I cannot change desktop background

MegaDeth859 · Feb 8, 2007, 02:58 AM

BRBDH, do you know how to navigate the windows registry? [regedit]

madzibaba · May 14, 2007, 01:17 PM

how could i get rid of the blue background from pc

Dyre Straits · May 15, 2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by madzibaba

how could i get rid of the blue background from pc

Greetings and welcome to DriverHeaven!

What kind of background are you looking for? I like just a plain black background on mine.

For me, it's easy to change backgrounds to whatever you like as long as you have adminstrator rights.

Right click anywhere on a blank space on the Desktop.

Select Properties from the menu that comes up.

Click on Desktop tab

Now, select [None] at the top of the list and then move over to the Color option. Click the Dropdown arrow and select the color of you choice and then click on Apply.

I also don't like the 3D XP Desktop and prefer the old Classic style. So, while the Display Properties menu is up, click on the Themes tab.

Under the heading, Theme: click the Dropdown arrow.

Select whichever Theme you wish from the list and then click on Apply again.

If you're done, click on OK to remove the Display Properties menu.

Cheers!

Morphuex · May 16, 2007, 10:50 PM

Had this problem with one of my customers at Dell, same greyed out wallpaper selection and everything, used the file below to fix the issue.

Registry fix for the damaged or missing registry files.
Brought to you by http://www.the-pc-guru.com/Cannot_ch...top_wallpa.php.

Click to [COLOR=#800080]download the file dwpfix.reg[/COLOR]
Run the file
Respond Yes to the prompt to merge the file with the registry.
Now try to adjust your wallpaper in your display properties.

Dyre Straits · May 17, 2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morphuex

Had this problem with one of my customers at Dell, same greyed out wallpaper selection and everything, used the file below to fix the issue.

Registry fix for the damaged or missing registry files.
Brought to you by http://www.the-pc-guru.com/Cannot_ch...top_wallpa.php.

Click to [COLOR=#800080]download the file dwpfix.reg[/COLOR]
Run the file
Respond Yes to the prompt to merge the file with the registry.
Now try to adjust your wallpaper in your display properties.

Very interesting and, hopefully, helpful!

Greetings and welcome to DriverHeaven.

Bayrec · Jun 21, 2007, 12:01 AM

Hi -
New here - I repair computers full time for the last 3 years. I learn new stuff all the time. Just wanted to say thanks - the registry fix was a quick easy fix. I appreciate your help.

Dyre Straits · Jun 21, 2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bayrec

Hi -
New here - I repair computers full time for the last 3 years. I learn new stuff all the time. Just wanted to say thanks - the registry fix was a quick easy fix. I appreciate your help.

Greetings and welcome to Driverheaven!

Don't be a stranger, ya hear?

rejazzed · Jul 1, 2007, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morphuex

Had this problem with one of my customers at Dell, same greyed out wallpaper selection and everything, used the file below to fix the issue.

Registry fix for the damaged or missing registry files.
Brought to you by http://www.the-pc-guru.com/Cannot_ch...top_wallpa.php.

Click to [COLOR=#800080]download the file dwpfix.reg[/COLOR]
Run the file
Respond Yes to the prompt to merge the file with the registry.
Now try to adjust your wallpaper in your display properties.

I'm brand new here, and I've had this exact problem for MONTHS (embarrassingly enough). I completed all of the registry modifications suggested in post#13, but all that happened is that I reattained my regular wallpaper (but the box was still grayed out). Which is why I must say thanksX1000 to you, Morphuex, as when I downloaded and merged the file you suggested, I was instantly FREED! Everything is normal again, and I can change my desktop B/G at will. Thank you so much for the great advice!

MrSpock2002 · Jul 1, 2007, 08:02 PM

I would format definatly. I would never trust buying stuff online with a cc or what have you if my system was comprimised like that. You never know what "back door" or extremely small file runs or stays dormant in the background.

Gstreng · Jul 15, 2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beg4Mercy

Hi I am new to this forum and I believe I found the answer to your question since I had the same problem. A key in your registry is probably pointing to a deleted file refered to as desktop.html

If you go into your regedit and follow this path: HKEY_CURRENT USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT/WINDOWS/CURRENTVERSION/POLICIES/SYSTEM

In there you may see a key that points to the C:\Windows\Web\desktop.html

If you see that key DELETE IT. Your virus software probably found this hijack desktop viruz and deleted the infected file already.

This took me 2 days to figure out and it was this forum that helped me figure it out. THANKS and I hope this helps!

SoOoooOooo, how do i open registry edit? :P

Gstreng · Jul 15, 2007, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morphuex

Had this problem with one of my customers at Dell, same greyed out wallpaper selection and everything, used the file below to fix the issue.

Registry fix for the damaged or missing registry files.
Brought to you by http://www.the-pc-guru.com/Cannot_ch...top_wallpa.php.

Click to [COLOR=#800080]download the file dwpfix.reg[/COLOR]
Run the file
Respond Yes to the prompt to merge the file with the registry.
Now try to adjust your wallpaper in your display properties.

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ive had this problem for a couple of weeks now and tryed EVERYTHING! and now.. with just two mouseclicks its gone!!

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joerockjr · Aug 8, 2008, 05:38 AM

I just found this site and I am loving it already!

I've been having this problem for months!

I'd say it, but the guy above me took the words right out of my mouth!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Morphuex

Had this problem with one of my customers at Dell, same greyed out wallpaper selection and everything, used the file below to fix the issue.

Registry fix for the damaged or missing registry files.
Brought to you by http://www.the-pc-guru.com/Cannot_ch...top_wallpa.php.

Click to [COLOR=#800080]download the file dwpfix.reg[/COLOR]
Run the file
Respond Yes to the prompt to merge the file with the registry.
Now try to adjust your wallpaper in your display properties.

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ive had this problem for a couple of weeks now and tryed EVERYTHING! and now.. with just two mouseclicks its gone!!

so:
Thank you!
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**kris23** · Aug 8, 2008, 07:25 AM

Welcome to DH! nice place to mess around if you're bored....

however, this is an old thread and it wasn't necessary to bring a fossil up to the surface..

if you feel like introducing yourself, feel free to post a topic in the Off Topic forum.

PangingJr · Aug 8, 2008, 09:35 AM

well, may be he didn't has other things to post about but there.

looks like this thread is still quite popular for XP users out there somehow.

YesSuccess · Sep 1, 2008, 07:36 PM

Hi,

I just got CA out of my computer because it didn't fix that virus or the other one I had. I fixed one myself, but I can't get change my desktop now. I went to regedit and ftried to ollow this path: HKEY_CURRENT USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT/WINDOWS/CURRENTVERSION/POLICIES/SYSTEM

but I can find HKEY_CURRENT USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT, but nothing past that.

I also have a box that won't go off my desktop that says microsoft.NET Framework. It tries to download something, then another box pops up and when I click on continue, it says "An unhandled exception has occured in a component in your application. Click continue and application will ignore this err and attempt to continue. Object reference not set to an instance of an object", but when I click on continue nothing happens and the box won't leave. I have to unplug my computer now because that box won't let me turn my computer off any other way.

YesSuccess · Sep 1, 2008, 07:39 PM

I can't find that in my computer. I've been trying for 2 days.

YesSuccess · Sep 1, 2008, 07:43 PM

Just got CA out of my computer, which I had to get ahold of the company to do so because it was being blocked from deletion. CA didn't work.

eyriquezahrul · Dec 24, 2008, 02:46 AM

Hello.. I am a still learning computer user (not newbie)... I face the same problem about my desktop wallpaper.. But still, after reading the threads, i do not understand what i need to do to restore my desktop to normal so that it can change its wallpaper.. So, please, please get me understand by stating the steps that i need to follow to do it.. You can post it here or you can just e-mail me at eyrique.zahrul@gmail.com.. STEP BY STEP..
Thanks..

eyriquezahrul · Dec 24, 2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beg4Mercy

Hi I am new to this forum and I believe I found the answer to your question since I had the same problem. A key in your registry is probably pointing to a deleted file refered to as desktop.html

If you go into your regedit and follow this path: HKEY_CURRENT USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT/WINDOWS/CURRENTVERSION/POLICIES/SYSTEM

In there you may see a key that points to the C:\Windows\Web\desktop.html

If you see that key DELETE IT. Your virus software probably found this hijack desktop viruz and deleted the infected file already.

This took me 2 days to figure out and it was this forum that helped me figure it out. THANKS and I hope this helps!

Hello

I am a still learning computer user. I faced the same problem about my desktop wallpaper. But still, after reading all the post, i can't really understand what i need to do to restore my desktop to normal so that it can change its wallpaper back.. Please, please do get me understand by stating the steps that i need to take to do it.. STEP BY STEP.. You can post here or send to mail e mail: eyrique.zahrul@gmail.com
Thanks..

eyriquezahrul · Dec 24, 2008, 06:15 AM

Hello

I am a still learning computer user. I faced the same problem about my desktop wallpaper. But still, after reading all the post, i can't really understand what i need to do to restore my desktop to normal so that it can change its wallpaper back.. Please, please do get me understand by stating the steps that i need to take to do it.. STEP BY STEP.. You can post here or send to mail e mail: eyrique.zahrul@gmail.com
Thanks..

eyriquezahrul · Dec 24, 2008, 07:59 AM

<html>
<body>
<font color=ff00ff>Testing</font>
</body>
</html>

jayasher · Dec 30, 2008, 02:37 PM

if your register can be open by the

goto run > regedit

in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Check the Tile_wallpaper is 0

Feb 8, 2007, 02:58 AM	#31
MegaDeth859 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	BRBDH, do you know how to navigate the windows registry? [regedit] Last edited by MegaDeth859; Feb 8, 2007 at 03:00 AM. Reason: forgot name

May 16, 2007, 10:50 PM	#34
Morphuex DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Had this problem with one of my customers at Dell, same greyed out wallpaper selection and everything, used the file below to fix the issue. Registry fix for the damaged or missing registry files. Brought to you by http://www.the-pc-guru.com/Cannot_ch...top_wallpa.php. Click to [COLOR=#800080]download the file dwpfix.reg[/COLOR] Run the file Respond Yes to the prompt to merge the file with the registry. Now try to adjust your wallpaper in your display properties. __________________ Last edited by Morphuex; May 16, 2007 at 11:00 PM.

Aug 8, 2008, 07:25 AM	#43
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Dec 24, 2008, 02:46 AM	#48
eyriquezahrul DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: I cannot change desktop background Hello.. I am a still learning computer user (not newbie)... I face the same problem about my desktop wallpaper.. But still, after reading the threads, i do not understand what i need to do to restore my desktop to normal so that it can change its wallpaper.. So, please, please get me understand by stating the steps that i need to follow to do it.. You can post it here or you can just e-mail me at eyrique.zahrul@gmail.com.. STEP BY STEP.. Thanks..

Dec 24, 2008, 06:15 AM	#50
eyriquezahrul DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: I cannot change desktop background Hello I am a still learning computer user. I faced the same problem about my desktop wallpaper. But still, after reading all the post, i can't really understand what i need to do to restore my desktop to normal so that it can change its wallpaper back.. Please, please do get me understand by stating the steps that i need to take to do it.. STEP BY STEP.. You can post here or send to mail e mail: eyrique.zahrul@gmail.com Thanks..

May 14, 2007, 01:17 PM	#32
madzibaba DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	how could i get rid of the blue background from pc

Jun 21, 2007, 12:01 AM	#36
Bayrec DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi - New here - I repair computers full time for the last 3 years. I learn new stuff all the time. Just wanted to say thanks - the registry fix was a quick easy fix. I appreciate your help.

Jul 1, 2007, 08:02 PM	#39
MrSpock2002 Because I said so! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watkins Glen NY Posts: 542 Rep Power: 0	I would format definatly. I would never trust buying stuff online with a cc or what have you if my system was comprimised like that. You never know what "back door" or extremely small file runs or stays dormant in the background.

Aug 8, 2008, 09:35 AM	#44
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	well, may be he didn't has other things to post about but there. looks like this thread is still quite popular for XP users out there somehow.

Sep 1, 2008, 07:36 PM	#45
YesSuccess DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I just got CA out of my computer because it didn't fix that virus or the other one I had. I fixed one myself, but I can't get change my desktop now. I went to regedit and ftried to ollow this path: HKEY_CURRENT USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT/WINDOWS/CURRENTVERSION/POLICIES/SYSTEM but I can find HKEY_CURRENT USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT, but nothing past that. I also have a box that won't go off my desktop that says microsoft.NET Framework. It tries to download something, then another box pops up and when I click on continue, it says "An unhandled exception has occured in a component in your application. Click continue and application will ignore this err and attempt to continue. Object reference not set to an instance of an object", but when I click on continue nothing happens and the box won't leave. I have to unplug my computer now because that box won't let me turn my computer off any other way.

Sep 1, 2008, 07:39 PM	#46
YesSuccess DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I can't find that in my computer. I've been trying for 2 days.

Sep 1, 2008, 07:43 PM	#47
YesSuccess DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Just got CA out of my computer, which I had to get ahold of the company to do so because it was being blocked from deletion. CA didn't work.

Dec 24, 2008, 07:59 AM	#51
eyriquezahrul DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: I cannot change desktop background <html> <body> <font color=ff00ff>Testing</font> </body> </html>

Dec 30, 2008, 02:37 PM	#52
jayasher DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: I cannot change desktop background if your register can be open by the goto run > regedit in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Check the Tile_wallpaper is 0