Windows 10: Background photo got deleted after updating to Windows 11 and now I can't change anything...

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  1. Hope P. Win User

    Background photo got deleted after updating to Windows 11 and now I can't change anything...


    I updated my laptop to Windows 11 a few days ago and after the update my lock screen photo has stayed the same but my background photo is gone and is just a black background. When I go into settings to personalize my background it now says "some of these settings are managed by your organization" and everything is greyed out so I can't click on it, I can't even change the color of the background let alone add a photo. This is a personal computer so there should be no organization, I am the only user and when I checked in settings I am listed as the administrator. Thank you for any help!

    :)
     
    Hope P., Nov 25, 2022
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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.

    Change desktop background and colors - Microsoft Support

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

    Thank you.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 25, 2022
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  3. Sigurd Win User
    Windows 10 Desktop background photo not changing


    Setup - two monitors. Nvidia Quatro graphic card

    Desktop background problem
    I have set Personalisation - Desktop Background - Slideshow - Set Location to a Photo folder to use Photos - Change every minute - Shuffle Off (tried On as well but makes no difference) - Fit set to Fit.

    Problem is that the images never change, though they are different ones on the two monitors.

    I have tried various permutations of the above without any success. Which folder of photos I use doesn't make any difference to the situation - same two photos displayed.

    My wife's laptop which is setup in the same way seems to have a similar but not identical problem. hers changes but only selects from 4 photos despite more being available in the chosen folder.

    Suggestions appreciated!
     
    Sigurd, Nov 25, 2022
    #3
  4. Background photo got deleted after updating to Windows 11 and now I can't change anything...

    Photos app hogging resources in background

    Ian, this suggestion was posted on my other thread:

    We understand that not all of users are using the Photos app on Windows 10, if not very often. If you don't want this app to be running on background when not in use, there is a way you can turn this
    off. Kindly follow the steps provided below:


    • In Cortana, type Privacy Settings
      and press Enter.
    • Look for Background apps.
    • Look for Photos in the list.
    • Flip the switch to Off.
    • Restart your computer.

    After you restart your computer, you can check if the Photos app is still running in background. You can use these steps to turn off any running background applications as it is not limited to Photos
    app alone. In this way, you can conserve a lot of power and process allowance.


    I just followed these instructions, and now have to wait to see if it works. I'm hoping it solves your problem, too!
     
    BarryG_961, Nov 25, 2022
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