Windows 10: Spanned desktop wallpaper is centering on both individually.

Display set to extend.

both monitors together are 3840×1080.

I downloaded an image specifically 3840×1080 .

Set as desktop background, click span..... it centers.... on each.. individually.

Never seen this one before.

Can someone tell me where I'm being absent minded?

Did 15minutes on google and can't find ANYTHING except "how to do it when it works".

Build 19042.789.

Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RX 480.

Feature worked as expected in previous Windows and Ubuntu installs on same hardware.

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Desktop wallpaper for new users

Hi Alaa,

Setting default users lets you specify the wallpaper on user's desktops and prevents other users from changing the image or its presentation. You can check these steps on how to set wallpapers from all users:

• Type run on the search bar and press Enter.
• On the window, type gpedit.msc and click OK.
• Locate and click Administrative Templates.
• Select Desktop > Desktop > Desktop Wallpaper.
• Tick Enabled, and name your wallpaper.
• Select Apply and click OK.

After performing the steps above, you may restart your PC.

Let us know the outcome. We will be glad to assist you.

 

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