Windows 10: I have a WSUS EEE netbook and I can't find the setting that changes my desktop background.

I've been through all the setting in the control panel and I've right clicked while in the desktop, I've looked and looked but I just can't find where to change the desktop background/wallpaper. Please help. Thank you

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Desktop background will not change.

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If you're experiencing issues with changing your desktop background and it remains black regardless of your attempts, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the problem. Here are some solutions to consider:

1. Check Ease of Access Settings:
   
   • Sometimes, certain Ease of Access settings can affect the desktop background. Go to "Start" > "Settings" > "Ease of Access" > "Display" and make sure the "Show desktop background" option is enabled.
     
2. Check Group Policy Settings:
   
   • If your computer is part of a network or managed by an organization, there might be Group Policy settings restricting background changes. In this case, you might need administrative access to modify these settings.
     
3. Uninstall the antivirus software.
   
   • The third-party antivirus software may modify the system Settings, causing the wallpaper display error.
     
4. Update Graphics Drivers:
   
   • Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can cause display-related issues. Visit your graphics card manufacturer's website (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and download the latest drivers for your GPU.
     
5. Reset TranscodedWallpaper:
   
   • This solution involves resetting the TranscodedWallpaper file, which stores the desktop background settings.
     
     Follow these steps:
     
     a. Press "Windows key + R" to open the Run dialog.
     
     
     b. Type and press Enter.
     
     c. Locate the "TranscodedWallpaper" file and delete it (you may need administrative permissions).
     
     d. Close File Explorer and try changing your desktop background again.
     
6. Use Another User Account:
   
   • Create a new user account and see if the issue persists when logged in with the new account. If the problem is limited to your current user profile, the new account should not experience the same issue.
     
7. Perform a System File Check:
   
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click the Start button and choose "Windows Terminal (Admin)" or "Command Prompt (Admin)").
     
     sfc /scannow
     
   • Type and press Enter. This command will scan and repair any corrupted system files that may be affecting the desktop background.
     

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

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.

Change desktop background and colors - Microsoft Support

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.