Can't change desktop background to anythingexcept a solid color


  1. gatewaypc
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    Can't change desktop background to anythingexcept a solid color


    Hi,

    I've been having an issue w/ changing my desktop background. Whenever i try to change my background to something else (every option except solid colors), no effect happens. I can select it and it will get out of control panel as if it did change, but it won't.

    I tried to find %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\ in Windows file explorer, but it isn't there, even w/ show hidden options and hide protected OS files disabled (I assume this is the issue, it was probably deleted or something- any way to restore it?). Subsequently, the themes folder is empty.
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    Edit: This was not caused by the end of support screen.

    Edit 2: I just tried to change it with a guest account and it worked fine...so the issue is directly related to my account. Not sure how to fix that though. Marking this as solved even though I cant fix it.
    Last edited by gatewaypc; 18 Jan 2020 at 13:24. Reason: Clarification
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  3. moilopol
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    gpedit.msc




    Run it from windows
    enable Prevent changing desktop background policy.
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  4. gatewaypc
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    fusilade said:
    gpedit.msc




    Run it from windows
    enable Prevent changing desktop background policy.
    I tried that (win + r) but windows can't find it.
    Last edited by gatewaypc; 13 Jan 2020 at 19:29. Reason: specify
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  6. moilopol
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    ok. well i cannot help more than that sorry. As i said i cannot even get windows up and running so would'nt be able to test stuff.

    Good luck though
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  7. samuria
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    Is it related to this thread Windows 7 after End Support screen: NO BACKGROUND!


    Wonder if MS is doing this?
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  8. Glaice
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    It's a dick move by those dismissing the screen..
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  10. gatewaypc
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    samuria said:
    Is it related to this thread Windows 7 after End Support screen: NO BACKGROUND!


    Wonder if MS is doing this?
    No, this issue has persisted for probably about a year now.
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  11. gatewaypc
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    fusilade said:
    ok. well i cannot help more than that sorry. As i said i cannot even get windows up and running so would'nt be able to test stuff.

    Good luck though
    That's alright. It isn't really a problem for me. Plus i'm the only one who even uses this PC anymore occasionally.
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  12. gatewaypc
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    I just tried to change it with a guest account and it worked fine...so the issue is directly related to my account. Not sure how to fix that though.
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  13. moilopol
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    I feel bad just coming here to complain about my own issues. Sorry if this annoy syou but did you check teh MS documentation regarding this exact issue?


    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/...e-in-windows-7


    - I read it and you have clearly tried a few things listed on that page already, but maybe there is 1 you haven't tried.
    - Double check all services and features are enable that are supposed to be enabled?
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