Windows 7 came onto the market in 2009 and put Microsoft back on the road to success after Windows Vista’s annoying failures. But Windows 7 was not without its faults, as this curious story proves.

A recent security update appears to be messing with some Windows 7 PCs by replacing the custom background image with an all-black wallpaper. The timing of the mishap comes on the heels of Windows 7 ...

Reader Edwin wants to know how to change the themes in Windows 7. Specifically, he has multiple photos he wants to use for his desktop background, but can’t find a way to add more than one. If you’ve ...

win7tripsmall.jpg When I test out a new operating system, especially when I’m dealing with early betas and release candidates, I tend to be very utilitarian, focusing on just the hardcore features and ...

Somewhere deep in the consciousness of millions of people is a fragment of a Windows wallpaper. A green field, a logo, a certain shade of teal—many of us will recognise a Windows wallpaper despite not ...

In brief: There was once a time when Windows took so long to boot, users could grab a snack or use the restroom while waiting for the desktop to load. A Microsoft veteran recently revealed why things ...

Changing your background is the easiest way to customize your desktop experience in Windows 11 or Windows 10. You can use any image, really, whether it’s custom ...