To start the Windows screensaver, you first need to access the Personalize settings. To do this, simply right-click on your desktop background. A menu will appear, and you’ll want to choose the option that says “Personalize.” Clicking on this option will open the Personalization window, where you can customize various aspects of your desktop.
Once you’re in the Personalization window, you’ll notice a list of options on the left-hand side. Look for the one that says “Screen Saver” and click on it. This will take you to the screen saver settings.
In the Screen Saver settings, you’ll see a drop-down menu that allows you to choose your preferred screensaver. Windows comes with a variety of pre-installed screensavers, such as “Ribbons,” “Bubbles,” and “Mystify,” among others. You can select any of these options by clicking on them in the drop-down menu.
If you want to further customize your screensaver, you can click on the “Settings” button next to the drop-down menu. This will open a new window specific to the selected screensaver, where you can adjust its settings to your liking. For example, you might be able to change the speed, color, or pattern of the screensaver.
After you have chosen your screensaver and made any desired adjustments, you can click on the “Preview” button to see a preview of how it will look on your screen. This can help you decide if you’re satisfied with your selection or if you want to make any additional changes.
Once you’re happy with your screensaver choice, click on the “Apply” button to save your settings. You can also click on the “OK” button to close the Screen Saver settings window.
Now, when your computer is idle for a certain period of time (which you can also adjust in the Screen Saver settings), the screensaver you selected will automatically start playing on your screen. This can help prevent screen burn-in and add a visually pleasing element to your desktop when you’re not actively using your computer.
Starting a screensaver in Windows involves right-clicking on the desktop, selecting “Personalize,” clicking on “Screen Saver,” choosing a screensaver from the drop-down menu, customizing its settings if desired, previewing the screensaver, and finally applying the changes.