Question

[Roxy]

My wallpaper won't stay on my computer after I shut down and start up again..would anyone happen to know why it doesn't stay & how do I fix it so it does stay? Thx

[dustinl15]

Strange. I haven't seen that one before. Let me think about this for a while (actually I have a meeting to run to first) I will get back to you hopefully tonight.

[Army Husker]

Without knowing what type of computer and setup you have, it might be difficult to know.

 

Is your wallpaper from a pic off the internet? You might try downloading the picture to MyPictures and then adding it as your background. It might be that your computer is deleting temporary internet files upon shutdown and taking your pic with it.

 

Do you have a theme set up on your computer? That might also be booting your pic upon shutdown.

 

Is you version of windows legit? (Sorry have to suggest it) Windows might be canning the pic also upon shutdown.

 

Is your anti-virus up to date? Could also be a problem there, though you'd have more than background issues with that one.

 

Are you running Windows XP? Make sure you have the latest service pack.

 

As you can see, could be a bunch of things. Try the first option first if it's a pic on-line.

 

EDIT: Also try posting this or having it moved to the AV/Tech forum...probably some better computer savvy pepes than me over there.

[tattooedhusker]

Army hit it, sounds like you right clicked an image on the internet and chose "Set as background image" and temp files are being deleted, save the image as and then open the image and set it as the desktop image.

[dustinl15]

I can think of two things to try, the first is really simple but you will need you Operating System CD.

 

1.) Insert the Operating System CD into the computer (don't run anything that pops up, just close those windows). Then click on Start -> Run -> type sfc /scannow and cick OK. Your computer will scan your system files (mainly the .dll's) to make sure they are in good condition and if not will repair them. Once complete reboot your computer to see if it fixed the issue (make sure to remove the CD before rebooting). Running this doesn't install or overwrite any files on your computer.

 

2.) Create a new user profile. Not much fun to do and you need to know what you are doing.

 

I would try the first one. I usually do that when I think some .dll's have become corrupt or if I deleted some I shouldn't have. Let me know if you have any other questions.