How to Stop Windows 11 From Randomly Changing My Background? Quick Solutions for a Problem-Free PC

Why Does My Windows 11 Wallpaper Keep Changing? Simple Fixes for a Happier Desktop

A desktop background that changes without permission can make your computer feel strange. It can be distracting. It can even make work harder. Windows 11 sometimes switches your wallpaper to something you did not pick. This can happen for many reasons. You can fix it with a few easy steps. These steps use simple words. Anyone can follow them.

Solution 1: Set Your Favorite Picture as the Background

1. Press the Windows + I together. This opens Settings.
2. Click “Personalization” on the left.
3. Click “Background.”
4. Find the box that says “Personalize your background.”
5. Pick “Picture” or “Solid color.” Do not pick “Slideshow” or “Windows Spotlight.”
6. Choose a picture you like. Click “Browse” to find one on your computer.

Solution 2: Stop Windows From Syncing Your Wallpaper

1. Go back to Settings.
2. Click “Accounts.”
3. Click “Windows backup.”
4. Find “Remember my preferences.”
5. Turn off the switch for “Personalization.” Now, your wallpaper will not change when you use other devices.

Solution 3: Delete Old or Broken Theme Files

1. Press the Windows + R together. A small box pops up.
2. Type:

   %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes

3. Press Enter.
4. If you see files, delete them. If you see nothing, click “View,” then “Show,” then “Hidden items.”
5. Go back to Settings. Pick your favorite background again.

Solution 4: Fix the Icon Cache

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click “View,” then “Show,” then “Hidden items.”
3. Go to:

   C:\Users$$YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

4. Find files that start with “iconcache” and end with “.db.”
5. Delete those files.
6. Restart your computer.
7. Set your wallpaper again if needed.

Solution 5: Lock Your Background Using the Registry

1. Press the Windows + R together.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. Go to:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies

4. Right-click “Policies.” Click “New,” then “Key.” Name it “ActiveDesktop.”
5. Right-click “ActiveDesktop.” Click “New,” then “DWORD (32-bit) Value.” Name it “NoChangingWallPaper.”
6. Double-click “NoChangingWallPaper.” Type 1 for the value. Click OK.
7. Close everything. Restart your computer.

Solution 6: Check for Apps That Change Your Wallpaper

Some apps, like Rainmeter or Dynamic Theme, can change your background.

1. If you use these apps, check their settings.
2. Try turning them off or uninstalling them.
3. See if your wallpaper stops changing.

Solution 7: Fix Broken System Files

1. Click the Start button.
2. Type “Command Prompt.”
3. Right-click it. Pick “Run as administrator.”
4. Type these commands, one at a time. Press Enter after each:

   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   sfc /scannow

5. Wait for each to finish. Restart your computer.

Helpful Tips

• Always keep Windows updated.
• Back up your files often.
• If your wallpaper changes again, repeat these steps.

You can keep your Windows 11 desktop background just the way you like it. These steps help you stop random changes. Your computer will feel more like yours. A steady wallpaper can make your day better.