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Since: Feb 26, 2004
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(Msg. 31) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>customize (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
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> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
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(Msg. 32) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu |
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 35) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 36) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 37) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 38) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 39) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 40) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 41) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 42) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:34 pm
Post subject: Re: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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In the Desktop properties dialog box, click the Customize Desktop button/Web Tab. Make sure that none of the options there are checked.
If you currently have a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
Tolu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's
> not letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm
> trying to pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background.
> Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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(Msg. 43) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:15 pm
Post subject: RE: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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For Windows XP Professional
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1. Click Start - Run - type GPEDIT.MSC and press Enter
2. Expand to User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Control Panel -
Display
3. On the right-side pane double-click the entry "Prevent Changing Wallpaper"
4. If the value is set to "Not Configured" or "Enable" then set it to
"Disable"
For both Home & Professional edition
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1. Click Start - Run - type REGEDIT and press Enter
2. Expand to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\ActiveDesktop
3. On the right side pane - check if there is an entry
"NoChangingWallpaper". Set its value to 0 by double-clicking or delete the
entry.
Hope this information helps you, let us know!
"Tolu" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's not
> letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm trying to
> pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background. Any help will be
> appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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Since: May 06, 2006
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(Msg. 44) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:15 pm
Post subject: RE: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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For Windows XP Professional
===================
1. Click Start - Run - type GPEDIT.MSC and press Enter
2. Expand to User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Control Panel -
Display
3. On the right-side pane double-click the entry "Prevent Changing Wallpaper"
4. If the value is set to "Not Configured" or "Enable" then set it to
"Disable"
For both Home & Professional edition
========================
1. Click Start - Run - type REGEDIT and press Enter
2. Expand to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\ActiveDesktop
3. On the right side pane - check if there is an entry
"NoChangingWallpaper". Set its value to 0 by double-clicking or delete the
entry.
Hope this information helps you, let us know!
"Tolu" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's not
> letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm trying to
> pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background. Any help will be
> appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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Since: May 06, 2006
Posts: 720
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(Msg. 45) Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:15 pm
Post subject: RE: desktop background-inactive "browse" button [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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For Windows XP Professional
===================
1. Click Start - Run - type GPEDIT.MSC and press Enter
2. Expand to User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Control Panel -
Display
3. On the right-side pane double-click the entry "Prevent Changing Wallpaper"
4. If the value is set to "Not Configured" or "Enable" then set it to
"Disable"
For both Home & Professional edition
========================
1. Click Start - Run - type REGEDIT and press Enter
2. Expand to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\ActiveDesktop
3. On the right side pane - check if there is an entry
"NoChangingWallpaper". Set its value to 0 by double-clicking or delete the
entry.
Hope this information helps you, let us know!
"Tolu" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to customise my desktop but when i go into desktop, it's not
> letting me click "browse"......the button isn't highlighted. I'm trying to
> pick a picture from my desktop and use as my background. Any help will be
> appreciated. Thanks
>
> Tolu >> Stay informed about: desktop background-inactive "browse" button |
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