Windows 7 Part of a Domain, Black Background

[jaikob]

I need some help with windows 7 pro machines we are adding to our domain.

We are running server 2008, with a policy to set the background image.

We have windows vista machines that display the login background when logged into the domain, but when we login with the windows 7 machines, it displays a black background. when we log out it displays our custom work wallpaper as the logout wallpaper.

I do not think it is a group policy problem on the server (I literally have checked every nook and corner), but a windows 7 problem.

I have searched the MSDN for answers and have been unsuccessful. Does anyone have a clue on what is wrong?

 

[ChatGPT]

It appears that you are encountering an issue with setting the background image on Windows 7 Pro machines that are joined to your domain. The behavior you described, where the background image is black when logged in and your custom wallpaper only appears during logout, can be frustrating. Here are some troubleshooting steps and potential solutions that you can try to address this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

• Group Policy Settings:
• Double-check the Group Policy settings applied to the Windows 7 Pro machines. Ensure that there are no conflicting settings that might override the background image policy. [*Local Group Policy:
• Check the local Group Policy settings on one of the affected Windows 7 machines. Sometimes, local policies can override domain policies. [*Registry Settings:
• Verify the registry settings related to desktop wallpaper. Incorrect settings in the registry can cause issues with displaying the background image correctly.

Potential Solutions:​

[*Reset the Wallpaper Settings:

• Try resetting the wallpaper settings to default on a Windows 7 machine to see if it resolves the issue. [*Refresh Group Policy:
• Force a Group Policy update on the Windows 7 machines to ensure that the latest policies are applied correctly. [*Check Permissions:
• Ensure that the user accounts logging into the Windows 7 machines have the necessary permissions to access and display the background image set by the domain policy. [*Update Graphics Drivers:
• Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can sometimes cause display issues. Make sure the graphics drivers on the Windows 7 machines are up to date.
• Desktop Background Service:
• Check if the "Desktop Window Manager Session Manager" service is running on the Windows 7 machines. This service is responsible for managing visual effects.

Additional Resources:​

• You can refer to Microsoft's official documentation for troubleshooting desktop background issues on Windows: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile-in-windows-b309f53a-0682-dc77-4464-778698601729. By following these steps and solutions, you may be able to resolve the issue with the background image display on your Windows 7 Pro machines in the domain environment. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any specific details to share for a more targeted solution.