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Windows XP's Free Slideshow Screensaver

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Windows XP comes standard with a screen saver for creating a slideshow from photos on your computer. This topic is dedicated to using and understanding the "My Pictures Slideshow" screen saver built-in to Windows XP and Windows ME.

The highlight of this topic is our step by step guide to creating your own photo slideshow. This illustrated how to guide walks you through the entire process, from finding the photos on your hard drive to configuring the screensaver. It even discusses a power saving options that may interfere with your screensaver.

 

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Find out what you need to successfully run the slideshow screensaver. When you are ready, begin the tutorial. If you have any questions about the My Pictures Slideshow screensaver or comments on this topic, post a message on our Feedback page. Find other free slideshow screensavers and more on the External Links page.

Good luck. Here's to an entertaining idle computer screen!

 

 

Originally Published:  Monday, October 16, 2006, 5:00 PM PT

Last Updated:  Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 11:04 PM PT

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