can't change desktop background

when I go to change the background the only thing I can click on is either
the color tab or the customize desktop. It won't let me preview and
backgrounds. I know i have one set. ( the beach and palm tree) but when I
turn on my computer it shows the blue color only.

Hello,

Try the registry fix here
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(line 142, col 2)

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"cliff kubicek" wrote in message
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when I go to change the background the only thing I can click on is either
the color tab or the customize desktop. It won't let me preview and
backgrounds. I know i have one set. ( the beach and palm tree) but when
I
turn on my computer it shows the blue color only.

[cliff kubicek]s message :
when I go to change the background the only thing I can click on is either
the color tab or the customize desktop. It won't let me preview and
backgrounds. I know i have one set. ( the beach and palm tree) but when I
turn on my computer it shows the blue color only.

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a) Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...aperenable.reg

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b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
1. Start Run gpedit.msc
2. Under User configuration Click [Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display\]
3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" Set it to "Not Configured"

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c) Manually (XP -Any) :
1. Open Regedit
2. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" Set it to 0
4. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
5. Repeat Step 3
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If the above fails :
Microsoft Method- url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/