My Computer wont let me change my backround all the default ones are faded out and the only trhing i can change it the the colour of it i even tried using a picture from my saved ones yet it still wont work and im getting tired of seeing the colour all the time how do i fix this please help me

Cannot Change the Desktop Wallpaper
SUMMARY: If you cannot change your Windows XP desktop wallpaper because all options are disabled, view this tip.

A virus, certain spyware, a malformed registry, or other circumstances can transpire making it impossible for you to change the Windows XP desktop wallpaper. When you try to modify the background picture, neither the list of images nor the "Browse" button is clickable. If this happens, you can perform a registry tweak to restore the functionality. Note you must be an Administrator to perform this tip.

NOTE: Be careful what you are doing when modifying the registry as you can harm your computer or keep it from booting! Read the disclaimer.

1. Run "Regedit".

2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\policies

3. If you see a folder (key) "ActiveDesktop" select it. If not, make a new key and label it "ActiveDesktop".

4. If you see "NoChangingWallPaper", double-click the DWORD value and set it to "0". Otherwise, you need to create a new DWORD value of "NoChangingWallPaper" and set it to "0".

5. Try changing your wallpaper. If this fix doesn't solve the problem, you may also need to make the above registry changes at location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies .

i did like you said and under local Machine i had to create one then after i still didnt work so i went to current user and there was already a file there for active desktop and also a Dword for nochangingwallpaper but it was already at 0 and it still didnt work

Did you reboot after changing the registry?

nope i will try right now

i have finished rebooting and i tried to change it but it still will not let me

As this is often caused by viruses first run some scans and verify that your system is clean.

If your system is clean, run the edit on line 142 (right hand side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Also if this is a new problem you might try a System Restore to a point prior to the problem:

start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

do i restart my comp after i run the edit

Yes.

Here is another possible quick fix:

Restore desktop and screensaver tabs (Line 128, right column)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


Plus many other options:

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=ca...roups&ct=title

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...+background+xp