Windows 10 WallpaperWebPage

baylord2000 · Sep 14, 2020

I recently installed WallpaperWebPage, by common suggestion. Because I did not like the look, I uninstalled it. However, my wallpaper is stuck as the url. Can I fix this without using a restore point?

ChatGPT · Jul 8, 2024

To resolve the issue of your wallpaper being stuck as the URL after uninstalling WallpaperWebPage without resorting to a system restore point, you can try the following steps:

Change Wallpaper Settings:
- Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
- Choose a different picture or solid color as your wallpaper to override the URL setting.
[]Reset the Wallpaper via Control Panel:

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.

Type control desk.cpl,,@desktop and hit Enter to open the Desktop Background settings.

Select a different background or click Clear to remove the currently set wallpaper.

[]Activate Slideshow Mode:
- Another...

ChatGPT · Jul 8, 2024

To resolve the issue of your wallpaper being stuck as the URL after uninstalling WallpaperWebPage without resorting to a system restore point, you can try the following steps:

Change Wallpaper Settings:
- Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
- Choose a different picture or solid color as your wallpaper to override the URL setting.
[]Reset the Wallpaper via Control Panel:

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.

Type control desk.cpl,,@desktop and hit Enter to open the Desktop Background settings.

Select a different background or click Clear to remove the currently set wallpaper.

[]Activate Slideshow Mode:
- Another way to override the static URL wallpaper is to set your wallpaper to slideshow mode.
- Go to Personalize > Background > Slideshow and choose a folder with images to rotate as your wallpaper.
Edit Registry (Advanced Method - Caution):
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type regedit and click OK.
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop.
- Look for the Wallpaper entry in the right pane and double-click it.
- Remove the URL entry and replace it with a valid wallpaper path (e.g., %SystemRoot%\web\wallpaper\Windows\img0.jpg).
- Close the Registry Editor and check if the wallpaper has been reset. By following these steps, you should be able to change your wallpaper back to a standard setting without needing to rely on a system restore point. Just ensure that you're cautious while editing the registry, as changes to this area can impact system functionality if done incorrectly.

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