There may be some Policies in place. To determine that, use the following steps:
Press WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog.
Type the following command (single line, no line wrap) and press ENTER
cmd /k reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /s
Copy the Command Prompt output and include in your reply.
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
"Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news

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Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
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Swtboodie
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
Quote:
> More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet?
>
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> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:4CDC8580-DFCF-41BF-908B-3D3A4A5E7D86@xxxxxx
> I have tried all of those options and still cant change it. Please help.
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> Swtboodie
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> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> Quote:
> > Click the "Picture Location" down arrow to view other categories.
> >
> > See also:
> >
> > Windows Vista Help: Change your desktop background (wallpaper):
> > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...b8f5f1033.mspx
> >
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> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news
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> > No error messages and my setting are not grayed out. When I try to change the
> > background colors come up and It wont let me pick any pictures or any of the
> > sample pictures. I went to ease of access and made sure nothing was check and
> > still cant change my background. I called for help but they just set up
> > another user. I need all the stuff I put through this user... Any suggestions?
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> > Swtboodie
> >
> >
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > > >> it won't let me change any of my backgrounds
> > >
> > > Why? Are you getting any error messages, or are the settings grayed out?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-D07575ADF9EE@xxxxxx
> > > my desktop has a black background, whenever i go to properties, it won't let
> > > me change any of my backgrounds. do you have any idea to fix this
> > >
> > >
> > > I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
> > > Swtboodie
> > > > > >