Solved Let pc optimize itself - now desktop is solid blue instead of Oceanis

[leelee1972]

Hi there -

I have Windows 7 Starter and have Oceanis running for desktop background.

At some point I was doing something and was presented with the question of whether or not I wanted to allow Windows to change settings to optimize the way my pc runs.

I clicked yes, and Windows changed my desktop background to a solid blue.

I know that Oceanis is still running, because I can see my background images for a brief moment when I first start my pc or switch from browser to desktop.

I can't find any clue as to what Windows did to "hide" my background images... any suggestions?

PS: This happened a few months ago, so I don't have a system restore point that would help.
PPS: I have already tried this: Start> In search box type Ease of access> Enter> Make the computer easier to see> Make things on the screen easier to see> Make sure Remove background images (where available) is unchecked.

 

[carwiz]

You may have to uninstall, reboot then reinstall Oceanis.

This tutorial should help: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...round-wallpaper-change-windows-7-starter.html

Forgot to mention:
When Windows issues that message, it usually indicates Windows has sensed a possible degradation in system performance and will try to change setting to improve performance.

 

[leelee1972]

You may have to uninstall, reboot then reinstall Oceanis.

This tutorial should help: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...round-wallpaper-change-windows-7-starter.html

Forgot to mention:
When Windows issues that message, it usually indicates Windows has sensed a possible degradation in system performance and will try to change setting to improve performance.

Hi! I tried that just now, but still just a plain blue background. So weird. And you're right-- I was having problems with my graphics accelerator, so I was doing some troubleshooting when I got the option to let Windows optimize itself. I just didn't expect it to do something I couldn't undo. The other thing it changed was my image thumbnails in my folders -- but I was able to fix that by going into Visual Effects and ticking the box. Any other suggestions for making my desktop background visible? It's literally UNDER this blue screen! I moved my taskbar a few minutes ago, and you could see the background image for a moment where the taskbar had been. This is driving me insane, lol.

 

[carwiz]

I'm not even sure of what's available in the Starter version as far as visual effects but they do use a lot of memory and need significantly fast video hardware to function well. You may have background applications running that could be interfering with video and/or using too many resources. Can you post a clip of your Windows Experience Index (WEI)? This is available by clicking the Start Orb and typing wei in the Search Box then select "Check the Windows Experience Index".

Also, some details of you system might help. If you click on "My System Specs" at the bottom left of any one's post, you'll get an idea of helpful details to put into yours. Most important is PC make and model, amount of memory and any additional hardware.

 

[leelee1972]

Alrighty -- first, thanks for the responses -- I really appreciate your trying to help!

I have updated my specs, and below is a screenshot of my Experience Index. I realize this little netbook can't do much compared to a lot of other pc's, but Oceanis was working very well until I allowed the system to make the changes itself. The changes didn't remedy the problem I was having -- it was something entirely different which has since been taken care of. So I just want to have my backgrounds back, even if my system goes a bit slower!

 

[carwiz]

Graphics is a little light but you certainly have enough to support Aero with some restrictions. Memory is going to be pinched pretty tight. Are you sure you rebooted (Restart) after uninstalling Oceanis? We may to see what else is running but I'll ask someone with more knowledge of Starter to take a look at this thread.

 

[andrew129260]

Graphics is a little light but you certainly have enough to support Aero with some restrictions.

Starter does not support aero.

Windows 7 Starter- what are the limitations? - Microsoft Community

 

[derekimo]

Personally, I found Oceanis a little buggy for my liking, carwiz makes a good point about this,

When Windows issues that message, it usually indicates Windows has sensed a possible degradation in system performance and will try to change setting to improve performance.

Oceanis actually runs at startup to function, and is a drain on resources. It does have the slideshow option also which can be a drain as well.

If you just want to change your background, I think option two is a better method myself,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...round-wallpaper-change-windows-7-starter.html

Personalization Panel just adds the context menu entry and isn't a program that needs to run at startup or hog resources.

I would completely uninstall Oceanis and try the other one, this might be useful as well to keep your other startups to a minimum,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

 

[Slartybart]

You may have to uninstall, reboot then reinstall Oceanis.

This tutorial should help: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...round-wallpaper-change-windows-7-starter.html

Forgot to mention:
When Windows issues that message, it usually indicates Windows has sensed a possible degradation in system performance and will try to change setting to improve performance.

The last two bullets in OPTION ONE, blue note of the tutorial (see tutorial for more help / links)

• If you get the black wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter, then:
  • Double check to make sure that the Remove background images (where available) box is unchecked in the Ease of Access Center.
  • Change the Color Scheme to Windows Classic and click on Apply, then change it to Windows Basic and click on OK.
  • If none of the above helped, then also see if this solution by Foe may be a possible fix.
  
  
• Run a sfc /scannow command, and restart the computer afterwards. You may have some corrupted system files causing the background wallpaper to not display.

If you have reinstalled Oceanis, investigate bullet one above. Then try the 2nd bullet above
Please follow the instructions in OPTION TWO of http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Copy C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log to your Desktop (it is a protected file so you cannot attach the original)

Attach the copy of the entire CBS.log to a new post.

Thanks

 

[leelee1972]

Thanks everyone-- I am currently checking all of your suggestions out and will post the outcome!

 

[Layback Bear]

With these specs I really don't think you are ever going to get the personal setting you want. It's barely enough to run Windows 7 Starter Default.

Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer AOD270 (netbook)
OS 32 bit Windows 7 Starter
CPU N2600 @ 1.60GHz
Memory RAM is 1.00GB
Graphics Card Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3600 Series
Screen Resolution 1360 x 768

It's a netbook; their is nothing there to tweak.

 

[leelee1972]

It's fixed!

I considered all of your suggestions and decided to try something -- I left Oceanis installed and also installed Personalization Panel. After setting up Personalization Panel, I was prompted to select "Continue" if I wanted to override the restriction that was causing the whole problem to begin with! So I clicked "continue" and lo and behold -- the blue background was gone and in its place were my backgrounds from Oceanis. I didn't quite believe it until it switched to another -- then another, etc. So all is well. Don't think you can't do things with a Netbook. Everything is running fine. It's not like I try to game on this thing -- I just use it for school and work, and I back everything up just in case. Thanks to all of you who provided input-- I really appreciate you!

 

[carwiz]

That's good to hear. And thanks for reporting back. The solution may help many others with the same problem.

 

[Slartybart]

Great job Leelee, thanks for posting your solution and for marking the thread solved.