Video as wallpaper

See if this still works. (VLC)

We had also Dreamscene in Vista, and then someone enabled that in Win7 (link) but that's not (sure if) available on Win8. (Dreamscene)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
Dreamscene was the only way that I know of that did video background. It was in Windows vista Ultimate addons, I remember it was a mouthful to say. The hack works on 7, but I've read it's not supported anymore for Windows 8. I'm guessing the Desktop Window Manager component was revamped for efficiency and chucked out that feature support.

It was cool in Windows 7, but I see why it was reserved for vista ultimate as it was more installed on desktops. It really did a number on the CPU and battery with laptops.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
I sometimes use videos for wallpaper.

You can, and I have, installed programs that run animated video wallpapers and/or video screen savers.
They are completely compatible with Windows 8.

(bing / google >) Animated Wallpaper/Screensaver Maker is one option (not free) or also even better,
(bing / google >) DreamScene Video Wallpaper (also not free).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
dreamscene doesn't work,with VLC i cant see shortcuts... :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    CPU
    2.50 GHz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
I don't want to suggest programs that you need to pay for here, now, but if you search DreamScene Video Wallpaper... or Animated Wallpaper / Video Screensavers > you will find programs to try out that work fine in Windows 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
I don't want to suggest programs that you need to pay for here, now, but if you search DreamScene Video Wallpaper... or Animated Wallpaper / Video Screensavers > you will find programs to try out that work fine in Windows 8.

Here's the Download Link
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 4430 @ 3.0 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Asus H87-PLUS
    Memory
    8 GB GDDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus R9 270 OC 2 GB
    Sound Card
    Builtin AMD Hight Defination Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS MS228H 21.5" Wide LED Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SATA Seagate
    PSU
    Seasonic 500w PSU
    Case
    Orange
    Cooling
    None
    Keyboard
    A4Tech Usb
    Mouse
    A4Tech Usb
    Internet Speed
    3G via Smartphone (Mobilink)
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox, Chrome
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Internet Security 2015

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T440p
    CPU
    Core i7-4600M
    Memory
    8-GB
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