Can't change desktop background on windows xp.

[j12]

I can't change the background on my dell laptop. Even the original windows backgrounds are greyed out. When i try to right click on a picture and set is as background, nothing happens. None of that "Its not working because its a dell" bs.

 

[joey1]

you have tryed changing through right clicking on the desktop > properties > desktop tab ?? if so what happens ?

 

[superdave1984]

Assuming you are in the admin group this is odd.

 

[j12]

you have tryed changing through right clicking on the desktop > properties > desktop tab ?? if so what happens ?

Yeah thats what i tried to do but the all of the choices are grayed out.....
I am trying to change the background on the administrator account.

 

[EricB]

install your video drivers

 

[joey1]

let us know how the administration account goes. that is really wierd never heard about the options being greyed out...

 

[j12]

video drivers are there and the problem persists with the admin account.

 

[Kharn]

Do a virus scan I had one that wouldn't let me change my desktop, or try doing a search on google for a picture and right click and set as desktop background.

 

[EricB]

install your video drivers

and then do this when you get tired of everything else. that option is greyed out when you video drivers isn't install

 

[Alvin.C]

Hello,

First try this. Download this registry file and import into the system registry:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg

If that doesn't work, follow the steps in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:

Options to change wallpaper may be missing or unavailable on a Windows XP-based computer