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Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Nichol on 05-24-2004 at 01:33 PM

Anyone know how to make XP use different wallpapers for different dates or something simmiler?

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BTW, I mean desktop wallpaper, not Messenger ones.
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Thanks for any help recieved.

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Nichol

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Mike on 05-24-2004 at 01:34 PM

Im sure that bot2k3 had a program doing the thing you want...
But bot2k3 doesnt work anymore so i cant remember the program's name... :sad:

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Kryptonate on 05-24-2004 at 03:29 PM

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?F...d69&displaylang=en This is a wallpaper changer from Microsoft for Windows XP.

System Requirements

    *

      Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP

    * Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional
    * A 350-megahertz (MHz) processor
    * 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM
    * 300 MB of free hard disk space
    * VGA video resolution monitor
    * CD-ROM or DVD drive, keyboard, Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
    * An Internet connection may be required for some features
    * Windows XP–compatible sound card and speakers or headphones
    * 256-color video card
    * 3-D graphics acceleration and 16 MB or more of video memory is required for some features. The video adapter must be compatible with Windows XP. Please see the below recommended system configuration for more information.
      Note: You can confirm that your video adapter is compatible with Windows XP by reviewing the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) page at the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs Web site. Type the video adapter manufacturer name in the Search box, and then select Display from the list of hardware types.

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by KeyStorm on 05-24-2004 at 03:32 PM

Well, I use WinWall Its a very complete little resource taking tool. You might try it if you don't want MS' ones. ;)

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Nichol on 05-24-2004 at 04:10 PM

Thanks for that.

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Nichol

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by MC Inferno on 05-24-2004 at 04:19 PM

I'm checking WinWall right now, but can you get the same for W98?

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Chris.1 on 05-24-2004 at 04:20 PM

You could always set a webpage as your background then get the webpage to change the background if you don't want to use an extra program

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by MC Inferno on 05-24-2004 at 04:24 PM

I'm not on broadband. When I load up the PC, it'll be the same.

RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Mike on 05-24-2004 at 05:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nichol

<EDIT>
BTW, I mean desktop wallpaper, not Messenger ones.
</EDIT>
That probably goes for me eh?
Yeah i mean that Bot2k3 could send you a program that changes your wall paper everyday, and it had a caledar in it.
But i dont remember its name... :rolleyes:
RE: RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Maniac on 05-25-2004 at 12:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by KeyStorm
Well, I use WinWall Its a very complete little resource taking tool. You might try it if you don't want MS' ones. ;)

WinWall works like a peice of gold! (y)
RE: RE: Different Wallpaper For Different Dates by Chris.1 on 05-25-2004 at 09:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MC Inferno
I'm not on broadband. When I load up the PC, it'll be the same.

You could run the page locally?