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How to Set a Live Wallpaper on Windows 10 & 11 | DesktopHut

The official guide to setting up animated wallpapers on your Windows PC. Learn how to install and use the free DesktopHut Software (Luna) in 4 easy steps. July 14, 2025 16:21

How to Set a Live Wallpaper on Your PC

Transform your desktop in a few simple steps using our free DesktopHut software. Follow this guide to get started.

1 Get the Right Software for Your PC

First, you need the correct version of our software. To ensure the best performance and compatibility, please download the version that matches your Windows operating system.

For Older Windows 11

For Windows 11 builds older than 24H2.

Download v5.2.2

For Windows 10

A stable, legacy version specifically for Windows 10 users.

Download for Win 10

For Windows 7 & 8

Our classic, basic application for older systems.

Download for Win 7/8
Note: The versions for older operating systems look different and have fewer features than the latest release for Windows 11.

2 Download Your Favorite Wallpaper

This is the fun part! Browse our massive collection and click the download button on any wallpaper you like. The video file (usually an .mp4) will be saved to your computer.

3 Run the App & Set Your Wallpaper

Our software is portable, so there's no complex installation.

  1. Find the downloaded .zip file, right-click it, and select "Extract All...".
  2. Open the new folder and double-click the DesktopHut application file to run it.
  3. Inside the app, click "Add Wallpaper" (or a similar button like "Browse") and select the video file you downloaded.
  4. Click the Play icon on the wallpaper in your library and choose which monitor to apply it to. Your desktop is now live!

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DesktopHut lets you put live wallpapers on your computer screen and mobile phone. You can use both 3D and 2D animated wallpapers. DesktopHut is the best tool to get these dynamic wallpapers on your PC! Get it from Microsoft Store