Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
Thanks
Chris
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Here is one that does what you want - I have no idea wether or not it
actually runs on a 64bit OS, but at least it seems to come from a dependable
source in a world where hope fills more space than trust.
Tony. . .
"Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[Quoted Text] > Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
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There definitely is. My sister-in-law has one on her Vista
Home with a bunch of family pictures in it. Her son set it
up so I can't tell you exactly what it is, but I am almost
positive he did it with something that is already in Vista -
no 3rd party program.
Have you looked at the one in Vista titled 'Photos'? It
looks to me like you can have it display pictures on your
computer that are in a specific folder.
Christina L. wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
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Thanks Tony but in your reply, I don't see where you want me to go get the
download. Was there a "link" or attachment??
"Tony Sperling" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Here is one that does what you want - I have no idea wether or not it
> actually runs on a 64bit OS, but at least it seems to come from a dependable
> source in a world where hope fills more space than trust.
>
>
> Tony. . .
>
>
>
> "Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> > need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> > created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> >
>
>
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Thanks Bobby, but when I posted this question, I selected the option for
"Windows XP Pro" - I don't have vista.
"Bobby Johnson" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > There definitely is. My sister-in-law has one on her Vista
> Home with a bunch of family pictures in it. Her son set it
> up so I can't tell you exactly what it is, but I am almost
> positive he did it with something that is already in Vista -
> no 3rd party program.
>
> Have you looked at the one in Vista titled 'Photos'? It
> looks to me like you can have it display pictures on your
> computer that are in a specific folder.
>
>
> Christina L. wrote:
> > Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> > need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> > created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> >
>
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Then in XP Pro you select "My Picture Slideshow" and go from
there.
Christina L. wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Thanks Bobby, but when I posted this question, I selected the option for
> "Windows XP Pro" - I don't have vista.
>
> "Bobby Johnson" wrote:
>
>> There definitely is. My sister-in-law has one on her Vista
>> Home with a bunch of family pictures in it. Her son set it
>> up so I can't tell you exactly what it is, but I am almost
>> positive he did it with something that is already in Vista -
>> no 3rd party program.
>>
>> Have you looked at the one in Vista titled 'Photos'? It
>> looks to me like you can have it display pictures on your
>> computer that are in a specific folder.
>>
>>
>> Christina L. wrote:
>>> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
>>> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
>>> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Chris
>>>
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Thanks again Bobby, but "my picture slideshow" in XP is for the
"screensaver." I am looking to be able to have my "wallpaper" perform as a
slideshow. Like thes softwre "web shots" offers. Our offices PC were given
more restrictions and we no longer can have webshots and we are not allowed
"adm. privilages" in order to install SW. That is why I asked for sw that
doesn't require admin. privilages.
Thanks
Chris
"Bobby Johnson" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Then in XP Pro you select "My Picture Slideshow" and go from
> there.
>
>
> Christina L. wrote:
> > Thanks Bobby, but when I posted this question, I selected the option for
> > "Windows XP Pro" - I don't have vista.
> >
> > "Bobby Johnson" wrote:
> >
> >> There definitely is. My sister-in-law has one on her Vista
> >> Home with a bunch of family pictures in it. Her son set it
> >> up so I can't tell you exactly what it is, but I am almost
> >> positive he did it with something that is already in Vista -
> >> no 3rd party program.
> >>
> >> Have you looked at the one in Vista titled 'Photos'? It
> >> looks to me like you can have it display pictures on your
> >> computer that are in a specific folder.
> >>
> >>
> >> Christina L. wrote:
> >>> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> >>> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> >>> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Chris
> >>>
>
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If you can make your slideshow into a WMV file you can use it as desktop
background. Check the formats you can save your slideshow in and Google for
ways to convert the file.
"Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text] > Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
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You can use Windows Movie Maker to make a WMV file directly and then use it
for the desktop background.
"John Barnes" <JBarnes[ at ]email.com> wrote in message
news:ufFFrafQJHA.420[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text] > If you can make your slideshow into a WMV file you can use it as desktop
> background. Check the formats you can save your slideshow in and Google
> for ways to convert the file.
>
> "Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
>> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
>> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Chris
>>
>
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You are lucky that when they set up user priviledges that they allowed you to
choose a background at all. There is a reason they don't allow those slide
shows. Web Shots, and others, exist only to get you to put their malware on
your system.
Your company probably finally got tired of paying for malware removal, or
they use remote destop to maintain your system and those things can turn a
two minute job into 10 or 15. That ads up if you have very many systems to
maintain.
But it's cool if you want to use them at home. Viruses keep me in business
and the rent paid. When folks wise up and realize that the internet isn't a
playgound and most of those cutesy items are only bait, I'll be able to go
back to what I do and enjoy best.
Take care and be careful what you click,
Keith
"Christina L." wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Thanks again Bobby, but "my picture slideshow" in XP is for the
> "screensaver." I am looking to be able to have my "wallpaper" perform as a
> slideshow. Like thes softwre "web shots" offers. Our offices PC were given
> more restrictions and we no longer can have webshots and we are not allowed
> "adm. privilages" in order to install SW. That is why I asked for sw that
> doesn't require admin. privilages.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
> "Bobby Johnson" wrote:
>
> > Then in XP Pro you select "My Picture Slideshow" and go from
> > there.
> >
> >
> > Christina L. wrote:
> > > Thanks Bobby, but when I posted this question, I selected the option for
> > > "Windows XP Pro" - I don't have vista.
> > >
> > > "Bobby Johnson" wrote:
> > >
> > >> There definitely is. My sister-in-law has one on her Vista
> > >> Home with a bunch of family pictures in it. Her son set it
> > >> up so I can't tell you exactly what it is, but I am almost
> > >> positive he did it with something that is already in Vista -
> > >> no 3rd party program.
> > >>
> > >> Have you looked at the one in Vista titled 'Photos'? It
> > >> looks to me like you can have it display pictures on your
> > >> computer that are in a specific folder.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Christina L. wrote:
> > >>> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> > >>> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> > >>> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks
> > >>> Chris
> > >>>
> >
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Windows 7 will do this, at least one of the current builds. See
http://www.withinwindows.com/2008/11/03/windows-7-to-let-users-create-a-desktop-slideshow-from-files-rss-feeds/
for more information.
"Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text] > Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't
> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have
> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
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That's sure useful information, NOT!!!
"Bender" <imnotgivingmynametoa[ at ]machine.net> wrote in message
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[Quoted Text] > Windows 7 will do this, at least one of the current builds. See > http://www.withinwindows.com/2008/11/03/windows-7-to-let-users-create-a-desktop-slideshow-from-files-rss-feeds/> for more information. > > "Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com... >> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that doesn't >> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would have >> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software. >> >> Thanks >> Chris >>
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The OP said "Would be nice if Microsoft would have created such a nicity as
part of their Windows software." , therefore what I said seems relevant.
"John Barnes" <JBarnes[ at ]email.com> wrote in message
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[Quoted Text] > That's sure useful information, NOT!!! > > "Bender" <imnotgivingmynametoa[ at ]machine.net> wrote in message > news:18487364-E58D-45D0-9E7A-E0BC9E99BC83[ at ]microsoft.com... >> Windows 7 will do this, at least one of the current builds. See >> http://www.withinwindows.com/2008/11/03/windows-7-to-let-users-create-a-desktop-slideshow-from-files-rss-feeds/>> for more information. >> >> "Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com... >>> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that >>> doesn't >>> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would >>> have >>> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software. >>> >>> Thanks >>> Chris >>> > |
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I stand corrected. I hope it is in the final version.
"Bender" <imnotgivingmynametoa[ at ]machine.net> wrote in message
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[Quoted Text] > The OP said "Would be nice if Microsoft would have created such a nicity > as part of their Windows software." , therefore what I said seems > relevant. > > > "John Barnes" <JBarnes[ at ]email.com> wrote in message > news:#aTyO4#SJHA.3880[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> That's sure useful information, NOT!!! >> >> "Bender" <imnotgivingmynametoa[ at ]machine.net> wrote in message >> news:18487364-E58D-45D0-9E7A-E0BC9E99BC83[ at ]microsoft.com... >>> Windows 7 will do this, at least one of the current builds. See >>> http://www.withinwindows.com/2008/11/03/windows-7-to-let-users-create-a-desktop-slideshow-from-files-rss-feeds/>>> for more information. >>> >>> "Christina L." <ChristinaL[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:F3B99652-0C26-4BE1-96B2-C814C7B17BAF[ at ]microsoft.com... >>>> Does anyone know if there is a wallpaper "slideshow" program that >>>> doesn't >>>> need "adm. privilages" to install. Would be nice if Microsoft would >>>> have >>>> created such a nicity as part of their Windows software. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Chris >>>> >>
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