I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos saved.
Any idea on how on rectify this please?
--
Jenny Barrett

Jenny,

Disabling wallpaper can be done at user level or system level

Click START | RUN
Type 'regedit' (without quotes) & press ENTER
Navigate to these keys:

Current User:


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveD
esktop

All Users:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Active
Desktop

Create a new key or change an existing one:

In the right pane:

Key name: 'NoChangeWallpaper'
Type: DWORD
Value: 0 = Enable Changing, 1 = Disable Changing

Close the registry editor

If you are nervous about doing this you can copy/paste between the lines:

---------------------------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Current user

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Active
Desktop]
"NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000

; All Users

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Activ
eDesktop]
"NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
---------------------------------------

Open Notepad
Copy/paste the above into the notepad document
File menu | SaveAs
in the FILENAME type: "Desktop.reg" (with quotes)
in the FILE TYPES choose ALL FILES (*.*)
Click the SAVE button

Double-click the newly created registry file to enter the information into
the registry then click OK to exit

I hope this helps,

--
Newbie Coder
(It's just a name)



"jenny" <jenny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C46695EA-C8BA-48F5-B3FD-39062C202F0F@microsoft.com...
> I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
> out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos
saved.
> Any idea on how on rectify this please?
> --
> Jenny Barrett

Really sorry, but you lost me after type in regedit. Need real simple terms.
--
Jenny Barrett


"Newbie Coder" wrote:

> Jenny,
>
> Disabling wallpaper can be done at user level or system level
>
> Click START | RUN
> Type 'regedit' (without quotes) & press ENTER
> Navigate to these keys:
>
> Current User:
>
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveD
> esktop
>
> All Users:
>
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Active
> Desktop
>
> Create a new key or change an existing one:
>
> In the right pane:
>
> Key name: 'NoChangeWallpaper'
> Type: DWORD
> Value: 0 = Enable Changing, 1 = Disable Changing
>
> Close the registry editor
>
> If you are nervous about doing this you can copy/paste between the lines:
>
> ---------------------------------------
> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
> ; Current user
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Active
> Desktop]
> "NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
>
> ; All Users
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Activ
> eDesktop]
> "NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
> ---------------------------------------
>
> Open Notepad
> Copy/paste the above into the notepad document
> File menu | SaveAs
> in the FILENAME type: "Desktop.reg" (with quotes)
> in the FILE TYPES choose ALL FILES (*.*)
> Click the SAVE button
>
> Double-click the newly created registry file to enter the information into
> the registry then click OK to exit
>
> I hope this helps,
>
> --
> Newbie Coder
> (It's just a name)
>
>
>
> "jenny" <jenny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C46695EA-C8BA-48F5-B3FD-39062C202F0F@microsoft.com...
> > I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
> > out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos
> saved.
> > Any idea on how on rectify this please?
> > --
> > Jenny Barrett
>
>
>

Jenny,

Lower down in my previous reply:

Right-click the Desktop | New ---> Text Document
Copy what was between the '----' lines & paste it into that notepad doc.

In notepad, click the File menu | Save As...

--
Newbie Coder
(It's just a name)


"jenny" <jenny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E605C88C-800F-4CC7-B122-8C12A7ABCCE0@microsoft.com...
> Really sorry, but you lost me after type in regedit. Need real simple
terms.
> --
> Jenny Barrett
>
>
> "Newbie Coder" wrote:
>
> > Jenny,
> >
> > Disabling wallpaper can be done at user level or system level
> >
> > Click START | RUN
> > Type 'regedit' (without quotes) & press ENTER
> > Navigate to these keys:
> >
> > Current User:
> >
> >
> >
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveD
> > esktop
> >
> > All Users:
> >
> >
> >
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Active
> > Desktop
> >
> > Create a new key or change an existing one:
> >
> > In the right pane:
> >
> > Key name: 'NoChangeWallpaper'
> > Type: DWORD
> > Value: 0 = Enable Changing, 1 = Disable Changing
> >
> > Close the registry editor
> >
> > If you are nervous about doing this you can copy/paste between the
lines:
> >
> > ---------------------------------------
> > Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
> >
> > ; Current user
> >
> >
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Active
> > Desktop]
> > "NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
> >
> > ; All Users
> >
> >
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Activ
> > eDesktop]
> > "NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
> > ---------------------------------------
> >
> > Open Notepad
> > Copy/paste the above into the notepad document
> > File menu | SaveAs
> > in the FILENAME type: "Desktop.reg" (with quotes)
> > in the FILE TYPES choose ALL FILES (*.*)
> > Click the SAVE button
> >
> > Double-click the newly created registry file to enter the information
into
> > the registry then click OK to exit
> >
> > I hope this helps,
> >
> > --
> > Newbie Coder
> > (It's just a name)
> >
> >
> >
> > "jenny" <jenny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C46695EA-C8BA-48F5-B3FD-39062C202F0F@microsoft.com...
> > > I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and
greyed
> > > out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos
> > saved.
> > > Any idea on how on rectify this please?
> > > --
> > > Jenny Barrett
> >
> >
> >

Goto:

http://www.mindyourbrain.1gig.biz/Tr...isplayprop.htm

Then click on

"Display Background List is Grey Out" or "Enable Display Background List"

Click Run when Asked.

Usually caused by Malware / Spywares. You must scan your computer.

Hope his help, let us know!


"jenny" wrote:

> Really sorry, but you lost me after type in regedit. Need real simple terms.
> --
> Jenny Barrett
>
>
> "Newbie Coder" wrote:
>
> > Jenny,
> >
> > Disabling wallpaper can be done at user level or system level
> >
> > Click START | RUN
> > Type 'regedit' (without quotes) & press ENTER
> > Navigate to these keys:
> >
> > Current User:
> >
> >
> > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveD
> > esktop
> >
> > All Users:
> >
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Active
> > Desktop
> >
> > Create a new key or change an existing one:
> >
> > In the right pane:
> >
> > Key name: 'NoChangeWallpaper'
> > Type: DWORD
> > Value: 0 = Enable Changing, 1 = Disable Changing
> >
> > Close the registry editor
> >
> > If you are nervous about doing this you can copy/paste between the lines:
> >
> > ---------------------------------------
> > Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
> >
> > ; Current user
> >
> > [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Active
> > Desktop]
> > "NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
> >
> > ; All Users
> >
> > [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Activ
> > eDesktop]
> > "NoChangeWallpaper"=dword:00000000
> > ---------------------------------------
> >
> > Open Notepad
> > Copy/paste the above into the notepad document
> > File menu | SaveAs
> > in the FILENAME type: "Desktop.reg" (with quotes)
> > in the FILE TYPES choose ALL FILES (*.*)
> > Click the SAVE button
> >
> > Double-click the newly created registry file to enter the information into
> > the registry then click OK to exit
> >
> > I hope this helps,
> >
> > --
> > Newbie Coder
> > (It's just a name)
> >
> >
> >
> > "jenny" <jenny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C46695EA-C8BA-48F5-B3FD-39062C202F0F@microsoft.com...
> > > I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
> > > out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos
> > saved.
> > > Any idea on how on rectify this please?
> > > --
> > > Jenny Barrett
> >
> >
> >

Hi Jenny,

See line 142 (right hand side): Download the regfile and merge.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"jenny" <jenny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C46695EA-C8BA-48F5-B3FD-39062C202F0F@microsoft.com...
>I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
> out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos
> saved.
> Any idea on how on rectify this please?
> --
> Jenny Barrett

[jenny] wrote-:
> I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
> out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos saved.
> Any idea on how on rectify this please?


````````````````````
a) Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...aperenable.reg

--- or ---

b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
2. Under User configuration > Click [Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display\]
3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" > Set it to "Not
Configured"

--- or ---

c) Manually (XP -Any) :
1. Open Regedit
2.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
4.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
5. Repeat Step 3
````````````````````

If the above fails :
<url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>


Good Luck, Ayush.
--
Google Groups: http://groups.google.com/

Ayush,

In my original reply to the OP I listed those registry keys...

--
Newbie Coder
(It's just a name)




"Ayush" <"ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com"> wrote in message
news:u9AOMXuqHHA.4180@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> [jenny] wrote-:
> > I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and
greyed
> > out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos
saved.
> > Any idea on how on rectify this please?
>
>
> ````````````````````
> a) Registry fix-Automated :
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...aperenable.reg
>
> --- or ---
>
> b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
> 1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
> 2. Under User configuration > Click [Administrative Templates\Control
Panel\Display\]
> 3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" > Set it to
"Not
> Configured"
>
> --- or ---
>
> c) Manually (XP -Any) :
> 1. Open Regedit
> 2.
>
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Active
Desktop]
> 3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
> 4.
>
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Activ
eDesktop]
> 5. Repeat Step 3
> ````````````````````
>
> If the above fails :
> <url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>
>
>
> Good Luck, Ayush.
> --
> Google Groups: http://groups.google.com/

I triedall and i got really close with the last one but "NoChangingWallpaper"
was not in my lis. help????


"Ayush" <"ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com" wrote:

> [jenny] wrote-:
> > I cannot change my desktop background, it appears to be frozen and greyed
> > out. I can only change to a different colour and not use any photos saved.
> > Any idea on how on rectify this please?
>
>
> ````````````````````
> a) Registry fix-Automated :
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...aperenable.reg
>
> --- or ---
>
> b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
> 1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
> 2. Under User configuration > Click [Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display\]
> 3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" > Set it to "Not
> Configured"
>
> --- or ---
>
> c) Manually (XP -Any) :
> 1. Open Regedit
> 2.
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
> 3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
> 4.
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
> 5. Repeat Step 3
> ````````````````````
>
> If the above fails :
> <url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>
>
>
> Good Luck, Ayush.
> --
> Google Groups: http://groups.google.com/
>