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After a complete data restore on a new computer, Bing Wallpaper failed to function properly. Attempts to uninstall and reinstall the app were unsuccessful. Other similar apps and themes from the Microsoft Store also did not work; they downloaded and installed but did not appear under Settings > Personalize > Themes. Additionally, some preinstalled themes are not functioning. Assistance in resolving this issue is needed.
Mobile and desktop apps that bring Bing’s search, discovery, and personalization features to users across devices.Download and install - The process of obtaining and setting up Bing applications on a device.
ok, I figured out something. My account is an administrator account. and for some reason, themes and bing wallpaper are not working with that account. when I made a test account, not tied to my microsoft one, all worked. in the "users" folder, there is only the public one and not one with my user name on it. THat is where themes and such are stored. is there any way i can create one without having all of my stuff in the admin account?
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Hi! Sorry to hear that you have troubles with this, please first go to Settings > Windows Update, and confirm you’ve installed the August 12, 2025, KB5063878 update (OS Build 26100.4946). This build includes key improvements, bug fixes, and UI enhancements across Windows 11.
If you have, try this:
I can not see the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager in the list. the other two are running.
it is in the task manager and listed as running but not in the services area.
Thats correct, if is running in the task manager, there's no problem, try in an elevated PowerShell or Command Prompt:
Restart afterward. If still not working, create a new local or Microsoft-linked user profile in Settings > Accounts > Other users > Add account. Sign into the new profile and check if themes and Bing Wallpaper now appear.
I see a Desktop Windows Manager in Task Manager but not a Desktop Windows Manager Session Manager.
My issue may be different. Bing Wallpaper is not installed on my new machine, and it will not install. I try from the Store, and it says it installed, but it didn't. When I restart the store, it again shows it as uninstalled. I have tried downloading the full install EXE. It runs, gets to 50% and hangs.
Any thoughts?