Customize Windows Vista Visual Effects

To adjust your Windows Visual Effects, follow the steps given below:

1. Click Start,type Performance into the search field. Select Performance Information and Tools from the options above (when available).

2. In the left pane, click Adjust Visual Effects. This will open the Performance Options window. Now you can select one of several available options.

• 'Let Windows choose what's best for my computer', is an option set as default and may often be recommended by the computer manufacturers. This option balances out the computer system. It considers system limitations and performance needs.
• 'Adjust for Best Appearance', is an option designed to increase visual effects. Depending on available system hardware, this could slow system performance.
• 'Adjust for Best Performance', will increase performance and lower visual effects.
• 'Custom', selecting this allows you to check or un-check visual options from a tailored list.

3. ClickOK when you have chosen your desired settings.

To change your desktop background, follow the instructions given below:

1. Right-click on your desktop background. The Personalization window will open.
2. Choose the Desktop Background option, which is second on the list. Another window will open. With this window you can choose what pictures you like as a possible background from any location. You can also center, stretch, or tile the image; or even change the background color.

You can download images, save images, and copy images (right-click on the image) from the world wide web. Save them to a certain folder (example: Pictures) and then access the folder from the Desktop Background window. Use a resolution designed for your system when choosing background images.You can find your resolution in the Personalization window, by clicking on Display Settings.

Other things can be found in the Personalization window (right-click on desktop background, choose personalize from list). Choose screen saver to change or deactivate the screen saver. Adjust screen saver settings and preview your choices. Power management settings can be accessed from here too (the default option is often recommended). Otherwise, you can choose to increase battery life or performance.