Windows 10: Background picture (or slideshow) not working after Windows 1903 update

Discus and support Background picture (or slideshow) not working after Windows 1903 update in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I just downloaded the 1903 update today (8/29). Now my background picture disappeared and my screen is black on my desktop. When I go in to choose a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Chris Duffield, Aug 29, 2019.

  1. CHRIS DUFFIELD
    Chris Duffield Win User

    Background picture (or slideshow) not working after Windows 1903 update


    I just downloaded the 1903 update today (8/29). Now my background picture disappeared and my screen is black on my desktop. When I go in to choose a picture, it won't work. It also isn't working with the slideshow option. Why do they mess with this stuff? Anyone know how to fix it?

    :)
     
    Chris Duffield, Aug 29, 2019
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  2. RALPHHOLMES
    ralphholmes Win User

    Background slideshow not working


    I have a background slideshow in operation, inherited from Windows 7 when I changed to Windows 10. I know how to personalise the background, but the slideshow does not work when I select a folder other than the one I inherited, even when there are suitable background pictures in the folder. Obviously, I could just put pictures for my background into the one folder which does work, but I would like to be able to select any picture folder, as should work. Can anyone help?
    Cheers
    R
     
    ralphholmes, Aug 29, 2019
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  3. ASKEW
    Askew Win User
    Background switches from Slideshow to Picture


    Hey Everyone,

    I upgraded my computer (Desktop PC) from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 RTM and while everything works good, I have an issue with my background settings.

    I have a folder on a local drive that has all of the pictures that I want in my slide show, and it works fine for a while, but eventually later when I return to my computer, it seems Windows 10 disables slideshow and changes back to 'picture'. I have to manually change it back to slideshow and it works again for some time until it disables again.

    I looked at my power settings and nothing in there shows to disable the slideshow on battery (I do have a UPC though) and have tried deleting all of my themes and creating a new one.

    Anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks,

    p.s. I am using a microsoft account and I leave my computer running all the time (never going to sleep).
     
    Askew, Aug 29, 2019
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  4. VANESSA SOHTUN
    Vanessa Sohtun Win User

    Background picture (or slideshow) not working after Windows 1903 update

    Picture set turn background to slideshow

    Hi Henry,

    Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

    1. Can you outline the troubleshooting steps that you have performed to fix the issue?

    2. Does the issue occur with other images as well or only the one saved in the desktop?

    For now, I suggest that you follow the steps below to change the slideshow option and check.

    1. Go to the Settings application

    2. Click on Personalization, select Picture from that top dropdown

    If the above did not help, change the background picture that you have set and check.

    Hope this helps

    Regards
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Aug 29, 2019
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