Can Not Change Background Windows 10?
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If you cannot change your desktop background on your Windows 10 computer, it could be the setting is disabled, or there’s another underlying cause. … This can also be done via settings by clicking Settings > Personalization > Background to select a picture and change background on your computer.

Why can’t I change my desktop background?

This issue can occur for the following reasons: There is a third-party application such as Display Manager from Samsung installed. In Control Panel, the Desktop background setting in Power Options is disabled. In Control, the Remove background images option is selected.

How do I force Windows 10 to change the background?

Under Local Computer Policy, expand User Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Desktop, and then click Active Desktop. Double-click Active Desktop Wallpaper. On the Setting tab, click Enabled, type the path to the desktop wallpaper that you want to use, and then click OK.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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