Desktop Background Image

Posted: 04-20-2007, 02:02 PM
I wish to include a desktop background in my build. I am able to apply my
image into my build but how do I specify in my build for this image to used
as my Desktop Background image without having to do any post install
configuring?

Thanks

Desktop Background Image


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Re: Desktop Background Image
Posted: 04-20-2007, 04:54 PM
skylark_za,

http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/04/x...er-change.html

To summarize:
The registry entry you want to preset in TD is as follows:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>

To affect all users:
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>

That registry entry can be overwritten in the reg section of "Win32 API - User" component.

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>I wish to include a desktop background in my build. I am able to apply my
> image into my build but how do I specify in my build for this image to used
> as my Desktop Background image without having to do any post install
> configuring?
>
> Thanks

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Juan Carlos Perez
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Re: Desktop Background Image
Posted: 06-05-2007, 02:51 PM
KM,

I already tried these method of adding any of these two registries, but
still doesnt work for me. I check the the Desktop in Display Properties, and
the file appears as a possible background. But it doesnt work. Any
suggestions?

Thanks in advance...

Juan Carlos

"KM" wrote:
> skylark_za,
>
> http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/04/x...er-change.html
>
> To summarize:
> The registry entry you want to preset in TD is as follows:
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>
>
> To affect all users:
> [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>
>
> That registry entry can be overwritten in the reg section of "Win32 API - User" component.
>
> --
> =========
> Regards,
> KM
>
> >I wish to include a desktop background in my build. I am able to apply my
> > image into my build but how do I specify in my build for this image to used
> > as my Desktop Background image without having to do any post install
> > configuring?
> >
> > Thanks
>
>
>
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Re: Desktop Background Image
Posted: 06-05-2007, 04:29 PM
Just to make sure we are on the same page.

You set the Wallpaper string entry under the HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT branch, not just HKCU, right?
That would be important to change the wallpaper screen that is shown *before* user login.

Otherwise, please specify what exactly you set up and what does not work at run time.

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KM

> KM,
>
> I already tried these method of adding any of these two registries, but
> still doesnt work for me. I check the the Desktop in Display Properties, and
> the file appears as a possible background. But it doesnt work. Any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Juan Carlos
>
> "KM" wrote:
>
>> skylark_za,
>>
>> http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/04/x...er-change.html
>>
>> To summarize:
>> The registry entry you want to preset in TD is as follows:
>> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>
>>
>> To affect all users:
>> [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>
>>
>> That registry entry can be overwritten in the reg section of "Win32 API - User" component.
>>
>> --
>> =========
>> Regards,
>> KM
>>
>> >I wish to include a desktop background in my build. I am able to apply my
>> > image into my build but how do I specify in my build for this image to used
>> > as my Desktop Background image without having to do any post install
>> > configuring?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>>
>>
>>

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Juan Carlos Perez
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Re: Desktop Background Image
Posted: 06-08-2007, 02:36 PM
Thanks a lot KM. I did that, but now its only working with 16-color images.
Don't know why. Have to check the resolution and characteristics of my
graphics controller.

Juan Carlos

"KM" wrote:
> Just to make sure we are on the same page.
>
> You set the Wallpaper string entry under the HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT branch, not just HKCU, right?
> That would be important to change the wallpaper screen that is shown *before* user login.
>
> Otherwise, please specify what exactly you set up and what does not work at run time.
>
> --
> =========
> Regards,
> KM
>
>
> > KM,
> >
> > I already tried these method of adding any of these two registries, but
> > still doesnt work for me. I check the the Desktop in Display Properties, and
> > the file appears as a possible background. But it doesnt work. Any
> > suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks in advance...
> >
> > Juan Carlos
> >
> > "KM" wrote:
> >
> >> skylark_za,
> >>
> >> http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/04/x...er-change.html
> >>
> >> To summarize:
> >> The registry entry you want to preset in TD is as follows:
> >> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>
> >>
> >> To affect all users:
> >> [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop],"Wallpaper"=Reg_sz:<path to image>
> >>
> >> That registry entry can be overwritten in the reg section of "Win32 API - User" component.
> >>
> >> --
> >> =========
> >> Regards,
> >> KM
> >>
> >> >I wish to include a desktop background in my build. I am able to apply my
> >> > image into my build but how do I specify in my build for this image to used
> >> > as my Desktop Background image without having to do any post install
> >> > configuring?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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