I really need help with this...... anybody got an idea how to answer it? I really hope so...

[skinny_2k]

does anybody know if there is a way to change your desktop background image through a command prompt? I ASSUME it would be the same for all versions of windows 95 and up... but I rally have no idea, or I wouldnt be here posting this question.. heh

any ideas at all? please help... thanks in advance...

[skinny_2k]

anyone? any ideas or suggestions?

[dk237]

have not figured out how to get it to refresh the setting so the change will take effect without restart

Main Key = HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Sub Key = Control Panel\Desktop
Value name = Wallpaper
Value type = REG_SZ
Value data = C:\WINDOWS\Picture.bmp


Main Key = HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Sub Key = Control Panel\Desktop
Value name = TileWallpaper
Value type = REG_SZ
Value data = 0 -or- 1
0=no 1=yes


Main Key = HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Sub Key = Control Panel\Desktop
Value name = WallpaperStyle
Value type = REG_SZ
Value data = 0 -or- 1 -or- 3
0=Center 1=Tile 2=Stretch

[skinny_2k]

thanks a ton dk237.... I actually did figure that one out on my own last night... after about 3 hours of effort... the thing is... i cant find any way to refresh the registry without a restart, or at least a logoff/logon. My real concern now lies in refreshing the registry without restart.. (SIGH)