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    Can't Change Wallpaper [XP] [Fixed]

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by usapatriot, Mar 27, 2009.

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    Hey guys, seems like I've run into a small bug with Windows XP. I can't change my wallpaper, I've grown bored of the current one but setting a new one from an image on the web or through the display properties dialog has no effect.

    I googled a bit and tried a few registry edits but they did not work. Anyone have any ideas?

    Edit: I killed and restarted the explorer.exe process and it fixed it.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 27, 2009
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