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DEFAULT WALLPAPER SETTINGS WINDOWS

January 11, 2023

   DEFAULT WALLPAPER SETTINGS WINDOWS 


 A computer used by multiple users will have a different desktop for each user. Anyone can change their desktop to whatever wallpaper they want to. However, some companies and even some users at home would like to keep the wallpaper of the desktop the same for all users. The wallpaper can be a custom company logo or anything that the administrator wishes it to be. In this article, we will show you methods through which you can easily set a default background wallpaper for all users on the system. It will also prevent them from changing the desktop wallpaper without admin rights.

Need to set a default wallpaper for all users on a computer? In this tutorial we’ll show you use group policy to set the default desktop wallpaper background in Windows 10. This will also prevent users from changing the background wallpaper.

Method 1: Set Default Background Wallpaper for Windows 10 Desktop Using Group Policy

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

    gpedit

  2. In Local Group Policy Editor, browse to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Desktop -> Desktop, and then double-click the Desktop Wallpaper policy on the right side.

    desktop-wallpaper-policy

  3. Select the Enabled option, and then type the path of the image you want to set as a default background. Click Apply and OK.

    desktop-wallpaper-gpo

  4. You have to log off and login once to see the changed desktop wallpaper.

Method 2: Set Default Background Wallpaper for Windows 10 Desktop Using Registry Editor

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command. Type regedit and press Enter.

    regedit

  2. In the Registry Editor, browse to the following key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies

    policies-new-subkey

    Right-click the Policies key on the left side, select New -> Key. Name it System.

  3. While the newly-created System key is selected, right-click any empty space on the right side, select New -> String Value. Name the string Wallpaper and set its value to the path for the default wallpaper you want to use: For example, C:\defaultwallpaper.jpg.

    set-desktop-wallpaper-registry

  4. Close Registry Editor. You’ll need to restart your computer to see the new default wallpaper.

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