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I recently tried the themes option in the control panel,didn't like it and went back to the windows 7 original. I thought. But it did not work,every time I start my computer the other background is there. I have deleted the download and checked the windows 7 theme original group,but nothing gets rid of the unwanted background. I have windows 7 ultimate. How do I keep the original one?
 

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I don't know what happened to the reply from someone., It is now gone and so us my reply.Maybe you could re-post the suggestion?
 

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Try the following.

1. Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run box.

2. Copy and paste the following path into the box, then press OK:


%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\


3. Delete the TranscodedWallpaper.jpg file, and then try to change your theme again.
 

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Thank you so much for the fast response. I did all you suggested and it worked. I restarted and my original background was still there. So I am hoping it will be there tomorrow when I open it up. You are great to share your information and I thank you ..again
 

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You're welcome.

Glad that we could help.
 

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Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bitIntel Core 2 Duo Processor E8300 @ 2.83GHz4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 530
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8300 @ 2.83GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0RY007 (Socket 775)
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G245HQL 23.6" LED(1920x1080@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Disk 0 HITACHI 1TB OS Installed - Disk 1 HITACHI 1TB For Backups
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Optical USB Mouse
Internet Speed
DSL 10 meg
Antivirus
Symantec(SEP)
Browser
Pale Moon
Background back again

I thought the suggestions from yesterday worked, and they did ...yesterday. But when I booted up this morning the unwanted theme showed up. Now I am back to square one. Any thing else I can do??
 

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Windows 10 Home x64INTEL Core i5-750 Quad-Core 3.37GHzHyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866MhzEVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Home x64
CPU
INTEL Core i5-750 Quad-Core 3.37GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P7P55D
Memory
HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 32MA68HY 32" IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB, SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
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ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS, 550W
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COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 4 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Noctua's
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Avast
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Vivaldi
I found the windows theme called aero,looks like what I want. Clicked on that and am back to what I want. Now it it will hold after I close down tonight and restart tomorrow.That is where the problem comes in. It wouldl hold after a restart,but not after I close it down for the night. thanks again
 

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Yes, Aero, mine was just an example. It's possible you have a new theme created in personalization, but the original theme will show in Resources. Fingers crossed. A Guy
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Home x64
CPU
INTEL Core i5-750 Quad-Core 3.37GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P7P55D
Memory
HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 32MA68HY 32" IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB, SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
PSU
ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS, 550W
Case
ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
Cooling
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 4 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Noctua's
Internet Speed
85 + Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Vivaldi
Well it is back again this morning. I tried the screen shot with Paint and when I try to open it to upload, I get a box telling me it is not compatible with this version of windows. Strange since I just did it through Paint. Any suggestions?
 

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Re background back again

Just wanted to thank you for all the suggestions and let you know it is now fixed(I hope). My 17 year old grandson discovered a small icon in my task bar that was "auto wallpaper changer" Don't know where it came from but he deleted it and my original background was still there this morning.I do appreciate all the help.
 

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Windows 10 Home 64BitIntel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-2...
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Self assembled
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Windows 10 Home 64Bit
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Intel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz
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Intel Corporation DG41WV (PROCESSOR)
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8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-20-20-38)
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Realtek High Definition Audio
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DELL E170S
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1280x1024 pixels
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I have Windows 7 ultimate, 64
 

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Please post a snip of what your desktop looks like now. It would be easier to understand the problem with your background/personalization.
 

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Windows 10 Home 64BitIntel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-2...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self assembled
OS
Windows 10 Home 64Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz
Motherboard
Intel Corporation DG41WV (PROCESSOR)
Memory
8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-20-20-38)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL E170S
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 pixels
Hard Drives
931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 (SATA)
238GB TEAM TM8PS7256G (SATA SSD)
Case
Nothing Fancy
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
A4 Tech Co LTD
Mouse
A4 Tech Co Ltd/Logitech
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
At the top of this page I stated that my problem has been dissolved.Now my background is just the original windows 7 theme. Plain light blue
 

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My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10 Home 64BitIntel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-2...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self assembled
OS
Windows 10 Home 64Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz
Motherboard
Intel Corporation DG41WV (PROCESSOR)
Memory
8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-20-20-38)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL E170S
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 pixels
Hard Drives
931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 (SATA)
238GB TEAM TM8PS7256G (SATA SSD)
Case
Nothing Fancy
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
A4 Tech Co LTD
Mouse
A4 Tech Co Ltd/Logitech
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Thanks KoolKatt, But like I said, my 17 yr old grandson fixed my problem.After all the trouble I had getting back to my original background color, I won't be changing it again any time soon.But thanks for the information.
 

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Well, that would explain it then, lol :p Glad you got it fixed ;)

A Guy
 

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Windows 10 Home x64INTEL Core i5-750 Quad-Core 3.37GHzHyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866MhzEVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Home x64
CPU
INTEL Core i5-750 Quad-Core 3.37GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P7P55D
Memory
HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 32MA68HY 32" IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB, SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
PSU
ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS, 550W
Case
ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
Cooling
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 4 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Noctua's
Internet Speed
85 + Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Vivaldi
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