Desktop background

I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
background" but it still doesn't change it.
Someone help!!

Big
Tue May 13 18:15:32 PDT 2008

sue wrote:
> I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
> for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
> When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
> background" but it still doesn't change it.
> Someone help!!

You get to it by right clicking on a blank spot on your desktop, pick
properties, then the Desktop tab.

sue
Tue May 13 18:31:00 PDT 2008

Already tried that. It only gives me options forthemes screen saver
appearance and settings. When I go into themes, it won't let me browse
through my own pictures. Appearance on this is only showing the message box
colours can be altered. (Still need help!!) Thank you!

"Big Al" wrote:

> sue wrote:
> > I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
> > panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
> > for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
> > When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
> > background" but it still doesn't change it.
> > Someone help!!
>
> You get to it by right clicking on a blank spot on your desktop, pick
> properties, then the Desktop tab.
>

pcbutts1
Tue May 13 18:44:38 PDT 2008

Use my free Desktop Reset Tool. Download it here
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"sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Already tried that. It only gives me options forthemes screen saver
> appearance and settings. When I go into themes, it won't let me browse
> through my own pictures. Appearance on this is only showing the message
> box
> colours can be altered. (Still need help!!) Thank you!
>
> "Big Al" wrote:
>
>> sue wrote:
>> > I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>> > panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no
>> > icon
>> > for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the
>> > system!!!
>> > When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>> > background" but it still doesn't change it.
>> > Someone help!!
>>
>> You get to it by right clicking on a blank spot on your desktop, pick
>> properties, then the Desktop tab.
>>

Big
Tue May 13 18:48:46 PDT 2008

sue wrote:
> Already tried that. It only gives me options forthemes screen saver
> appearance and settings. When I go into themes, it won't let me browse
> through my own pictures. Appearance on this is only showing the message box
> colours can be altered. (Still need help!!) Thank you!
>
> "Big Al" wrote:
>
>> sue wrote:
>>> I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>>> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
>>> for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
>>> When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>>> background" but it still doesn't change it.
>>> Someone help!!
>> You get to it by right clicking on a blank spot on your desktop, pick
>> properties, then the Desktop tab.
>>
Wow, never seen a PC with a tab missing on that dialog box.
Try this.
http://www.theeldergeek.com/desktop_tab_missing_from_display.htm
If not I found this just by doing google for 'missing desktop tab'.

Nepatsfan
Tue May 13 19:00:18 PDT 2008

"sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FE127BFD-33E5-427C-A57A-F17FAD8D2247@microsoft.com...
>I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
> for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
> When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
> background" but it still doesn't change it.
> Someone help!!


You might want to run the registry fixes listed below and see if they help fix
your problem.

Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Line 128, right hand column, Restore Desktop and Screensaver tabs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/desktoptab.reg

Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg

Line 285, right hand column, Restore All Display Tabs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/restorealldisplaytabs.reg

This type of problem is often caused by a virus or some other type of malware.
Just to be on the safe side, you might consider taking steps to make sure the
system is malware free. Here's a site with general instructions on cleaning a
computer.

Courtesy of Malke Routh, MS-MVP
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Viruses_Malware

Good luck

Nepatsfan

Terry
Tue May 13 19:06:25 PDT 2008

The date and time was 5/13/2008 6:10 PM, and on a whim, sue pounded out
on the keyboard:

> I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
> for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
> When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
> background" but it still doesn't change it.
> Someone help!!

Hi Sue,

Could someone have changed your settings? There is a way to have that
removed in gpedit.msc. Click Start, Run, type gpedit.msc. Navigate to
User Configuration-Administrative Templates-Control Panel-Display. Check
to see if "Hide Display Tab" isn't set to Enabled. If it is, dbl-click
on it and set it to "Not configured".

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Redneck
Wed May 14 00:49:01 PDT 2008

Unless she has XP Pro then there is no gpedit.msc
"Terry R." <F1ComNOSPAM@pobox.com> wrote in message
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> The date and time was 5/13/2008 6:10 PM, and on a whim, sue pounded out on
> the keyboard:
>
>> I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no
>> icon for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the
>> system!!! When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as
>> desktop background" but it still doesn't change it. Someone help!!
>
> Hi Sue,
>
> Could someone have changed your settings? There is a way to have that
> removed in gpedit.msc. Click Start, Run, type gpedit.msc. Navigate to
> User Configuration-Administrative Templates-Control Panel-Display. Check
> to see if "Hide Display Tab" isn't set to Enabled. If it is, dbl-click on
> it and set it to "Not configured".
>
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Wed May 14 01:09:53 PDT 2008

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Terry
Wed May 14 07:10:55 PDT 2008

The date and time was 5/14/2008 12:49 AM, and on a whim, Redneck pounded
out on the keyboard:

> Unless she has XP Pro then there is no gpedit.msc


Well she didn't state otherwise and I'm not going to write a post just
to ask. That's a waste of time.

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Wed May 14 08:23:08 PDT 2008

Another one who did not get any
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> The date and time was 5/14/2008 12:49 AM, and on a whim, Redneck pounded
> out on the keyboard:
>
>> Unless she has XP Pro then there is no gpedit.msc
>
>
> Well she didn't state otherwise and I'm not going to write a post just to
> ask. That's a waste of time.
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Kelly
Wed May 14 11:16:25 PDT 2008

Hi,

Merge line 285 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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"sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:516949AF-391B-4E9D-AF12-478572C14B3A@microsoft.com...
> Already tried that. It only gives me options forthemes screen saver
> appearance and settings. When I go into themes, it won't let me browse
> through my own pictures. Appearance on this is only showing the message
> box
> colours can be altered. (Still need help!!) Thank you!
>
> "Big Al" wrote:
>
>> sue wrote:
>> > I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>> > panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no
>> > icon
>> > for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the
>> > system!!!
>> > When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>> > background" but it still doesn't change it.
>> > Someone help!!
>>
>> You get to it by right clicking on a blank spot on your desktop, pick
>> properties, then the Desktop tab.
>>

Kelly
Wed May 14 11:17:25 PDT 2008

What he said! :o)

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"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
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> "sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FE127BFD-33E5-427C-A57A-F17FAD8D2247@microsoft.com...
>>I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no
>> icon
>> for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
>> When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>> background" but it still doesn't change it.
>> Someone help!!
>
>
> You might want to run the registry fixes listed below and see if they help
> fix your problem.
>
> Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Line 128, right hand column, Restore Desktop and Screensaver tabs
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/desktoptab.reg
>
> Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
>
> Line 285, right hand column, Restore All Display Tabs
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/restorealldisplaytabs.reg
>
> This type of problem is often caused by a virus or some other type of
> malware. Just to be on the safe side, you might consider taking steps to
> make sure the system is malware free. Here's a site with general
> instructions on cleaning a computer.
>
> Courtesy of Malke Routh, MS-MVP
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Viruses_Malware
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>

Nepatsfan
Wed May 14 14:42:36 PDT 2008

Hi, stranger. Thanks for stopping by.

Nepatsfan


"Kelly" <kelly@kelly.com> wrote in message
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> What he said! :o)
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:uCuIEZWtIHA.1316@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> "sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:FE127BFD-33E5-427C-A57A-F17FAD8D2247@microsoft.com...
>>>I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>>> panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
>>> for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
>>> When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>>> background" but it still doesn't change it.
>>> Someone help!!
>>
>>
>> You might want to run the registry fixes listed below and see if they help
>> fix your problem.
>>
>> Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Line 128, right hand column, Restore Desktop and Screensaver tabs
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/desktoptab.reg
>>
>> Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
>>
>> Line 285, right hand column, Restore All Display Tabs
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/restorealldisplaytabs.reg
>>
>> This type of problem is often caused by a virus or some other type of
>> malware. Just to be on the safe side, you might consider taking steps to make
>> sure the system is malware free. Here's a site with general instructions on
>> cleaning a computer.
>>
>> Courtesy of Malke Routh, MS-MVP
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Viruses_Malware
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>

Terry
Wed May 14 14:44:35 PDT 2008

The date and time was 5/14/2008 8:23 AM, and on a whim, Redneck pounded
out on the keyboard:


>> The date and time was 5/14/2008 12:49 AM, and on a whim, Redneck pounded
>> out on the keyboard:
>>
>>> Unless she has XP Pro then there is no gpedit.msc
>>
>> Well she didn't state otherwise and I'm not going to write a post just to
>> ask. That's a waste of time.
>>
>>
>
>
> Another one who did not get any



It looks like you never "had any" to begin with...

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sue
Wed May 14 19:39:01 PDT 2008

Thank you for your help, okay, I now have the tab for desktop in my display
properties, but I still can't change anything. What do I do next?
Also, how am I supposed to know if these websites (elephantboycomputers) or
any others are safe or not?
Can't you tell....I am quite computer illiterate, but I'm trying.

Thanks

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> "sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FE127BFD-33E5-427C-A57A-F17FAD8D2247@microsoft.com...
> >I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
> > panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
> > for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
> > When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
> > background" but it still doesn't change it.
> > Someone help!!
>
>
> You might want to run the registry fixes listed below and see if they help fix
> your problem.
>
> Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Line 128, right hand column, Restore Desktop and Screensaver tabs
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/desktoptab.reg
>
> Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
>
> Line 285, right hand column, Restore All Display Tabs
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/restorealldisplaytabs.reg
>
> This type of problem is often caused by a virus or some other type of malware.
> Just to be on the safe side, you might consider taking steps to make sure the
> system is malware free. Here's a site with general instructions on cleaning a
> computer.
>
> Courtesy of Malke Routh, MS-MVP
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Viruses_Malware
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>

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Wed May 14 20:43:30 PDT 2008

Use my free Desktop Reset Tool. It should fix your problem. Download it here
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"sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:24B43F91-DDA8-426F-B4E0-39B45B7A7F7F@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for your help, okay, I now have the tab for desktop in my
> display
> properties, but I still can't change anything. What do I do next?
> Also, how am I supposed to know if these websites (elephantboycomputers)
> or
> any others are safe or not?
> Can't you tell....I am quite computer illiterate, but I'm trying.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> "sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:FE127BFD-33E5-427C-A57A-F17FAD8D2247@microsoft.com...
>> >I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>> > panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no
>> > icon
>> > for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the
>> > system!!!
>> > When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>> > background" but it still doesn't change it.
>> > Someone help!!
>>
>>
>> You might want to run the registry fixes listed below and see if they
>> help fix
>> your problem.
>>
>> Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Line 128, right hand column, Restore Desktop and Screensaver tabs
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/desktoptab.reg
>>
>> Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
>>
>> Line 285, right hand column, Restore All Display Tabs
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/restorealldisplaytabs.reg
>>
>> This type of problem is often caused by a virus or some other type of
>> malware.
>> Just to be on the safe side, you might consider taking steps to make sure
>> the
>> system is malware free. Here's a site with general instructions on
>> cleaning a
>> computer.
>>
>> Courtesy of Malke Routh, MS-MVP
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Viruses_Malware
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>>

Ranger
Thu May 15 00:58:56 PDT 2008

fkn wnkr gt a lfe.

"Terry R." <F1ComNOSPAM@pobox.com> wrote in message
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> The date and time was 5/14/2008 8:23 AM, and on a whim, Redneck pounded
> out on the keyboard:
>
>
>>> The date and time was 5/14/2008 12:49 AM, and on a whim, Redneck pounded
>>> out on the keyboard:
>>>
>>>> Unless she has XP Pro then there is no gpedit.msc
>>>
>>> Well she didn't state otherwise and I'm not going to write a post just
>>> to ask. That's a waste of time.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Another one who did not get any
>
>
>
> It looks like you never "had any" to begin with...
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Thu May 15 07:03:59 PDT 2008

The date and time was 5/15/2008 12:58 AM, and on a whim, Ranger pounded
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> fkn wnkr gt a lfe.
>
>
>
>

You should go to school and learn how to spell, not just text. You
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Nepatsfan
Thu May 15 10:37:24 PDT 2008

Did you run this registry fix?

Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

You might want to restart your computer after running this file.

As for your question about whether the advice provided by web sites such as
elephantboycomputers.com is safe, that's something you're going to have to
decide for yourself. If you're not sure, do some research. A search on Google
groups may provide some reassurance. See if the web site is cited often as a
good resource.

Google Groups
http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en&tab=wg&q=

Finally, if you find some of the advice offered by these web sites difficult to
follow, try to enlist the help of a family member, friend, or co-worker who you
feel may more familiar with the subject. If you're overwhelmed by the
information, it may be time to get a professional to look at your computer. And
by "professional", I'm not talking about the Geek Squad.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

"sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:24B43F91-DDA8-426F-B4E0-39B45B7A7F7F@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for your help, okay, I now have the tab for desktop in my display
> properties, but I still can't change anything. What do I do next?
> Also, how am I supposed to know if these websites (elephantboycomputers) or
> any others are safe or not?
> Can't you tell....I am quite computer illiterate, but I'm trying.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> "sue" <sue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:FE127BFD-33E5-427C-A57A-F17FAD8D2247@microsoft.com...
>> >I can't change my background. Followed instructions, went into control
>> > panel, there is supposed to be an icon for 'appearances' but I have no icon
>> > for that. I can't even get the backgrounds that came with the system!!!
>> > When I right click on a picture (photo) I can click on "set as desktop
>> > background" but it still doesn't change it.
>> > Someone help!!
>>
>>
>> You might want to run the registry fixes listed below and see if they help
>> fix
>> your problem.
>>
>> Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Line 128, right hand column, Restore Desktop and Screensaver tabs
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/desktoptab.reg
>>
>> Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
>>
>> Line 285, right hand column, Restore All Display Tabs
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/restorealldisplaytabs.reg
>>
>> This type of problem is often caused by a virus or some other type of
>> malware.
>> Just to be on the safe side, you might consider taking steps to make sure the
>> system is malware free. Here's a site with general instructions on cleaning a
>> computer.
>>
>> Courtesy of Malke Routh, MS-MVP
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Viruses_Malware
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>>