Background Pics

[Carl G]

Hi Guys & Gals
My Brother runs win XPPRO,
under display settings the desktop tab, there are no pics to set as
background,
and he cannot create a background pic by right clicking on a image and set
as background.
What could be the cause of this, he is up to date on his spyware programs,
We emptied ou all the temp folders and temporary internet files just in
case.
Is there a fix for this? I checked Kellys corner but didn't see anything
relateing to this problem.
Thanks

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Cannot change Desktop background wallpaper.

This can be caused by the following policy.

Prevent changing wallpaper policy: Prevents users from adding or changing
the background design of the desktop. By default, users can use the Desktop
tab of Display in Control Panel to add a background design (wallpaper) to
their desktop. If you enable this setting, the Desktop tab still appears,
but all options on the tab are disabled.

To fix this, go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

142. Right hand side.
Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes - Disable

Click on Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes

wallpaperenable.reg is the file that you want.

[[To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt.]]

If XP Pro you can also use this...
Prevent changing wallpaper
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=431

You may also want to...

UPDATE your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

UPDATE whatever anti-spyware applications that you have and run a full
system scan with each one.

You might want to start in Safe Mode to run your antivirus and anti-spyware
software.

Running a full system antivirus scan or anti-spyware scan in Safe Mode can
be a good idea. Some viruses and other malware like to conceal themselves
in areas Windows protects while using them. Safe mode will prevent those
applications access and therefore unprotect the viruses or other malware
allowing for easier removal.

How to start Windows in Safe Mode Windows XP
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=61#winxo
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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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