Windows 10: Windows keeps changing my background

Discus and support Windows keeps changing my background in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; For some reason, windows decided to change my background to a random picture. I turned off synch settings. I have a theme, I click on it but it keeps... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Kitchen_Back_1283, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Windows keeps changing my background


    For some reason, windows decided to change my background to a random picture. I turned off synch settings. I have a theme, I click on it but it keeps changing. I'm losing my mind here. No virus since I already ran malware bytes.

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    /u/Kitchen_Back_1283, Mar 3, 2021
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  2. 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, Mar 3, 2021
    #2
  3. Lex Del Win User
    Background cannot be changed

    Hi,

    To change the background on your Windows 10 Mobile, please follow the steps below:

    • Open Settings, and tap on Personalization.
    • Tap on Start.
    • Tap on the drop-down list under Choose a background.
    • Select your preferred background and click apply.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Lex Del, Mar 3, 2021
    #3
  4. Windows keeps changing my background

    no settings for background picture change

    Hi,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.



    Try the below steps and check if are able to change the background:

    • Right click on the blank space of desktop.
    • Click on Personalize.
    • Under Background option, you may select or
      browse
      the image for the background. You may also change the Solid color as well as
      Slide show.
    • Close the Window and check if the changed background appears on the desktop.


    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

     
    Annu Singh, Mar 3, 2021
    #4
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