Unlock and Change Your Desktop Background

This guide will walk you through unlocking and updating the background of your Alfred State managed computer. This can only be done on devices you are the primary user (and an administrator) on. This cannot be performed on teaching stations or lab machines, and for personal devices, your desktop will not be locked and you do not need to edit the policy shown in the first several steps.

1. Click your windows key in the bottom left of your screen or keyboard
    
2. Type "edit group policy" then click on it
    
3. Click "Administrative Template" in the new window
    
4. Double-click "Desktop"
    
5. Double-click "Desktop" again on the next page
    
6. Locate the "Desktop Wallpaper" setting and double-click it
    
7. Change the setting to "Not Configured"
    
8. Click "Apply" in the bottom right of this window
    
9. Then click "OK"
    
10. Click the Windows key again
     
11. Click power on the right-hand side of this window
     
12. Save and close anything you have open, then click "Restart" (if you skip this step, you will not be able to change the background)
     
13. Click the Windows key again once you have restarted
     
14. Type, and then click on "Settings"
     
15. Click on "Personalization"
     
16. Click "Background"
     
17. Choose from the recent images at the top, or to select a photo, click "Browse photos"
     
18. Find and double-click the photo you want as your background

If you do not have permissions or run into any issues, contact the Help Desk at their information below

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the Alfred State Help Desk.

Phone:  (607) 587-HELP (4357)

Email:  helpdesk@alfredstate.edu