Problem with background setting

Question

on numerous occasions I have up my background to be a solid color but it constantly charges back to something other than a solid color. How and what do I do to keep my background a solid colos

Answer 1

Please try to delete corrupted theme cache

Press Windows + R and enter:

%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes

Delete:

TranscodedWallpaper

anything inside CachedFiles

Make sure not to delete the entire Themes folder.

Then restart the PC and set the solid color again.

Answer 2

Hi, good day!

• When was the last time it worked properly?
• Have you made any changes to your computer recently?
• Have you installed any third-party theme customization apps?

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Please try to Disable Theme Sync

Windows can re-download themes and wallpapers from your Microsoft account.

Open Settings > Accounts > Windows backup

Turn OFF ""Remember my preferences"

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Answer 3

To keep the desktop background as a solid color and stop it changing back, set it through Windows Settings and verify that no slideshow or Spotlight feature is enabled.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Personalization.
3. Select Background.
4. Under Personalize your background, choose Solid Color.
5. Pick the desired color.

Also make sure:

• Picture, Slideshow, or Windows spotlight are not selected under Personalize your background.
• If using a slideshow or Spotlight previously, switch to Solid Color as above so Windows does not rotate images anymore.

After this, the desktop background should remain the chosen solid color.

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References:

• Change the desktop background in Windows