can't change desktop wallpaper

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Vict, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. Vict

    Vict Private E-2

    I'm having trouble trying to to change my desktop wallpaper. When i right click and go to properties to change my wallpaper the scroll menu is locked. I can only change the color. But, if I right click an image and set it as background it works. Here is what I have in my policie folder. Much help appreciated.

    System:

    DisableRegistryTools
    DisableTaskMgr
    NoColorChoice
    NoDispAppearance
    NoDispBackground
    NoDispCpl
    NoDispScrSavPage
    NoDispsettingPage
    NoSizeChoice
    NoVisualStyleleChoice

    Explorer:

    ClassicShell
    NoActiveDesktopChanges
    NoDrive
    NoDriveTypeAutoRun
    NoSaveSettings
    NoSetActiveDesktop
    NoSetFolders
    NoStartMenuMorePrograms
    NoThemesTab
    NoToolbarCustomize
    StartMenuLogOff

    My OS is Windows Xp Pro SP3.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

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