Personalization Change Desktop Background to Spotlight, Picture, Solid Color, or Slideshow in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you different ways to change the desktop background to a picture, solid color, slideshow, or Windows Spotlight image for your account in Windows 11.

You can change your desktop background in Windows 11 to be a picture, solid color, a slideshow, or Windows Spotlight image.

A picture background can apply to all or specific desktops and/or displays.

Solid color, slideshow, and Windows Spotlight backgrounds apply to all desktops on all displays.

References:

Change the Desktop Background in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to change the desktop background in Windows.
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Configure Multiple Desktops in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to configure multiple desktops in Windows to organize projects, or to quickly switch between desktops before a meeting.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com

It is required to activate Windows 11 before you can change the desktop background to personalize your PC using Option One, Option Two, or Option Three.

You will still be able to use Option Four, Option Five, or Option Six to change your desktop background without Windows activated.


When you set Windows Spotlight as your desktop background, you will have a Learn about this picture desktop icon added by default.

When you set an image as your desktop background wallpaper or slideshow, Windows will import a copy of this image and store it as the TranscodedWallpaper file in the %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes folder. Your desktop background wallpaper is loaded from this TranscodedWallpaper file cache.

When high contrast mode is turned on, the desktop background is automatically set to a solid color by default, but you can still set the desktop background to a picture or slideshow.

If you turned off showing your desktop background, the desktop background will be set to only show a solid black color no matter what you set as your desktop background in this tutorial.

Using an image the same size as the display resolution will give you the best looking results on the desktop background.



Contents

  • Option One: Change Background for All or Specific Desktop(s) or Display(s) to Picture, Solid Color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight in Settings
  • Option Two: Change Desktop Background for All or Specific Display(s) to Picture, Solid Color, or Slideshow in Control Panel
  • Option Three: Change Background for All or Specific Desktop(s) to Picture, Solid Color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight in Task View
  • Option Four: "Set as desktop background" for Current Desktop and All Displays in File Explorer
  • Option Five: "Set as desktop background" for Current Desktop and All Displays in Photos app
  • Option Six: "Set as desktop background" for Current Desktop and All Displays in Paint app


EXAMPLE: desktop background

Desktop_background.jpg





Option One

Change Background for All or Specific Desktop(s) or Display(s) to Picture, Solid Color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight in Settings


1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Background on the right side. (see screenshot below)

Desktop_background_Settings-1.png

3 Do step 4 (picture), step 5 (solid color), step 6 (slideshow), or step 7 (Windows Spotlight) below for what you want as the desktop background.

4 Change Background for All or Specific Desktop(s) or Display(s) to a Picture

A) Select Picture in the Personalize your background drop menu. (see screenshots below)​

If you checked Remove background images (where available), then the Personalize your background setting gets removed.


B) Select an image you want from Recent images.​

If you have more than one monitor (display), then you can apply Recent images to all or specific monitors:

1) Click/tap on a recent image to set for all monitors.

OR

2) Right click on a recent image, and click/tap on Set for all monitors or Set for monitor > Monitor # you want.

Multiple_displays.png


If you have more than one virtual desktops, then you can apply Recent images to all or specific desktops:

1) Click/tap on a recent image to set for all desktops on all monitors. (If you came from Option Three, then this will only apply to the specific virtual desktop on all monitors.)

OR

2) Right click on a recent image, and click/tap on Set for all desktops or Set for desktop > Desktop # you want on all monitors.

virtual_desktops.png


C) If Recent images doesn't have an image you want, click/tap on the Browse photos button, navigate to and select an image, and click/tap on Choose picture​

D) Select Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center, or Span for what you want in the Choose a fit for your desktop image drop menu.​

This setting is saved to the WallpaperStyle and TileWallpaper string values (REG_SZ) in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop registry key.


Wallpaper StyleWallpaperStyle Value DataTileWallpaper Value Data
Center00
Fill100
Fit60
Span220
Stretch20
Tile01

E) When finished, you can close Settings.​

Desktop_background_Settings-2.png
Desktop_background_Settings-3.png

5 Change All Desktops Background to a Solid Color

A) Select Solid color in the Personalize your background drop menu. (see screenshots below)​

If you checked Remove background images (where available), then the Personalize your background setting gets removed.


B) Select a color you want under Choose your background color.​

C) If Choose your background color doesn't have a color you want, click/tap on the View colors button to choose a custom color.​

D) When finished, you can close Settings.​

Desktop_background_Settings-4.png
Desktop_background_Settings-5.png

6 Change All Desktops Background to a Slideshow

A) Select Slideshow in the Personalize your background drop menu. (see screenshots below)​

If you checked Remove background images (where available), then the Personalize your background setting gets removed.


B) Click/tap on the Browse button to Choose a picture album for a slideshow. Navigate to and select a folder containing pictures you want for the slideshow, and click/tap on Choose this folder.​

C) Select the time you want in the Change picture every drop menu.​

D) Turn on or off Shuffle the picture folder for what you want.​

E) Turn on or off Let slideshow run even if I'm on battery power for what you want.​

F) Select Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center, or Span for what you want in the Choose a fit for your desktop image drop menu.​

G) When finished, you can close Settings.​

Desktop_background_Settings-6.png
Desktop_background_Settings-7.png

7 Change All Desktops Background to Windows Spotlight

Windows Spotlight is only available starting with Windows 11 build 22518 and build 22000.706.

You can right-click on the Learn more about this picture icon on your desktop to switch to next picture or tell Microsoft whether you like or dislike a picture.




A) Select Windows Spotlight in the Personalize your background drop menu. (see screenshot below)​

If you checked Remove background images (where available), then the Personalize your background setting gets removed.


B) When finished, you can close Settings.​

Spotlight_Collection.png




Option Two

Change Desktop Background for All or Specific Display(s) to Picture, Solid Color, or Slideshow in Control Panel


1 Open Run (Win+R).

2 Copy and paste the command below into Run, and click/tap on OK to open the Desktop Background control panel applet.

shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.Personalization\pageWallpaper

3 Do step 4 (picture), step 5 (solid color), or step 6 (slideshow) below for what you want as the desktop background.


 4. Change Current Desktop Background to a Picture on Specific or All Displays

A) Select a folder you want in the Picture location drop menu. (see screenshots below)​

B) If Picture location doesn't have the folder you want, click/tap on the Browse button, navigate to and select a folder, and click/tap on OK.​

C) Right click or press and hold on a single image you want, and click/tap on either Set for all monitors or Set for monitor # you want.​

D) Repeat the step above if you have more displays you would like to set a specific picture for.​

E) Select Fill, Fit, Span, Stretch, Tile, or Center for what you want in the Picture position drop menu.​

F) When finished, click/tap on Save changes to apply and close the Desktop Background control panel applet.​

Desktop_background_Control_Panel-3.jpg
Desktop_background_Settings-7.png


 5. Change All Desktops Background to a Solid Color on All Displays

A) Select Solid Colors in the Picture location drop menu. (see screenshot below)​

B) Select a color you want.​

C) If there isn't a color you want, click/tap on the More link at the bottom to choose a custom color.​

D) When finished, click/tap on Save changes to apply and close the Desktop Background control panel applet.​

Desktop_background_Control_Panel-1.png


 6. Change All Desktops Background to Slideshow on All Displays

A) Select a folder you want in the Picture location drop menu. (see screenshots below)​

B) If Picture location doesn't have the folder you want, click/tap on the Browse button, navigate to and select a folder, and click/tap on OK.​

C) Select more than one image you want included in the slideshow.​

D) Select Fill, Fit, Span, Stretch, Tile, or Center for what you want in the Picture position drop menu.​

E) Select the time you want in the Change picture every drop menu.​

F) Check (on) or uncheck (off) Shuffle for what you want.​

G) Check (on) or uncheck (off) When using battery power, pause the slide show to save power for what you want.​

H) When finished, click/tap on Save changes to apply and close the Desktop Background control panel applet.​

Desktop_background_Control_Panel-2.jpg
Desktop_background_Settings-7.png




Option Three

Change Background for All or Specific Desktop(s) to Picture, Solid Color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight in Task View


1 Open Task View (Win+Tab).

2 Right click or press and hold on the virtual desktop you want, and click/tap on Choose background. (see screenshot below)

Task_View_Desktops.jpg

3 Go to step 3 in option 1 to select a picture background for this desktop, or solid color, slideshow, or Windows Spotight for all desktops.




Option Four

"Set as desktop background" for Current Desktop and All Displays in File Explorer


1 Open File Explorer (Win+E).

2 Navigate to and open the folder the image you want to set as the desktop background is saved in.

3 Perform one of the following actions to set image as desktop background: (see screenshots below)
  • Select the image, and click/tap on Set as background on the command bar.
  • Right click or press and hold on the image, and click/tap on Set as desktop background.
Set_as_desktop_background_File_Explorer-2.png
Set_as_desktop_background_File_Explorer-1.png





Option Five

"Set as desktop background" for Current Desktop and All Displays in Photos app


1 Open the image you want to set as the desktop background in the Photos app. (see screenshot below)

2 Perform one of the following actions:
  • Click/tap on the See more (3 dots) button.
  • Right click or press and hold on the image.
3 Click/tap on Set as.

4 Click/tap on Background (Ctrl+B).

Set_as_background_Photos_app.png





Option Six

"Set as desktop background" for Current Desktop and All Displays in Paint app


1 Open the image you want to set as the desktop background in the Paint app. (see screenshot below)

2 Click/tap on File on the menu bar.

3 Click/tap on Set as desktop background.

4 Click/tap on Fill, Tile, or Center for what you want.

Set_as_desktop_background-Paint.png



That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Tutorial updated for more multiple displays and desktops (virtual desktops) options. :-)
 

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Tutorial updated to add new Spotlight collection for desktop background in option 1. :)
 

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How do I do this from a batch file, command line or registry edit?
 

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@Brink
Hi Shawn, I am unable to select a different slideshow for my new virtual desktop,, there is no list Destop 1, 2, 3 ..... to be found in Personalze, I am on W11 Home, maybe because these themes I use are from the windows store and buried deep in my folders?
Or do I have to do this command in the tutorial first? If so how to deactivate this command?
Thanks
Frank
 

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FrankW said:
@Brink
Hi Shawn, I am unable to select a different slideshow for my new virtual desktop,, there is no list Destop 1, 2, 3 ..... to be found in Personalze, I am on W11 Home, maybe because these themes I use are from the windows store and buried deep in my folders?
Or do I have to do this command in the tutorial first? If so how to deactivate this command?
Thanks
Frank
Click to expand...
Hello Frank, :-)

A "Slideshow" can only be used for all desktops, and not specific desktops.

You can only select a "Picture" for specific desktop backgrounds instead.
 

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Brink said:
Hello Frank, :-)

A "Slideshow" can only be used for all desktops, and not specific desktops.

You can only select a "Picture" for specific desktop backgrounds instead.
Click to expand...
Thanks for clarifying that Shawn, very confusing for my simple mind, what about a picture for one desktop and slideshow for another desktop, would that be possible?
Thanks
 

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FrankW said:
Thanks for clarifying that Shawn, very confusing for my simple mind, what about a picture for one desktop and slideshow for another desktop, would that be possible?
Thanks
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You can test to be sure, but I believe it will be either or.
 

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    15" HDR
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    2496 x 1664
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    1 TB SSD
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    Windows Defender

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    Other Info
    BIOS: Insyde Software 5.44.1.18 dated: 21/8/2024
    Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i, Gigabit Ethernet, Network (RJ-45) port
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 build 26100.3194
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook K3502Z S15 15" OLED
    CPU
    Intel 12th Gen. i7 12700H, 14 cores, 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 6P+8E cores)
    Motherboard
    Alder Lake-H, 1700-4700 MHz clock rate
    Memory
    8GB LPDDR4 on board + 8GB LPDDR4 3200 MHz in Dual Channel.
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe supports up to 4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
    Sound Card
    Harman Kardon - DTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    OLED 15.6inch 2.8K (2880 x 1620)
    Screen Resolution
    16:9 aspect ratio 0.2ms response time 120Hz refresh rate, 550nits
    Hard Drives
    512GB M.2 NVMe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Micron_2450_MTFDKBA512TFK
    PSU
    90-Watt USB charger (Thunderbolt4)
    Case
    Metal lid, plastic case
    Cooling
    1 fan
    Mouse
    Precision Trackpad
    Keyboard
    With adjustable backlight
    Internet Speed
    ISP provides 15 mb/s WIFI LTE (4G), laptop WIFI 6 adapter.
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS American Megatrends International, LLC. 10.1.2.312, 13/03/2024. Network adapter: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160 MHz
can someone share any website where I can get some good 4K JXR format wallpapers?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Latest Retail Build
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gaming-Rig (Intel 13th Gen based Self-Assembled)
    CPU
    Intel 13th Gen i5-13600KF
    Motherboard
    MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR5
    Memory
    Adata XPG LANCER RGB 32GB [16x2 Dual Channel] @7400 MT/s CL:36
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB OC
    Sound Card
    Motherboard Realtek UDA DTS Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hisense 50" 4K QLED 120Hz
    Screen Resolution
    4096 * 2160 (4K)
    Hard Drives
    1. SSD1: NVME PCI-e Gen4x4 Kingstone KC3000 [500 GB]
    2. SSD2: NVME PCI-e Gen4x4 Adata XPG S70 Blade [1 TB]
    3. HDD 1: Seagate 4 TB
    4. HDD 2: WD BLUE 2TB
    PSU
    Deepcool 750W Gold Full Modular
    Case
    Deepcool CH510 MESH DIGITAL
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK400 Zero Dark Edition CPU Cooler + Arctic Chassis Fans
    Keyboard
    Razer Cynosa V2 RGB Gaming Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps Fiber Broadband
    Browser
    Chrome+Firefox (Latest always)
    Antivirus
    Eset Security Ultimate (Latest)
    Other Info
    My Gaming Configurations
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro Latest Build
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Work Desktop (Intel 12th Gen based Self-Assembled)
    CPU
    Intel 12th Gen i5-12400
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG B760 Tomahawk WIFI
    Memory
    Crucial Ballistix DDR4 32GB [16x2 Dual Channel] @3600 CL:16
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated iGPU
    Sound Card
    Motherboard Realtek UDA DTS Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia 32" LED TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    1. SSD: NVME M.2 2280 Gen3x4 WD Blue SN570 250GB
    2. HDD: WD Blue 1TB @5400
    PSU
    Cooler Master MWE V2 750W Gold Fully Modular
    Case
    Cooler Master MasterBox MB540 ARGB
    Cooling
    Intel Stock CPU Cooler + Arctic Chassis Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech K295 Wireless M&K Combo
    Keyboard
    Logitech K295 Wireless M&K Combo
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps Optical Fiber Broadband
    Browser
    Google+Firefox (Latest)
    Antivirus
    Eset Security Ultimate (Latest)
    Other Info
    My Workbench Configuration
The reg entries shown here in this tutorial for windows 10:

www.tenforums.com

Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10

How to Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com

seems to be different in 11.

Wallpaper StyleValue Data
Center0
Fill4
Fit3
Span5
Stretch2
Tile1


Seems like on windows 11, #5 is now fit and the table is screwed up. Or at least different between windows 10 and 11.

Or this reg key is just off:

reg add "HKCU\control panel\desktop" /v wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d "" /f
reg add "HKCU\control panel\desktop" /v wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d "C:\w-install\Backgrounds\HD Dual.jpg" /f
reg add "HKCU\control panel\desktop" /v WallpaperStyle /t REG_SZ /d 5 /f
RUNDLL32.EXE user32.dll,UpdatePerUserSystemParameters
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    2TB XPG nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
    Internet Speed
    900mbps DOWN, 100mbps UP
  • Operating System
    Chrome OS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc
andrew129260 said:
The reg entries shown here in this tutorial for windows 10:

www.tenforums.com

Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10

How to Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com

seems to be different in 11.

Wallpaper StyleValue Data
Center0
Fill4
Fit3
Span5
Stretch2
Tile1


Seems like on windows 11, #5 is now fit and the table is screwed up. Or at least different between windows 10 and 11.

Or this reg key is just off:

reg add "HKCU\control panel\desktop" /v wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d "" /f
reg add "HKCU\control panel\desktop" /v wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d "C:\w-install\Backgrounds\HD Dual.jpg" /f
reg add "HKCU\control panel\desktop" /v WallpaperStyle /t REG_SZ /d 5 /f
RUNDLL32.EXE user32.dll,UpdatePerUserSystemParameters
Click to expand...

Hello Andrew, :alien:

Yeah, those are the values used for the policy vs Settings.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
@Brink
Hi Brink,very nice and detailed steps of changing desktop background by "click by click".
Is there any way to make that by registry editing or some other operations?
This is my issue:
Windows 11 24H2 version had set the spotlight as the default theme,it cause desktop background has an annoying icon named "Learn about this picture".
We can remove or hide that annoying icon by change windows spotlight theme to other theme or just change background picture.
And i am very very sure that i don't need spotlight theme as my default theme ,especially that annoying icon.
In a living system ,the easy way is to use "click by click ",but i want to apply it to an offline system (such as install.wim)
Is there any way to change windows 11 default theme from spotlight to other normal themes by registry or some other operations to an offline system ?
And i hope that can be applied to all users.
Thank you !
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
JamJam said:
@Brink
Hi Brink,very nice and detailed steps of changing desktop background by "click by click".
Is there any way to make that by registry editing or some other operations?
This is my issue:
Windows 11 24H2 version had set the spotlight as the default theme,it cause desktop background has an annoying icon named "Learn about this picture".
We can remove or hide that annoying icon by change windows spotlight theme to other theme or just change background picture.
And i am very very sure that i don't need spotlight theme as my default theme ,especially that annoying icon.
In a living system ,the easy way is to use "click by click ",but i want to apply it to an offline system (such as install.wim)
Is there any way to change windows 11 default theme from spotlight to other normal themes by registry or some other operations to an offline system ?
And i hope that can be applied to all users.
Thank you !
Click to expand...

Hello, and welcome to the forum. :alien:

If it may help, you can use the registry settings in the tutorial below to remove the "Learn about this picture" icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background.

www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Learn about this picture desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you choose to have Windows Spotlight as your desktop background or theme, it will add a Learn...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Brink said:
Hello, and welcome to the forum. :alien:

If it may help, you can use the registry settings in the tutorial below to remove the "Learn about this picture" icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background.

www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Learn about this picture desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you choose to have Windows Spotlight as your desktop background or theme, it will add a Learn...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Click to expand...
Thanks Brink
I tried that tutorial ,it worked immediately (OS: LTSC 2024 26100.1742)
And other user account also works ,even i change themes.
I need to have a test to an offline system.
There has a new issue about (or not ) that :
How to use registry to change windows 11 default theme,have some tips?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
JamJam said:
Thanks Brink
I tried that tutorial ,it worked immediately (OS: LTSC 2024 26100.1742)
And other user account also works ,even i change themes.
I need to have a test to an offline system.
There has a new issue about (or not ) that :
How to use registry to change windows 11 default theme,have some tips?
Click to expand...

You can use option two in the tutorial below to apply a policy that will specify a default desktop background.

www.tenforums.com

Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10

How to Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Brink said:
You can use option two in the tutorial below to apply a policy that will specify a default desktop background.

www.tenforums.com

Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10

How to Specify Default Desktop Background in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com
Click to expand...
I tried that policy,desktop backgroud seems to be force locked by what you specified.
Maybe it makes users not easy to change theme or something,not my expected.
Remove spotlight desktop icon is good.
Thanks again, Brink
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
JamJam said:
I tried that policy,desktop backgroud seems to be force locked by what you specified.
Maybe it makes users not easy to change theme or something,not my expected.
Remove spotlight desktop icon is good.
Thanks again, Brink
Click to expand...

You're most welcome. :shawn:
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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