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Set a Video as Your Wallpaper with VLC

Set a Video as Your Wallpaper with VLC
It's rough in the edges (literally) on some XP icons (transpacency), but it doesn't mess with the original wallpaper (in XP) once the video stops, and just need to select video- "desktop Direct X", without enter the preferences window. Time lapse videos (for example, [vimeo.com]) are good, and even a 720p uses few cpu time/memory. It plays good below Samurize (if "always on top" is on), but in response to @zaghy2zy: When, for ezample, objectdock is activated, it obscures the video in that part of the screen, so maybe ist's because fences. But, indeed, it's more for fun/wow effect. UNLESS you have a wide Angle of View 1.3Mpix webcam, pointed forward your laptop/monitor and then Menu Media - Capture Device, and make the Most Awesome Transparent Live Monitor Never Photochopped! (Or just wait to this arrive: " If you succeed, Please.

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