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HUGE Vista Wallpaper bug

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someone31988
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Reply #26 July 14, 2008 12:03:19 PM
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I noticed this within the first week that Vista came out. If you use explorer to set your wallpaper or use any of the options where the wallpaper needs to be resized, Vista will resave the picture as a horribly compressed jpg. I've used WindowBlinds to apply my wallpapers for at least a year now just because of that problem. One major thing about WindowBlinds, though, is that there needs to be an option to add wallpaper directories recursively. I'd like to oraganize my wallpapers into subfolders but then I'd have to add each individual folder which is a pain in the ass.
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SwatSniper7
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Reply #27 October 12, 2009 11:03:07 PM
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I am running ATI Radeon Graphics @ 1440x900. I noticed that there is an unbelievable reduction in quality when I set an image as the wallpaper. Take a look:

 

This is my problem ^^

See how blurry the image is when set as wallpaper?

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loukeeya
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Reply #28 October 22, 2009 6:13:55 AM
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oh i wondered why my .dreams looked so nice on my media player and yet are suddenly lighter when i use as wallpaper - spoils the effect

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CarGuy1
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Reply #29 October 22, 2009 8:09:51 AM
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oh i wondered why my .dreams looked so nice on my media player and yet are suddenly lighter when i use as wallpaper - spoils the effect

Right click on your desktop and choose the control panel for your videocard and set the video gamma down a little until it's to your liking.

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Jafo
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Reply #30 October 22, 2009 8:39:39 AM
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So, I guess we must deduct.. right click > Set as Background.. doesnt work worth a crap in Vista.

I have never used that method to set a wallpaper....they're always altered to jpg format if so done. [not just in Vista].

windows\web\wallpaper\ is where you [should] put all your walls....made full-size to your screen res...and in BMP format.

Always done it that way....probably always will...

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Lantec
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Reply #31 October 22, 2009 8:56:57 AM
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I always apply thru the Personalization Window...BUT I set mine up different....it's worked well over the years having had several different display sizes. I also save the files in the same format I rec'd them or if i resize/change I go lossless.

MyWallpapers----->

>Fullscreen ---->1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x960, 1600x1200, Others

>Widescreen--->1280x800, 1440,900, 1680x1050, 1920x1200, Others

>Abortions----->1280x1024, Others

>Dualscreen

>Tiles

currently at 2,720 files

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