Personalize
your PC

The Personalization Gallery provides languages, desktop backgrounds, and more—like this wallpaper featuring a blossoming artichoke.

Windows themes

Windows themes work in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows RT, but if your PC is running any other version of Windows you can still get hundreds of free desktop backgrounds.

Windows 8 and Windows RT let you personalize your PC like never before. Sign in with a picture password and bring your Start screen to life with tiles and a world of apps available at the Windows Store.

See new ways to personalize your PC
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Desktop backgrounds

This collection of desktop backgrounds—wallpaper—makes it easy to keep your PC in tune with your mood. Choose a category and check out a wide selection of free images. Pick one you like, and download it. From breathtaking natural wonders, to dazzling works of art—find an image that moves you and make it yours.

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Get this New York City Skyline wallpaper
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Language packs

Use these free downloads to view the Windows interface, menus, help topics, and dialog boxes in the language of your choice. After you've added another language you can easily switch back and forth.

Get language packs