desktop settings prob in vista - theme changes, wallpaper does not change

[dmski]

Hi, I'm new and not too computer technical (sorry) have vista and when I try to change my desktop theme, it seems to take but the scene doesn't change to my new choice; however the color of the theme I've chosen changes across the top bar above the search box and in my buddy list.

For example I have snowflakes and wanted to change to valentines theme. Still have flakes but across the top the valentine colors are picked up.

Thanks in advance.

[HappyAndyK]

So do you mean to say that the theme changes, but the wallpaper doesnt?

[dmski]

It appears to know which theme I picked but the actual wallpaper doesn't change - only the coloring across the top bar

[HappyAndyK]

Pls see if Cannot change or display desktop wallpaper in Windows 7 or Vista helps you.

[dmski]

First option worked - thanks much!