{"id":144844,"date":"2022-06-29T08:35:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T12:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=144844"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:21:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T10:21:40","slug":"change-desktop-wallpaper-without-activation-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-desktop-wallpaper-without-activation-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change desktop wallpaper without activation on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although you can use a device running a version of <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> that isn&#8217;t activated, you have some limitations, including the ability to change the desktop wallpaper from the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an unactivated version of Windows 11, there are multiple workarounds to set any image you want as the desktop background.<\/p>\n<p>While this is an easy task, activating your copy is always recommended to unlock all the features and stay supported. These <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">instructions will show you how<\/a> if you don&#8217;t know the process.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a> will teach you how to change the desktop wallpaper when the settings are grayed out on Windows 11. (These instructions should also work on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#change_wallpaper_explorer_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using File Explorer on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#change_wallpaper_photos_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Photos on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#change_wallpaper_paint_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Paint on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#change_wallpaper_gpedit_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Group Policy on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#change_wallpaper_registry_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Registry on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"change_wallpaper_explorer_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using File Explorer on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To change the wallpaper on Windows 11 without activation, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the folder with the image you want to set.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the image and select the <strong>&#8220;Set as desktop background&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144847\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-set-desktop-background-option.webp?resize=827%2C535&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer set as desktop background option\" width=\"827\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-set-desktop-background-option.webp?w=1011&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1011w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-set-desktop-background-option.webp?resize=300%2C194&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-set-desktop-background-option.webp?resize=887%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 887w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-set-desktop-background-option.webp?resize=150%2C97&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Select multiple images and select the <strong>Set as desktop wallpaper<\/strong> option to use a slideshow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Alternatively, the &#8220;Set as background&#8221; option will appear in the command bar when selecting an image.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"change_wallpaper_photos_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Photos on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To set a different wallpaper on Windows 11 without activation, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Photos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the image to set it on the desktop.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the image, select the <strong>Set as<\/strong>, and choose the <strong>Background<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144848\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/photos-app-set-background-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C621&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photos set as background option\" width=\"827\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/photos-app-set-background-windows-11.webp?w=851&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 851w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/photos-app-set-background-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/photos-app-set-background-windows-11.webp?resize=764%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 764w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/photos-app-set-background-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the desktop background should display the new wallpaper.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"change_wallpaper_paint_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Paint on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To change the wallpaper of an unactivated copy of Windows 11 in Paint, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Paint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>File<\/strong> and select the <strong>Open<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the image to set as background.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>File<\/strong>, select the <strong>Set as desktop background<\/strong> submenu, and choose the fit option (fill, tile, or center).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144849\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paint-set-image-wallpaper-windows-11-no-activation.webp?resize=827%2C572&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paint set image as wallpaper \" width=\"827\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paint-set-image-wallpaper-windows-11-no-activation.webp?w=963&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 963w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paint-set-image-wallpaper-windows-11-no-activation.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paint-set-image-wallpaper-windows-11-no-activation.webp?resize=830%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paint-set-image-wallpaper-windows-11-no-activation.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the image will appear on the desktop.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"change_wallpaper_gpedit_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Group Policy on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To change the desktop background image on Windows 11 Pro without activation through Group Policy, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>gpedit<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Browse to the following path: User Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Desktop &gt; Desktop<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Desktop Wallpaper<\/strong> policy on the right side.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144851\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/gpedit-desktop-policy-windows-11.webp?resize=778%2C470&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Group Policy Desktop Wallpaper policy\" width=\"778\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/gpedit-desktop-policy-windows-11.webp?w=778&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 778w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/gpedit-desktop-policy-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C181&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/gpedit-desktop-policy-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C91&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Enabled<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Wallpaper Name&#8221; setting, specify the path to the image file to set as background.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144850\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/group-policy-change-wallpaper-no-activation-windows-11.webp?resize=686%2C636&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Group Policy change wallpaper no Windows 11 activation\" width=\"686\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/group-policy-change-wallpaper-no-activation-windows-11.webp?w=686&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 686w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/group-policy-change-wallpaper-no-activation-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C278&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/group-policy-change-wallpaper-no-activation-windows-11.webp?resize=619%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 619w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/group-policy-change-wallpaper-no-activation-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Use the <strong>Windows Style<\/strong> setting to choose the fit option (fill, tile, or center).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you may need to restart the computer to apply the settings.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"change_wallpaper_registry_windows11\">Change wallpaper without activation using Registry on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To change the Windows 11 desktop background through Registry without activation, use these steps:<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> It&#8217;s crucial to note that modifying the Registry can cause serious problems if not used properly. It&#8217;s assumed you know what you&#8217;re doing and that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">created a full backup<\/a> of your system before proceeding.<\/span><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>regedit<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Registry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Browse to the following path:<\/p>\n<pre>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Policies<\/strong> key, select the <strong>New<\/strong> submenu and choose the <strong>Key<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name the key <strong>System<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the newly created key, select the <strong>New<\/strong> submenu, and choose the <strong>String Value <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144854\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/regedit-wallpaper-string-unactivated-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C478&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registry wallpaper string\" width=\"827\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/regedit-wallpaper-string-unactivated-windows-11.webp?w=918&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/regedit-wallpaper-string-unactivated-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C174&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/regedit-wallpaper-string-unactivated-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C87&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name the key <strong>Wallpaper<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the newly created key.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Specify the path to the image file to set as desktop background on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144855\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-wallpaper-windows-11-registry.webp?resize=827%2C478&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registry change wallpaper\" width=\"827\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-wallpaper-windows-11-registry.webp?w=918&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-wallpaper-windows-11-registry.webp?resize=300%2C174&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-wallpaper-windows-11-registry.webp?resize=150%2C87&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, you may need to restart the computer to apply the custom desktop wallpaper on a Windows 11 device without activation.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to remove the configuration, you can use the instructions, but on <strong>step No. 5<\/strong>, right-click the <strong>System<\/strong> key and select the <strong>Delete<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have at least five ways to change the desktop wallpaper on a device without a Windows 11 activation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":144858,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-144844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to change desktop wallpaper without activation on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To change the Windows 11 wallpaper without activation, use File Explorer, Photos, Paint, Group Policy, or Registry. 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