Where does Windows7 Desktop Theme Wallpaper get stored?

[invyzzybl]

I know that wallpapers are generally stored in system32/web/wallpaper, but where are the wallpaper scenes that come with the new Windows 7 themes get stored? They are not in the directory I listed above.

If anyone knows, can you tell me where to look?

Thanks
Steve
[email address removed for your security]

 

[torrentg]

C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\DesktopBackground

C:\Windows\Resources\DesktopBackground

C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Themes

 

[stormy13]

You referring to the regional themes?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1176-themes-regional.html

P.S. invyzzybl unless you really like getting your email spammed, you might want to remove it from your post.

 

[invyzzybl]

Thanks, the files were in the third reference under my name AppData etc.

I appreciate it!

I also appreciate the advice to remove my e-mail address too.

Great forum!

 

[torrentg]

Very welcome! Enjoy. Glad you found what you were looking for.

 

[blyneth]

Desktop Pictures in .theme Files

Under your third reference I do find the themes, but they are DLLs or something similar. These hold the pictures that show up under the category "Desktop Backgrounds" in the Personalization CP.

I'd like to be able to select pictures from those 4 collections as well as from the Pictures Library category, to make my My Theme. The only way I've found to do this would be to collect all the pictures into the Pictures Library location, since it's the one that contains pictures rather than DLLs.

Is there any way to extract the pictures from the Windows Desktop Backgrounds DLLs (.themes) so they can be placed together with the ones in Picture Library?

The property sheet says the file opens with Windows Shell Common DLL?

Thanks so much for your help --

Blyneth

 

[Sterghe]

Blyneth's question asks exactly what I came to find. Does anyone know yet how to extract the pictures from the Windows Desktop Backgrounds DLLs? Even better, is there a way to select multiple folders when designating which pictures to use for a desktop slideshow?

 

[Dreadfrost]

Easy Speasy

If you go into themes hover over the photo a name like img0.jpg (main Win 7 wallpaper)
pops up. So search that and you find each theme has a folder with a name like

C:\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-s..allpaper-landscapes_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_895c1fabae7e0073

so go C: --> Windows --> winsxs --> x86_microsoft-windows........other shit here

 

[bleh]

THIS. THIS IN THE WORST WAY.

Windows 7 has so many farking things discombobulated and convoluted. Tasks that used to be simple, such as locating your desktops, now require extensive internet research.

Adjusting pane views and finding menu options in WMP 11 is utterly tough! And you can't roll back to WMP 10...

Registered to tell Microsoft these biatches! Microsoft, you done GOT TOLD!

 

[derekimo]

THIS. THIS IN THE WORST WAY.

Windows 7 has so many farking things discombobulated and convoluted. Tasks that used to be simple, such as locating your desktops, now require extensive internet research.

Adjusting pane views and finding menu options in WMP 11 is utterly tough! And you can't roll back to WMP 10...

Registered to tell Microsoft these biatches! Microsoft, you done GOT TOLD!

Hi,

You do realize this ISN'T a microsoft forum.

But if you need some help with something feel free to ask,

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/47612-how-ask-help.html

Windows 7 Forums - FAQ: Board FAQ

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/8-forum-rules-please-read.html

A few links to get you started.

 

[seven]

jpgs may be found in these locations
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper
C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT

 

[cdmoomaw]

If you go into themes hover over the photo a name like img0.jpg (main Win 7 wallpaper)
pops up. So search that and you find each theme has a folder with a name like

C:\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-s..allpaper-landscapes_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_895c1fabae7e0073

so go C: --> Windows --> winsxs --> x86_microsoft-windows........other shit here

If you're still subscribed to this, then thank goodness someone knows this. A systemwide search turned up nothing for me, but searching within C:\winsxs\ found what I was looking for.

~ Chris

 

[muymalestado]

Well, some folks seem to find the jpg's here, some there. Mine are listed in the Control Panel (Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Personalization\Desktop Background) as My Documents\My Pictures\Theme01, or Theme02, etc.

 

[Sploge]

Pictures from Themes

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but i found the images from the windows 7 themes in C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\ {ThemeName} .

 

[Tech3963]

Another way to view/save these wallpapers is to go to Personalize, click on Desktop Background at the bottom, a window displaying all the backgrounds for that theme will open, right click on the image you want, click OK to the Windows Security message that is displayed, right click menu will display, select Preview, the image will be displayed in Windows Photo Viewer (on my PC), select the File dropdown, select Make A Copy..., and save the image where ever you'd like.

 

[Harehunter]

Dudes, it's really simple.
On Windows Explorer, point to the C:\Windows directory, in the search box, type *.jpg. Right click, group by folder right-click view thumbnails.
c:\windows\web\windows\web\wallpaper\...
c:\windows\globalization\MCT\...

Forgot a step. Start>control panel> file and folder options
View tab, uncheck Hide system files.

Enjoy!

 

[wrenchpuller]

a work around for adding pictures

locate the folder
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Architecture
you need admin privileges
then add photos to the folder it will then add the photos to the desktop slide show.
I am running windows 7 ultimate hope this works for you
wrenchpuller

 

[mack macky]

theme pics

I think they would like the place of the actual pictures in the theme which are in:
C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper
The pictures for the themes are there and you can customize them as you please.

 

[matencio]

This is the simple answer

Add pics to themes: Copy and paste this in Win 7 search then open your folder and add or remove pictures as needed.

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
Merry Christmas!

 

[Bongo]

Add pics to themes: Copy and paste this in Win 7 search then open your folder and add or remove pictures as needed.

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
Merry Christmas!

Welcome to the Seven Forums

That location is for saved themes only you cannot add wallpaper in their.

Jerry