Windows 10: How do I fix the extremely long desktop background change length?

Discus and support How do I fix the extremely long desktop background change length? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; This is my second or third time posting about this same issue but I have not had any response so hoping maybe this time I get one, any tips or guides... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by pezhmank, Nov 9, 2018.

  1. pezhmank Win User

    How do I fix the extremely long desktop background change length?


    This is my second or third time posting about this same issue but I have not had any response so hoping maybe this time I get one, any tips or guides or anything for me to further research.
    I have had no issues with background changes, it used to take less than a second for it to change, I have not changed any method, any app or anything that comes into mind, but now when I try to change a wallpaper by right clicking on a picture and select "set as desktop background" it takes about 5-10 second and its really disturbing.

    What could be the issue and how could I fix or look into?

    :)
     
    pezhmank, Nov 9, 2018
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  2. Misiowiec Win User

    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.
     
    Misiowiec, Nov 9, 2018
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Patricia Yu, Nov 9, 2018
    #3
  4. How do I fix the extremely long desktop background change length?

    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.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Nov 9, 2018
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