How to change Backgrounds in windows 8?

This article provides information on "How to change Background in Windows 8"

Users can use the below steps to change the background in Windows 8.
 

Changing the Start Screen Background

1. Press the Win+R keys.
2. Type in gpedit.msc
3. Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, Personalization
4. Double click on Prevent changing the start menu background
5. Set it to Disabled
6. Press Win+C keys to bring up the Charm bar
7. Click on Settings
8. Click on Change PC Settings
9. Click on Personalize
10. Click on Start Screen
11. From here you have options to change the color and background screen

Changing the Lock Screen Background

1. Press Win+R keys
2. Type in gpedit.msc
3. Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, Personalization
4. Double click on Prevent changing lock screen image
5. Set it to Disabled
6. Press Win+C keys to bring up the Charm bar
7. Click on Settings
8. Click on Change PC Settings
9. Click on Personalize
10. Click on Lock screen
11. From here you can browse to an image on your computer.

Changing the Desktop Background

By default, the Menu color can make it difficult to determine which window is the active one. To change the color:

1. Press Win+C keys (to bring up the Charm Bar)
2. Click on Settings
3. Click on Personalization
4. Click on Desktop Background
5. From here you can select either images (Computer and Browse) or a solid color.

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