Trouble with Wallpaper in XP sp2

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I cannot get any images other than bmp to open as desktop wallpaper. For
some reason the jpg's will not convert.

I have tried running the following commands but it has been of no help
TYIA
Miriam

REGSVR32 /i SHIMGVW.DLL

REGSVR32 /i MSHTML.DLL

REGSVR32 /i SHELL32.DLL
 
Northern Dancer said:
I cannot get any images other than bmp to open as desktop wallpaper. For
some reason the jpg's will not convert.

I have tried running the following commands but it has been of no help
TYIA
Miriam

REGSVR32 /i SHIMGVW.DLL

REGSVR32 /i MSHTML.DLL

REGSVR32 /i SHELL32.DLL
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Hi Miriam,
You may have a group policy on your computer that only allow BMP images, so
try to see the GPO by doing this:
Open a run command and type in:
gpedit.msc click [OK] and locate the Administrator Template then look for
the Wallpaper settings.

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

= 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.

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

http://www.lprf.ca/files/bckgrnd.reg
HTH.
nass
 
I do not have those folders...can I add them and put the values in?
Thanks
Miriam

nass said:
Northern Dancer said:
I cannot get any images other than bmp to open as desktop wallpaper. For
some reason the jpg's will not convert.

I have tried running the following commands but it has been of no help
TYIA
Miriam

REGSVR32 /i SHIMGVW.DLL

REGSVR32 /i MSHTML.DLL

REGSVR32 /i SHELL32.DLL
Click to expand...

Hi Miriam,
You may have a group policy on your computer that only allow BMP images, so
try to see the GPO by doing this:
Open a run command and type in:
gpedit.msc click [OK] and locate the Administrator Template then look for
the Wallpaper settings.

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

= 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.

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

http://www.lprf.ca/files/bckgrnd.reg
HTH.
nass
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Hi,
Do you mean the Reg file or the Registry Keys?.
Try the Reg file from either of the links I provided and it will repair it
for you.
I forget to mention if you have an XP Home Ed you will not have Group Policy
Control Panel.
HTH.
nass
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www.nasstec.co.uk

Northern Dancer said:
I do not have those folders...can I add them and put the values in?
Thanks
Miriam

nass said:
Northern Dancer said:
I cannot get any images other than bmp to open as desktop wallpaper. For
some reason the jpg's will not convert.

I have tried running the following commands but it has been of no help
TYIA
Miriam

REGSVR32 /i SHIMGVW.DLL

REGSVR32 /i MSHTML.DLL

REGSVR32 /i SHELL32.DLL
Click to expand...

Hi Miriam,
You may have a group policy on your computer that only allow BMP images, so
try to see the GPO by doing this:
Open a run command and type in:
gpedit.msc click [OK] and locate the Administrator Template then look for
the Wallpaper settings.

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

= 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.

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

http://www.lprf.ca/files/bckgrnd.reg
HTH.
nass
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