{"id":214290,"date":"2021-03-29T15:30:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T12:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/"},"modified":"2021-03-29T15:30:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T12:30:39","slug":"how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change Windows 10\u2019s Wallpaper without Activation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df4476f284\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df4476f284\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/#What_Happens_When_You_Dont_Activate_Windows_10\" >What Happens When You Don\u2019t Activate Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/#Change_the_Windows_10_Desktop_Wallpaper_Using_File_Explorer\" >Change the Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper Using File Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/#Change_the_Windows_10_Desktop_Wallpaper_Using_Internet_Explorer\" >Change the Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper Using Internet Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/#Change_the_Windows_10_Desktop_Background_Using_Firefox\" >Change the Windows 10 Desktop Background Using Firefox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-windows-10s-wallpaper-without-activation\/#How_to_Go_Back_to_the_Default_Windows_10_Desktop_Wallpaper\" >How to Go Back to the Default Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Change Windows 10\u2019s Wallpaper without Activation&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-419120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_5cf05d111ada0.png?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 10's new default light desktop background\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you use an unactivated copy of Windows 10, you know that you can\u2019t change your desktop wallpaper using the Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. But there\u2019s a workaround to change the desktop background on an unactivated copy of Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_You_Dont_Activate_Windows_10\"><\/span>What Happens When You Don\u2019t Activate Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft lets you\u00a0download and use Windows 10 without activating it, but this comes with some restrictions. The entire Personalization menu in Settings is disabled, which means that you can\u2019t change various appearance options for your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Settings isn\u2019t the only way to change the Windows 10 desktop background. You can use alternative methods (such as those described below) to change your wallpaper on an unactivated Windows 10 copy.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, we recommend paying for a Windows 10 license if you use it. That will get rid of the \u201cActivate Windows 10\u201d watermark and give you access to the normal Personalization options. You can upgrade to a genuine, activated version right from the Activation screen in Windows 10\u2019s Settings app. (You\u2019ll find it at Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Activation.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>You Don&#8217;t Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Windows_10_Desktop_Wallpaper_Using_File_Explorer\"><\/span>Change the Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper Using File Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use the built-in File Explorer utility to set any image on your computer or external storage as the desktop background.<\/p>\n<p>To use this method, open the folder that contains your wallpaper with File Explorer.<\/p>\n<p>When you see your wallpaper, right-click it and select \u201cSet as desktop background.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/change-wallpaper-file-explorer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Change the desktop wallpaper using File Explorer\" width=\"650\" height=\"328\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to use one of Windows 10\u2019s stock wallpapers, head to the following folder using File Explorer:<\/p>\n<pre>C:WindowsWebWallpaper<\/pre>\n<p>Check out various folders there, find the wallpaper that you want to use, right-click on the wallpaper, and select \u201cSet as desktop background.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/windows-10-stock-wallpapers.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 10 stock wallpapers\" width=\"650\" height=\"336\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Windows_10_Desktop_Wallpaper_Using_Internet_Explorer\"><\/span>Change the Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper Using Internet Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use a web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox to set any image on any website as your desktop wallpaper.<\/p>\n<p>That way, you don\u2019t need to download the wallpaper first and then use the File Explore method to set it as the desktop background. You can do this entire task from within your browser.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge don\u2019t offer this option. You need to rely on either Internet Explorer or Firefox to do this.<\/p>\n<p>To do this in Internet Explorer, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu, search for \u201cInternet Explorer,\u201d and click the browser in the results.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> We recommend avoiding Internet Explorer, which is being phased out in favor of modern browsers like Microsoft Edge. However, Internet Explorer still has this feature, while Microsoft Edge doesn\u2019t.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/open-internet-explorer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Launch Internet Explorer\" width=\"650\" height=\"333\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Open the website where your wallpaper is located.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Your image must be in one of the following file formats: JPG, JPEG, BMP, DIB, PNG, JFIF, JPE, GIF, TIF, TIFF, or WDP.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Once you see your wallpaper, right-click it and select \u201cSet as background.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-background-internet-explorer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Set a desktop background using Internet Explorer\" width=\"650\" height=\"281\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a prompt on your screen. Click \u201cYes\u201d in it to confirm your action.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Windows_10_Desktop_Background_Using_Firefox\"><\/span>Change the Windows 10 Desktop Background Using Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer to use Firefox, here\u2019s how to use this browser to change your Windows 10 desktop wallpaper.<\/p>\n<p>Launch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/new\/\">Mozilla Firefox<\/a>\u00a0and navigate to the web page where your desired wallpaper is located.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click your wallpaper and select \u201cSet As Desktop Background.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-background-firefox.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Set a desktop wallpaper using Firefox\" width=\"613\" height=\"340\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get a box that lets you define how the wallpaper appears on your desktop. If you see that your wallpaper isn\u2019t covering the entire screen in the preview, click the \u201cPosition\u201d dropdown menu and select \u201cStretch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/background-options-firefox.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Desktop wallpaper options in Firefox\" width=\"541\" height=\"395\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will make your wallpaper cover your entire screen. Then, click \u201cSet Desktop Background.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Go_Back_to_the_Default_Windows_10_Desktop_Wallpaper\"><\/span>How to Go Back to the Default Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Windows 10 gives you access to all the stock wallpapers, you can open this wallpapers folder and set the original wallpaper as your desktop background.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, open a File Explorer window and head to the following folder:<\/p>\n<pre>C:WindowsWebWallpaper<\/pre>\n<p>Find the original wallpaper, right-click it, and select \u201cSet as desktop background.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/revert-original-wallpaper.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Revert back to the original Windows 10 desktop wallpaper\" width=\"650\" height=\"335\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<p>Do you know that you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free using a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key? Microsoft doesn\u2019t officially advertise this, but it still works in our experience, and from what we\u2019ve heard from readers. There\u2019s no guarantee that this will work for everyone in the future, but you can give it a try and see whether it works. If it does, you\u2019ll be able to further customize the appearance of your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free With a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 Key<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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