Windows 10: Pictures won't appear for selection when I try to change background

Discus and support Pictures won't appear for selection when I try to change background in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I've been trying to change my lock screen and wallpaper, but when I go to click a picture or even a folder -- no photos show up. It appears on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ThiffanyGuardiola, Nov 4, 2020.

  1. THIFFANYGUARDIOLA
    ThiffanyGuardiola Win User

    Pictures won't appear for selection when I try to change background


    I've been trying to change my lock screen and wallpaper, but when I go to click a picture or even a folder -- no photos show up. It appears on my laptop, but just not when I try to change my background.

    :)
     
    ThiffanyGuardiola, Nov 4, 2020
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  2. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    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

    Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 4, 2020
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  3. ANJU THEKKETHIL
    Anju Thekkethil Win User
    change size of background wall paper+it is a custon wallpaper(my picture)

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps you to
    change size of background wall paper.

    a) Right click on the desktop screen.

    b) Select personalize and click on Desktop Background at the bottom of the screen.

    c) Select the image and change the picture position to Centre from the drop down list.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Nov 4, 2020
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  4. WWSRAS
    wwsras Win User

    Pictures won't appear for selection when I try to change background

    Can no longer select pictures as background

    Previously I was able to select pictures from my PC as a background, including using a group of pictures as a rotating theme. But now when I try to do the same and go into a folder on my hard drive to select photos, the photo files are not listed at all.
    I have many folders of pictures but none show the photo files when I try to use the background option. I can see the pictures fine otherwise.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    wwsras, Nov 4, 2020
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