Where is the wallpaper folder in Windows 7? - Super User
Oct 13, 2014 · On my version of Windows 7 the Desktop Background folders are located in the directory below: C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper; You can create your own folder, add it to the above directory, and then browse to that location to add it to the "Picture Location" dropdown list within the "Choose your desktop background" screen.
Where does Windows store its current wallpaper? - Super User
Jul 17, 2013 · Windows XP : You can find the actual path in the registry key named Wallpaper at [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop] Usually it's something like: C:\Documents and Settings\ [YOURUSERNAME] \Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Wallpaper1.bmp. Windows 7 : C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper (default themes)
windows 7 - How to retrieve my -last- wallpaper - Super User
Jan 9, 2015 · On a Windows 8 system, I see C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Internet Explorer Wallpaper.bmp as the value in the registry for "Wallpaper". The image stored in that location is what I see for the desktop background on that system. If that is what you see, then look for a …
windows 7 - How could I find out the path to the current desktop …
The path to the current Wallpaper is located in the following register key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper Open the start menu and in the search box, type "regedit". Navigate to the above key throught the registry explorer on the left. When you single click the "Desktop" folder, at the right, a list with keys will be displayed.
Change background of a Windows 7 machine using Registry
; Setting wallpaper on the desktop on Win 7 which is: Apply a Themepack! <^<+D:: Run "C:\Laptop theme.themepack" ; Apply your Themepack WinWait Personlige indstillinger ; Wait for the window to get focus (the appearance is mandatory on an "apply" command) WinClose ; Close the last found window return
windows 7 - Batch file to change Desktop background - Super User
Jul 3, 2014 · I want to write a batch file that changes the Desktop background. This is what I have so far: Reg Add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v Wallpaper /f /t REG_SZ /d C:\background.jpg Reg Add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v WallpaperStyle /f /t REG_SZ /d 10 The first line works and changes the picture. But the 2nd line does not work.
Wallpaper in Windows 7 locked down by domain group policy?
Apr 9, 2017 · HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop If there is a string called "NoChangingWallPaper" set it to = "0" Under the key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System If …
How do I set an animated wallpaper on Windows 7? - Super User
Apr 9, 2017 · Well, on Windows XP and on Windows 98 you can put an animated gif as an wallpaper easily. On Windows 7, when doing that the displayed wallpaper is only a frame of the animated gif. How to put an animated gif as wallpaper on Windows 7? PS: If the solution is a 3rd-party software, I do prefer a free solution :)
How to change Windows 7 Wallpaper using the registry?
Mar 5, 2019 · @zebanovich's answer is correct in that HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper is generally the key used to update the Desktop wallpaper. Windows doesn't have a specific folder for wallpapers. You can set any file path you want in that registry key. Try this batch command:
Windows 7: How to prevent Windows from caching my desktop …
Aug 9, 2010 · If you change the wallpaper from "Firefox", the image is copied to AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Fondo de escritorio.bmp (in the Spanish version; I suppose Desktop Background.bmp in the English one). The point is that, if you check HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper you'll get the path to the current desktop, but only if Explorer/Gallery ...