Wallpaper is stuck

[Guest]

Hi, my wallpaper is stuck a solid color, i can change it by goin to desktop
properties and change it but i cant put a picture on it, please help.
I really dont want to do a rebuild.

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [Paul Edwards]s message :

Hi, my wallpaper is stuck a solid color, i can change it by goin to desktop
properties and change it but i cant put a picture on it, please help.
I really dont want to do a rebuild.

-----Method--1-:---------------------------
Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
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-----Method--2-:---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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-----Method--3-:---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 :
Microsoft Method- <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>

Good Luck, Ayush.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Options to change wallpaper may be missing or unavailable on a Windows XP-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=921049

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi, my wallpaper is stuck a solid color, i can change it by goin to desktop
properties and change it but i cant put a picture on it, please help.
I really dont want to do a rebuild.

 

[Guest]

Thxs guys so much, now just one mure question, the icons on my desktop now
have a blue color behind the text, how do i change that?

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [Paul Edwards]s message :

Thxs guys so much, now just one mure question,

You are welcome.

the icons on my desktop now
have a blue color behind the text, how do i change that?

1.Remove all Active desktop items :
.... Right click Desktop
.... Properties
.... Desktop tab
.... Customize desktop button
.... Web tab
.... Uncheck all items and click OK


2. Uncheck Lock icons
.... Right click Desktop
.... Point to Arrange icons by
.... Uncheck "Lock web items"


3. Use Drop shadows for icons
.... Click Start
.... Click Run
.... Type sysdm.cpl ,3
.... Click Enter
.... Click the first "Settings" button
.... Scroll down and tick "Use drop shadows for icon labels...."


Good Luck, Ayush.