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Missing Desktop Tab in Display Prop
Name: Bob PC Tech Date: August 24, 2002 at 14:44:59 Pacific
Comment:
Hi people, I need help. I'm running Windows XP Pro. My tab in the Display Properties for the desktop to change the wallpaper has vanished. Now I know someone out there can fix this. Bob
Name: phaTrx7 Date: August 24, 2002 at 14:49:26 Pacific
Reply:
Are you running any tweaks like "Customizer XP" / "MagicTweak" / "MS PowerToys" .. all these tweaks can hide these tabs, you might have accidently clicked one.
Also, if you go to "start" then the "run" box and type "gpedit.msc" (without "") .. it will take you into hidden settings for XP, I'm not sure of the exact path, but I've seen the options to "hide" several tabs under display settings.
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Response Number 2
Name: Bob PC Tech Date: August 24, 2002 at 14:53:36 Pacific
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Hi, no changes where made and I'm not running and tweaks. I'll give it till sundown and then it's a new complete install if no one comes up with correct answer. NEXT!!!
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Response Number 3
Name: phaTrx7 Date: August 24, 2002 at 15:08:40 Pacific
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You dont have to "re-install" .. just have the XP disc handy, put it in the Cdrom, when the window pops up asking you if you want to instal, etc.. close it, then go to "start" then the "run" box and type "SFC /SCANNOW" (without the "") .. this will run windows system file checker and can fix certain problems and currupted files.
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Response Number 4
Name: Date: August 24, 2002 at 16:02:18 Pacific
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Be very carefull here Bob, only replace the files SFC suggests you replace.
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Response Number 5
Name: Bob PC Tech Date: August 24, 2002 at 19:46:54 Pacific
Reply:
OK, I'm back, putting in the CD. I'll be back shortly to keep you all up to date on how it comes out. Bob
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Response Number 6
Name: suprasonic Date: August 24, 2002 at 20:53:41 Pacific
Reply:
ok try going to your desktop and right clicking and click properties if that doesnt work sorry, by the way bob did you get my email it was from suprasonic1@yahoo.com?
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Response Number 7
Name: Bob PC Tech Date: August 24, 2002 at 21:02:07 Pacific
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I'm back, and I ran the sfc /scannow twice, because the first time it just finished and didn't prompt me, and nothing is wrong with my system,,,,ya,right!! No suprasonic, I didn't get any email from you, resend it. Bob
Summary: The contents of the My Pictures folder are not been listed as possible wallpapers in the Desktop tab of Display Properties. I like this feature because I have a number of wallpapers in there. They are...
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