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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Anonymous
2009-12-04T00:25:21+00:00 Hi JMcKelvey,
This is an old post, and I see that there have been some solutions proposed, so you may have already solved your problem. I don't see any reference anywhere to the model of computer you are using. It's not a Hewlett Packard by any chance is it? If so, there are a couple of proven solutions.
If you haven't solved your problem yet, and it is an HP, try this:
- Step by step:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/#Support
2. Choose the Download drivers and software button under Step 1
3. Under Step 2, enter your product name (e.g. pavilion 2022 ... be very careful as the I am sure the precise model is important.)
4. Click on the link matching your PC model
5. Choose Windows 7 operating system (assume you will be 32-bit)
6. Scroll down the list Select software and drivers and choose Wallpaper picture position enabler
>> If you can't find your product name in 3. above then you can run the sp45575.exe fix:
It seems to work for others who have not been able to locate the "Wallpaper picture enabler" using the instructions above.
>> If running an exe file blind scares you, you can read about the sp45575.exe here:
All the best,
S.
Sharon Roffey, QLD, Australia
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Anonymous
2009-11-20T12:57:17+00:00 Have checked and the vendor and they say they have not altered anything to the standard windows 7 installation
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Anonymous
2009-11-19T03:52:59+00:00 Can you check with the Laptop vendors ....? Is it laptop no?
I hear that laptop vendor are doing some modifcation on windows 7 before selling (personalization part) just check with your vendor customer care .and please confirm here
Thanks
Renjith
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Anonymous
2009-11-18T17:35:12+00:00 Thank you for your reply.
Yes thats exactly the process i am using, however after i have chosen and clicked on the desktop background i would like, and pressed 'save changes', the background does not change and remains the background it was before. As i said it worked when i first upgraded to windows home premium for the first day but hasn't since. The only chnage i can think of that i have made is that i installed the latest version of messenger which installed some msn live software.
Please advise?