the properties of my desktop are messed up......?

Question

when i right click on my desktop, and go to properties, i cannot change the desktop wall paper.....it won't let me scroll down or anything..........what do i do?????

Answer 1

While you have not specified it this is your home computer or a computer at another location, there are a variety of reasons this could have happened.

If your account is not the primary account on your computer, then the options for your account may have been changed to prevent you from doing this.

There are three simple methods to change your desktop. First, the method you have tried. Second, go to your control panel, under display. Finally, right click on an image, and set it as background.

If you cannot access you control panel, then your computer has been set to not allow your account to do so. In this event, you will need to ask the owner/administrator to change your account settings.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It may be locked down try a disk defrag go to start then programs then accesories then system tools then disk defragmeter then it will pop up and click run it it takes a while but thats what mine did and it gets rid of all the virusus you might have

Answer 4

Try restarting your pc. Stop all other applications while you are editing properties.

Answer 5

click on start /turn off computer /then put the pc off not restart you must shut it off
then wait 30 sec
restart your computer
when your back at the desktop
right click the desktop go to properties
click on the desktop tab and change your wall paper then click on apply & ok


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1.
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2.
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1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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