Changing a systems default wallpaper

[Greg Smith]

I would like to change the default wallpaper that users gets when they log
onto a system from "Bliss" to a custom wallpaper.

I have scanned the registry and found where to change the login graphic but
not a user default wallpaper.

Does anybody know where this is in the registry?



Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Guest]

There's a neat utility for that sir that will do the trick for you:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/utils/SetBackColor.zip

GLuck!

 

[Wesley Vogel]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Wallpaper
REG_SZ
Path to wallpaper file.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\General
BackupWallpaper
REG_EXPAND_SZ
Path to wallpaper file.

Wallpaper
REG_EXPAND_SZ
Path to wallpaper file.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
WallPaperDir
REG_EXPAND_SZ
%SystemRoot%\web\wallpaper

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

See also:
Customize the logon screen wallpaper, screensaver and other settings using
Tweak UI:
http://www.winxptutor.com/tweaklogon.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Greg Smith]

Thank you for your response.

I looked at the site you sent me to and it seems to deal with the login
screen (I already know how to change that via the registry) and how to
change MY profile. I am interested in changing the DEFAULT profile
wallpaper.

 

[Greg Smith]

Thank you for your response.

These changes seem to apply only MY login. I am configuring a multi-user
machine and I want to change the default wallpaper from "bliss" to my own.

 

[Dolphin]

Thank you for your response.

I looked at the site you sent me to and it seems to deal with the login screen
(I already know how to change that via the registry) and how to change MY
profile. I am interested in changing the DEFAULT profile wallpaper.

Right click on the desktop/properties/desktop. Browse to the picture you want
and ok out.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Greg,

If you're wanting to customize the "Default user" template / wallpaper
settings, then read below:

The "Default User" is a template for creating new users. When you create a
new user account and login the first time, all of the Start menu entries and
Document entries, Desktop settings from the "Default User" are initially
assigned to your new user account. See this MS-KB for more information:

How to create a custom default user profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319974

Known Issues:

The Desktop.ini File Does Not Work Correctly When You Create a Custom
Default Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321281

Wallpaper setting does not apply correctly when you create a custom default
user profile ?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/defaultwp.htm


-or-

Edit the C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\NTUser.dat file and set the
Wallpaper accordingly. More information on this is given here:

Editing the Registry for "other" Users
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_adv_reg_editing.htm
Load a hive into the registry:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...elp/967e371b-40f8-4562-ac7c-91e8f251d65b.mspx
Example
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307016

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
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[lamda]

'Animal wallpapers' (http://www.wallpaps.com/category/38/), cartoons,
games, sports, animals, landscapes, 3D, abstract, etc.