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Changing desktop background to a saved scheme

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dld, 2006/09/20.

  1. 2006/09/20
    dld

    dld Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm using WinXP SP2. I've been experimenting on changing a desktop background to a saved scheme.

    I first save the desktop scheme by right-clicking on the desktop and choosing Save As Scheme.

    If I right-click on the desktop again and choose Desktop Background\Display Mode I get the following menu:

    http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7695/screenshot036ly7.jpg

    My present background is LakeLouise. My previous background was WaterLilies. Why is it that clicking on WaterLilies does not bring up the desired change in background?
     
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  2. 2006/09/21
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    dld - Welcome to the Board :)

    Some general observations - I run XP in Classic mode so cannot give specifics for your desktop....

    I am wondering if the Display Mode/Save as Scheme option is native to XP or to your graphics card software - I don't see that in Classic mode.

    Can you change the desktop scheme through the conventional route via Display Properties?
     
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  4. 2006/09/21
    dld

    dld Inactive Thread Starter

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    You are right about Save As Scheme being native to my graphics card software. I did not realize this. I went to my laptop and I see I don't have this option on the laptop.

    Yes, I can change the desktop scheme through the conventional route. So that explains everything. Thanks very much for clearing this up for me.
     
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  5. 2006/09/21
    PeteC

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    You're wecome :) - a reinstall/update of your graphics card software may be in order.
     
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