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    Problem loading "Desktop Backround" page

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by runee1000, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. runee1000

    runee1000 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi: I am using Windows Vista Business (32bit) on the Vaio Z laptop. For awhile now, I have experienced a problem where when I go to Desktop Background in the control panel, I get the error "Failed to load page, Please return to Control Panel to change background settings." I won't be able to use system restore here as I have had this problem for quite some time.

    Thanks in advance
     
    runee1000, Aug 5, 2009
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    nklive Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry mate but this thread needs to go to Windows OS and Software sub-forum.
     
    nklive, Aug 5, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    do you mean personalization in Control Panel?

    You didn't by any change hack your theme.dll so you could load dreamscenes, did you?
     
    gerryf19, Aug 5, 2009
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    ohh, sorry about that, idk how to move threads though, could a mod please move this thread for me. sorry about that
     
    runee1000, Aug 5, 2009
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    Actually I think i did do something which allowed me to run dreamscenes. :eek:
    is there anything I can do to get my 'desktop background' (in personalization) utility back?
     
    runee1000, Aug 5, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Yes, you know that step in the instructions where it said back up your theme.dll?

    Restore the back up.

    Actually, that was just a guess on my part. I could be way off base. I wonder if the problem is that you did this, then since updated to service pack 2 and there is now an incompatibility.

    Try START > then type in the search box
    sfc /scannow
    hit < enter >

    Have your vista cd ready just in case it asks for it
     
    gerryf19, Aug 5, 2009
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    I for some reason cannot find the backup of the themecpl.dll, do you have an unmodified version that you could send me, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, I have not yet updated to Vista SP2, should I upgrade?
     
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    Thanks very much for your trouble, I actually didn't get a chance to go on the forums recently to say but i managed to solve my problem by getting the files from someone else, but thanks again a ton, I favourited your page it's very useful.
     
    runee1000, Aug 7, 2009
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