you pick a picture then right click on it and choose set as desktop background.
Some popular Windows background pictures that users can choose from to customize their desktop include landscapes, abstract designs, animals, cityscapes, and nature scenes. These images can be found in the Windows theme settings or downloaded from the internet.
Well, when I go into control panel -> change desktop background-> Internet explorer it says the directory "C:\Users\*username*\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer (1)". Not positive if its the same for everyone but is should at least tell you were its kept when selecting the background.
C:\Users\your - userID\Desktop
C:\users\jane\desktop
The desktop itself is a visual display of the desktop folders that reside in C:\Documents and Settings\(username/all users)\Desktop (unless an administrator has moved the folder to another location) When the computer loads, it looks to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop for items to be displayed to all users and displays those in the main window. It will then look to ../*username*/desktop for personal desktop items to display if there are any.
In Windows, the default installation drive letter is C:, and the desktop folder will be in C:\Users\\Desktop\ (Windows Vista and newer) or C:\Documents and Settings\\Desktop\ (Windows XP), and for GNU/Linux distributions, /home//Desktop/(or simply ~/Desktop/ for any user that's logged in, will be directed to their own desktop folder)
C:\users\jane\desktop
The wallpaper is typically displayed on the desktop background of the interface. In most operating systems, this area encompasses the space behind icons and windows, providing a visual backdrop. Users can often customize this section through settings to change or update the wallpaper as desired.
The main control on the Windows desktop is the Taskbar, which provides quick access to applications, system notifications, and the Start menu. Users can pin frequently used programs to the Taskbar for convenience and utilize it to switch between open windows. Additionally, the desktop itself serves as a workspace where users can organize files and shortcuts for easy access.
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Actually the wallpaper is just the background screen of the desktop and the desktop is where you can see the taskbar, icons and the wallpaper. Wallpaper is only the background while the desktop is the whole screen including the other things in it (ex: icons, files, windows etc.)
In Windows 2000, the Computer icon, which represents the file system and connected drives, is typically located on the desktop. If it is not visible, users can access it via Windows Explorer by clicking on "Start," selecting "My Computer," or by pressing the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer directly. Users can also create a shortcut to the Computer icon on the desktop if desired.