Luckily, there are many ways to fix this error — assuming that your copy of Windows 11 has been activated. And even if it isn’t, there are ways to overcome that obstacle.

Why can’t I change my computer’s background?

Before we go into the solutions, it’s important to break down why a background wallpaper won’t change and the circumstances that cause this error in the first place.

Corrupt files affecting system files – Data corruption can be caused by improperly shutting down the computer or faulty software. You have to run a DISM scan to address this issue. Malware has infected your computer – Like corrupt data, a computer virus can cause certain functions not to work. You should use antivirus software to clean this up. Your system is out of date – All you need to do to fix this error is download and install the latest Windows Update. The wallpaper you want is not supported – Certain websites will use the Webp format for their images to save space on their site, but they won’t work as wallpapers.

How can I change my computer’s background?

Before you go ahead with any of the following solutions, it is strongly recommended that you create a system image backup in case things go wrong in the process and you want to revert things. It may take some time, but restoring a system image backup ensures everything is right where it’s supposed to be. That said, let’s go over the various fixes: both easy and complex.

A quick reboot is by far the easiest thing that you can do. Most of the time, restarting allows your computer to come back with a clean slate. Perform a clean boot of your Windows 11 computer and try to change your computer’s background. If you can under a clean boot, you have a faulty Windows Update, which you’ll need to uninstall. It’s also recommended that you disable the Windows 11 sync settings. You can do this by launching the Settings menu and going to the Windows backup section of the Accounts tab. As stated earlier, corrupt files can interfere with the system. You should run an SFC scan with the Command Prompt to clean up the corrupt.

1. Turn off the Slideshow feature in Settings

2. Clear out corrupt Transcoded Wallpaper file

3. Adjust Remove Background setting

4. Double-check Group Policies

The Group Policy Editor is normally exclusive to the Pro version of Windows 11. However, it is possible to enable the tool on Windows 11 Home. It requires you to run a specific batch file on Notepad. SPONSORED

5. Disable select files in the Registry Editor

6. Set wallpaper without needing Windows activated

What can I do if the wallpaper is constantly changing?

Some people have the opposite problem in that their wallpaper is always changing to something else. There are multiple ways to fix this, like tweaking the computer’s power plan and disabling Slideshow. If that doesn’t work, you must delete the files in the Windows 11 Themes folder. Apart from wallpaper, you should add a skin to your computer to take computer customization to the next level. And one of the best apps out there is called Rainmeter, which can completely change how your Windows 11 machine looks. It’s a bit of work to set up, but it’s worth it in the end. Did you manage to complete the procedure? Let us know in the comments area below.

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