How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

[theAdmiral]

How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Thank you,
theAdmiral

[Snowhog]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Right-click on the desktop.

[theAdmiral]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Thanks, Snowhog!

theAdmiral

[theAdmiral]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

I am sorry, Snowhog. But, I tried your suggestion and that didn't change anything. I have tried various approaches with the given suggestion, and the Desktop remains with the default background. Other ideas, please?

Thank you,
theAdmiral

[Snowhog]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Hmm. Well, it's supposed to work.

[PaulP]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Well it seems though, that most options start with right-click->Desktop settings.
From there, the most flexible option seems to ensure, first, that "image"' is selected
in the first combo-box and then click on the floppy icon beside and navigate through
the file system to find the picture you really want.
Afterwards, depending on your desktop resolution an chosen image size, you can
adjust the "positioning" combo to a suitable value.
Kind regards

[theAdmiral]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Paul,

This isn't helpful.

theAdmiral

[Teunis]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Can you tell us how far you get, like are you able to get to the point where you can select a new picture?

[theAdmiral]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Yes, I get the dialog box that shows folders to select a new picture. However, I do have have a picture *that I am aware of* to select. I am trying to install the previewable backgrounds that are listed in this setting.

Thanks,

theAdmiral

[Teunis]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Is the problem there are no picture(s) to select?
As far as I know the standard install has just one available.
Are you able to use the option for a solid colour background?

Or is the problem the selected picture does not show?
In case you do see the picture in the pick list, does it show in the preview?
Have you tried to get a picture from a specifically selected directory?
Have you used the download option?

[Nate]

Re: How do I change the Wallpaper/Background of my Desktop?

Check that you have the following packages installed: kdebase-workspace-wallpapers and kdewallpapers.

But judging by all the problems you've been posting, my gut feeling says that your installation is really messed up and traditional fixes are probably not what's needed.