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RMNZK
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Feb 21, 2022
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Win 11 Cannot change wallpaper for each monitor

Since I updated to Windows 11 I've been having a weird issue. I'm not able to select a different wallpaper for each of my two monitors. In the Personalization>Background menu, upon right clicking on ...
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  • Elysian's avatar
    Elysian
    Feb 21, 2022

    Hello RMNZK, I had this issue too & found an easy fix.

    Hover over the "desktop" app on the taskbar next to the magnifying glass. It should say "Desktop 1" & "New Desktop". Open a New Desktop and remove "Desktop 1". After I did this it worked for me. I hope it works for you too! 🙂 

     

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Christof_S
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May 13, 2023

saeedmeghdadi6 I can confirm, I have separate wallpapers across three monitors BUT, if I use Projection to “This PC Only” or “Second Display Only” all my screens default to the main monitors wallpaper upon returning to Extended mode. 

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saeedmeghdadi6
Copper Contributor
May 13, 2023

thanks Christof, I just found out that separate background for each virtual desktop works only if you choose picture

that is : right click on the subject desktop ( by hovering over Task view in task bar) then choose background. it does not work with solid color or windows spotlight

detailed info on below link. my system is window 11 home edition

 

mind you that i  am referring to separate desktop and not referring to separate monitors

https://www.lifewire.com/use-multiple-desktops-in-windows-11-6826109

Christof_S 

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    Al3xI98O
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    Mar 15, 2024
    Now does'nt work!