How do I define a background image size?

dmb06851 · #1 10-08-2005, 10:28 AM

My OS is XP Home with SP2 and automatic critical updates enabled.

I created a simple image of circular form which I tried to set as a desktop background.
It was distorted, expanded left-right to an elipse.
What do I need to do so that it appears correctly and how can I predict the size at which it will be presented?

And how may I set it as a screensaver?

mahdiislam · #2 01-13-2006, 05:18 PM

OK, well first the size of the picture is determined by it's pixel width and height. When you select your background (in Desktop Properties and the Desktop tab) and look on your right you'll have a drop-down box with the option for either "Tile", "Center" or "Stretch". The option tends to be "Stretch", change it to "Center" to make it look like the actual image. Most displays nowadays are 1024x768, if you're image is the same size it will work perfectly even in "Stretch". If the image is smaller than that only "Center" will help.