. (Optional) Right-click in the folder and choose New > Folder, then name it something like Spooky Wallpapers.
  3. Move all downloaded wallpaper images into that folder.

Step 3: Set a Wallpaper Slideshow on Windows

  1. Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
  2. In the left-hand menu (or center panel in Windows 11), click on Background.
  3. In the “Background” dropdown, select Slideshow.
  4. Click Browse and navigate to the Spooky Wallpapers folder you created.
  5. Choose the folder, then click Choose this folder.

Step 4: Customize Your Slideshow Settings

You’ll now see additional options:

  1. Change picture every: Choose how often the wallpaper changes (1 minute to 1 day).
  2. Shuffle the picture order: Toggle this on for random rotation.
  3. Choose a fit: Select how the image should display on your screen:
    • Fill (recommended for most wallpapers)
    • Fit
    • Stretch
    • Tile
    • Center
    • Span (best for dual monitors)

Step 5: Lock Screen Option (Optional)

Want to match your lock screen too?

  1. In the Personalization settings, click Lock screen.
  2. Under Background, choose Slideshow.
  3. Click Add a folder and select your Spooky Wallpapers folder.

All Done!
Your Windows computer now rocks a spooky, ever-changing wallpaper slideshow using hand-picked art from SpookyLife.com. Whether you're in the mood for eerie elegance or retro Halloween vibes, your screen’s going to look sharp and seasonal.

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