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Created February 16, 2018 15:35
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A simple batch script to change your windows wallpaper. It takes a single argument, the path of your desired wallpaper.
echo off
:: Handle CLI Args
IF [%1]==[] (
echo No wallpaper path provided, please provide a full qualified path. Ex: C:\dir1\dir2\wallpaper.jpg
exit /b 1
)
:: Commands
echo Changing wallpaper to: %1
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v Wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d %1 /f
RUNDLL32.EXE user32.dll,UpdatePerUserSystemParameters
@andreapx
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It seems to be working only with BMP images, not JPG/PNG

@AndreiVoicea2
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it dosen't work , it makes my screen black

@UnKevined
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even with a bmp file, the batch does not run on windows 11. Can someone possibly give me a tip here?

@SuchyChomik
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This WORKS! You just need to restart/log off and log back on

@Mister-Curious
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Doesn't do anything

@iamjahid
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works but one time not random 7 days if i want

@brenowd
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brenowd commented Mar 27, 2024

It seems to be working only with BMP images, not JPG/PNG

i am make test, run sucess extensio PNG

@Levike1M
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Levike1M commented Jun 4, 2024

I am create a virus too! Its name is... FreePremierPro.exe !

@fluffy-kaiju
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fluffy-kaiju commented Nov 13, 2024

Work on Windows 10 with a PNG
Be sure to have an active license, you cannot customize windows otherwise.

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