How to Set Up Windows 11 Background Images Slideshow Folder Permanently?

Windows 11 provides a feature where users can set their desktop background with an image slideshow. Following the steps below, you can select a folder of images to use in your slideshow, and learn how to make this selection permanent.

Enabling the Background Slideshow

To start displaying a slideshow of images on your desktop background, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. From the left sidebar, choose Personalization.
3. Click on Personalize your background.
4. Under Background, select Slideshow.

Selecting a Folder for the Slideshow

After enabling the slideshow, you'll need to pick a folder where your images are stored:

5. Under Slideshow, click the Browse button.
6. Find the folder with your desired images and click Choose this folder.

Making the Selection Permanent

By default, the slideshow folder will be set to %USERPROFILE%\Pictures\Slideshow. However, if you would like to make a different folder selection permanent, complete these steps:

7. Launch File Explorer and navigate to your desired folder.
8. Right-click the folder and open its Properties menu.
9. Switch to the Customize tab.
10. Under Choose a folder picture, click the Change picture button.
11. Find and select the folder you want and click OK.
12. Confirm the change by clicking Yes when asked if you would like to set this folder's picture as the folder background.
13. Now, navigate back to your desktop or press Win + I and open Settings.
14. Navigate to the Personalization section and confirm that the folder you have chosen is now set as your slideshow folder.

Additional Tweaks

You can further customize background slideshow settings:

16. Go to Settings and find the Personalization section.
17. Click on Personalize your background.
18. Under Slideshow, click on Advanced slideshow settings.
19. Adjust parameters according to your needs.

To set a folder as your Windows 11 background slideshow permanently, follow the steps to enable the slideshow, pick a folder, and make the choice permanent. These steps can be repeated to select new folders at any time. Applying a customized folder will allow your chosen images to be displayed on the desktop.

References

• Type: Article
  Title: "Customize your desktop background on Windows 11"
  Website: Microsoft Support