Windows 10: Wallpaper keeps changing to black with sliver of original

Discus and support Wallpaper keeps changing to black with sliver of original in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Ever since a few days ago, my wallpaper has been randomly changing to this:it transitions as if it's on a slideshow mode but it's picture. When it does... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Andrew S5, May 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM.

  1. Andrew S5 Win User

    Wallpaper keeps changing to black with sliver of original


    Ever since a few days ago, my wallpaper has been randomly changing to this:it transitions as if it's on a slideshow mode but it's picture. When it does this, it stores it in my recent images too, despite I am not doing it, it happens at random.

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  2. unable to change the lock screen Wallpaper.

    Hi,

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.


    • What is the exact issue that you are facing?

    • Are you facing issues while trying to change the lock screen Wallpaper?

    • Are you not able to choose the directory where the wallpapers has been saved?
    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to restart the computer and check if you are able to successfully change the lock screen wallpaper.


    • From Desktop, right click and select
      Personalize
      .

    • In Personalization window, click on
      Lock Screen
      in the left pane.

    • And choose wallpaper you would like to apply for the lock screen by choosing the browse option.

    • Close the Personalization window.
    If the issue still persists, please do reply with the required information. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, May 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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  3. Win-10 themes keep changing

    Hi,

    Thank you for providing the information.

    • Did you try the steps suggested by Suvarna Govinda above, what was the result?
    As I understand the issue, Themes in Windows doesn't have the options to change on its own. Only the Wallpapers in the themes can change as selected ( Picture, Solid color and Slide Show ).

    I would suggest you to make us understand that if the Wallpapers are changing in Theme which you have selected.

    Below are the steps you can check if it helps.

    • Press Windows + I keys and select Personalization.
    • Select Theme and select the Default theme.
    • Select the Desktop Background below and select the Picture
      and save it and check.
    Please post us back if the issue resolves. We are glad to help you.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, May 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
    #3
  4. Anubis23 Win User

    Wallpaper keeps changing to black with sliver of original

    Desktop Black Wallpaper Won't Change (Windows 10)

    This same thing has happened to me, except I can change my theme and the accent colors around windows, taskbar, tiles, and smart menu also changes to reflect the theme and the desktop picture color, however for me, my actual wallpaper is not when I assigned
    it, it is black. I can change to different themes fine, but the wallpaper does not change, I can assigned wallpapers manual via "set as wallpaper" but my desktop wallpaper does not change at all.... it remains black, I can swap to solid colors from the background
    menu, but when I change to picture for a wallpaper it is black and no wallpaper is display, just black.

    ALSO: I did a clean re-install hoping it would fix it, but no, it is not fixed which is breaking my mind..... A full reformat, re-install of windows 10 and the problem is persistent from the beginning? is this a Microsoft account error problem of some sort??
     
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