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The thread discusses how to personalize the lock screen in Windows 8.1, with the original poster seeking guidance on customizing the wake-up display. Responders clarify that the lock screen can be customized via PC Settings, including setting different images, and advise on image sizing and location. Overall, users share helpful tips, and the conversation confirms that customizing the lock screen is achievable through specific system settings.
The thread discusses how to personalize the lock screen in Windows 8.1, with the original poster seeking guidance on customizing the wake-up display. Responders clarify that the lock screen can be customized via PC Settings, including setting different images, and advise on image sizing and location. Overall, users share helpful tips, and the conversation confirms that customizing the lock screen is achievable through specific system settings.
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g2c
Member
Thank you very much!
It's curious that if you search with the search charm for "personalize" or "personlise" you get no results and if you chose the setting charm (as diametrically opposed to pc setting)-> personalisation or if you go to the control pannel "appearence and personailsation" or you right click the desktpo and choose personalisation there is no lock screen
Without your help i would not have found it!
It's curious that if you search with the search charm for "personalize" or "personlise" you get no results and if you chose the setting charm (as diametrically opposed to pc setting)-> personalisation or if you go to the control pannel "appearence and personailsation" or you right click the desktpo and choose personalisation there is no lock screen
Without your help i would not have found it!
sammytruck
Well-Known Member
Thanks.
So where is this folder so I could put my own pics in there, and what size does the pic have to be.....
So where is this folder so I could put my own pics in there, and what size does the pic have to be.....
Look at the screenshot and you can see the [browse] button… you can use any image from any folder that you have permission to access… it's best to avoid using networked locations.
The size of the image depends on your screen resolution but generally larger images look better than small ones because they don't need to be stretched to fill up your screen.
Starting from a blank windows 8.1 desktop:
1. Press [windows key] + [c] to open the charm bar on the right hand screen edge by default.
2. Select the gear cog image called "settings".
3. Select "Change PC Settings"… typically the bottom link.
4. "pc and devices" should bring up the lock screen interface and you can have an image, a slide shot of images or even take a picture of yourself using the built in camera if your system has one…does this screen help better?
The size of the image depends on your screen resolution but generally larger images look better than small ones because they don't need to be stretched to fill up your screen.
Starting from a blank windows 8.1 desktop:
1. Press [windows key] + [c] to open the charm bar on the right hand screen edge by default.
2. Select the gear cog image called "settings".
3. Select "Change PC Settings"… typically the bottom link.
4. "pc and devices" should bring up the lock screen interface and you can have an image, a slide shot of images or even take a picture of yourself using the built in camera if your system has one…does this screen help better?
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