locked desktop

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When I right-click on the desktop and then choose properties, the box with
the selections of backgrounds on the Desktop tab is locked and I can't do
anything. I believe this is left over from a virus and I cannot fix it. I
also cannot find my original XP disc from Dell. Any advice is appreciated.
 
[central_oh] wrote-:
When I right-click on the desktop and then choose properties, the box with
the selections of backgrounds on the Desktop tab is locked and I can't do
anything.
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a) Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg

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b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
2. Under User configuration > Click [Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display\]
3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" > Set it to "Not
Configured"

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c) Manually (XP -Any) :
1. Open Regedit
2.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
4.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
5. Repeat Step 3
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If the above fails :
<url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>

Good Luck, Ayush.
 
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