How show jpg in desktop background selection window?

[Peter Wilkins]

I used to be able to rightclick the desktop, select properties then
the desktop tab and chose my background image from a selection, which
included bmp and jpg files stored in my windows/web/wallpaper folder.

Now, only bmp images display in the window, plus the one jpg that is
the active background. None of the other jpg files display, although
I can set them or any other jpg image as a background from within
windows explorer by rightclicking on the thumbnail and selecting "set
as desktop background". This only works if the view is set to
filmstrip or thumbnail - not if it is icons, list or details.

I've searched the help and KB but they all assume that bmp and jpg
will display. I've changed file associations until I am blue in the
face, but it made no difference.

Is there any way I can get jpg's to re-display in the Display
Properties/Desktop/background list?

TIA

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background

*.bmp & *.jpg files located these folders:

C:\Windows
C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\My Documents\My Pictures

Can you see the default items listed in these two folders?
C:\Windows
Blue Lace 16.bmp
Coffee Bean.bmp
FeatherTexture.bmp
Greenstone.bmp
Prairie Wind.bmp
Rhododendron.bmp
River Sumida.bmp
Santa Fe Stucco.bmp
Soap Bubbles.bmp
Zapotec.bmp

C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper
Ascent.jpg
Autumn.jpg
Azul.jpg
Bliss.bmp
Crystal.jpg
Follow.jpg
Friend.jpg
Home.jpg
Moon flower.jpg
Peace.jpg
Power.jpg
Purple flower.jpg
Radiance.jpg
Red moon desert.jpg
Ripple.jpg
Stonehenge.jpg
Tulips.jpg
Vortec space.jpg
Wind.jpg
Windows XP.jpg

If not...

XP Web\Wallpaper Defaults
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/Windows XP Desktop.zip

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

As Wesley said. In addition check and remove the NoHTMLWallPaper policy in these registry keys:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop

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I used to be able to rightclick the desktop, select properties then
the desktop tab and chose my background image from a selection, which
included bmp and jpg files stored in my windows/web/wallpaper folder.

Now, only bmp images display in the window, plus the one jpg that is
the active background. None of the other jpg files display, although
I can set them or any other jpg image as a background from within
windows explorer by rightclicking on the thumbnail and selecting "set
as desktop background". This only works if the view is set to
filmstrip or thumbnail - not if it is icons, list or details.

I've searched the help and KB but they all assume that bmp and jpg
will display. I've changed file associations until I am blue in the
face, but it made no difference.

Is there any way I can get jpg's to re-display in the Display
Properties/Desktop/background list?

TIA

 

[Peter Wilkins]

Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background

*.bmp & *.jpg files located these folders:

C:\Windows
C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\My Documents\My Pictures

Can you see the default items listed in these two folders?

Thanks Wesley,
I have all the files as confirmed by looking in Windows Explorer -
it's just that only the bmp ones list in Display Properties | Desktop
tab | Background - the jpg ones don't list there as they used to do.

 

[Peter Wilkins]

As Wesley said. In addition check and remove the NoHTMLWallPaper policy in these registry keys:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop

Thanks Ramesh,
but I already have all the files mentioned by Wesley, as confirmed by
looking in Windows Explorer - it's just that only the bmp ones list in
Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background - the jpg ones don't
list there as they used to do.

And when I checked the registry, I did not find any ActiveDesktop
listing under HKCU\ or HKLM\
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
and no NoHTMLWallPaper policy entry anywhere else either - I searched
the whole registry.

 

[Peter Wilkins]

I used to be able to rightclick the desktop, select properties then
the desktop tab and chose my background image from a selection, which
included bmp and jpg files stored in my windows/web/wallpaper folder.

Now, only bmp images display in the window, plus the one jpg that is
the active background. None of the other jpg files display, although
I can set them or any other jpg image as a background from within
windows explorer by rightclicking on the thumbnail and selecting "set
as desktop background". This only works if the view is set to
filmstrip or thumbnail - not if it is icons, list or details.

Thanks for the replies guys, but I've found the problem.
The ability to add web content to the desktop had somehow been
disabled - I ticked that box in TweakUI and everything is back to
normal

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Peter,

Next, check for the NoActiveDesktop policy here:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
--------------------------------------------
Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolbarcop.htm
--------------------------------------------
The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
--------------------------------------------

As Wesley said. In addition check and remove the NoHTMLWallPaper policy in these registry keys:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop

Thanks Ramesh,
but I already have all the files mentioned by Wesley, as confirmed by
looking in Windows Explorer - it's just that only the bmp ones list in
Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background - the jpg ones don't
list there as they used to do.

And when I checked the registry, I did not find any ActiveDesktop
listing under HKCU\ or HKLM\
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
and no NoHTMLWallPaper policy entry anywhere else either - I searched
the whole registry.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Exactly! That equals my previous advice regarding "NoActiveDesktop".

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

I used to be able to rightclick the desktop, select properties then
the desktop tab and chose my background image from a selection, which
included bmp and jpg files stored in my windows/web/wallpaper folder.

Now, only bmp images display in the window, plus the one jpg that is
the active background. None of the other jpg files display, although
I can set them or any other jpg image as a background from within
windows explorer by rightclicking on the thumbnail and selecting "set
as desktop background". This only works if the view is set to
filmstrip or thumbnail - not if it is icons, list or details.

Thanks for the replies guys, but I've found the problem.
The ability to add web content to the desktop had somehow been
disabled - I ticked that box in TweakUI and everything is back to
normal

 

[Peter Wilkins]

Exactly! That equals my previous advice regarding "NoActiveDesktop".

Thanks - If I had waited a few minutes I would have got it - our posts
crossed in the aether - but your first post gave me the clue anyway!

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Glad you got this fixed, Peter.

--
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Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Exactly! That equals my previous advice regarding "NoActiveDesktop".

Thanks - If I had waited a few minutes I would have got it - our posts
crossed in the aether - but your first post gave me the clue anyway!

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Ramesh,

You busy fellow! I spent an hour researching registry keys that might be
related. No joy. I even looked here >>>

Index of Windows XP Tips
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Tips_Page.htm

You've come through again.

I had a problem way back. I did not have...

Right click Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab | Customize Desktop button |
Web tab

Or....

Right click Desktop | Arrange Icons By | Show Desktop Icons

TweakUI strikes again.

If this is unchecked:
TweakUI
[+] Explorer
Allow Web content to be added to the desktop
[[If this is unchecked then the ability to add Web Content to the desktop
will be disabled.]]

Also...

You will *not* see the Web tab or Show Desktop Icons.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoActiveDesktop
REG_DWORD
0 = Allow Web content to be added to the desktop
1 = Don't allow Web content to be added to the desktop

And, apparently...
*.jpg files will not be listed in...
Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Wes,

I've added the info now (last tip)

Similar thread here: I really liked it. Hope you'll, too. During that process I came to know about the NoCustomizeThisFolder policy documented nowhere at MS site: http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&[email protected]

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Ramesh,

You busy fellow! I spent an hour researching registry keys that might be
related. No joy. I even looked here >>>

Index of Windows XP Tips
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Tips_Page.htm

You've come through again.

I had a problem way back. I did not have...

Right click Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab | Customize Desktop button |
Web tab

Or....

Right click Desktop | Arrange Icons By | Show Desktop Icons

TweakUI strikes again.

If this is unchecked:
TweakUI
[+] Explorer
Allow Web content to be added to the desktop
[[If this is unchecked then the ability to add Web Content to the desktop
will be disabled.]]

Also...

You will *not* see the Web tab or Show Desktop Icons.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoActiveDesktop
REG_DWORD
0 = Allow Web content to be added to the desktop
1 = Don't allow Web content to be added to the desktop

And, apparently...
*.jpg files will not be listed in...
Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Howdy Ramesh,

Display Properties Desktop background tab lists only BMP files
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/jpgbackground.htm

Has been added to my measly little Desktop Background.txt file.

I discovered the TweakUI Right click Desktop | Arrange Icons By | Show
Desktop Icons by accident. I could not figure out why I did not have Show
Desktop Icons.

Everyone was posting to select this. And I didn't have it. Beware what you
do using TweakUI.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Thanks Wes. For the "show destop icons" issue,

"Show Desktop icons" and other options missing in the Desktop right-click menu ?:
http://www.winxptutor.com/showdesktopicons.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
--------------------------------------------
Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolbarcop.htm
--------------------------------------------
The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
--------------------------------------------
Howdy Ramesh,

Display Properties Desktop background tab lists only BMP files
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/jpgbackground.htm

Has been added to my measly little Desktop Background.txt file.

I discovered the TweakUI Right click Desktop | Arrange Icons By | Show
Desktop Icons by accident. I could not figure out why I did not have Show
Desktop Icons.

Everyone was posting to select this. And I didn't have it. Beware what you
do using TweakUI.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

I've added the info now (last tip)

Similar thread here: I really liked it. Hope you'll, too. During that
process I came to know about the NoCustomizeThisFolder policy
documented nowhere at MS site:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&[email protected]

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Ramesh,

You busy fellow! I spent an hour researching registry keys that
might be
related. No joy. I even looked here >>>

Index of Windows XP Tips
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Tips_Page.htm

You've come through again.

I had a problem way back. I did not have...

Right click Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab | Customize Desktop
button |
Web tab

Or....

Right click Desktop | Arrange Icons By | Show Desktop Icons

TweakUI strikes again.

If this is unchecked:
TweakUI
[+] Explorer
Allow Web content to be added to the desktop
[[If this is unchecked then the ability to add Web Content to the
desktop
will be disabled.]]

Also...

You will *not* see the Web tab or Show Desktop Icons.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoActiveDesktop
REG_DWORD
0 = Allow Web content to be added to the desktop
1 = Don't allow Web content to be added to the desktop

And, apparently...
*.jpg files will not be listed in...
Display Properties | Desktop tab | Background