Windows 10: Fix Black desktop background on Windows 7

A lot of users running Windows 7 are experiencing a Black desktop background after installing a particular update. It sent out a panic as if […]

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Desktop background gone black after a few minutes of use on laptop.

Hello,

Desktop background and taskbar going black could be due to software conflicts.

We would like to know some information to better assist you with your concern:

• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Did you get any error messages or error codes?

In the meantime, we suggest that you try to check if the "Show Windows Background" option is turned on. Follow the steps below:

• Open Settings in the Start menu.
• Go to Ease of Access, then on the left side, click
  Other options.
• Turn on Show Windows Background and check if it works.

We will wait for your reply.

 

Lost desktop background

I did a Search & Distroy spyware scan the other day, and one of the suggested "fixes" said something about removing Active Desktop. Like the muppet I am I clicked yes and am now without a desktop background picture.

Does anyone have an idea how to reverse this? If I try to select a picture it's simply not added as a background.

 

Problem with desktop background changing


Hi, I don't know which fixes you've tried - usually that means people suggesting things leading to the response 'tried it, it doesn't work'.

Anyway...
Make sure this isn't set:
Turn On or Off Desktop Background Image in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

Try the equivalent of
Black Desktop Background Solved - Windows 7 Help Forums

Make sure sync isn't affecting it (option 5)
Change Desktop Background in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

See
Fix Desktop turns black in Windows 10 - Winaero

Do you have any 3rd party wallpaper change program?

Do you have a theme with black wallpaper that might be being applied?