desktop display problem

I cannot change my desktop display from a simple solid color. Whenever I restart the computer the picture I was using for my background is there but when the computer boots up and all my shortcuts are displayed there is only a solid color for a background.

os - windows xp home edition
gateway computer
Intel Celeron processor

 

Open System Properties in Control Panel, choose the Advanced tab, and click Settings in the Performance section. Turn on the Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop option, and click Ok.

 

I did as you said and this did not work. Any other ideas on how to fix it? It is driving me nuts!

 

SOrry I misread your first post. I thought you were having problems wit hthe text of the icons showing in a solid block. Make sure the file you were using for your wallpaper wasn't in a temporary location then try again

 

OH MY GOD!!! Nothing works! It stays on the none selection and only offers the solid color option. What does it mean when it shows some of the .bmp's in blue and some in black in the directory listing? I have tried using one my own jpegs and that doesn't work either! Please help....

 

I did as you said about the customize... that box was not checked. My head is going to explode!