Changing the desktop background is a simple yet effective way to personalize your Windows device and make it feel more like your own. Whether you prefer a serene landscape, a favorite photo, or a solid color, Windows offers a variety of options to customize your desktop to suit your style.

Make your Xbox console reflect your personal style by changing its look and feel. Choose a favorite color, update your background with game art or a custom image, or select a different theme.

Windows themes are a combination of desktop background pictures, window colors, sounds, and other elements that allow you to personalize your Windows experience.

Get free Windows themes from Microsoft to personalize background, colors and sounds for your PC.

To change your current theme: Click Start > Settings > Personalization > Themes. Under "Change theme", click the tile to switch to the theme you'd like to use.

To change accent color: To manually select an accent color, select Manual. Then select a color under Recent colors or Windows colors, or select View colors for an even more detailed option. This option allows you to personalize your Windows experience by applying your chosen accent color to the Start menu, taskbar, and action center.

The Prevent changing wallpaper Group Policy prevents users from changing the desktop wallpaper by using Display Properties. However, there are ways of changing the wallpaper setting, such as through Image Preview, which does not involve Display Properties.

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