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How to set a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10 [QUICK GUIDE]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you need a lot of space while working on your PC, you’re probably usingdual monitors. Many users customize their desktop withdifferent backgrounds, and today we’re going to show you how to set a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10.
How can I set a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10?
Use third-party applications
If the previous method is too complicated for you, you might want to consider using third-party applications instead. There are many great applications that you can use to managewallpaperson multiple monitors.
If you’re looking for a simple application, you might want to try John’s Background Switcher.
If you need a more advanced tool that supports advanced monitor control, window management, remote control, and other powerful functions, you might want to considerDisplayFusion.
This application is available in Pro and Free versions, and the Free version will be more than enough for your needs.
DisplayFusion
Set the background from the Settings app
Probably the easiest way to fix this problem is to set your background from the Settings app.
As you can see, this method is rather simple and straightforward, so be sure to try it out. If you’re having trouble opening the Setting app, take a look atthis articleto solve the issue.
Most users don’t know what to do when the Windows key stops working. Check outthis guideand be a step ahead.
Copy the desired files to the Windows directory
If you want to set adual monitorwallpaper on Windows 10, you can do it by using this little workaround. To set a dual monitor wallpaper, you just have to copy the images you want to use as a background to your Windows directory.
In addition, you can also switch between desktop wallpapers by doing the following:
Few users claim that you don’t even have to copy images to the Windows folder. Instead, you just have to select the desired images, right-click them and chooseSet as desktop background.
Dual monitor wallpaper using the Run dialog
You can set a different wallpaper for each monitor by using the Run dialog. In older versions of Windows, you had the ability to change your wallpaper fromControl Panel, but this feature was removed in Windows 10 and replaced with the Settings app.
The Control Panel had more options including the ability to configure wallpapers for multiple monitors. This option is still available in Windows 10, but you can only access it by using the Run dialog.
1. PressWindows Key+R key. This will open the Run dialog.
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Enter the following:shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.PersonalizationpageWallpaper
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PressEnteror clickOK.
4.Desktop Backgroundwindow will appear. Locate the desired background and right click it.
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ChooseSet for monitor 1orSet for monitor 2from the menu. This is how you will set up the dual monitor background.
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After you’re done, click onSave changes.
If you’re using an older version of Windows, you might be able to access this application by entering this line in the Run dialogue:
Control / name Microsoft. Personalisation /page pageWallpaper
Setting a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10 isn’t as hard as you think. We showed you several ways to set a dual monitor wallpaper, so feel free to try any of them.
If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below.
More about the topics:desktop background,Multi-monitor guides,wallpaper,windows 10
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
