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  1. mangkook
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    windows 7
       New #11

    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.
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  3. johngalt
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    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
       New #12

    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....
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  4. Spr07
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    Windows 7
       New #13

    I've this issue too. To restore my desktop, I change the screen resolution (with context menu), and revert changes. It works.
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  6. renthor
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    Windows 7 Beta 1 b7000
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       New #14

    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)
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  7. biggus
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    Windows 7 64bit
       New #15

    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.
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  8. GHad
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    Windows 7 Beta/XP-Pro SP3
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    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
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  10. Romulinx2
    Posts : 1,003
    Win7 Ultimate x64 on Desktop / Win7 Ultimate x86 on laptop / Win7 x86 Starter on Netbook
       New #17

    renthor said:
    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.
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  11. Romulinx2
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    Win7 Ultimate x64 on Desktop / Win7 Ultimate x86 on laptop / Win7 x86 Starter on Netbook
       New #18

    Romulinx2 said:
    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!
    Last edited by Romulinx2; 21 Jan 2009 at 23:20. Reason: spelling
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  12. Romulinx2
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    Win7 Ultimate x64 on Desktop / Win7 Ultimate x86 on laptop / Win7 x86 Starter on Netbook
       New #19

    Romulinx2 said:
    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. :)
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  13. Luigi79
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    Windows 7 ultimate x64 SP1
       New #20

    some custom theme not displayng properly


    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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