Try this. Go to Control Panel (Classic View) > Ease of Access Center, and
click on "Make the computer easier to see". Make sure "Remove background
images" does not have a checkmark (Apply, Save).
"Ed S." <EdS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> My desktop had a photo and went blank. I've tried replacing it by
> clicking
> on personalizing, browsing and clicking on a photo but it will only
> respond
> and set colors.--
> Ed