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Trophar
March 24th, 2007, 02:18 AM
Hello. I was wondering if there was any way to use an animated GIF as my wallpaper. I heard that it's possible in some indirect sort of way but I have no idea how to do it. Help?

I'm using Windows XP, by the way.
oracle128
March 24th, 2007, 06:51 AM
Yes, and it is an indirect method as you suggest. It involves making a HTML page with the animated image on it - either set as the background:<html>
<body background="anim.gif">
</body>
</html>in which case, it will tile. Or, as a normal embedded image:<html>
<body>
<img src="anim.gif" />
</body>
</html>You cannot use CSS to include the image. The image must be in the same folder as the web page. Once done, you can change the desktop background to the HTML page.
Trophar
March 24th, 2007, 03:05 PM
Once done, you can change the desktop background to the HTML page.

I added the file to my webspace but I don't understand what I do next. How do I set my desktop background to an HTML page? Is it something in Control Panel? I don't see it.
Gnome
March 24th, 2007, 03:25 PM
Hi,

Sorry oracle128 you must be in bed at this time.

Trophar. if you right click on you Desktop / Properties / Desktop / Customize Desktop / Web and follow from there. ( Win XP - Home )
oracle128
March 25th, 2007, 04:09 AM
The HTML page doesn't need to be uploaded to the web, and you don't need to use Active Desktop's Web option. Just select the HTML file on your local PC the same way you would a normal desktop image.