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11-04-2007
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| | Re: I can't change my desktop background You've most welcome, Felonysteve. -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Felonysteve" <Felonysteve@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:633F14A7-76F9-44BE-A0C5-22E4C5F60BCB@xxxxxx Thanks man. You just helped me not throw my girlfriend's laptop through a wall! She downloaded Malware alarm 2.1, which is when the problem started. I went through a long tedious process of cleaning the program out. 100% did it. Still couldn't see wallpaper. Acer support and Microsoft support couldn't fix it...but you did! Sweet!! Thanks again! |
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11-09-2007
| #22 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!! "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > Save the file to Desktop. > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-AE49B0067BA2@xxxxxx > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System > Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face) > DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle) > > > > I hope this helps. > -- > Swtboodie > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > 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. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news  602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-7E63AD77CC58@xxxxxx> > Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed. > > -- > > Swtboodie > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > Quote: > > > More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet? > > > > > > -- > > > 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. > > > -- > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news FACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-4EF52461C84C@xxxxxx> > > > 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? > > > > -- > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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11-11-2007
| #23 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background You're most welcome MsPriss9008. -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "MsPriss9008" <MsPriss9008@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7AB44B69-DCF3-4F4D-BB2C-4B4D39D74FE3@xxxxxx Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!! "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > Save the file to Desktop. > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > |
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11-16-2007
| #24 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background This fixed my issue too, I added Vista to an SBS2003 Domain. Despite there being no Desktop wallpaper polices the reg key got set somehow. The fix saved me hours opf loking around - thanks Chris On 11 Nov, 07:35, "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ram...@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > You're most welcome MsPriss9008. > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com > > "MsPriss9008" <MsPriss9...@xxxxxx> wrote in messagenews:7AB44B69-DCF3-4F4D-BB2C-4B4D39D74FE3@xxxxxx > > Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a > solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now > close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think > of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!! > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > >http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg Quote: > > Save the file toDesktop. > > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" Quote: > > -- > > Regards, Quote: > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com- Hide quoted text - > - Show quoted text - |
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11-17-2007
| #25 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background Glad that helped, Chris. -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com <chris.gill@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:c0c5a8ff-d861-4d3b-b3ea-3faea2059341@xxxxxx This fixed my issue too, I added Vista to an SBS2003 Domain. Despite there being no Desktop wallpaper polices the reg key got set somehow. The fix saved me hours opf loking around - thanks Chris On 11 Nov, 07:35, "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ram...@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > You're most welcome MsPriss9008. > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com > > "MsPriss9008" <MsPriss9...@xxxxxx> wrote in messagenews:7AB44B69-DCF3-4F4D-BB2C-4B4D39D74FE3@xxxxxx > > Thank you so much or putting this on here.... I had been looking for a > solution to fix this problem since about 2:00 this afternoon and it is now > close to 1 O'clock in the morn... I've everything possible I can think > of..... Has soon has I downloaded that file it fixed it alll..........Thanks!! > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > >http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg Quote: > > Save the file toDesktop. > > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" Quote: > > -- > > Regards, Quote: > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows(R) Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com- Hide quoted text - > - Show quoted text - |
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11-24-2007
| #26 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works too. Many thanks to all. JDQ "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > Save the file to Desktop. > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-AE49B0067BA2@xxxxxx > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System > Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face) > DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle) > > > > I hope this helps. > -- > Swtboodie > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > 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. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-7E63AD77CC58@xxxxxx> > Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed. > > -- > > Swtboodie > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > Quote: > > > More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet? > > > > > > -- > > > 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. > > > -- > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news FACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-4EF52461C84C@xxxxxx> > > > 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? > > > > -- > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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11-25-2007
| #27 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background You're welcome! -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "JDQ" <JDQ@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 1F5832E-ABD7-4E2E-95A2-D138CE7D53DD@xxxxxxI have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works too. Many thanks to all. JDQ "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > Save the file to Desktop. > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-AE49B0067BA2@xxxxxx > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System > Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face) > DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle) > > > > I hope this helps. > -- > Swtboodie > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > 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. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-7E63AD77CC58@xxxxxx> > Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed. > > -- > > Swtboodie > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > Quote: > > > More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet? > > > > > > -- > > > 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. > > > -- > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news FACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-4EF52461C84C@xxxxxx> > > > 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? > > > > -- > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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01-19-2008
| #28 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background thank u....u help my also!:-) "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > You're welcome! > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "JDQ" <JDQ@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 1F5832E-ABD7-4E2E-95A2-D138CE7D53DD@xxxxxx> I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works > too. Many thanks to all. > > JDQ > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > > > Save the file to Desktop. > > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-AE49B0067BA2@xxxxxx > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System > > Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face) > > DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle) > > > > > > > > I hope this helps. > > -- > > Swtboodie > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > Quote: > > > 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. > > > > > > -- > > > Regards, > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-7E63AD77CC58@xxxxxx> > > Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed. > > > -- > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet? > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 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. > > > > -- > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news FACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-4EF52461C84C@xxxxxx> > > > > 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? > > > > > -- > > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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01-20-2008
| #29 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background You're welcome! -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "zlatko" <zlatko@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:463801B2-480A-4449-B1EB-2989CBAE4FEE@xxxxxx thank u....u help my also!:-) "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > You're welcome! > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "JDQ" <JDQ@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 1F5832E-ABD7-4E2E-95A2-D138CE7D53DD@xxxxxx> I have been having this problem for sometime and founf this suggestion works > too. Many thanks to all. > > JDQ > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > > > Save the file to Desktop. > > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-AE49B0067BA2@xxxxxx > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System > > Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face) > > DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle) > > > > > > > > I hope this helps. > > -- > > Swtboodie > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > Quote: > > > 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. > > > > > > -- > > > Regards, > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-7E63AD77CC58@xxxxxx> > > Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed. > > > -- > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet? > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 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. > > > > -- > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news FACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-4EF52461C84C@xxxxxx> > > > > 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? > > > > > -- > > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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03-04-2008
| #30 (permalink) |
| | Re: I can't change my desktop background Wow this solved my problem also thanks. It's so good to have such intellegent people all around us "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Download wallpaper_enable.reg from the following link: > http://www.winhelponline.com/fixes/wallpaper_enable.reg > > Save the file to Desktop. > Right-click on the file and then choose "Merge" > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-AE49B0067BA2@xxxxxx > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System > Wallpaper REG_SZ Du_ O (looks like a face) > DisableTaskMgr REF_DWORD 0x0(the 0's have dots in the middle) > > > > I hope this helps. > -- > Swtboodie > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > 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. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news 602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-7E63AD77CC58@xxxxxx> > Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed. > > -- > > Swtboodie > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > Quote: > > > More info needed. Were you able to view/select pictures in that applet? > > > > > > -- > > > 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. > > > -- > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > > > > > > > "Swtboodie01" <Swtboodie01@xxxxxx> wrote in message news FACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-4EF52461C84C@xxxxxx> > > > 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? > > > > -- > > > > Swtboodie > > > > > > > > > > > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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