can a desktop background impair productivity?
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They can.\n\nIf it is a simple static bitmap, then it will make no difference in performance, other then taking a tad longer to boot up in order to load it.\n\nIf you are useing a desktop that uses "Active Desktop", it can make a huge difference.  That was something that came out in '98, and allowed animated icons, and animated backgrounds.  Depending on how "active" they are, it can hamper performance.
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I am not sure what operating system you are using, but if you are using Windows 2000, Me or 98 then you may have an option to turn off Virtual Desktop.  Virtual Desktop was a setting used in conjunction with Internet Explorer and enabled many different types of backgrounds (jpeg files etc.)  it also used a lot of resources and cancels out any images you may have already chosen for a background.\n\nRight click on your desktop, see if there is a checkmark next to Virtual Desktop.. uncheck it and it should show your original background.  If you don't see it on the right click menu, go to your Desktop properties and under one of those tabs should be an option to disable virtual desktop.\n\nI apologize for not having precise step-by-steps but I have been using XP for a while and am going from memory.\n\nHope that helps some.
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Create RESTORE POINT before downloading wallpaper.You can come back when you see your PC slowdown with new wallpaper
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Right click your mouse, select properties, then choose another background or select none. Click apply.
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not sure, but if you have too many programs running at once it can slow your pc down considerable
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Well depends on the os you're running. So in general go to your desktop preferences and set up the way you want your programs to run (normal, max, min or other).
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no....because you spend too much time on the computer.
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The quickest way to set a background on your computer is to right click anywhere on the desktop, click on Properties, click on the Desktop tab, and select a desktop.
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Well...I don't have any "backgrounds" specifically....but I do have a site with pictures of pete....you can try to find a good picture and then just right click and hit set as desktop.
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change the desktop rezolution to a higer one.
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turn off the effect under mouse in control panel and yes it can
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u can use control panel from my coputer folder if you are using windows XP.\n\neven though it is not a problem at all and its just mouse and mind timings problem
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LOL!\n\nFrom your desk top, right click, Properties. Select the desktop tab. \n\nSee where it says background? Select a diff pic and hit save. \n\nHave fun!
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Dim the screen. That's probably the biggest power  user.
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I dont have a laptop I have a computer  but I know how to get the icons smaller click  on the background and to properties and settings then you'll see screen area.
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right click on the desktop\ngo to propertys\nclick on background \nthen change till your hearts content
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You may not be able to, what you need to do use a picture for your computer screen background. Say nothing to him and let him see the picture when he turn the computer on