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about the built-in wallpaper swapper

vendonz - September 29, 2009 - 9:20am

i can't use it i follow the guide lines but it doesn't work please help


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Pictures Folder.

Okay, step by step.

  1. Go to the Pictures folder on your drive.
  2. Put the picture you want to use there.
  3. Rename it to
    portableapps_wallpaper.bmp
  4. Unplug your drive, and plug it back in.
  5. Smile.

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I think you actually have to

I think you actually have to SAVE the file as a bmp and not just rename it, and it doesn't appear to work on windows2000.

when I get a chance I will try it out on my XP

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Yes must be bitmap

Yes, to confirm, it must be a bitmap. Just about any image software, including MS Paint, can save as bitmap. 24-bit if you're given the choice (though I'm not sure it matters, but an 8-bit bitmap will severely degrade your image).

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