Windows 10: I set a image as desktop background, but in the theme setting it still display I use the...

I set a image as desktop background, but in the theme setting it still display I use the windows spotlight. But it doesn't affect my background. Is it normal in win11 23h2?

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Setting Desktop with One Image from Theme


Hello All,

With Windows 7 I had the ability to go into the Personalization settings and uncheck all of the images within a Microsoft Theme (such as "Waterfalls" or "Beaches") that I did not want to see. This gave me the ability to choose just one image from a theme to set as a permanent desktop background.

This menu was found by right-clicking on the particular theme I had chosen. In Windows 10 that menu is gone....

Therefore the themes just continue going from one image to the next and I have no control over which images I want, setting a timeframe for them to change (Used to have options such as 1 hour, 6 hours, 24 hours etc...), or the ability to customize the desktop background in the way I want.

Is this a Windows 10 design flaw or am I missing something? Why am I no longer able to customize a desktop background theme and choose 1 image anymore?

Thanks,

 

Windows 10 Theme settings won't retain

Hi Alex,

Personalization includes your account's theme settings, desktop background, color and appearance, sounds, screen saver settings, desktop icon settings, mouse pointers, Notification Area Icons, and System Icons.

In Windows 10, the personalization settings are all moving to the Settings app. To access the setting app, here are the steps:

• On the Start Menu - select Settings (or in the Action Center - select All Settings)
• In the Settings app - select Personalization
  • The Desktop Slideshow is available under Background
  • The Windows Color is under Colors
  • The Sounds can be reached through Themes - Advanced sound settings

Once you begin to change the options, there will be an Unsaved Theme that you can rename.

As a workaround in creating a personal theme in windows 10, click on any theme under My Themes or Default Themes then press the Windows key and R (for Run) then enter control /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageWallpaper on the run line. The old Desktop
Background screen will come up and you select Clear All then Browse. Select Pictures, scroll down to the ones you want to make a theme of, select the pictures then Save Changes. Click on Unsaved Theme to save it with the name of your choice and you have a
new theme.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Multiple Desktops - Can't set a different desktop background image uniquely for each Desktop

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

If you're using a business computer, it's possible that there are policies in place that prevent you from setting different backgrounds for each virtual desktop. These policies are often managed by the IT department to ensure security and uniformity across all business machines.

Here are some steps you can take:

1. Contact Your IT Department:
   
   • Explain the issue to your IT department and ask if there are any policies or restrictions that might be preventing you from setting different backgrounds for each desktop.
     
   • They might be able to adjust the settings or provide a workaround specific to your organization's setup.
     
2. Check Group Policies:
   
   • If you have administrative privileges, you can check the Group Policy settings to see if there are any restrictions related to desktop backgrounds.
     
   • Open the Group Policy Editor by typing gpedit.msc in the Run dialog (Windows + R).
     
   • Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop > Desktop and check for any policies related to background settings.
     

If these steps don't resolve the issue, your IT department will be the best resource for further assistance, as they can directly access and modify the settings on your business computer.