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[SOLVED] Change to prefixed backgrounds at prefixed time

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Contro:
I know is a difficult question.
So  :-* I will answer for everyone.

Begin Searching !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

skwire:
Download this commandline wallpaper switcher from here: http://www.sg20.com/wallpaperchanger/

Then use the Windows Task Scheduler to set up a task on each hour to change the wallpaper to whichever image you want.

Contro:
Tools to put text on desktop wallpaper
Bginfo seems to offer information about the windows system...
but seems configurable :
You can either edit the text area directly through BgInfo, or you can have it read the contents from a locally stored text file.
Note: if you use the text file option, you'll need some sort of scheduled task to automate picking up any changes to the document
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You're looking for http://rainmeter.net/RainCMS/ -- it lets you display text files on your desktop.
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I remember an application to display a message in the desktop not emerging or prompting I am trying to locate....

I am asking in the rainmeter forum too .

I will inform you !!!!!!!

The main programs for changing background may be

Webshots   , don't seem in the options the possibility to control a determined background to be posted when we want..... Function with a playlist....The most clever option seems to be the interval time, or not change some days. Or not repeat a background...... It has a paid version too.
Usually the options are : random, on every startup, once a day or at regular interval changing.
BioniX Desktop Wallpaper Changer





Other tools comparing and studying

Desktop notepad
Desktop Writer is a very simple one. I can't find one with calendar control.

Contro:
Download this commandline wallpaper switcher from here: http://www.sg20.com/wallpaperchanger/

Then use the Windows Task Scheduler to set up a task on each hour to change the wallpaper to whichever image you want.
-skwire (January 06, 2017, 10:28 AM)
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Understood
Running to try. I will comment.
Best Regards

Contro:
Download this commandline wallpaper switcher from here: http://www.sg20.com/wallpaperchanger/

Then use the Windows Task Scheduler to set up a task on each hour to change the wallpaper to whichever image you want.
-skwire (January 06, 2017, 10:28 AM)
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Understood
Running to try. I will comment.
Best Regards

-Contro (January 06, 2017, 11:26 AM)
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Work like a charm. Ideal for a beginner's programmer in batch and using the Windows Task Scheduler.

Optionally you can use the Timed Wallpaper option from http://www.bionixwallpaper.com
 :P


Now I will look for additional software to write over the background or the wallpaper.

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