Windows 10: Cannot Change Windows 10 Desktop Background

Discus and support Cannot Change Windows 10 Desktop Background in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am unable to change my Windows 10 Desktop Background to anything except the default blue windows screen or a solid color. I have ensured Windows is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Dboy352, Aug 24, 2019.

  1. Dboy352 Win User

    Cannot Change Windows 10 Desktop Background


    I am unable to change my Windows 10 Desktop Background to anything except the default blue windows screen or a solid color. I have ensured Windows is activated, disabled changed background blocking in gpedit.msc, changed the windows background in regedit.exe and ensured I used the correct file path and nothing is working. Everytime I try to change the background it goes to a solid color. See videos below.


    The problem: https://youtu.be/xPuxvI0-2Ek


    Windows is activated: https://youtu.be/gNz6JxaOeYo


    After gpedit.msc was changed: https://youtu.be/nasdPaDOJfk


    After regedit.exe was changed: https://youtu.be/X07NmQc3IMA


    Any other ideas???? this is driving me crazy

    :)
     
    Dboy352, Aug 24, 2019
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  2. Slideshow as desktop background.

    Hi Marilyn,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows Logo Key + I. Then click on Personalization.
    • Click on Background to change it.
    For reference:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-change-desktop-background



    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Aug 24, 2019
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  3. changing the background images

    Hi,

    In order to help you better, could you please confirm a couple of things.

    • Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?
    • Are you referring to desktop background image or lock screen image?

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the background picture and check if it helps.

    • In the search type as ‘Settings’ and click on it.
    • Select ‘Personalization’, under ‘Background’ option select as ‘Picture’.
    • Under ‘Choose your picture’ select any picture accordingly or you can browse the picture from your computer.

    You may refer to the below link and check if it helps.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17144/windows-10-change-desktop-background

    Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Karthicka_R, Aug 24, 2019
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  4. Cannot Change Windows 10 Desktop Background

    change desktop background color

    Hi,

    To change the desktop background into a solid color, see the steps below:

    • Right-click on the desktop, and select Personalize.
    • Under Personalization, select Background.
    • On the right pane, click on the drop-down menu for Background, and then select
      Solid color.
    • Choose your preferred color and it should immediately make changes.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Patricia Yu, Aug 24, 2019
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