How Do I Stop Windows 7 from Changing My Wallpaper?
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To restrict users from changing the wallpaper (under your Administrator account), click on Start > Run > type gpedit. msc and press enter. Next, go to Local Computer Policy > User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop. In the right pane, select Desktop wallpaper and enable it.

How do I stop my desktop background from changing Windows 7?

In the Group Policy window for those users, on the left-hand side, drill down to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization. On the right, double-click the “Prevent changing desktop background” setting to open its properties window.

How do I stop Windows from changing my wallpaper?

Prevent users from changing desktop background

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type gpedit. msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  3. Browse the following path: …
  4. Double-click the Prevent changing desktop background policy.
  5. Select the Enabled option.
  6. Click Apply.
  7. Click OK.

28 февр. 2017 г.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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