Windows Wallpaper Script

This powershell script was made as a workaround to OS policies that will try to set a default wallpaper on startup. This script will set the wallpaper to the image of your choice on startup.

Usage

1. Clone this repository to your local machine or just download the .ps1 and .cmd file.

   The .ps1 file is the powershell script that will set the wallpaper. The .cmd temporarily sets the powershell execution policy to unrestricted to allow the script to run. This is necessary because the default execution policy is restricted, which will not allow the script to run.

   Make sure that the .ps1 and .cmd files are in the same directory.

2. Open the .ps1 file in any text editor.

3. On the first line of the .ps1 file, there is a $wallpaperPath variable:

   $wallpaperPath = ""

   Fill the string variable with the full path to the image you want to use.

4. Save the now-modified .ps1 file.

5. Copy the .cmd file.

6. Open the run dialogue box by pressing Win + R and type shell:startup and press enter.

7. Paste the modified .cmd file into the startup folder as a shortcut ("paste as shortcut" in your right-click context menu).

8. Restart your computer and enjoy your new wallpaper!

Sources

• Stack Overflow: How do I run a powershell-script-when-the-computer-starts?

• ChatGPT 😅