Re-Enable DreamScene on Windows 7

There’s a new application that lets you re-enable the discontinued DreamScene feature on Windows 7, an option originally introduced in Vista which let you set a video file as your desktop background. With a new and incredibly easy-to-use application called DreamScene Activator (zip file), you can bring this feature back to Windows 7 with just a couple of clicks.

The app, created by Kishan Bagaria, is a simple .exe file which moves some files around and creates a couple of registry settings. After downloading the app, you’ll need to run it as Administrator (or else you’ll get a error message) and then click the “Enable DreamScene” button). Afterwards, simply locate a video file you want to use – if the file is supported, you’ll notice a new star icon appearing the bottom-right corner of the video file’s thumbnail. Now, just right-click on the file and choose the new option “Set as Desktop Background.”

I just tried this myself and had a DreamScene running in less than 30 seconds flat. Your mileage may very, caveat emptor, etc. etc.

If you run into issues or have questions, visit the forums here on the Windows Club site. If you need some videos to use as wallpaper, try searching here and here.