Windows 10: Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine

Discus and support Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; This is really a crazy issue. I have 4 monitors and would like a separate background for each. I know how to do it under Windows personilazion but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Kenny AA, Oct 27, 2019.

  1. Kenny AA Win User

    Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine


    This is really a crazy issue. I have 4 monitors and would like a separate background for each. I know how to do it under Windows personilazion but when I right click to pick a monitor for some reason my selections are Monitor 1, Monitor 3, Monitor 4, Monitor 4, . That right no Monitor 2, and two Monitor 4. Does it matter that Monitor 2 is directly above monitor 4?


    I tried to do it in the registry but cannot find the area where the backgrounds are save


    All help appreciated.

    :)
     
    Kenny AA, Oct 27, 2019
    #1

  2. How can I change the background image individually to 6 monitors in Windows 10.

    Hi,

    The option to customize desktop background for multiple display on Windows 10 is hidden on the modern interface of the display settings. To open the old interface to customize your desktop background, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows + R key to open the run command window.
    • Type or copy and paste the command below to open the old Desktop Background
      interface window:

      control /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageWallpaper
    • Under the Choose your desktop background option, right-click on the image that you wish to set on the desired monitor.
    • Select the Set for monitor 1 to set it on your 1st display.
    • Repeat the steps to set your background for other monitors.

    Let us know should you need further assistance.
     
    Darwin Dim, Oct 27, 2019
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  3. ipooloo Win User
    Setting different Backgrounds for Dual Monitors in Windows 10


    Works perfectly thank you!
     
    ipooloo, Oct 27, 2019
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  4. topgundcp Win User

    Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine

    Setting different Backgrounds for Dual Monitors in Windows 10


    Hi All,
    If you have a dual monitors and want to set a different background for each. You don't need third party program to set them. Here's an easy way:
    1. Copy the background images to: C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Windows

      Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine [​IMG]

    2. Use CTRL key for multiple selection to select both backgrounds.
    3. Right click on one background->Set as desktop background

    You should have a separate background for each monitor.

    The background images will be stored under:
    %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
    as:
    Transcoded_000 and Transcoded_001 without extension

    If you want to swap the images, just rename 0 to 1, 1 to 0. Sign out and sign back in or
    right click on desktop and select: Next desktop background


    Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine [​IMG]


    Here's an example:


    Setting Background For multiple monitors A bug in Windows or Just my Machine [​IMG]
     
    topgundcp, Oct 27, 2019
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