Windows 10: Why is Windows constantly changing my wallpaper settings?

Discus and support Why is Windows constantly changing my wallpaper settings? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have 2 PCs running Win 10 Pro 64-bit. One uses dual 3840x2160@60Hz Gigabyte GTX1660ti 6GB and the other uses dual 2560x1080@60Hz EVGA GT710 2GB.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Ichigo Kurosaki, Sep 20, 2020.

  1. Why is Windows constantly changing my wallpaper settings?


    I have 2 PCs running Win 10 Pro 64-bit. One uses dual 3840x2160@60Hz Gigabyte GTX1660ti 6GB and the other uses dual 2560x1080@60Hz EVGA GT710 2GB. Therefore, I use wallpapers that are designed to fit. YET, every so often, each computer will show the other's wallpapers and I have no idea HOW, or WHY, much less how to stop it.

    I think MS needs to address this directly, before I file a CFAA complaint.

    :)
     
    Ichigo Kurosaki, Sep 20, 2020
    #1

  2. unable to change the lock screen Wallpaper.

    Hi,

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.


    • What is the exact issue that you are facing?

    • Are you facing issues while trying to change the lock screen Wallpaper?

    • Are you not able to choose the directory where the wallpapers has been saved?
    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to restart the computer and check if you are able to successfully change the lock screen wallpaper.


    • From Desktop, right click and select
      Personalize
      .

    • In Personalization window, click on
      Lock Screen
      in the left pane.

    • And choose wallpaper you would like to apply for the lock screen by choosing the browse option.

    • Close the Personalization window.
    If the issue still persists, please do reply with the required information. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Sep 20, 2020
    #2
  3. Wallpaper setting reverts to Center when changing to new wallpaper

    Hi Fereidoun,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are facing issues while setting up wallpaper on your PC. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.



    1. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
    2. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?
    3. Have you tried setting a wallpaper with lower resolution ratio?


    Refer the article Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



    Meanwhile, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and see if that helps.



    Method 1:



    Try clearing the wallpaper cache and see if the issue persists.



    1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
      Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for ‘Run
    2. In Run dialog box, type appdata and hit
      Enter.
    3. Double-click on
      Roaming
      folder.
    4. Now open Microsoft folder and then
      Windows folder.
    5. Double-click on
      Themes
      folder.
    6. Right click on TranscodedWallpaper and click on
      Delete.
    7. Try setting the wallpaper again.


    Method 2:



    Create a new user account to isolate the issue related to user account corruption. Refer the article

    Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10




    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Sep 20, 2020
    #3
  4. Why is Windows constantly changing my wallpaper settings?

    Folder View settings constantly changing

    Is there any way to stop Windows 10 from constantly changing my folder view settings. throughout the day I am constantly moving between different folders for work and am constantly changing the view settings. I like the detail view, apparently Microsoft
    does not and keeps changing to list, Large Icons, etc., etc.
     
    Edward OConnor, Sep 20, 2020
    #4
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