Windows 10: Unable to personalize background

Discus and support Unable to personalize background in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I try to personalize my background Norton crashes and the pictures disappear. This started when I installed Office. I downloaded a patch that is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AlexaC84, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. AlexaC84 Win User

    Unable to personalize background


    When I try to personalize my background Norton crashes and the pictures disappear. This started when I installed Office. I downloaded a patch that is supposed to fix the issue between Win10 and Office.

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    AlexaC84, Nov 20, 2019
    #1

  2. 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 20, 2019
    #2
  3. Jan Del Win User
    regarding background personalize settings

    Hi Singh,

    The Some setting are managed by your organization message usually appears if there is any changes happened on the Registry Editor or Group policy Editor. We suggest editing the Group Policy by following the steps below:

    • Open Group Policy by typing it in the search box.
    • Look for Administrative Templates and click on it.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Click on Prevent changing desktop background and it will open an new window.
    • Select Disable on the choices and click Apply.

    Once the changes were made, try to customize your background again.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Nov 20, 2019
    #3
  4. Unable to personalize background

    Personalize Screen background color

    Hi Rohn,



    Thank you for giving us an opportunity to assist you with the query.

    Apologize for the difficulties that you're experiencing in Windows 10.

    Please be assured that we will do our best to help you.


    • Have you installed any third party customization software?
    If yes, I suggest you to uninstall the same to if it is restricting you from changing the desktop background.

    Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.


    • Press Windows + X keys, and select
      Control Panel.

    • Select Ease of Access Center.

    • Click on Optimize Visual display link.

    • Locate Make the computer easier to see section.

    • Uncheck Remove background images (where available).

    • Click on Save, Apply, and Exit.
    Hope it helps.

    Let us know the status, we are glad to assist you further.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Nov 20, 2019
    #4
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