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  1. November 19th, 2004, 05:19 PM #1
    mad_fox9007
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    set desktop through command prompt

    is it possible to set the image of your desktop through the command prompt?
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  2. November 19th, 2004, 06:01 PM #2
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    hum, never tried, but how about create a .reg file and load it thru regedit?
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  3. November 19th, 2004, 06:11 PM #3
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    huh never even thought
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  4. November 19th, 2004, 06:17 PM #4
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    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.
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  5. November 19th, 2004, 07:23 PM #5
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    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.
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  6. November 19th, 2004, 09:30 PM #6
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    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
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  7. November 21st, 2004, 04:40 PM #7
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    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).

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  8. November 21st, 2004, 05:28 PM #8
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    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).
    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....

    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!

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  9. November 24th, 2004, 11:06 AM #9
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    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.
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