Customize your desktop background with some new wallpapers published by Microsoft

Apr 14, 2014 12:33 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has just rolled out a new theme for Windows 8.1, this time providing users with some high-quality desktop backgrounds depicting France’s Côte d'Azur.

Just like all the other themes released by Microsoft, this new pack is offered free of charge and comes with a collection of 9 different wallpapers.

The French Riviera theme works on Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system, including Windows 8.1 Update and Windows RT 8.1 Update, so you can install it on both desktop computers and tablets, such as Redmond’s very own Surface RT.

“Photographer James Poulsom's vanishing-point photography highlights the sweeping seascapes of France’s Côte d'Azur in this free Windows theme,” the official theme description provided by Microsoft reads.

Installation is quite a piece of cake because the only thing you need to do is download the theme file and double-click it anywhere on your computer. All files are automatically copied to your system, with the personalization screen giving you the power to change the default wallpaper and tweak specific settings, such as colors and sound.

Overall, Microsoft does a really great job with these free themes for Windows, so download the French Riviera theme right now to see enjoy some new high-resolution wallpapers on your desktop as well.