when i boot up my computer, i can see my background picture for an instant, then it's hidden (covered) by a solid color. i go to my display setting to browse my background options, but it won't let me click on it. the only thing i can do is change the color of the background, i can never see my background picture.

See if this works:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 142: Allow Wallpaper/Background Changes


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