Lost some wallpapers

[Fruit2O]

I seem to have lost some wallpapers and don't know why. Is there some
easy way to get them back (assuming they're still on my hard drive)?

 

[Guest]

I seem to have lost some wallpapers and don't know why. Is there some
easy way to get them back (assuming they're still on my hard drive)?

Are you sure the dustbins man didn't collect them? ;-).

It depends on where you have been saving them, if you included them in the
wallpaper directory, then they will be there, look here:
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper = look in the right pane/Window for the Gif, Bmp,
Jep, jpg, png.etc.
You can turn Show Hidden Files and folder from the Folder Options, don't
forget to set it back to Hide, please!.
What format these Wallpaper they are in?.
HTH.
nass

 

[Brian A.]

I seem to have lost some wallpapers and don't know why. Is there some
easy way to get them back (assuming they're still on my hard drive)?

Which ones are missing? Are they ones you have downloaded/added or the default
ones that are included with Windows?

The default Windows background graphics are .bmp files which are stored in
C:\Windows.

If they are not the default files and you're sure you didn't delete them, use Start

Search > For Files and Folders... to locate the files.

Type the filename, the file extension type preceded with *.
(asterisk-dot-extension) or the filename + extension into the "Search for files or
folders named:" input text box. I suggest not searching by extension only for
graphics files since you may/can/will get hundreds of returns on the search.
Leave the "Containing text" box blank.
In the "Look in" dropdown list box select a drive to search, multiple
drives/partitions (if present in the machine) or select "Browse" to search a specific
directory/folder.
If "Search Options" is available select "Advanced Options" > "Search System
Folders, Search hidden files/folders and Search subfolders".
Once you have you search criteria set click the "Search Now" button.

If you conduct a search that includes System/Hidden Files/Folders/Extensions and
you have not enabled them to be visible, do so before searching:
Open either MyComputer or Explorer.
On the Menu bar click Tools > Folder Options.... > View tab.
Put a check in the box for "Display the contents of system folders".
Put a tic in "Show hidden files and folders".
Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files".
Click Apply > Ok.

When you have finished your search, reverse the above to disable visibility of the
System/Hidden Files/Folders/Extensions.



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[Fruit2O]

Are you sure the dustbins man didn't collect them? ;-).

It depends on where you have been saving them, if you included them in the
wallpaper directory, then they will be there, look here:
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper = look in the right pane/Window for the Gif, Bmp,
Jep, jpg, png.etc.
You can turn Show Hidden Files and folder from the Folder Options, don't
forget to set it back to Hide, please!.
What format these Wallpaper they are in?.
HTH.
nass

Yes, all my wallpapers are in Windows/Web/Wallapaper. However, they
don't show up in my drop down list of choices. Can I fix the pointer
in the Registry? It must have become corrupted. NOTE: Most of what
shows up in the drop down list are not wallpapers at all.

 

[Guest]

Yes, all my wallpapers are in Windows/Web/Wallapaper. However, they
don't show up in my drop down list of choices. Can I fix the pointer
in the Registry? It must have become corrupted. NOTE: Most of what
shows up in the drop down list are not wallpapers at all.

Options to change wallpaper may be missing or unavailable on a Windows
XP-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=921049


= Right click Desktop select Properties and on the Display properties click on
Desktop Tab then click Customize Desktop.
On the Desktop Items click on Web Tab and be sure all boxes unchecked there.
Then click on Appearance Tab then Effects button. On the Effects window be
sure the settings been set to suite your requirements.

Also on the Registry:
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK]
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=
In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" Set it to (0)
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=
In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0

Line 142- Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes - Disable - Right hand column:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

HTH.
nass

 

[Fruit2O]

Yes, all my wallpapers are in Windows/Web/Wallapaper. However, they
don't show up in my drop down list of choices. Can I fix the pointer
in the Registry? It must have become corrupted. NOTE: Most of what
shows up in the drop down list are not wallpapers at all.

Options to change wallpaper may be missing or unavailable on a Windows
XP-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=921049


= Right click Desktop select Properties and on the Display properties click on
Desktop Tab then click Customize Desktop.
On the Desktop Items click on Web Tab and be sure all boxes unchecked there.
Then click on Appearance Tab then Effects button. On the Effects window be
sure the settings been set to suite your requirements.

Also on the Registry:
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK]
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=
In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" Set it to (0)
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=

Thanks - There is no Active Desktop under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - probably
what the problem is. What do I do now? Thank again..........

 

[Guest]

On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 16:14:00 -0800, nass



:

I seem to have lost some wallpapers and don't know why. Is there some
easy way to get them back (assuming they're still on my hard drive)?


Are you sure the dustbins man didn't collect them? ;-).

It depends on where you have been saving them, if you included them in the
wallpaper directory, then they will be there, look here:
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper = look in the right pane/Window for the Gif, Bmp,
Jep, jpg, png.etc.
You can turn Show Hidden Files and folder from the Folder Options, don't
forget to set it back to Hide, please!.
What format these Wallpaper they are in?.
HTH.
nass
---
www.nasstec.co.uk

Yes, all my wallpapers are in Windows/Web/Wallapaper. However, they
don't show up in my drop down list of choices. Can I fix the pointer
in the Registry? It must have become corrupted. NOTE: Most of what
shows up in the drop down list are not wallpapers at all.

Options to change wallpaper may be missing or unavailable on a Windows
XP-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=921049


= Right click Desktop select Properties and on the Display properties click on
Desktop Tab then click Customize Desktop.
On the Desktop Items click on Web Tab and be sure all boxes unchecked there.
Then click on Appearance Tab then Effects button. On the Effects window be
sure the settings been set to suite your requirements.

Also on the Registry:
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK]
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=
In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" Set it to (0)
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=

Thanks - There is no Active Desktop under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - probably
what the problem is. What do I do now? Thank again..........

In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0

Line 142- Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes - Disable - Right hand column:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

HTH.
nass

Try this:
Click Start >> Run and type in the run command:
services.msc click [OK]
On the service control panel locate this service and make the start Automatic:
Themes.
Reboot your machine, does the themes are available to you?.

Line 187 (right-side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Extract it to this path:
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes

Please make sure you logged as Admin or a member in the Admin group and also
the machine is malware and virus free.
Do you have other accounts on this machine?, try them or create a new account.
How to Identify a Damaged User Profile and Create a New Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151
How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151
HTH.
nass

 

[Fruit2O]

:

On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 16:14:00 -0800, nass



:

I seem to have lost some wallpapers and don't know why. Is there some
easy way to get them back (assuming they're still on my hard drive)?


Are you sure the dustbins man didn't collect them? ;-).

It depends on where you have been saving them, if you included them in the
wallpaper directory, then they will be there, look here:
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper = look in the right pane/Window for the Gif, Bmp,
Jep, jpg, png.etc.
You can turn Show Hidden Files and folder from the Folder Options, don't
forget to set it back to Hide, please!.
What format these Wallpaper they are in?.
HTH.
nass
---
www.nasstec.co.uk

Yes, all my wallpapers are in Windows/Web/Wallapaper. However, they
don't show up in my drop down list of choices. Can I fix the pointer
in the Registry? It must have become corrupted. NOTE: Most of what
shows up in the drop down list are not wallpapers at all.


Options to change wallpaper may be missing or unavailable on a Windows
XP-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=921049


= Right click Desktop select Properties and on the Display properties click on
Desktop Tab then click Customize Desktop.
On the Desktop Items click on Web Tab and be sure all boxes unchecked there.
Then click on Appearance Tab then Effects button. On the Effects window be
sure the settings been set to suite your requirements.

Also on the Registry:
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK]
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=
In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" Set it to (0)
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop=

Thanks - There is no Active Desktop under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - probably
what the problem is. What do I do now? Thank again..........

In the right Pane/Window locate and Double click the value named
"NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0

Line 142- Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes - Disable - Right hand column:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

HTH.
nass

Try this:
Click Start >> Run and type in the run command:
services.msc click [OK]
On the service control panel locate this service and make the start Automatic:
Themes.
Reboot your machine, does the themes are available to you?.

The themes are already available to me.

Line 187 (right-side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Extract it to this path:
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes

How do you 'extract'?

Please make sure you logged as Admin or a member in the Admin group and also
the machine is malware and virus free.
Do you have other accounts on this machine?, try them or create a new account.
How to Identify a Damaged User Profile and Create a New Profile

Yes, I do have other accounts on this machine.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151
How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151
HTH.
nass

It's late here - will try your suggestions tomorrow. Thank you very
much...........