i need help with wallpaper
Thursday, October 30, 2003 by malakye24 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
everytime i download and put a wallpaper as a background, and change it to a new one the old one is gone from my list of backgrounds how do i keep it on my list so i dont have to go into folders hunting for it????
Koasati
Reply #2 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:14 PM
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Reply #2 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:14 PM
Extract the wallpaper to the Windows folder. 
oops WOM beat me to it........ btw WOM, if he's runnig XP, it doesn't have to be a bmp.
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malakye24
Reply #3 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:19 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:19 PM
im new at this...what is a bmp????im sorry if i sound dumb
Koasati
Reply #4 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:22 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:22 PM
bmp is an image file extension, but don't worry about it if you running XP. 
WOM
Reply #5 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:23 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:23 PM
It is a file format. Koasati, I don't think .jpeg's will stay in the list. I know .BMP's will.
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malakye24
Reply #6 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:24 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:24 PM
im sorry ,i know this isnt a help desk,but when i download do i hit open or do i hit save,could some give me instructions how to do it im a fast learner,so i shoudnt bug you once its explained to me....
Koasati
Reply #7 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:37 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:37 PM
Save the download to a specific folder, or to the desktop (so you'll know where it is) Extract it from there to C:\Windows. 
WOM, I have no trouble with jpgs showing in the Display properties, though I'll admit, that's not how I manage my walls. I think images in the My Pictures folder show in Display properties also.
malakye24
Reply #8 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:41 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:41 PM
thnx so much for your fast response im going to try it now 
WOM
Reply #9 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:49 PM
Reply #9 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:49 PM
Koasati, I wonder why they don't stay on my list. When I browes and apply them they are there. When I change to another wall it is gone. Thats why I convert all jpeg's tp bmp's. Oh well, who knows.
Koasati
Reply #10 Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:05 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:05 PM
WOM.....Windows never seems to work exactly the same way for everyone.......... quite frustrating at times, ain't it?
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #11 Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:11 PM
Reply #11 Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:11 PM
Ever get your problems straightened out Koasati?
voo
Reply #12 Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:27 PM
Reply #12 Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:27 PM
XP will also display them all IF they are in "My Pictures" shows up here anyway *.jpg *.gif *.bmp
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #13 Thursday, October 30, 2003 10:09 PM
Reply #13 Thursday, October 30, 2003 10:09 PM
mine dont but thats not the way I choose walls anyway 
malakye24
Reply #14 Thursday, October 30, 2003 10:13 PM
Reply #14 Thursday, October 30, 2003 10:13 PM
i figured it 
when i aplly it as wallpaper before i change to a new one i hitsave as next to the theme name in display propertys type in the name and finally they stay i knew it wouldnt take too long to figure out,,,,thanks everybody your cool people
when i aplly it as wallpaper before i change to a new one i hitsave as next to the theme name in display propertys type in the name and finally they stay i knew it wouldnt take too long to figure out,,,,thanks everybody your cool people
Jafo
Reply #15 Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:04 PM
Reply #15 Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:04 PM
malakye24.....if you save to 'set as background' it will be overwritten by the next one you DL in that way.
To save properly, choose 'save as' and surf to C:\windows\web\wallpaper which is the default location for wall images in XP.....but also c:\windows, and your %user%\my pictures will be read for image content....
SelfExiled
Reply #16 Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:16 PM
Reply #16 Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:16 PM
Well, if it worked for you then that is good.
But, you probably can't even see the file extensions that everyone is talking about. This is the default setting to protect new users of the operating system. It hides the file extensions. You can change it by opening a folder on your hard drive and clicking tools(at the top bar), then folder options, and the view tab. Then, uncheck the box that says "hide extensions for known file types". Then, you can see the .bmp or .jpg file extensions in your folders. There are other settings there that you might want to change once you are comfortable and want more control of your system. Such as "show hidden files and folders". Most poeple want to know every file and folder on their system for fighting spyware.
Also, if you see the picture file, you can right click it, and choose copy. Then you can open the windows folder, and use the scroll bar to move to a blank space on the end and right click and choose paste. This will paste that picture to your windows folder.
Also, you can use paint to open a picture file and save it anywhere you want and with the extension, that you want. I recommend that you save all your backgrounds in the windows folder as .bmp(24 bit bitmaps) not .jpg. Then, you won't have a problem viewing them from display properties.
If you are new to windows, it might take awhile to understand all of this, but this is what you want to do. That being, understanding how to use files and the common programs. Eventually, you'll get it, it just takes time, and patience.
But, you probably can't even see the file extensions that everyone is talking about. This is the default setting to protect new users of the operating system. It hides the file extensions. You can change it by opening a folder on your hard drive and clicking tools(at the top bar), then folder options, and the view tab. Then, uncheck the box that says "hide extensions for known file types". Then, you can see the .bmp or .jpg file extensions in your folders. There are other settings there that you might want to change once you are comfortable and want more control of your system. Such as "show hidden files and folders". Most poeple want to know every file and folder on their system for fighting spyware.
Also, if you see the picture file, you can right click it, and choose copy. Then you can open the windows folder, and use the scroll bar to move to a blank space on the end and right click and choose paste. This will paste that picture to your windows folder.
Also, you can use paint to open a picture file and save it anywhere you want and with the extension, that you want. I recommend that you save all your backgrounds in the windows folder as .bmp(24 bit bitmaps) not .jpg. Then, you won't have a problem viewing them from display properties.
If you are new to windows, it might take awhile to understand all of this, but this is what you want to do. That being, understanding how to use files and the common programs. Eventually, you'll get it, it just takes time, and patience.
Sugaree
Reply #17 Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:20 PM
Reply #17 Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:20 PM
yeah, it took me all of 5 min...give or take a year
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Reply #1 Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:13 PM