Solved Desktop Background does not change

DeZolance

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No matter what I try to change my desktop background it always stays as the default windows wallpaper
if I click on an image and choose "Set as desktop background" I always get an error saying

The file C:\user\"myusername"\Appdata\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows Photo Viewer\Windows photo viewer wallapaper.jpg could not be written

Please check permissions on this file and try again

It's the same with any image I try even the default ones in the windows themes don't work
 

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custom build
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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AMD FX3800
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Asus M5A97 PLUS
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kingston 2GB 2x,HyperX 4GB
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX970
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Laptop
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Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
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12 GB
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(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
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(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
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17.3
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1920x1080
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(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
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Backlite
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Firefox
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DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
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Thank you It changes now but only to the wallpapers provided in the Aero themes section
I still get the same error whenever I try to set any other individual image or create a slideshow as a desktop background
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD FX3800
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 PLUS
Memory
kingston 2GB 2x,HyperX 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX970
Hard Drives
Kingston SSD 60GB
Toshiba HDD 500GB
Western Digital HDD 500GB
Antivirus
Security essentials
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Are these pictures that you downloaded ?

Have you put them into a folder ?

Put them into a folder, then choose personalize from the desktop, then click desktop background, then up top click browse and go to the folder you created, click on the folder and that should be it. Click Save changes down the bottom.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/281-desktop-background-change.html
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
Are these pictures that you downloaded ?

Have you put them into a folder ?

Put them into a folder, then choose personalize from the desktop, then click desktop background, then up top click browse and go to the folder you created, click on the folder and that should be it. Click Save changes down the bottom.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/281-desktop-background-change.html

They are pictures I downloaded
This method also doesn't work and there is no error,just nothing happens.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD FX3800
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 PLUS
Memory
kingston 2GB 2x,HyperX 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX970
Hard Drives
Kingston SSD 60GB
Toshiba HDD 500GB
Western Digital HDD 500GB
Antivirus
Security essentials
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
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