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Daniolle
Iron Contributor
Dec 19, 2025

Desktop Picture randomly changes to all black

Brand New PC. Everything is great but since I switched the desktop background pic(which was a slideshow scene that changed every now and then) to a personal pic on my hard drive the desktop picture goes to black randomly. It seems to come back on it's own given time but I can't figure what is causing this.
Also - since this forum seems to be geared more toward Win 11 software(doh!) is there a place you folks recommend for hardware/bios info? Especially regarding 9800x3d Bios settings. EXPO is off and I hear I should turn it on.

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  • Kaydenyo's avatar
    Kaydenyo
    Iron Contributor
    Dec 25, 2025

    Make sure your graphics card drivers are the latest version from the manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel). Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause display glitches.

  • MarylandCrab's avatar
    MarylandCrab
    Bronze Contributor
    Dec 22, 2025

    You're experiencing random black screens on your desktop background after switching to a personal picture, which seems to resolve on its own. This issue can be caused by various factors, including graphics driver problems, Windows display settings, or hardware issues. Additionally, you're looking for reliable sources on BIOS settings for your hardware, specifically the 9800X3D.

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