How to Change Windows XP Default Wallpaper Directory
Are you tired of seeing those default ugly wallpapers on your desktop display properties?. Are you wondering on how you can change it’s default directory so you will have your own cool selection of wallpapers? Here is a simple registry hack to achieve that.
First step is to Open your Registry editor – Click Start –> Run –> Type regedit and hit enter
Look for the following key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
You should see a value called WallPaperDir. Double click on it to change the value. Enter the path of your My Pictures Folder or any image folder that you prefer.
The effect should be immediate, no need to logout or reboot your computer. You should now see your cool wallpapers on your desktop display properties selection. You will also notice that the default wallpapers are still on the list. To remove them, you can browse to C:\Windows and delete those ugly bitmap wallpapers. Just be careful on not to delete any files aside from those bitmap wallpapers to prevent any complications.
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6 Comments
Hi really great information. And thanks for share it with us……………….
I have never thought of changing wallpapers but when i have read your post i decided to change it and it’s really a cool wallpapers thanks for sharing the path.
i normally does not change wall papers because its a time pass yet i knew a new technology.
Thanks!
Nice. This is helpful because i find it very anoying when I’m required to click the browse button and find my prefered image. anyway.. nice post again bro.
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This is a very basic guide but it does help. It means I can store the Wallpapers on my External Hard Drive and use it from there. Thanks!
Thanks
great to see you again. too busy at school?
well anyway, I have a habit of changing my wallpy every week sometimes 2 to 3 times a week and this tweak helps me do that easily.