I can't change my desktop background

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You've most welcome, Felonysteve.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Thanks man. You just helped me not throw my girlfriend's laptop through a
wall!

She downloaded Malware alarm 2.1, which is when the problem started. I went
through a long tedious process of cleaning the program out. 100% did it.

Still couldn't see wallpaper. Acer support and Microsoft support couldn't
fix it...but you did! Sweet!! Thanks again!

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a
solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now
close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think
of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!!

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
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Swtboodie

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're most welcome MsPriss9008.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a
solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now
close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think
of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!!

 

[chris.gill]

This fixed my issue too, I added Vista to an SBS2003 Domain. Despite
there being no Desktop wallpaper polices the reg key got set somehow.
The fix saved me hours opf loking around - thanks

Chris

You're most welcome MsPriss9008.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com


Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a
solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now
close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think
of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!!

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file toDesktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Glad that helped, Chris.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


This fixed my issue too, I added Vista to an SBS2003 Domain. Despite
there being no Desktop wallpaper polices the reg key got set somehow.
The fix saved me hours opf loking around - thanks

Chris

You're most welcome MsPriss9008.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com


Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a
solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now
close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think
of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!!

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file toDesktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

 

[JDQ]

I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works
too. Many thanks to all.

JDQ

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
--
Swtboodie

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works
too. Many thanks to all.

JDQ

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
--
Swtboodie

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[zlatko]

thank u....u help my also!

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works
too. Many thanks to all.

JDQ

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
--
Swtboodie


:

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thank u....u help my also!

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works
too. Many thanks to all.

JDQ

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
--
Swtboodie


:

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[dolphinlover1_2004]

Wow this solved my problem also thanks. It's so good to have such intellegent
people all around us

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
--
Swtboodie

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

More info:

Cannot change the desktop wallpaper:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/256/1/Cannot-change-the-desktop-wallpaper.html

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
Winhelponline.com blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


Wow this solved my problem also thanks. It's so good to have such intellegent
people all around us

Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link:
http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg

Save the file to Desktop.
Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face)
DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle)



I hope this helps.
--
Swtboodie

There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:

Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER

cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s

Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
--
Swtboodie

More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
--
Swtboodie


:

Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.

See also:

Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2959a6e9-4b0c-4e36-8d63-a15bd50b8f5f1033.mspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
--
Swtboodie


:

it won't let me change any of my backgrounds

Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this


I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Swtboodie

 

[dtol]

This link is not working anymore.

Follow this one:

Cannot change the desktop wallpaper:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/256/1/Cannot-change-the-desktop-wallpaper.html

Thank you guys!!!

 

[Robert Hankins]

Right click on empty spot on desktop,click on Personalize, click on Desktop
Background and make a selection. Bob HE.