Automatic Wallpaper Changer for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffApril 30, 2019

This powerful wallpaper changer should satisfy the most demanding desktop decorators. The rather unassuming interface belies a bevy of options that give users the utmost in wallpaper control.

Automatic Wallpaper Changer's interface is not much to look at. Extreme novices (say, your great-grandmother) may not find it immediately evident how the program works, but helpful tool tips pop up when users hover over the screen elements. To most users it should be fairly obvious that on the first screen you can select a directory of photos, adjust the speed of the image change, and set the position of the photo on the desktop. For some this might be enough, but what really makes this program worth paying for are the features revealed in the Preferences menu. In addition to the sorts of options you'd expect, such as stretching and tiling, the Preference screen offers a multitude of other customizations. Some of the stand-outs include the capability to set a separate background image against which the wallpaper images appear, control over the images' opacity, a colorization feature, and a handful of special effects. Users have a tremendous amount of control over which images are displayed, including the capability to filter by date, size, and filename.

The only aspect of the program worth criticizing was a small but annoying lag when applying changes. The program otherwise runs smoothly and inconspicuously, and installs and uninstalls with no problems. Users should note that the trial version lasts 28 days; with so many options to play with, you may find that's not nearly long enough.

What’s new in version 4.11.2

Version 4.11.2 adds the ability to specify a file containing an alpha-channel mask to be applied to the main image when it is displayed over the background.

Automatic Wallpaper Changer for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: June 18, 2012

Latest update: April 30, 2019

Version: 4.11.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2003
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 519,418

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.6/5

77 User Votes

Feature packed and unobtrusive.
BC_AnimusSeptember 8, 2015
Pros
+ Works with HUGE libraries, with support for multiple nested folders. + Ability to switch to a new picture, or switch back to the previous picture with the click of a button. + Lots of customisable display options, from the expected ones like tiling or stretching of pictures or timed randomised wallpaper changes, to more advanced ones like colour and texture overlay options. + Ability to delete or open the current picture for editing.
Cons
- Can take a while to startup if you have a huge library, or a slow computer and/or drives. - Old software that isn't likely to get any future updates. - Still the odd bug here and there, including one which can clash with other software that accesses the graphics card.
Summary
FYI I have been using this program for years, across multiple system upgrades. Sadly wallpaper switching doesn't really seem to be that popular, so choice of software is slim. (And yes, I know, Windows have built-in wallpaper switching and randomising abilities, but those are very, VERY limited.) I have tried pretty much all the software out there, and AWC is definitely my software of choice.
it doesn't work at all!
lolliepopsicleOctober 21, 2013
Pros
nothing good about it
Cons
it doesn't work the way it supposed to. it also distorts my original wallpaper.
Summary
i really want to give it 0 stars, but i can't that's why it's a half.not worth to download.
Small, clean, does what it is supposed to do
mrahul1987April 25, 2013
Pros
A lot of options (at least everything that i needed) : 1. Tray icon (No taskbar) 2. Wallpaper name with path display 3. Delete wallpaper from tray icon/hot keys 4. Resizing small/big wallpapers For me, that'll be all I need, so good job.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Summary
Great software.
The program has never worked and it took 5 downloads.
chuckw99March 7, 2013
Pros
I do not have anything good to say, it never worked.
Cons
See #2 above.
Summary
#1 says it all
Horrible Spam filled crap
DrEmilioLizardoDecember 11, 2012
Pros
None - immediately deleted after it screwed with Chrome
Cons
Downloaded a "Claro" toolbar that hijacked Chrome and set as default browser, screwed up all my tabs and generally infested my computer. Horrible that CNET recommends scamware like this
Summary
Distorted photos.
Stitchintime48November 3, 2012
Pros
Easy to install, quick photo change click worked quickly.
Cons
Distorted all of my photo jpgs and many of the jpgs of former Webshots photos. Even uninstalling and reinstalling didn't fix. Uninstalled permanently.
Summary
Pick a different product.
great!!!!!
jazzmanofjaxAugust 18, 2012
Pros
does what it supposed to do with the flexibility of time and picture that is unparalleled to any other product of its kind!!!
Cons
none that I can thunk of
Summary
Like most things about it with exceptions noted below.
jazzmanjackJuly 8, 2012
Pros
Excellent user menus and options. Mostly intuitive. Lots of choices as to setup and run features.
Cons
Has no transition options allowing pictures to transition smoothly from one to the other with fades outs, or swirls, or other such options. When I try to close the open window on the taskbar, the icon is also removed and the program stops. Have to click on the program in the Start menu to restart. Haven't figured out why this happens.
Summary
I really like the program (and it's free).
VERY GOOD WALLPAPER CHANGER FOR VISTA OS!
jware1939April 2, 2012
Pros
Easy setup to use photos located in a folder on the computer. Good selections of preference that allow varying amount time between photo change.
Cons
The application appear to change photos in a serial manner. I would like the option to select scramble order of selection.
Summary
It is not Working !!! has Bugs
RODDELWARSeptember 16, 2011
Pros
NONE There is nothing ..
Cons
Full of BUGS !!!
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Steve Murphy

Change the desktop wallpaper automatically, position pictures to suit you.