Windows XP: My Desktop Wallpaper Not Showing

by LordDeerstalker - 3/8/07 10:07 AM

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My Desktop Wallpaper Not Showing

by LordDeerstalker - 3/8/07 10:07 AM

I changed my wallpaper once then it disappeared and went to a blank blue one, I tried changing it again but it remained on the blank screen. What can I do to get my backgrounds up again?

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Re: My Desktop Wallpaper Not Showing

by Tufenuf - 3/8/07 10:36 AM In reply to: My Desktop Wallpaper Not Showing by LordDeerstalker

It's possible that Active Desktop is enabled. To Disable Active Desktop. Open the Control Panel.
Open Display Properties.
Click the Desktop tab.
Click the Customize Desktop button.
Click the Web tab in the Desktop Items window.
Make sure all checkboxes in this window are un-checked including My Current Homepage.
Restart your computer.
If that doesn't correct the problem go to the link below and under the letter "W"--"Wallpaper - Desktop - Disable Changing" click on "Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes" to download a reg file fix. Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm

You could also try a System Restore to the closest date prior to when this problem began. Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.
Note that any updates or programs you installed during that timeframe between the System Restore date you choose and today will have to be reinstalled.

Tufenuf

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Link not working

by ilfring - 10/14/09 8:40 PM In reply to: Re: My Desktop Wallpaper Not Showing by Tufenuf

I can't access this page...

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(NT) Works for me.

by MarkFlax

- 10/15/09 4:10 AM In reply to: Link not working by ilfring

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Desktop/Wallpaper Help

by Patndianne - 3/9/07 7:57 AM In reply to: My Desktop Wallpaper Not Showing by LordDeerstalker

Right click on your desktop, click "Properties" then browse for your wallpaper selection, select your choice and select your "Position" box, ie; stretch, center or tile and click the box. That should take care of the problem unless you have chosen a wallpaper online that was a limited trial offer.

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