wallpaper question

[SSJ04 Mewtwo]

Someone wanted to change the desktop wallpaper. What I need to know is why
during a re-start, the old wallpaper appears just before the desktop loads
and then the new wallpaper comes up after all the icons appear. I've also
lost the ability to uncheck the checkbox on the web tab on the display
properties dialogue box to view the desk as a web page.

--
So says the cat

 

[Mart]

"SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Someone wanted to change the desktop wallpaper. What I need to know is
> why
> during a re-start, the old wallpaper appears just before the desktop loads
> and then the new wallpaper comes up after all the icons appear.

Probably because you are using 'Active Desktop'

> I've also
> lost the ability to uncheck the checkbox on the web tab on the display
> properties dialogue box to view the desk as a web page.

If recent, have you tried System Restore?

You could also try Safe Mode in an attempt to access and use the dialogue
box and/or disable 'Active Desktop'

Try the Troubleshooting feature for Active Desktop in Help and Support
console.

>
> --
> So says the cat
>
>

Mart

 

[SSJ04 Mewtwo]

Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote

Probably because you are using 'Active Desktop

That's what I figured. Just needed to hear that from an expert.

If recent, have you tried System Restore?

You could also try Safe Mode in an attempt to access and use the dialogue
box and/or disable 'Active Desktop'

Try the Troubleshooting feature for Active Desktop in Help and Support

I've not checked that setting in years so probably SR won't work.

I tried the trouble shooter, but no dice.
--
So says the cat

 

[Mart]

> That's what I figured. Just needed to hear that from an expert.

No expert, just one of "a bunch of senile old cretins" apparently.

Have you tried the Tools option on the menu of My Computer (or Windows
Explorer) - in Safe Mode, if necessary - to set/reset the Active Desktop
utility? It might give you slightly more flexibility in adjusting your
settings.

> I've not checked that setting in years so probably SR won't work.

You ought to get that fixed asap - it can be very useful - however if this
issue is very recent (past five days) then another option may be to run
"scanreg /restore" (no quotes and note the space) on the Start | Run menu.

BTW - have you done any WinMe updates recently? - Again, do so before they
disappear.

Mart


"SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote
>
> Probably because you are using 'Active Desktop
>
> That's what I figured. Just needed to hear that from an expert.
>
> If recent, have you tried System Restore?
>
> You could also try Safe Mode in an attempt to access and use the dialogue
> box and/or disable 'Active Desktop'
>
> Try the Troubleshooting feature for Active Desktop in Help and Support
>
> I've not checked that setting in years so probably SR won't work.
>
> I tried the trouble shooter, but no dice.
> --
> So says the cat
>
>

 

[Heather]

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
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>> That's what I figured. Just needed to hear that from an expert.
>
> No expert, just one of "a bunch of senile old cretins" apparently.
>
Speak for yourself, you decrepit old Cumbrian, LOL!! I am still
*younger than Springtime*.......sort of.

Now Heirloom has a perfect lead in.......I am waiting. (G)

Heather
(not talking much.....having teeth pulled is cruel, barbaric, archaic
and damn painful. Wouldn't you think if they can put a man on the moon,
they could find a *painless* was of removing teeth!!)

 

[Mart]

> Speak for yourself, you decrepit old Cumbrian, LOL!!

Err.. That's Lancastrian, Heather <g> and I only repeated what others
asserted - apparently.

> .. if they can put a man on the moon, they could find a *painless* was of
> removing teeth!!)

I thought they invented novocaine (or whatever) for that. It's a while since
I had an extraction but my dentist usually gives me an injection for
fillings - and turns his radio up several decibels louder.

Mart


"Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:ecCLX$z3HHA.5724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> That's what I figured. Just needed to hear that from an expert.
>>
>> No expert, just one of "a bunch of senile old cretins" apparently.
>>
> Speak for yourself, you decrepit old Cumbrian, LOL!! I am still *younger
> than Springtime*.......sort of.
>
> Now Heirloom has a perfect lead in.......I am waiting. (G)
>
> Heather
> (not talking much.....having teeth pulled is cruel, barbaric, archaic and
> damn painful. Wouldn't you think if they can put a man on the moon, they
> could find a *painless* was of removing teeth!!)
>

 

[SSJ04 Mewtwo]

Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote:

No expert, just one of "a bunch of senile old cretins" apparently.

Lol! Sarcasm is the best form of verbal humor.

Have you tried the Tools option on the menu of My Computer (or Windows
Explorer) - in Safe Mode, if necessary - to set/reset the Active Desktop
utility? It might give you slightly more flexibility in adjusting your
settings.

Tried it in normal mode, but no dice. I'll have to get some sited help to
do it in safe. You would think that Freedom Scientific would have made JAWS
able to run in safe mode.

You ought to get that fixed asap - it can be very useful - however if this
issue is very recent (past five days) then another option may be to run
"scanreg /restore" (no quotes and note the space) on the Start | Run menu.

It's very doubtful that this is recent. If the tools menu option doesn't
work, then what else can try?

BTW - have you done any WinMe updates recently? - Again, do so before they
disappear.

Not with my connection problems and the problems MS is unwilling to solve
with the server taking the user to a message saying that they are running a
Mac.

If On another display problem, if I were to remove the display driver from
device manager would that correct this machine's problem of losing said
driver during certain reboots? It doesn't do it every time, but it's
getting more frequent. And, would the display driver CD have to be inserted
when the PC tries to find the proper driver?
--
So says the cat

 

[Mart]

Ah! JAWS (or lack of!) - now I understand.

> ... I'll have to get some sited help to
> do it in safe (mode)

Pity you're not in the UK or you could have tried your local (RNIB)
volunteer.

> ... with my connection problems and the problems
> MS is unwilling to solve with the server taking the
> user to a message saying that they are running a Mac.

I thought that MS had fixed the 'Mac' issue - perhaps one of the other
regulars might be able to help on that point. I recall that the suggested
option was to keep trying until you (eventually) find a server which will
let you in.

Regarding your Video Driver intermittently being re-detected - from here
that could be difficult to talk thru' as it may well require quite a bit of
work in Safe Mode to troubleshoot and therefore you are likely to require
assistance.

> ... And, would the display driver CD have to be
> inserted when the PC tries to find the proper driver?

Not if you were to copy the driver folder (and associated files) from your
CD to a new folder on your hard drive. Then you would only need to direct
the driver search to the new folder. and wouldn't need the CD.

But you need to find out why your PC keeps needing to re-detect it. Worst
case is to find a trustworthy local computer shop.

Mart


"SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote:
>
> No expert, just one of "a bunch of senile old cretins" apparently.
>
> Lol! Sarcasm is the best form of verbal humor.
>
> Have you tried the Tools option on the menu of My Computer (or Windows
> Explorer) - in Safe Mode, if necessary - to set/reset the Active Desktop
> utility? It might give you slightly more flexibility in adjusting your
> settings.
>
> Tried it in normal mode, but no dice. I'll have to get some sited help to
> do it in safe. You would think that Freedom Scientific would have made
> JAWS
> able to run in safe mode.
>
> You ought to get that fixed asap - it can be very useful - however if this
> issue is very recent (past five days) then another option may be to run
> "scanreg /restore" (no quotes and note the space) on the Start | Run menu.
>
> It's very doubtful that this is recent. If the tools menu option doesn't
> work, then what else can try?
>
> BTW - have you done any WinMe updates recently? - Again, do so before they
> disappear.
>
> Not with my connection problems and the problems MS is unwilling to solve
> with the server taking the user to a message saying that they are running
> a
> Mac.
>
> If On another display problem, if I were to remove the display driver from
> device manager would that correct this machine's problem of losing said
> driver during certain reboots? It doesn't do it every time, but it's
> getting more frequent. And, would the display driver CD have to be
> inserted
> when the PC tries to find the proper driver?
> --
> So says the cat
>
>

 

[Mike M]

> I thought that MS had fixed the 'Mac' issue

It did some months ago.

I've just checked again using both a copy of Win Me "out of the box", that
is with IE5.5 build 100, and also with a fully updated version running IE6
SP1. Both were able to connect to the Windows Update site without problem
with neither being told that the WU site only supported those running
Windows.

I also checked with an "out of the box" Win98SE (IE5 build 3500) and one
running IE6 SP1. Again neither had problems in accessing the WU site.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote:

> Ah! JAWS (or lack of!) - now I understand.
>
>> ... I'll have to get some sited help to
>> do it in safe (mode)
>
> Pity you're not in the UK or you could have tried your local (RNIB)
> volunteer.
>
>> ... with my connection problems and the problems
>> MS is unwilling to solve with the server taking the
>> user to a message saying that they are running a Mac.
>
> I thought that MS had fixed the 'Mac' issue - perhaps one of the other
> regulars might be able to help on that point. I recall that the
> suggested option was to keep trying until you (eventually) find a
> server which will let you in.
>
> Regarding your Video Driver intermittently being re-detected - from
> here that could be difficult to talk thru' as it may well require
> quite a bit of work in Safe Mode to troubleshoot and therefore you
> are likely to require assistance.
>
>> ... And, would the display driver CD have to be
>> inserted when the PC tries to find the proper driver?
>
> Not if you were to copy the driver folder (and associated files) from
> your CD to a new folder on your hard drive. Then you would only need
> to direct the driver search to the new folder. and wouldn't need the
> CD.
> But you need to find out why your PC keeps needing to re-detect it.
> Worst case is to find a trustworthy local computer shop.

 

[SSJ04 Mewtwo]

Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam>


Not if you were to copy the driver folder (and associated files) from your
CD to a new folder on your hard drive. Then you would only need to direct
the driver search to the new folder. and wouldn't need the CD.

There's a folder on the root directory labeled "ATI" which is the driver
provider so I'm guessing the files are probably there, and if not, I'll copy
them from the CD.

Thanks to all who helped. I went to the WU site and it worked on this box
as well.

--
So says the cat

 

[Mart]

> Thanks to all who helped....

You're welcome

> ... I went to the WU site and it worked on this box
> as well.

That's good news too. It's good to know that (presumably 'all of' ) the
Windows Updates for WinMe are still available from the WU site.

Now might be a good time to test that System Restore is functioning
correctly - the following procedure, courtesy of Mike M :-

a) Check.count the number of checkpoints available
b) Create a shortcut on your desktop to a file.
c) Create a manual checkpoint
Could you create a checkpoint?
d) Delete the shortcut
e) Restore your PC to the checkpoint you created.
Was the shortcut restored? Did you see any error messages? How long did
the restore take?
f) Reboot your PC
Was the checkpoint retained? How many checkpoints do you now have? One
more than at a) above?

Good luck

Mart



"SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Mart <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam>
>
>
> Not if you were to copy the driver folder (and associated files) from your
> CD to a new folder on your hard drive. Then you would only need to direct
> the driver search to the new folder. and wouldn't need the CD.
>
> There's a folder on the root directory labeled "ATI" which is the driver
> provider so I'm guessing the files are probably there, and if not, I'll
> copy
> them from the CD.
>
> Thanks to all who helped. I went to the WU site and it worked on this box
> as well.
>
> --
> So says the cat
>
>

 

[comet]

My desktop (wallpaper) feature became disabled and I am at a loss as to how
to restore it. Please help!
>


> --
>
>
>
>

 

[comet]

Can anyone help me? my desktop feature became diabled I can no longer access
the wallpaper feature. Please help me restore.

 

[Joan Archer]

Do you know what you did to disable it, if so just reverse the process.
If this wasn't too long ago have you tried a System Restore to just before
you lost it.
That's all I can think of at the moment for you to try but I'm sure one of
the experts will be along shortly and help you out.
Joan


comet wrote:
> My desktop (wallpaper) feature became disabled and I am at a loss as
> to how to restore it. Please help!
>>
>
>
>> --

 

[Dapper Dan]

Not sure what you mean when you say your desktop feature became disabled. If
you are looking to change your desktop image, right click your desktop and
select properties, then select the desktop tab. Otherwise go to Control
Panel and double click Display and then select the desktop pad.

Hope this helps.
"comet" <comet@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Can anyone help me? my desktop feature became diabled I can no longer
> access
> the wallpaper feature. Please help me restore.

 

[Greegor]

Just turn OFF the option for Active desktop
and set the wallpaper as a background.

Much easier and safer than registy restore
or system restore isn't it?