Re: Can't change wallpaper - XP - SP2

I, too, have the same problem with the Wallpaper Display. i performed the
below task and was able to view the Desktop tab in the Display. However,
when I bring up the Desktop Tab, I'm not able to change or browse the desktop
setting. The wallpaper is some virus "System Notification" message that I
can't get rid of. Is there another registry file that I should delete?

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Start Regedit.exe and navigate to:
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
> and
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE_\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
>
> In the right-pane, delete the following values (if exists)
>
> - NoDispBackgroundPage
> - NoDispScrSavPage
> - NoDispSettingsPage
> - NoDispAppearancePage
>
> Don't forget to check both of the above registry keys.
>
> Follow-up with a thorough malware cleanup. Begin with the stand-alone
> scanner from Trend Micro, named "Sysclean" package. Trend Micro's Sysclean
> package (free), it's capable of eliminating keyloggers, trojans etc. Full
> instructions at:
>
> Trend Micro Sysclean package
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=10820
>
> The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "JayL" <JayL@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:-fKdnTy_n9HQyhrfRVn-3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I am trying to change the wallpaper on an XP - SP2 machine. Used to work
> > fine until a younger family member downloaded who knows what. After
> > cleaning viruses, etc. my display module in control panel only shows tabs
> > for Settings and Screen Saver. I know there should be a Desktop tab to
> > change the wallpaper but its gone.
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > TIA
> > -Jay
> >
>
>
.

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