Remove folder from desktop background directory

garuda · 11 Mar 2010

I right-clicked a JPG photo file and then accidently selected "Set as desktop background". The entire folder containing many other pics was also moved to the "Desktop Background Directory" and I can't delete the pic files or the folder.

Is it possible to remove this unwanted folder from the drop-down list for "picture location"? That path is Start Orb > Control Panel > Appearance&Personalization > Personalization > Change desktop background > Picture location dropdown.

Jonathan_King · 11 Mar 2010

It should be easy. Just change the location to where your desired background is.

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whs · 11 Mar 2010

To delete, right click on desktop > personalize > right click on the unwanted theme folder > delete. This folder must not be an active desktop folder at that time.

Brink · 13 Mar 2010

Hello Garuda,

This can help show you how to remove a folder from the desktop background picture location drop down arrow list.

Desktop Background - Remove Picture Location History

Hope this helps,
Shawn

garuda · 20 Mar 2010

Thanks, Shawn..... that worked! :)

Brink · 20 Mar 2010

You're welcome Garuda. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)