Windows 10: Cannot Change Windows 10 Desktop Background

I am unable to change my Windows 10 Desktop Background to anything except the default blue windows screen or a solid color. I have ensured Windows is activated, disabled changed background blocking in gpedit.msc, changed the windows background in regedit.exe and ensured I used the correct file path and nothing is working. Everytime I try to change the background it goes to a solid color. See videos below.


The problem: https://youtu.be/xPuxvI0-2Ek


Windows is activated: https://youtu.be/gNz6JxaOeYo


After gpedit.msc was changed: https://youtu.be/nasdPaDOJfk


After regedit.exe was changed: https://youtu.be/X07NmQc3IMA


Any other ideas???? this is driving me crazy

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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.

 

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.

 

change desktop background color

Hi,

To change the desktop background into a solid color, see the steps below:

• Right-click on the desktop, and select Personalize.
• Under Personalization, select Background.
• On the right pane, click on the drop-down menu for Background, and then select
  Solid color.
• Choose your preferred color and it should immediately make changes.

Let us know how it goes.