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Discus and support Why did my computer crash, restart, and then change my desktop background to some "Windows... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I don't want that, definately not know.My impression is, this happened deliberately because you aka. Microsoft wanted to force it on me.Which makes me... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nagel Klipper, Sep 17, 2024.

  1. Why did my computer crash, restart, and then change my desktop background to some "Windows...


    I don't want that, definately not know.My impression is, this happened deliberately because you aka. Microsoft wanted to force it on me.Which makes me NOT want it.Keep this **** up, and I'll look for alternatives to Windows.

    :)
     
    Nagel Klipper, Sep 17, 2024
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  2. 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 - Microsoft Support

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

    Thank you.
     
    Karthicka_R, Sep 17, 2024
    #2
  3. 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:

    Change desktop background and colors - Microsoft Support



    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, Sep 17, 2024
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  4. Why did my computer crash, restart, and then change my desktop background to some "Windows...

    change desktop background color

    Hi,

    To change the desktop background into a solid color, see the steps below:

    • Right-click on the desktop, and select Personalize.
    • Under Personalization, select Background.
    • On the right pane, click on the drop-down menu for Background, and then select
      Solid color.
    • Choose your preferred color and it should immediately make changes.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Patricia Yu, Sep 17, 2024
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