Windows 10: For some reason, my document folders have a black background. How can I get it back to...

For some reason, my document folders have a black background. How can I get it back to white. Thanks

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Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Black background of folders

Hi, my name is Neil, and I'm a Windows 10 user like you.

I'll be happy to help you with your question.

thewindowsclub website has a good article about this issue. It's important to note though that this is just a graphical issue and it will not cause any damage or corruption to the content of the folders and files. However, it is unsightly and I can completely understand why you want these folders to appear 'normal'.

Please visit their website here: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/black-background....

Try each of the 3 steps listed. One of these will normally resolve the issue. Just remember to reboot after trying each step as some of the steps require a reboot to fully work and clear the thumbnail cache.

Let me know how you get on.

Kindest regards,

Neil

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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.