How to Create Your Own Desktop Backgrounds with Microsoft Paint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the Start menu.

   This should open Microsoft Paint. , Make sure to name it something you will remember! ,, , At the bottom of the screen there will be a list of backgrounds available on your computer.
   
   Find yours and click it once. , There will be an option on how you want your background displayed.
   
   The three options are Stretch, Center, and Tiled.
   
   A preview is available for each. ,
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   Step 2: Click on the "Run" option

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   Step 3: just above the "Log Off" and "Shutdown" options.

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   Step 4: In the space provided

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   Step 5: type in mspaint.

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   Step 6: Create a design in paint and save it.

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   Step 7: Exit Paint and right click on your screen.

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   Step 8: Go to the bottom of the menu that appears and click on "Properties."

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   Step 9: Go to "Desktop."

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    Step 10: Go to the right hand side of the box.

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    Step 11: Select one of the three options

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    Step 12: then click "Ok."

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