How to change the Lock Screen Background in Windows 8

Description: How to quickly change the Lock Screen Background in Windows 8.

  1. Open the Charms Bar on the right by pressing the Windows Key + C or by moving your mouse into the bottom right hand corner of the desktop.
    Windows 8 Desktop, Charms Bar, Settings
  2. Select Settings > More PC settings.
    Windows 8 Settings, More PC Settings
  3. Select Personalize and choose Lock Screen at the top.
    Windows 8 Personalize, Lock Screen
  4. Choose an already supplied photo or select Browse to choose from another source and then select Choose Picture.
    Windows 8 Browse Pictures

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