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How do I change the desktop background of my Windows 7 Basic?

I got a new laptop, and the OS that comes with it is Windows 7 Basic.

I can't change the desktop wallpaper. Is there some way to do it? I tried the usual:

* Open Pic using a picture editor and chose "Use as wallpaper"

* Right Click on the desktop itself (no option to change wallpaper there)

* Right click a pic (no option to use it either)

* Any and almost all (I think) possible combination in between, short of changing OS.

Any help would be appreciated.

Update:

Sorry, my bad... It's Windows 7 Starter, not Basic. So, any help guys? Please? I'm sick of staring at that bluish screen...

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  • DrDave
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    You've got Windows 7 starter. NOT basic. Starter doesnt have that option.

    EDIT: Look for a patch on the internet. There are a couple 3rd party apps that will fix you up. Dont remem what they were but do a search for windows 7 starter background enable or patch

  • amaya
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    administration panel,apperance,replace laptop historic previous,it is going to bolster all your pictures in a window,or you may pass with it to teach your pictures photographs, or browse,it rather is that if yours is like win 7 abode prem,it's going to be ..

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    control panel,apperance,change desktop background,it should bring up all of your pix in a window,or you can select it to show your pix images, or browse,that is if yours is like win 7 home prem,it should be ..

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