Change Desktop Background

This happened to me also. I installed a few programs that I guess Vista did
not like, and in the process somewhere my ability to apply a picture file as
a desktop image disappeared. I have uninstalled all the programs, but still
have the problem. The computer mfg (Toshiba) tech support told me I would
have the use the install disk that came with the laptop and install Vista
again, wiping out everything I have on the computer. Kinda drastic just to
recover the use of desktop images. But then I called a MS support line, and
they told me the same thing!

I tried the svc /scannow, and received the same msg as Mark. Installing
Vista again will be my last resort measure, but for the problem, it seems
like a rather drastic solution. I ain't giving up yet, though. If anything
else comes up as a resolution, please post. Thanks.

DenZ

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:edX4kd3RIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Still having problems setting your desktop wallpapers? You could try
> repairing the installation if your problem is still persisting:
> Boot from your Windows Vista DVD, select the System Repair Option > on the
> setup screen, select 'Repair Computer > Select your installation of
> Windows
> > select Startup Repair option and follow instructions.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ediZmq2RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks Andre.
>> I started verification as you recommended. Verification stopped at 99%
>> with message
>> "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix
>> some of them. Details are included in CBS.log"
>> I located that file but when I tried to open it I received "Access is
>> denied" message.
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23fBfL31RIHA.5404@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click
>>> on the Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".
>>> Type in: SFC /SCANNOW and press your Enter key.
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>>>
>>> "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uSX%238R1RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>I can't change desktop background.
>>>> Mathod1:
>>>> Right click on desktop -> Personalize (a new window attempts to open
>>>> and immediately disappears).
>>>> Method2:
>>>> Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization->Change desktop
>>>> background (error message appears:
>>>> 'Windows cannot find 'Shell::::{26EE0668-A00A- ....\pageWallpaper' Make
>>>> sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
>>>> I have Vista Home Premium.
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

"denz" wrote:

> This happened to me also. I installed a few programs that I guess Vista did
> not like, and in the process somewhere my ability to apply a picture file as
> a desktop image disappeared. I have uninstalled all the programs, but still
> have the problem. The computer mfg (Toshiba) tech support told me I would
> have the use the install disk that came with the laptop and install Vista
> again, wiping out everything I have on the computer. Kinda drastic just to
> recover the use of desktop images. But then I called a MS support line, and
> they told me the same thing!
>
> I tried the svc /scannow, and received the same msg as Mark. Installing
> Vista again will be my last resort measure, but for the problem, it seems
> like a rather drastic solution. I ain't giving up yet, though. If anything
> else comes up as a resolution, please post. Thanks.
>
> DenZ
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:edX4kd3RIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Still having problems setting your desktop wallpapers? You could try
> > repairing the installation if your problem is still persisting:
> > Boot from your Windows Vista DVD, select the System Repair Option > on the
> > setup screen, select 'Repair Computer > Select your installation of
> > Windows
> > > select Startup Repair option and follow instructions.
> > --
> > Andre
> > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> > My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> > "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ediZmq2RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> Thanks Andre.
> >> I started verification as you recommended. Verification stopped at 99%
> >> with message
> >> "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix
> >> some of them. Details are included in CBS.log"
> >> I located that file but when I tried to open it I received "Access is
> >> denied" message.
> >> Mark
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:%23fBfL31RIHA.5404@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >>> Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click
> >>> on the Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".
> >>> Type in: SFC /SCANNOW and press your Enter key.
> >>> --
> >>> Andre
> >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> >>>
> >>> "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:uSX%238R1RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >>>>I can't change desktop background.
> >>>> Mathod1:
> >>>> Right click on desktop -> Personalize (a new window attempts to open
> >>>> and immediately disappears).
> >>>> Method2:
> >>>> Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization->Change desktop
> >>>> background (error message appears:
> >>>> 'Windows cannot find 'Shell::::{26EE0668-A00A- ....\pageWallpaper' Make
> >>>> sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
> >>>> I have Vista Home Premium.
> >>>> Mark
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Tried putting a regular picture from the web there?

Find something you like, right click on it, and
use set as background.

Curious is all...

"CB" <CB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:70AA6E26-CD43-4184-85A0-707B487A00D3@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "denz" wrote:
>
>> This happened to me also. I installed a few programs that I guess Vista
>> did
>> not like, and in the process somewhere my ability to apply a picture file
>> as
>> a desktop image disappeared. I have uninstalled all the programs, but
>> still
>> have the problem. The computer mfg (Toshiba) tech support told me I
>> would
>> have the use the install disk that came with the laptop and install Vista
>> again, wiping out everything I have on the computer. Kinda drastic just
>> to
>> recover the use of desktop images. But then I called a MS support line,
>> and
>> they told me the same thing!
>>
>> I tried the svc /scannow, and received the same msg as Mark. Installing
>> Vista again will be my last resort measure, but for the problem, it seems
>> like a rather drastic solution. I ain't giving up yet, though. If
>> anything
>> else comes up as a resolution, please post. Thanks.
>>
>> DenZ
>>
>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:edX4kd3RIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> > Still having problems setting your desktop wallpapers? You could try
>> > repairing the installation if your problem is still persisting:
>> > Boot from your Windows Vista DVD, select the System Repair Option > on
>> > the
>> > setup screen, select 'Repair Computer > Select your installation of
>> > Windows
>> > > select Startup Repair option and follow instructions.
>> > --
>> > Andre
>> > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> > My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> > "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> > news:ediZmq2RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> >> Thanks Andre.
>> >> I started verification as you recommended. Verification stopped at 99%
>> >> with message
>> >> "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix
>> >> some of them. Details are included in CBS.log"
>> >> I located that file but when I tried to open it I received "Access is
>> >> denied" message.
>> >> Mark
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:%23fBfL31RIHA.5404@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> >>> Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click
>> >>> on the Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".
>> >>> Type in: SFC /SCANNOW and press your Enter key.
>> >>> --
>> >>> Andre
>> >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> >>>
>> >>> "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> >>> news:uSX%238R1RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> >>>>I can't change desktop background.
>> >>>> Mathod1:
>> >>>> Right click on desktop -> Personalize (a new window attempts to open
>> >>>> and immediately disappears).
>> >>>> Method2:
>> >>>> Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization->Change desktop
>> >>>> background (error message appears:
>> >>>> 'Windows cannot find 'Shell::::{26EE0668-A00A- ....\pageWallpaper'
>> >>>> Make
>> >>>> sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
>> >>>> I have Vista Home Premium.
>> >>>> Mark
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>

Yes, I tried that also, but no worky. I'm still searching the net and other
resources to see if someone has a fix.

It's frustrating, but I've read that using pictures for desktop wallpaper
wastes memory anyhow. (=:

I know it has something to do with installing a program that Vista didn't
like, or wasn't completely compatible with Vista. Most likely a graphics
program, as I don't think any other program would tweak with the settings
and get under Vista's radar. If I discover the cause and a cure, I'll be
sure to post back.

"Curt" <cdlevin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3DF0AF6C-96C5-4AAB-9AD4-B740DFE5BDE4@microsoft.com...
> Tried putting a regular picture from the web there?
>
> Find something you like, right click on it, and
> use set as background.
>
> Curious is all...
>
> "CB" <CB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:70AA6E26-CD43-4184-85A0-707B487A00D3@microsoft.com...
>>
>>
>> "denz" wrote:
>>
>>> This happened to me also. I installed a few programs that I guess Vista
>>> did
>>> not like, and in the process somewhere my ability to apply a picture
>>> file as
>>> a desktop image disappeared. I have uninstalled all the programs, but
>>> still
>>> have the problem. The computer mfg (Toshiba) tech support told me I
>>> would
>>> have the use the install disk that came with the laptop and install
>>> Vista
>>> again, wiping out everything I have on the computer. Kinda drastic just
>>> to
>>> recover the use of desktop images. But then I called a MS support line,
>>> and
>>> they told me the same thing!
>>>
>>> I tried the svc /scannow, and received the same msg as Mark. Installing
>>> Vista again will be my last resort measure, but for the problem, it
>>> seems
>>> like a rather drastic solution. I ain't giving up yet, though. If
>>> anything
>>> else comes up as a resolution, please post. Thanks.
>>>
>>> DenZ
>>>
>>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:edX4kd3RIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> > Still having problems setting your desktop wallpapers? You could try
>>> > repairing the installation if your problem is still persisting:
>>> > Boot from your Windows Vista DVD, select the System Repair Option > on
>>> > the
>>> > setup screen, select 'Repair Computer > Select your installation of
>>> > Windows
>>> > > select Startup Repair option and follow instructions.
>>> > --
>>> > Andre
>>> > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>>> > My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>>> > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>>> > "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> > news:ediZmq2RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> >> Thanks Andre.
>>> >> I started verification as you recommended. Verification stopped at
>>> >> 99%
>>> >> with message
>>> >> "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to
>>> >> fix
>>> >> some of them. Details are included in CBS.log"
>>> >> I located that file but when I tried to open it I received "Access is
>>> >> denied" message.
>>> >> Mark
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> >> news:%23fBfL31RIHA.5404@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> >>> Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click
>>> >>> on the Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".
>>> >>> Type in: SFC /SCANNOW and press your Enter key.
>>> >>> --
>>> >>> Andre
>>> >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>>> >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>>> >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>>> >>>
>>> >>> "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> >>> news:uSX%238R1RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> >>>>I can't change desktop background.
>>> >>>> Mathod1:
>>> >>>> Right click on desktop -> Personalize (a new window attempts to
>>> >>>> open
>>> >>>> and immediately disappears).
>>> >>>> Method2:
>>> >>>> Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization->Change desktop
>>> >>>> background (error message appears:
>>> >>>> 'Windows cannot find 'Shell::::{26EE0668-A00A- ....\pageWallpaper'
>>> >>>> Make
>>> >>>> sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
>>> >>>> I have Vista Home Premium.
>>> >>>> Mark
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>

"denz" wrote:

> Yes, I tried that also, but no worky. I'm still searching the net and other
> resources to see if someone has a fix.
>
> It's frustrating, but I've read that using pictures for desktop wallpaper
> wastes memory anyhow. (=:
>
> I know it has something to do with installing a program that Vista didn't
> like, or wasn't completely compatible with Vista. Most likely a graphics
> program, as I don't think any other program would tweak with the settings
> and get under Vista's radar. If I discover the cause and a cure, I'll be
> sure to post back.
>
> "Curt" <cdlevin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3DF0AF6C-96C5-4AAB-9AD4-B740DFE5BDE4@microsoft.com...
> > Tried putting a regular picture from the web there?
> >
> > Find something you like, right click on it, and
> > use set as background.
> >
> > Curious is all...
> >
> > "CB" <CB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:70AA6E26-CD43-4184-85A0-707B487A00D3@microsoft.com...
> >>
> >>
> >> "denz" wrote:
> >>
> >>> This happened to me also. I installed a few programs that I guess Vista
> >>> did
> >>> not like, and in the process somewhere my ability to apply a picture
> >>> file as
> >>> a desktop image disappeared. I have uninstalled all the programs, but
> >>> still
> >>> have the problem. The computer mfg (Toshiba) tech support told me I
> >>> would
> >>> have the use the install disk that came with the laptop and install
> >>> Vista
> >>> again, wiping out everything I have on the computer. Kinda drastic just
> >>> to
> >>> recover the use of desktop images. But then I called a MS support line,
> >>> and
> >>> they told me the same thing!
> >>>
> >>> I tried the svc /scannow, and received the same msg as Mark. Installing
> >>> Vista again will be my last resort measure, but for the problem, it
> >>> seems
> >>> like a rather drastic solution. I ain't giving up yet, though. If
> >>> anything
> >>> else comes up as a resolution, please post. Thanks.
> >>>
> >>> DenZ
> >>>
> >>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:edX4kd3RIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >>> > Still having problems setting your desktop wallpapers? You could try
> >>> > repairing the installation if your problem is still persisting:
> >>> > Boot from your Windows Vista DVD, select the System Repair Option > on
> >>> > the
> >>> > setup screen, select 'Repair Computer > Select your installation of
> >>> > Windows
> >>> > > select Startup Repair option and follow instructions.
> >>> > --
> >>> > Andre
> >>> > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> >>> > My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> >>> > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> >>> > "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>> > news:ediZmq2RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >>> >> Thanks Andre.
> >>> >> I started verification as you recommended. Verification stopped at
> >>> >> 99%
> >>> >> with message
> >>> >> "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to
> >>> >> fix
> >>> >> some of them. Details are included in CBS.log"
> >>> >> I located that file but when I tried to open it I received "Access is
> >>> >> denied" message.
> >>> >> Mark
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> >> news:%23fBfL31RIHA.5404@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >>> >>> Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click
> >>> >>> on the Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".
> >>> >>> Type in: SFC /SCANNOW and press your Enter key.
> >>> >>> --
> >>> >>> Andre
> >>> >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> >>> >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> >>> >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> "Mark" <dxt44@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>> >>> news:uSX%238R1RIHA.4400@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >>> >>>>I can't change desktop background.
> >>> >>>> Mathod1:
> >>> >>>> Right click on desktop -> Personalize (a new window attempts to
> >>> >>>> open
> >>> >>>> and immediately disappears).
> >>> >>>> Method2:
> >>> >>>> Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization->Change desktop
> >>> >>>> background (error message appears:
> >>> >>>> 'Windows cannot find 'Shell::::{26EE0668-A00A- ....\pageWallpaper'
> >>> >>>> Make
> >>> >>>> sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
> >>> >>>> I have Vista Home Premium.
> >>> >>>> Mark
> >>> >>>>

Does anyone know who is posting to these forums using my initials (CB)?

C.B.