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Theme won't stick when using multiple desktops
Is there any solution for desktop backgrounds constantly changing (by themselves) when switching between virtual desktops? This has been ongoing for a year now, and Win11 seems unable to remember and store my wallpaper preferences.
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Don't know if you still have the issue, but I got the same issue. How I fixed it seems weird but bear with me.
- Open Registry Editor (regedit).
- Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VirtualDesktops\Desktops - Inside each key under Desktops, delete the Wallpaper entry.
- Reboot your computer.
Then change your wallpaper to whatever you want and voilà, they shouldn't revert back to the default theme. Hope it helps! It worked for me atleast. Absolute insanity that these bugs are not fixed sooner.
Hello,
I have found a solution here !https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/virtual-desktop-disables-background/bf1a3a08-db67-4061-ab72-1a6fa5815622
Is it? Because the page is giving a 404 error.
Following steps works for me:
- Close all virtual desktops (create a new one and close all others to make sure the remaining one has default configration)
- Delete these resistry keys:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VirtualDesktops\Desktops
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Wallpapers
- Reboot
Unfortunately, not a fix. It resets it so you have the same issue, but to the new default settings (assuming you changed them). I can change the background, then as soon as I switch to another VD it reverts the settings to whatever they were when I performed the above steps.
- Any chance to have a correct fix for this (annoying) bug ?
- Closing Second or Third Desktop will cause Theme to revert. Read Here...
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/set-different-wallpaper-desktops-windows-11- Unfortunately, that doesn't work.
- I have the exact same issue even when my system is up to date.
- Ensure that your Windows 11 operating system is up to date. Microsoft often releases updates that address bugs and issues, including problems with desktop customization.
- This can't be a serious response. Windows updates automatically, so the idea of "ensure you have the latest updates" is about 20 years out of date - back when I had to dial in.
One thing you can try is to reset the settings for your desktop backgrounds. Here's how:
- Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize" from the context menu.
- In the Personalization settings, click on "Background" in the left sidebar.
- Under "Choose your picture," select a different background image.
- Then, revert back to your preferred background image.
- Click on "Choose a fit" and ensure it's set to "Fill," "Fit," or your preferred option.
- Close the Personalization settings.
