Windows 11 became available with many new features and a new look. A new UI so that you don’t get bored with the same old interface. But the one thing it still lacked, was Live Wallpapers, which users had been asking for years.

Alternatively, third-party apps that play live wallpapers can be used for making your Windows 11 desktop livelier. And yes, that includes Wallpaper Engine. An app that lets you personalize your desktop to your heart’s content.

However, you should know that Wallpaper Engine Work on Windows 11 but it’s not necessarily as smooth as you might think. But before we discuss how you can run it more smoothly; you should know more about what Wallpaper Engine is.

What Is Wallpaper Engine?

Wallpaper Engine is a third-party app on Steam that lets you use Live Wallpapers on your desktop. It has a creative workshop where you can make your own live wallpaper or slightly customize the existing ones.

And because of the creative workshop, Wallpaper Engine has a vast library of wallpapers. Users have added their creations over the years and the library kept on growing. And with the new categorization, it is even easier now to find the kind of wallpaper you want.

The hardware requirement is quite low for the Wallpaper Engines. Here are the minimum system and hardware requirements:

Hardware requirements:

• Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel i5 or equivalent
• RAM: 1 GB
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or above
• DirectX: Version 10
• Storage: 512 MB available space

System Requirements:

• Windows 7 (with Aero), 8.1, 10, 11

How to Run Wallpaper Engine More Smoothly on Windows 11?

Even though the minimum requirements are very low, Wallpaper Engines can still lag and cause the live wallpapers to stutter. It happens mostly when gaming. The app itself can crash very frequently. Here are a few methods you can try to make Wallpaper Engine perform better:

Method 1: Update Wallpaper Engine

Chances are that your Wallpaper Engine is outdated. This can cause compatibility and stability issues. Update your Wallpaper Engine app by following these simple steps:

1. Open the Steam app and go to Library.
2. Right-click on Wallpaper Engine and see if any updates are available.
3. If available, install the new updates.

Method 2: Update Graphics Driver

The outdated or corrupted graphics driver is one of the most common reasons why Wallpaper Engine is causing issues. You can try updating your graphics driver. There are a few ways to update your drivers. You can update them using the control panel. Here’s how:

1. In the search bar of your taskbar, type Device Manager and click on it.
2. From the Device Manager, select Display adapters.
3. Choose the graphics driver you want to update from the list.
4. Right-click on it and select Update Driver.

Alternatively, you can try to update your graphics drivers by going to the manufacturer’s website. Download and install the latest driver.

Method 3: Run SFC Tool

Corrupted system files could also be the cause of the Wallpaper Engine acting up. Fortunately, there is a tool called System File Checker (SFC) that Microsoft has provided for detecting, eliminating, and replacing corrupted files. Here’s how you can use the SFC tool to fix any corrupted system files that might be causing Wallpaper Engine to crash:

1. Type cmd on your computer’s search bar and select Run as administrator to open the Command Prompt with administrative privilege.
2. Type sfc /scannow on the command prompt and press Enter.
3. Wait for it to complete and restart your PC when done.

Method 4: Reinstall Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse being faulty or corrupted could be a reason for the Wallpaper Engine to crash. You will need to reinstall Razer Synapse for it to work properly. Here’s a simple method for you to follow:

1. Turn Wallpaper Engine off.
2. Type Control Panel on the search bar and open it.
3. Click on Uninstall a Program, which is located under Programs.
4. Find Razer Synapse from the list and uninstall it.
5. Download and install the latest version of Razer Synapse.
6. Restart your computer and launch Wallpaper Engine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will the Wallpaper Engine damage my PC?

Wallpaper Engines alone can not cause any crashes or severely harm your PC. It also doesn’t affect any other apps. If you’re experiencing any blue screens, black screens, system crashes, system freezes, or other programs crashing while Wallpaper Engine is open, it is most likely a hardware issue. The hardware required by the Wallpaper Engine might be broken.

Does Wallpaper Engine hurt FPS?

No, the Wallpaper Engine does not hurt FPS (frames per second) when gaming. It is by default set to pause if another application is maximized or fullscreen. You can also manually pause it if you’re playing a game in windowed mode. So, it does not hurt or cause any performance issues.

Conclusion

In brief, Wallpaper Engine does work on Windows 11 with some minor hiccups. But for the most part, it is one of the best apps for using Live Wallpapers. Due to the low requirements for running the app, any issues you face can be solved quite easily. And we hope that we were able to help you in case you did.