
Method 4 of 7 Make sure that wallpapers are not in sub-folder(s) If the slideshow is not working, make sure that the folder you selected has at least two pictures as Windows 10 can’t automatically change the desktop background if there is only one picture inside the selected folder. Method 3 of 7 Check the number of wallpapers in the selected folderĪs you likely know, while enabling the desktop slideshow feature, Windows 10 asks you to select a folder containing pictures that you want to use for the slideshow feature. If you want to allow slideshow when on battery for all plans, select another plan from the drop-down list in the Power Options dialog (refer to the picture above) and make the change. Note that when you allow slideshow on the battery using the above method, Windows 10 will allow the slideshow for the selected power plan only.

Click the Apply button and then click OK. Step 3: Expand Desktop Background Settings tree, expand Slideshow, and then select Available for On Battery. Step 2: Click Change advanced power settings link to open Power Options dialog. Step 1: Type Edit power plan in Start menu or taskbar search box, and then press Enter key to open Edit plan settings window. There is another way to allow slideshow when on battery Step 2: Turn on the option labeled Allow slideshow when on battery feature to force Windows 10 to automatically change the desktop background even if the PC is running on battery power. Step 1: Right-click on desktop, click Personalize and then click Background. However, you can configure Windows 10 to allow slideshow feature when on the battery by following the given below steps.

In short, the desktop slideshow doesn’t work when the PC is using battery power. With default settings, Windows 10 doesn’t automatically change the desktop background picture when your PC is running on battery power to improve the backup time. Method 2 of 7 Allow slideshow when on battery Refer to our how to enable desktop slideshow feature in Windows 10 guide for detailed instructions for enabling and configuring the slideshow feature. If the slideshow is selected, but if the feature is not working, please refer to the solutions 2, 3, 4, and 5 mentioned below.

Step 2: Under the Background section, make sure that the Slideshow option is selected. Step 1: Right-click on the empty area of the desktop, click Personalize and then click Background. To check the status of desktop slideshow feature:
