is it possible to set the image of your desktop through the command prompt?
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is it possible to set the image of your desktop through the command prompt?
hum, never tried, but how about create a .reg file and load it thru regedit?
huh never even thought
You can do it from some of the advanced scripting languages but I have done a copy command in the login script that reset it and had some limited success with changing the wallpaper files to read only, expecially internet exlplorer wall paper.bmp.
Local and domain secuirity policies can also restrict it.
Yeah, just change the name of the picture to the one that is currently being used and move that to the folder that the wallpaper is in.
This will require a reboot for the picture to show up.
i'm not too familiar with creating reg files, can u explain it? What if the picture set to the desktop is from a website, then where is it stored. I tried to search the computer for the file, but it was uncessful. Also say there are no security restrictions on this computer
for Microsoft Windows, I don't know. I you're under a *nix box, with fluxbox, try with "bsetbg" or "bsetroot" (and "esetroot" with enlightenment, but I'm not sure for this one).
MeiK
Thats good that you know how to change it under *nix but how is the relevant here? Especailly when he says "command prompt" and registry are discussed....Quote:
I[f] you're under a *nix box, with fluxbox, try with "bsetbg" or "bsetroot" (and "esetroot" with enlightenment, but I'm not sure for this one).
Here is some links to get you started on editing and understanding your registry:::
http://www.winguides.com/registry/ar...hp?id=1&page=3
This one will help you with .reg files and the such:::
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
remember to back up before you start!
kurt
You should be looking to modify the following key in registry.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper
If you need a VB script to modify this, I can give you.