Solved Windows Desktop 'Personalize' Option is Very Buggy

BingoGaming

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I was trying to switch my static wallpaper to a slideshow one, although when I tried to do it this is what happened:


  • I selected the folder, and chose the pictures.
  • I clicked save changes, then exited the Personalization window.
  • When I noticed my wallpaper wasn't changing, I tried right-clicking the desktop, and choosing next wallpaper.
  • You can see the Desktop Background icon in the bottom right is black, and no slideshow is selected. This icon is always black, whether I have selected a slideshow or not. It still displays the proper background, just the icon is a little buggy.


Whenever I try other slideshows, they work. I tried customizing them to my own photos, but then the Desktop Background icon just went black again.

Has anyone else ever had this problem? Do they know how to fix it? Thanks in advance.
 

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Never mind, fixed it by deleting everything in my Themes folder.

For anyone wondering, do this:
CTRL + R
Type in %appdata% and hit enter
Microsoft/Windows/Themes
Delete everything in there and you're done.
 

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At a glance

Windows Ultimate x64Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHzCorsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600EVGA GTX 660Ti 2GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 660Ti 2GB
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2311x
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
PSU
NZXT HALE82 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
Case
NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower
Keyboard
Razer Lycosa Mirror Edition
Mouse
Razer Deathadder Re-spawn
Internet Speed
5Mbp/s - 20 Mbp/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials + Malwarebytes
Browser
Google Chrome
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