How to keep background picture without out reverting to the one used each day

Curt Frederick 0 Reputation points
2026-09-12T20:51:50.4966667+00:00

Changing the background picture only stays that way for about 5 minutes, then reverts back to the original background for the day. How do you prevent it from reverting back to the original? This is a Win 10 Pro system. Thanks for the help

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-12T20:52:02.8833333+00:00

    Try these checks in order:

    1. In Settings > Personalization > Background, make sure the background type is set to Picture and not Slideshow or Windows spotlight.
    2. In Settings > Personalization > Themes, switch to a default Windows theme, then go back to Background and set the preferred image again. A theme can reapply a different background.
    3. Check whether the Bing Wallpaper app is installed, because it can automatically replace the desktop background with the image of the day:
      • Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps
      • Search for Bing Wallpaper
      • If it is installed, uninstall it
    4. If the issue is on the lock screen rather than the desktop, go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and make sure Windows spotlight is not selected. Choose Picture instead.

    If a custom image is being enforced by policy on the PC, Windows 10 Pro can also be configured through Group Policy to use a specific wallpaper path under: User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\Desktop > Desktop Wallpaper

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  2. Ivan B 123.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-12T22:22:12.9733333+00:00

    Hi,

    If you are currently using Windows Spotlight, go to Settings > Personalization > Background > Personalize your background, select "Picture," and keep the photo you want.

    This assumes you do not have Bing Wallpaper installed, as noted by Q&A Assist.

    Alternatively,

    You can use Lively Wallpaper to set and keep a specific wallpaper.

    https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ntm2qc6qws7?hl=en-US&gl=US

    Please consider rating the question (accepting the answer or not) and visiting the Microsoft Q&A community if you have further questions.

    Thanks.

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