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Can change desktop background in Windows 3.1 but not Windows 7 starter____

Anonymous
2010-07-29T22:51:33+00:00

Why can't I change my background?

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Anonymous
2010-07-29T23:25:58+00:00

This limitation is by design.

Taking into account the target hardware, factors might include, changing a wall paper might a low priority thing to do, since you are using your Netbook to surf the web, work in the browser majority of the time, email, IM, your desktop is most likely the last thing you are gonna focus on.

Why*can't I change* my desktop *background* ?

http://superuser.com/questions/69601/how-to-change-the-wallpaper-in-windows-7-starter-edition .

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-07-29T23:32:44+00:00

    I found a solution.

    I'm installing Google Chrome OS for free in the fall.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-07-30T12:30:48+00:00

    I found a solution.

    I'm installing Google Chrome OS for free in the fall.

    That is even more limited than Windows 7 Starter, there is no background at all, basic multi-tasking, basically, all you will booting into is a web browser. Good luck when you go somewhere where there is Internet or want to print something.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-07-30T02:02:55+00:00

    On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:51:34 +0000, Sandwichx wrote:

    Why can't I change my background?

    Because Windows 7 Starter Edition is a stripped-down edition of

    Windows 7, with fewer features than in the more expensive editions.

    However you can do it, but it requires third-party software. Do an

    internet search to find it.

    Ken Blake

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