US EditionWindows 11 Will Soon Let You Set Videos as Your Desktop Background
Microsoft revives Windows Vista's DreamScene by testing video wallpapers in Windows 11 Insider builds, responding to high user demand and popular third-party apps like Wallpaper Engine.
- Microsoft is experimenting with a new capability in Windows 11 that enables users to set video files, such as MP4s, as their desktop background, a feature now visible in the most recent Dev and Beta releases.
- This feature follows the earlier DreamScene video wallpapers available on Windows Vista Ultimate but discontinued in Windows 7, reflecting renewed interest despite past challenges.
- Build 26×20.6690 introduces support for various common video file formats, enabling users to set videos as their desktop background and enjoy smooth playback.
- On September 20, 2025, PhantomOfEarth discovered that users can activate video wallpapers by turning on feature number 57645315 and then restarting the Explorer process.
- Microsoft has not officially announced the feature yet, so the rollout timeline remains unclear and the impact on system performance or laptop battery life is unknown.
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