4 Fixes if Windows 11 Wallpaper Keeps Going Black

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Change Ease of Access Settings

Ease of Access includes different accessibility settings for your Windows computer, such as enabling the On-Screen Keyboard, Magnifier, and rich contrast.

Step 1:Open theControl Paneland click onEase of Accesson the right side.

Step 2:Click onEase of Access Center>Make the Computer Easier to See.

Step 3:Scroll down and look forMake Things on the Screen Easier to See.

Step 4:Ensure thatRemove Background Images (When Available)is unchecked.

Fix 2: Rename Corrupt Transcoded Wallpaper File

Whenever you select an image for the desktop background, Windows will convert that image file’s format to JPG regardless of its original file format. This is called a Transcoded Wallpaper File. If your Windows 11 wallpaper keeps going black automatically, the Transcoded Wallpaper file might be corrupted.

Step 1:Click on theWindows Search iconon the Taskbar, type the following file location in the Search Bar, and pressEnter.

Step 2:Select theTranscodedWallpaper fileand pressF2to rename it.

Step 3:Rename the file toTranscodedWallpaper.old.

Close the window and try changing the wallpaper.

Fix 3: Update the Display Drivers

An outdated version of the Display Drivers on your Windows 11 PC may be causing the wallpaper on the desktop to go black automatically. Here’s how to check and update the Display Drivers.

Step 1:OpenDevice Managerand click onDisplay Adapters.

Step 2: Right-clickon your video card name and selectUpdate Driverfrom the list of options.

Step 3:When a dialog box opens, click onSearch Automatically for Driversto let Windows automatically search and install the best version of Display driver for your computer.

After the driver installation is complete, try changing your wallpaper.

Fix 4: Disable Remember My Preferences in Account Settings

Step 1:OpenSettingsand click onAccounts,. Then, click onAccountsagain.

Step 2:Click onWindows Backupand disable the option ofRemember my preferences.

Now, try changing your desktop background again.

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Last updated on 01 July, 2024

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