Step 1: Software for animated Desktop Background to install
Currently there is only one Software that offers animated Wallpapers for Windows 8. This is a 30-day trial version, which is after the expiry of the time free of charge. On request you can buy the Software for about 7 Euro (with Paypal and credit card).
- Open the website of StarDock.com and click on the Button "Get it now" and then click "Try it Free".
- You will then be redirected to the Download page. You have saved the installation file on your Computer, run it by double-clicking.
- From the select the Installation, all additional offers. To start the program after Installation and choose the variant "Free Trial".
- Then you will be asked for your E-Mail address. Enter these and click on the Button "Next". You open the confirmation Link in the E-Mail and click on the program again on "Next".
- You can test the program for 30 days. How to insert a animated Desktop Background, we will show you in the next paragraph.
Step 2: Animated Desktop Background in Windows 8 set up
- On the left side you can see all the Background-images, Videos, and animations on the program already. For more content you can download for free in the net.
- Select one of the desired animations or Videos, and the bottom right, click on the Button "Apply to my desktop". After a few seconds, the Animation will appear on your Desktop.
- Below the preview you will find the Button "Effects". Here you can edit the Animation with Filters.
- Top right, click on the Gear icon, you can find here a variety of settings. Under the tab "Performance" you can, for instance, reduce the quality or increase. This allows you to fix any stuttering of the image.
- Under the tab "Folders" function, you can import your own Videos and animations. The program only Videos in the Format accepted however .WMV. That is why you may need to before the [http://www.chip.de/downloads/Freemake-Video-Converter_44015164.html/Video convert]].
- Note: if you Want to start the program again at a later date, just open it with a right click on the Desktop, and the Option "Configure DeskScapes".
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