Windows 7 - Theme Problems

mangkook · 01-19-2009

I had the same problem. Killing the dwm.exe did not solve the problem, at least in my case.

I even try doing restore to the day before it happens. No luck though..

msdn tech suggest to change resolution and back. but still not solution.

I will try to change driver.

This is a serious flaw / bug I believe.

johngalt · 01-19-2009

Did DWM start back on its own when you killed it?

If not, I suggest you don't kill it but restart it (and if Task Manager does not allow for this option, then I suggest that you use Process Explorer

In fact, I suggest everyone use PE to begin with....

Spr07 · 01-19-2009

I've this issue too. To restore my desktop, I change the screen resolution (with context menu), and revert changes. It works.

renthor · 01-21-2009

I have not encountered this issue lately, but there seems to be another thread about in General Discussion as well. I recently bought a DVI-to-VGA cable adapter and am now using the DVI connection of my video card. I have not encountered the problem since I did that, and have been using the slideshow wallpaper since.

To everyone having this problem, are you using VGA or DVI for your monitor input?

(Also, when I did have the problem, screen resolution changes did not fix it for me)

biggus · 01-21-2009

Got this after running the Windows Experience Index evaluation. A quick remedy for getting your wallpaper and icons back: right click on desktop, Personalize and change the Resolution to something else, Apply and then restore the resolution back to your preferred resolution.

GHad · 01-21-2009

Happens to me when exiting RiseOfNations from a lower screen resolution (1240x1024) back to desktop (1680x1050). I have my LCD attached via VGA (motherboard and LCD without any adapter). I also use a background picture slideshow.

I just thought that this could be the problem: The slideshow tries to set another background while being in the game and crashes somehow (may be resolution or DX?), so you experience a black desktop after exiting. Can be verified by tabbing out a game waiting long enough for the slideshow to change background.

Greetz,
GHad

Romulinx2 · 01-21-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by renthor

I've been experiencing a strange problem with my themes. Sometimes 7 will stop displaying the desktop background. It just becomes a black screen. I can try changing the desktop image, refreshing, show/hide icons...nothing works. The background just stays black. If I change themes, the UI color will change, but the background will stay black. The only way I can fix the issue is to reboot.

Any ideas?

Note, this almost always happens during the transition from Aero to Basic (e.g. if I run a program that doesn't support Aero), but will also happen randomly.

I get this "black screen" very rarely. I have a theme pack running, about 6 themes changing every 3/4 hours. Will let you know if it occurs when doing anything specific.

Romulinx2 · 01-21-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Romulinx2

I get this "black screen" very rarely. I have a theme pack running, about 6 themes changing every 3/4 hours. Will let you know if it occurs when doing anything specific.

Just been using "Media Center" and when it was shutdown my screen background was black!

Romulinx2 · 01-22-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Romulinx2

Just been using "Media Center" and when it was shutdown my screen background was black!

Uploaded the new 181.22 nvidea whql drivers and now stable. No black screens so far.

Luigi79 · 08-05-2010

some custom theme not work properly;i dont know where is the problem because i've tryed sfc/scannow-nothing broken or damaged;my grafic card is ATI 2600 PRO ,512 VRAM, pixel shader 3.0 ;ultimate catalyst 10.7 whith drivers instaled;windows up to date;sometime when i try to change theme ,visual style is change to clasic high contrast;ex:Lamborghini theme.Midnight full glass,The one rig7;other theme work fine and displayng properly.If you have any ideas please share whith me.Thanks anyway!

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