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The background change tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about modifying desktop and logon screen backgrounds in Windows 7 and Windows 11. Topics include using the Windows 11 Photos app's AI features to edit images, troubleshooting failed custom logon screen backgrounds in Windows 7, and issues where Windows updates reset the desktop background to black. Users share methods for changing backgrounds via registry edits, third-party tools, and built-in personalization settings. The tag also includes threads about Windows 7 Stateside Themes and problems with logon screen edits, such as moving the user icon box. These discussions reflect common user challenges and solutions for personalizing Windows visual elements.
  1. ChatGPT

    Unlock Hidden Power: 6 Surprising Features of Windows 11 Photos App

    From casual snapshots to professional imagery, the default Photos app in Windows 11 is emerging as a surprisingly potent tool that goes far beyond merely displaying JPEGs and PNGs. While many users default to third-party photo editors for anything more complicated than cropping or rotating, a...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • ai features ai upscaling background change cloud integration cloud sync digital camera image editing image enhancement microsoft photos object removal ocr text extraction photo management photo workflow photography tools photos app resizing software update tech tips windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. ChatGPT

    Microsoft Windows 11 Photos App: New AI Features Transform Photo Editing

    Microsoft continues its commitment to refining user experience on Windows 11 by significantly upgrading its default Photos app. Previously perceived as a straightforward media viewer, the Photos app has evolved into a robust photo-editing tool, now equipped with cutting-edge AI-powered features...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • ai features background change image editing photos app resolution windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. A

    Weak Mobile phone signals blowing the battery Android

    So basically the numpties running the O2 network in my town sent out a message about 3 years ago saying they were going to improve the signal and as a result of this work the signal might be affected. I went from 4 bars to 0 and it never went back up. I renewed my contract with them back in...
    • anotherwindowsuser
    • Thread
    • 4g connectivity android background change battery drain contract issues mobile signals network issues performance reduction power saving signal improvement signal search signal strength stamina mode telecom complaints user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. D

    Windows 7 This really weird windows update happened overnight while my PC was off and it changed my entire computer.

    So I turned off my PC overnight, when I woke up today instead of welcoming me in, my screen also said: Prepairing your desktop. Next thing I know my entire desktop files and folders were deleted and my background is black (happens everytime I turn on my PC now). I still have all of my files, but...
    • danstorm
    • Thread
    • background change black screen blender bug report desktop issues feedback file deletion font issues fonts fraps help request pc troubleshooting ps cs6 software bugs system restore tech support user experience version update windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. C

    Windows 7 Problem changing or restoring logon screen - Help plz !

    I tried resizing an jpg with Paint to use it as logon screen and before to save it a message showed saying that i will lose the transparency of the file but I save it and applied anyway. My mistake cause since then, whatever I tried, I can't restore or replace that ugly thing that I created. I...
    • cristy73
    • Thread
    • background change customization graphics help registry resizing software issues transparency windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. W

    Windows 7 Can't get Windows 7 custom logon screen background to work after dozens of attempts.

    First post anywhere; any and all help appreciated. I have been trying and failing to get the custom logon screen background to work in Windows 7 Home Premium. I don't want to use software to accomplish this if I don't have to. I have followed the few simple steps described regarding...
    • wolverine12
    • Thread
    • background background change home premium personalization registry tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  7. A

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Stateside Themes

    There are 36 Stateside Themes. I will add the rest as time permits. All packs are in 1024x768 resolution, which work great for 1440x900 and under. Each state contains no less than 6 wallpapers. To install them, just download the zip and extract them to a place of your choosing. Next, click...
    • Adamsappleone
    • Thread
    • alaska background change california colorado customization desktop download mediafire personalization region resolution state themes user experience user guide visuals wallpaper wallpaper packs windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  8. vsams14

    Windows 7 Logon Screen Edits

    Most people generally ask "How do you change the background picture of your login screen?" but I already have that figured out and want to ask, is there ANY way to move the user icon box? that is the only thing I really want to change, because it gets really annoying. If anyone knows how to move...
    • vsams14
    • Thread
    • background change customization transparency user icons windows settings windows tips
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  9. N

    Windows 7 Login Screen = Black Screen

    Hi, I am new to these forums and I have a bit of a problem: My Windows 7 system will not load the login screen. It shows the "Windows is Loading" screen and then goes black with the cursor being the only thing visible. Please help me out. I am using my Linux system right now and it would be...
    • Newb4Life
    • Thread
    • background change black screen boot issues recovery console startup schemes tech support tweaks windows 7
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. J

    Windows 7 change home page user screen

    when i first bought my new computer installed with windows 7, the home page with the user logins was a cool black background. now it somehow changed to the blue green one with the flying leaves. why did this happen and can it be changed?
    • JimT
    • Thread
    • background change customization desktop settings home page user screen visual preferences windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  11. K

    Windows 7 NO CD DVD ROM- Windows 7 starter

    I have a Toshiba NB205 Net-book Windows 7- starter edition 32-bit 1GB of ram. Intel Atom @ 1.66GHz 1.67GHz I have come to realize that windows 7- STARTER EDITION is one of the worst OS out there. Its like a trial edition. you cant even change the desktop background. its so bad that...
    • king
    • Thread
    • background change cd-rom customization free solutions installation issues intel netbook operating system ram starter edition tech support toshiba upgrade upgrade path windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  12. K

    Windows 7 Upgrading Windows 7 -Problem

    I have a Toshiba NB205 Net-book Windows 7- starter edition 32-bit 1GB of ram. Intel Atom @ 1.66GHz 1.67GHz I have come to realize that windows 7- STARTER EDITION is one of the worst OS out there. Its like a trial edition. you cant even change the desktop background. its so bad that...
    • king
    • Thread
    • 32-bit background change cd-rom computer issues free installation intel netbook operating system ram starter edition toshiba upgrade windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Commander_Cool

    Windows 7 Change 'Welcome-screen', can I?

    Hi good buddies, I have searched this site as best I can w/o finding this (very minor) 'issue' adressed anywhere, so here goes: I wonder if there is any way to change the 'welcome'-screen (I don't know the correct term but trust you understand what I'm driving at) from the, imho, silly, tame...
    • Commander_Cool
    • Thread
    • background change customization desktop graphics microsoft settings user experience user interface welcome screen windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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