Windows 10: Desktop Background different on dual monitors

Discus and support Desktop Background different on dual monitors in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Windows 10 Pro. Two monitors: Monitor 1 is 3840 X 2160. Monitor 2 set to Main Display is 1920 X 1080. The Desktop Background is set to "Slideshow" and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Timos_99, Feb 26, 2020.

  1. Timos_99 Win User

    Desktop Background different on dual monitors


    Windows 10 Pro.
    Two monitors: Monitor 1 is 3840 X 2160. Monitor 2 set to Main Display is 1920 X 1080.
    The Desktop Background is set to "Slideshow" and "Fit"
    The Desktop Background is different for the two monitors though they change at the same time.
    If I set the background to "Slideshow" and "Tile" then both monitors display the same background. However, it is set to the resolution for Monitor 1. This causes the picture, on Monitor 2, to zoom-in to the center portion of the picture instead of "Fit" the picture to the resolution of this monitor.
    Is there a way to have the same background on both monitors? With the resolution adjusted to the native resolution of each monitor?

    :)
     
    Timos_99, Feb 26, 2020
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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Setting different Backgrounds for Dual Monitors in Windows 10


    Hi All,
    If you have a dual monitors and want to set a different background for each. You don't need third party program to set them. Here's an easy way:
    1. Copy the background images to: C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Windows

      Desktop Background different on dual monitors [​IMG]

    2. Use CTRL key for multiple selection to select both backgrounds.
    3. Right click on one background->Set as desktop background

    You should have a separate background for each monitor.

    The background images will be stored under:
    %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
    as:
    Transcoded_000 and Transcoded_001 without extension

    If you want to swap the images, just rename 0 to 1, 1 to 0. Sign out and sign back in or
    right click on desktop and select: Next desktop background


    Desktop Background different on dual monitors [​IMG]


    Here's an example:


    Desktop Background different on dual monitors [​IMG]
     
    topgundcp, Feb 26, 2020
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  3. ipooloo Win User
    Setting different Backgrounds for Dual Monitors in Windows 10


    Works perfectly thank you!
     
    ipooloo, Feb 26, 2020
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  4. Desktop Background different on dual monitors

    Different Background for Multiple Desktops

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    Hi! Thanks for the response! I appreciate it.

    I probably should have a been a bit more descriptive though. I do have two monitors, and on these two monitors, I have 3 different desktops set up. I did this by clicking on the "Task View" button on the taskbar and adding 2 new desktops for a total of three.
    My goal is to have the same background color on both monitors for each separate desktop...For example, both monitors have a background of blue on desktop 1, both monitors have grey on desktop 2, and both monitors have red for desktop 3. Hope this makes sense,
    and thank you for your help!
     
    BrianCasey1, Feb 26, 2020
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