desktop tab settings

My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited

"burnzi" wrote in message
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My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


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For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"

--
William

the browse button on the settings window is greyed out,sorry i'm not used to
the jargon just yet

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
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My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


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http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"

--
William

how do u make a registry edit

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
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http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"

--
William

"burnzi" wrote in message
...

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the
value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active
desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"


how do u make a registry edit

Go Start Run and type:

regedit

Then navigate to (using the (+) symbol to expand the keys):

[HKEY_CUURENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\System]In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle" (if theyexist).Be very careful in the registry, you could make your computerunbootable.--William

Cheers mate thank you do you know how to get media player working properly it
wont play any video clips not even the supported files and i also cant
install any more codecs other than whats in my pc.I have noticed though that
i dont have a mpeg2 codec but i cant install one my security settings are
medium so it does download if u can help let me know and i'll give u the
error details thank u xxxxx

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the
value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active
desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"


how do u make a registry edit

Go Start Run and type:

regedit

Then navigate to (using the (+) symbol to expand the keys):

[HKEY_CUURENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\System]In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle" (if theyexist).Be very careful in the registry, you could make your computerunbootable.--William

"burnzi" wrote in message
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"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to
the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the
value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active
desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper"
to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"


how do u make a registry edit

Go Start Run and type:

regedit

Then navigate to (using the (+) symbol to expand the keys):

[HKEY_CUURENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the
value
to 0.


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\System]In
the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle" (if
theyexist).Be very careful in the registry, you could make your
computerunbootable.--William



Cheers mate thank you do you know how to get media player working
properly it
wont play any video clips not even the supported files and i also cant
install any more codecs other than whats in my pc.I have noticed
though that
i dont have a mpeg2 codec but i cant install one my security settings
are
medium so it does download if u can help let me know and i'll give u
the
error details thank u xxxxx

You're welcome.

About the media player, you should create a new post about your problem.
I really don't know much about that. Sorry.

--
William

Once I click on the (+) in policies, I don't have Active desktop. I only have
Explorer and System...What else can I do to remove the black screen in my
desktop....I tried using properties but in display I only have tabs for
screensaver and settings......I have no clue what happened to background and
themes... CAN YOU HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM IF POSSIBLE...
THANKSZX

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the
value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active
desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"


how do u make a registry edit

Go Start Run and type:

regedit

Then navigate to (using the (+) symbol to expand the keys):

[HKEY_CUURENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\System]In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle" (if theyexist).Be very careful in the registry, you could make your computerunbootable.--William

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
285. Right hand side
Restore All Display Tabs

Also see..
Missing Tabs in Display Properties and No OpenGL Support After You Upgrade
to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283751/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
NENE hunted and pecked:
Once I click on the (+) in policies, I don't have Active desktop. I only
have Explorer and System...What else can I do to remove the black screen
in my desktop....I tried using properties but in display I only have tabs
for screensaver and settings......I have no clue what happened to
background and themes... CAN YOU HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM IF POSSIBLE...
THANKSZX

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the
value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active
desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"


how do u make a registry edit

Go Start Run and type:

regedit

Then navigate to (using the (+) symbol to expand the keys):


[HKEY_CUURENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Active
Desktop]
or

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Activ
eDesktop]
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\System
]In
the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle" (if
theyexist).Be very careful in the registry, you could make your
computerunbootable.--William

I am having the same problem, my destop wallpaper seems to be locked on a msn
news photo of basketball players . My icons are highlighted in a square
around the words under each. I can change the color my icons are highlighted
in but not my backround. Please tell me what to do to fix this it is very
annoying since the msn news pick is distorted would love to have my tulips
back. Thank you.

"burnzi" wrote:

My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited

Open Control Panel, double-click Display.
Click the Desktop tab, and choose "Customize Desktop".
Select the "Web" tab
Delete all the items except "My current Home page"
Uncheck "My current Home page"
Click OK, and now select (None) as your Desktop background
Click OK and close the dialog.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


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wrote in message ...
I am having the same problem, my destop wallpaper seems to be locked on a
msn
news photo of basketball players . My icons are highlighted in a square
around the words under each. I can change the color my icons are highlighted
in but not my backround. Please tell me what to do to fix this it is very
annoying since the msn news pick is distorted would love to have my tulips
back. Thank you.

"burnzi" wrote:

My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the tulips
etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited

I had this same problem and the regedit suggestion from WTC totally fixed it.
Thanks so much!

"WTC" wrote:

"burnzi" wrote in message
...
My desktop tab settings is frozen icannot change background to the
tulips etc
etc ,only the background colour even my browser is unhighlited


Scan your system to rid of Spyware, malware, and parasites.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

For your Background problem:
Make a Registry Edit

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\ActiveDesktop
In the right-hand pane, delete "NoChangingWallPaper" or change the value
to 0.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System
In the right-hand pane, delete "Wallpaper" and "WallpaperStyle".

If you have XP Pro, use the Group Policy (gpedit.msc)

User Configuration Administrative Templates Desktop Active desktop

Set "Active Desktop Wallpaper" and "Allow only bitmap wallpaper" to
Not Configured.

Please explain this further:
"browser is unhighlited"

--
William