I can't change my desktop background

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

>> 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
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

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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> 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
>

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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> 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
>

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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
> 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> > 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
> >
>

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" <> wrote in message news:4CDC8580-DFCF-41BF-908B-...
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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
> 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> > 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
> >
>

Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
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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" <> wrote in message news:4CDC8580-DFCF-41BF-908B-...
> 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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
> > 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> > > 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
> > >
> >
>

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\Po licies\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" <> wrote in message news602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-...
Yes, I even able to select it. But the background never changed.
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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" <> wrote in message news:4CDC8580-DFCF-41BF-908B-...
> 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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
> > 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> > > 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
> > >
> >
>

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\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:

> 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\Po licies\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" <> wrote in message news602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-...
> 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" <> wrote in message news:4CDC8580-DFCF-41BF-908B-...
> > 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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
> > > 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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" <> wrote in message news:C67C8D71-C231-4C26-AD83-...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\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:

> 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\Po licies\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" <> wrote in message news602CCDA-1962-4FBB-B321-...
> 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" <> wrote in message news:4CDC8580-DFCF-41BF-908B-...
> > 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" <> wrote in message newsFACD801-0A03-4421-9A8E-...
> > > 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" <> wrote in message news:4013596A-634B-445E-BF3B-...
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>