OIT - Web Services

Desktop Wallpaper

A free download to put on your PC or MAC.

(800 x 600) - PC  |  MAC
(1024 x 768) - PC  |  MAC
(800 x 600) - PC  |  MAC
(1024 x 768) - PC  |  MAC
(800 x 600) - PC  |  MAC
(1024 x 768) - PC  |  MAC

 

Windows PC Instructions:

  • To add a wallpaper to your desktop, save the .bmp file to your Windows directory (ususally c:/windows). Go to the desktop and right-click, then choose Properties.

  • In the Display Properties dialog box, choose the Desktop tab. Scroll down the list until you see the wallpaper name in the list. Click the wallpaper file to select it and click Apply.

  • Your desktop may pause momentarily, then it will display the new image.

MAC OS9 Instructions:

  • To customize the way your desktop looks, use the Appearance control panel.

  • To display a new desktop picture or pattern:

  1. Copy the picture onto your computer's startup disk.
  2. Click the Desktop tab in the Appearance control panel and drag the picture onto the sample screen.
  3. Click Set Desktop.

MAC OSX Instructions:

  • You can change your desktop picture, or background, using the System Preferences application. Follow these steps:
  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  2. Choose Desktop from the View menu.
  3. Choose a collection or folder from the Collection pop-up menu. Images contained in that collection or folder then appear in the selection pane below.
  4. Click the picture you desire in the selection pane.
  5. Quit System Preferences.
  • Note: The default setting for the Collection menu is Apple Background Images. The Pictures Folder menu selection refers to the Pictures folder in your Home directory. To use any other folder, use the Choose Folder menu selection. When you do, a navigation dialog appears as a sheet attached to the System Preferences window. Select the desired folder in the navigation dialog, then click Open.

TOP

 


A publication of the Office of Information Technology at Valencia Community College
oithelp@valenciacc.edu
Faculty & Staff Call 407-582-5555 - Students Call 407-582-5444 - WebCT Help Call 407-582-5600