Windows 10: Background changing

Discus and support Background changing in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi! Windows keeps changing my background and no matter what I do it will not stay. Every couple of minutes my background goes to some random picture... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by maciej4, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. maciej4 Win User

    Background changing


    Hi! Windows keeps changing my background and no matter what I do it will not stay. Every couple of minutes my background goes to some random picture and I've tried everything I could find and nothing is working. : very sad.

    :)
     
    maciej4, Oct 19, 2020
    #1

  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, Oct 19, 2020
    #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, Oct 19, 2020
    #3
  4. Background changing

    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, Oct 19, 2020
    #4
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