Windows 10: Cannot set different wallpaper on second monitor anymore.

Discus and support Cannot set different wallpaper on second monitor anymore. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; When I go to "background" and right click, the option Set for Monitor 1/Set for Monitor 2, no longer appears. Is this happening for anyone else?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/0Maka, Nov 29, 2022.

  1. /U/0MAKA
    /u/0Maka Win User

    Cannot set different wallpaper on second monitor anymore.


    When I go to "background" and right click, the option Set for Monitor 1/Set for Monitor 2, no longer appears.

    Is this happening for anyone else?

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    /u/0Maka, Nov 29, 2022
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  2. JWILDMAN16
    jwildman16 Win User

    How to display different slideshow wallpapers (backgrounds) on each monitor

    I followed those steps. When right-clicking on the image to select a monitor, I get:

    • Set for all monitors
    • Set for monitor 4
    • Set for monitor 4
    • Set for monitor 4
    • Set for monitor 4

    Cannot set different wallpaper on second monitor anymore. 01d6e76f-69b5-4b69-af3d-0c264511199c?upload=true.jpg
     
    jwildman16, Nov 29, 2022
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  3. GREG CARMACK - VETERAN MVP NOW INDEPENDENT ADVISOR
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP now Independent Advisor Win User
    4 monitors with different wallpaper

    Hi Chris. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    Here's how to set different backgrounds for different monitors:

    https://winaero.com/how-to-set-wallpaper-per-mo...

    https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-10/how-to-set-...

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-differen...

    https://www.howtogeek.com/261929/how-to-set-a-d...



    One of those should work. If not Report back results for more steps if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP now Independent Advisor, Nov 29, 2022
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  4. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User

    Cannot set different wallpaper on second monitor anymore.

    How to set different wallpapers for more than 5 monitors

    Hi Josh. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    Here's all ways to set different wallpapers for each multiple monitor:

    https://winaero.com/how-to-set-wallpaper-per-mo...

    https://www.hanselman.com/blog/how-do-i-set-dif...

    https://techtipvault.com/windows/set-different-...

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-differen...

    https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-10/how-to-set-...

    https://www.howtogeek.com/261929/how-to-set-a-d...



    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

    ______________________________________________

    Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Nov 29, 2022
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