Windows 10: Can no longer select pictures as background

Discus and support Can no longer select pictures as background in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Previously I was able to select pictures from my PC as a background, including using a group of pictures as a rotating theme. But now when I try to do... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by wwsras, Oct 19, 2019.

  1. wwsras Win User

    Can no longer select pictures as background


    Previously I was able to select pictures from my PC as a background, including using a group of pictures as a rotating theme. But now when I try to do the same and go into a folder on my hard drive to select photos, the photo files are not listed at all. I have many folders of pictures but none show the photo files when I try to use the background option. I can see the pictures fine otherwise.


    Any suggestions?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    wwsras, Oct 19, 2019
    #1

  2. Changing the background in Windows 10 from picture foders created on the hard drive?

    Hi,

    Sorry for the delay in response



    I would suggest you to try the following steps:






    • Open Desktop Background by right clicking on the desktop clicking Personalization

    • Click the picture or color that you want to use for your desktop background.

    • If the picture you want to use isn't in the list of desktop background pictures, click an item in the Picture location list to see other categories, or click Browse to search for the picture on your computer.
      When you find the picture that you want, double-click it. It will become your desktop background.




    Hope this helps.
     
    Waseemulla S, Oct 19, 2019
    #2
  3. personalising background pictures

    Hi Steve,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings,
    • Click Personalization
    • Highlight Background and scroll down toward the bottom and click Browse.
    • Select the picture or photo to set as background.
    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Oct 19, 2019
    #3
  4. Can no longer select pictures as background

    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, 2019
    #4
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