JPG files no longer available in Wallpaper options, only bmp files

[Guest]

I seem to be having an issue with setting my wallpaper, when I look at the
display properties, then desktop, Background, only bmp files show in the
list. I did goto the windows\web\wallpaper directory and there is jpg in
there, along with the bmp files. Not sure why they won't show in the
background list? Also, if I right click on an jpg file in windows explorer
and select open with, and select IE, then set the image to wallpaper, that
works, but when I reboot the pc, it no longer displays the jpg file. It
almost seems like jpg files are disabled some what....any suggestions would
be appreciated...


thanks
David

 

[RA]

I could be wrong, but I don't think jpgs have ever appeared on that list.
The only way I have ever been able to get a jpg as a background is to
convert it to bmp or go to the browse button on the side and select a jpg.

 

[Jon]

There are plenty of 3rd party wallpaper managers around

This is a good free one that deals well with jpg files..

http://www.wallpaperchanger.de/

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[Malke]

I seem to be having an issue with setting my wallpaper, when I look at
the display properties, then desktop, Background, only bmp files show
in the list. I did goto the windows\web\wallpaper directory and there
is jpg in there, along with the bmp files. Not sure why they won't
show in the background list? Also, if I right click on an jpg file in
windows explorer and select open with, and select IE, then set the
image to wallpaper, that works, but when I reboot the pc, it no longer
displays the jpg file. It almost seems like jpg files are disabled
some what....any suggestions would be appreciated...

Empty your Temporary and Temporary Internet Files.
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Malke

 

[Rock]

I could be wrong, but I don't think jpgs have ever appeared on that list.
The only way I have ever been able to get a jpg as a background is to
convert it to bmp or go to the browse button on the side and select a jpg.

..jpg files work for wallpaper.

 

[Bob I]

If "active desktop" is off then bmp's are used.

.jpg files work for wallpaper.

 

[RA]

Thanks, Bob I.
I remember that now. It has been years since I have even thought about
active desktop.

 

[Bob I]

Welcome, and have a good day.

Thanks, Bob I.
I remember that now. It has been years since I have even thought about
active desktop.