Windows 10: How to setup a website as wallpaper ?

Is there any way to setup a website as a wallpaper like active desktop back in the days ?

It would be quite cool to setup a localserver which can display stuff from various apis or even display local stuff like cpu/gpu/network metrics.

I know it was removed for security issues but if you're the one creating your own localserver I see no issues there.

I tried rainmeter but it doesn't seem able to do it. Maybe wallpaper engine would work but hasn't tested it yet since it's paid.

I also know that it's possible to do it by setting a webview (using the edge one for better perfs) between the desktop and the wallpaper through win_api, but you'll lose interactivity (though hacks like tracking mouse could work), but I'll prefer to avoid starting from scratch, even if it does not seems too difficult as per say.

Any ideas/suggestions ?

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unable to change the lock screen Wallpaper.

Hi,

I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.

• 
  What is the exact issue that you are facing?
  
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  Are you facing issues while trying to change the lock screen Wallpaper?
  
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  Are you not able to choose the directory where the wallpapers has been saved?
  

As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to restart the computer and check if you are able to successfully change the lock screen wallpaper.

• 
  From Desktop, right click and select
  Personalize.
  
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  In Personalization window, click on
  Lock Screen in the left pane.
  
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  And choose wallpaper you would like to apply for the lock screen by choosing the browse option.
  
• 
  Close the Personalization window.
  

If the issue still persists, please do reply with the required information. We will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Wallpaper with multiple monitors

Hi Bandalo,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand that you are unable to select different wallpaper for each display in Extend display mode.

There might be some issues with system files or viruses, which is not allowing you to select different wallpapers

Please perform some of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps:

Method 1: Update/Install the Display Adapter driver.

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to install/update the Display Adapter driver.

Steps to install the drivers for the Display Adapter.

• Press Windows + R keys from the keyboard to open Run command.
• In Run window type devmgmt.msc.
• Then in device manager right click on Display Adapter.
• Try to update the drivers from the option stating automatically update the drivers.
• If it works fine otherwise try to search for the drivers with the help of model number of your computer from the Manufacturer’s website.

Method 2: Please try to run SFC Scan on your computer to check all system files are working fine or not.

In order to run System File Checker (SFC) you can follow the steps provided in the following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

After completion of this scan please restart computer and then check the status of your computer.

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.

 

Desktop wallpaper for new users

Hi Alaa,

Setting default users lets you specify the wallpaper on user's desktops and prevents other users from changing the image or its presentation. You can check these steps on how to set wallpapers from all users:

• Type run on the search bar and press Enter.
• On the window, type gpedit.msc and click OK.
• Locate and click Administrative Templates.
• Select Desktop > Desktop > Desktop Wallpaper.
• Tick Enabled, and name your wallpaper.
• Select Apply and click OK.

After performing the steps above, you may restart your PC.

Let us know the outcome. We will be glad to assist you.