Windows 10: Can no longer change background

Discus and support Can no longer change background in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; A friend of mine contacted me the other day and said that he suspected a recent update changed his wallpaper and that he no longer had the ability to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by rosede, Feb 15, 2019.

  1. ROSEDE
    rosede Win User

    Can no longer change background


    A friend of mine contacted me the other day and said that he suspected a recent update changed his wallpaper and that he no longer had the ability to change the wallpaper. He is using Window 10 Home edition.

    He sent me a screenshot of his background settings.


    Can no longer change background [​IMG]


    Any ideas on what happened? Did MS take away the ability to change the background? If so, why?

    Thanks

    Daryl

    :)
     
    rosede, Feb 15, 2019
    #1
  2. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    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, Feb 15, 2019
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  3. LEX DEL
    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, Feb 15, 2019
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  4. KALPANA SHANKARAPPA
    Kalpana Shankarappa Win User

    Can no longer change background

    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, Feb 15, 2019
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