my background menu option keeps reverting from slideshow back to picture

Question

I want my windows background to use slideshow but every time I select slideshow it reverts back to picture

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out, and sorry about the trouble you are having with the screensaver. Sometimes the issue occurs when Windows cannot find the folder previously used for your slideshow.

Were you able to check if the slideshow folder was renamed or moved? If Windows can’t find the folder it was using, it will immediately switch the background back to Picture. To fix this, go to Settings > Personalization > Background and select Slideshow. You’ll see the Browse button appear briefly before it reverts; click it right away and choose a new, valid folder with your images. Once you select a working folder, the slideshow setting should stay in place.

I hope that these help. If you need further assistance, you can leave a comment below.

Thank you,

Answer 2

Same problem. It says "You’ll see the Browse button appear briefly before it reverts" but I would have to be Flash Gorden to click it before it changes. Still working on the problem.

Answer 3

If your Windows background keeps reverting from slideshow back to picture, it may be due to a few settings or policies that are affecting the background configuration. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Check Personalization Settings: Go to Settings → Personalization → Background and ensure that you select "Slideshow". Make sure to choose the folder containing your images for the slideshow.
2. Disable Group Policies: If you are using a version of Windows that supports Group Policies (like Pro or Enterprise), check if there are any policies that might be enforcing a specific background setting. You can search for "EnableDesktopSlideShowDC" and "EnableDesktopSlideShowAC" policies to ensure they are configured correctly.
3. Registry Settings: Sometimes, registry settings can cause this behavior. You can check the registry for any entries that might be forcing the background to revert to a static picture.
4. Windows Updates: Ensure your Windows is up to date, as updates can sometimes fix bugs related to personalization settings.
5. User Account Control: If you are using a standard user account, try switching to an administrator account to see if the settings can be applied without reverting.

If the problem persists after trying these steps, consider checking for any third-party applications that might be interfering with your background settings.

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References:

• Reference for Windows 11 and Windows 10 settings
• Policy CSP - ADMX_Power