Background Switcher

Background Switcher is a small software application whose purpose is to help you change your wallpaper automatically at a custom time interval. It can be installed on all Windows versions out there.

The tool is portable and can be dropped on USB flash drives or other similar devices. You may open it by simply running the executable file because an installation process is not needed. You do not need to possess administrative privileges.

Since it does not populate your Windows registry with extra entries and leave other setup files on the host PC, you can get rid of it via a quick deletion task. You may run the utility directly from the storage device.

Background Switcher boasts a clean and intuitive interface that comprises all configuration parameters into a single window. There’s no support for a help manual, but you can tweak the setup options on your own because they look easy to work with.

The application offers you the possibility to set up a folder where multiple pictures are stored. The images are automatically displayed as your wallpaper in a random order. You cannot preview the photos in the main window.

Other important configuration settings worth being mentioned enable you to make Background Switcher automatically alter the current desktop background at a certain number of minutes and seconds, as well as apply the next wallpaper.

The utility can also be controlled via the system tray. Right-clicking on the tray icon leaves you the option to open up the configuration panel or enable the next wallpaper from the specified directory.

Tests have pointed out that Background Switcher carries out a task quickly and without errors. It does not eat up a lot of CPU and memory resources so you can keep it running in the background without worrying that it affects the overall performance of the computer.

If you are on the hunt for nothing more than a basic wallpaper manager, you can give Background Switcher a try and see what it can do for you.