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Windows 11 Wallpaper Keeps Changing: 5 Ways to Stop It
Uninstalling the recent Windows update can also fix the issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users have been complaining that afterupgrading to Windows 11or after a recent update, the desktop wallpaper keeps changing.
While you can change the Windows 11 background back to your choice, the wallpaper may revert automatically after you restart your PC.
Why does my Windows 11 wallpaper keep changing?
There could be multiple underlying reasons why the Windows 11 wallpaper keeps changing, such as:
How do I stop my Windows 11 wallpaper from changing automatically?
Do not hesitate to try some of the preliminary checks:
If the above steps fail to work, you can try the below workarounds if the Windows 11 wallpaper still keeps changing.
1. Tweak the power options
Once done, exit the Power Options window, restart your PC, and check if the Windows 11 background issue is resolved.
2. Delete files in the Themes folder
3. Disable the slideshow in the desktop background
Once you have set the background, there should not be any conflict with the Windows 11 desktop background.
4. Rebuild your icon cache
Now, restart your PC and check if Windows 11 still keeps changing the desktop wallpapers.
5. Turn off sync on Windows 11
At the same time, you can use the system file checker tool to repair anycorrupted system files that may be causing the issue.
Alternatively, you can perform a clean boot to look for the exact service that’s causing the problem where Windows 11 keeps changing wallpaper on its own.
You may also try anduse a local accountto check if that helps fix the glitch with the Windows 11 background.
If none of the above methods work, it’s recommended toperform a system restoreto revert your Windows OS to a previously working state.
For any other issues related to the Windows 11 background, do let us know in the comments box below.
More about the topics:desktop background,wallpaper,Windows 11
Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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