Re: Wallpaper is stuck

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Replied to [Paul Edwards]s message :
Hi, my wallpaper is stuck a solid color, i can change it by goin to desktop properties and change it but i cant put a picture on it, please help.
I really dont want to do a rebuild.

-----Method--1-:---------------------------
Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg
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-----Method--2-:---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"
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-----Method--3-:---Manually (XP -Any)------
1. Open Regedit
2. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
4. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
5. Repeat Step 3
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If the above fails :
Microsoft Method- <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>

Good Luck, Ayush.
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/iconspace.mspx
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