I drove my self crazy trying to remedy this dilema for two days. I finally downloaded a program from Stardock called Windows Blinds. That solved my problem.
Cannot change desktop background in Windows 7 Home Premium
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I noticed that someone else had this problem. Does anyone know how to fix it?
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2010-08-03T22:43:14+00:00 This is not a legit solution. Its a software that you have to pay for that does what windows already should be able to. Did Chris H even visit the link??
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2010-06-10T02:34:22+00:00 desktop background in Windows 7 Home is so easy way to change it
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2010-06-09T20:16:50+00:00 kate all you must do is uninstall the program bcuz it changed your theme bcuz it was not compatible with the program. i av win7 ultimate and it changes themes wen i av to play some games like combat arms but once i end the game it goes back to Aero hope the helped.