The first step is to choose the My Pictures slideshow from your list of screen savers. Windows ME instructions are below the pictures.
See "Instructions in Pictures" below to for a screenshot of each item.
Your slideshow screen saver may be working at this point. To get the most out of your screensaver, there are some configuration options to consider in the next couple of steps.
In step 2, you will learn how to tell the My Pictures slideshow where to look for your photos, how to make the slideshow interactive and details on each configurable feature.
In step 3, you will discover some settings that can prevent your screensaver from being displayed. You will also learn how stop your screensaver from becoming an energy waster.
The Control Panel is found on the Start Menu.
If your Control Panel looks like this, click the Appearances and Themes icon. If not, see the Gotcha! below.
Click Choose a Screen Saver to open the screensaver settings window.
The "Screen saver" drop down list shows the available screen savers on your system. Choose the My Pictures Slideshow.
If your Control Panel doesn't have an "Appearance and Themes" icon, it may be in "Classic View." Switch to "Category View" by clicking the link on the far left of the window.
If your Control Panel looks like this, click "Switch to Classic View" on the left.
Originally Published: Monday, October 16, 2006, 5:00 PM PT
Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011, 8:36 PM PT
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Every configuration option available in the My Pictures screen saver is explained here. It begins by highlighting the only two settings you really need to be concerned with.
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