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Resolved Question

Stretching screen saver photos

by Jan 18, 2014 5:16AM PST

In XP, I was able to have my screen saver photos fill the screen. In 8.1, the setting for the screen saver (under personalize) doesn't include this option. I would like to be able to "stretch" my photos so I can see them across the room. Is there a hidden way to do this?

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It's a bug.
by Forum moderator Jan 18, 2014 5:29AM PST

If you see what I see, when you click on "How can I customize my screen saver?" Microsoft takes you to the themes help instead.

This is an incomplete botched in some area OS. While I think they did some things well, it's like DisneyLand with parts under construction or missing.

My answer is, go get another screen saver.
Bob

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thank you
by figbag22 Jan 18, 2014 7:20AM PST

didn't even know there were others out there. kinda dumb of me. found one staightaway after your suggestion. looks good now - thanks!

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Huh?
by sprenichy Sep 27, 2014 12:59PM PDT

I doubt anyone will see this, but I thought I'd reply just in case. I can't figure out how on earth I would get another screensaver. (In case this makes a difference, I switched to Windows8.1 Classic.) You guys both make it sound like it's really easy, but I'm completely lost.

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Re: stretching photo's
by Forum moderator Jan 18, 2014 5:22AM PST

Why not use a photo editing program to make it the same dimensions (pixels height and width) as your screen, and then use it in your screen saver?

Kees

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thanks for your reply
by figbag22 Jan 18, 2014 11:37PM PST

Thank you for your response to my question. If it were just a few photos, I could consider this, but I have hundreds. The number precludes editting each one. but thank you.

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