Solved Can't change desktop background to anythingexcept a solid color

gatewaypc

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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.
 
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gpedit.msc




Run it from windows
enable Prevent changing desktop background policy.
 

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gpedit.msc




Run it from windows
enable Prevent changing desktop background policy.

I tried that (win + r) but windows can't find it.
 
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Gateway
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium T4400 @ 2.20 Ghz
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4.00 GB DDR2
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1600 x 900
Mouse
Forestfish 2.4Ghz wireless
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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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It's a dick move by those dismissing the screen..
 

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AMD FX-8300
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ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0
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My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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Pentium T4400 @ 2.20 Ghz
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4.00 GB DDR2
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
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Forestfish 2.4Ghz wireless
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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

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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PC/Desktop
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Gateway
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium T4400 @ 2.20 Ghz
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4.00 GB DDR2
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Mouse
Forestfish 2.4Ghz wireless
Antivirus
Avast free
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Avast Secure
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.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium T4400 @ 2.20 Ghz
Memory
4.00 GB DDR2
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Mouse
Forestfish 2.4Ghz wireless
Antivirus
Avast free
Browser
Avast Secure

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 x64bit
Browser
Chrome
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