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2026-09-30T15:15:40.6033333+00:00

On 9/30/26 I accepted the recommended updates from Microsoft. When finished I noted that my desktop no longer displayed a slideshow of my photos. The display screen in settings no longer offers me this option. Can I fix this, and how do I go about it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
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  1. DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-30T15:49:31.4466667+00:00

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    Open the Settings App.

    Go To Windows Update - Update history.

    What is the KB number of the latest updates installed, or is that the 26H2 update that caused the problem.

    2

    In the Settings App, go to Personalization - Background.

    What options are available in the drop-down menu there for the wallpaper background.

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    2026-09-30T15:15:55.9366667+00:00

    Yes. This matches a known Windows 11 issue where some desktop settings fail to load after certain updates, causing the desktop background to reset to solid black or other background settings such as slideshow to stop working. Microsoft states that manually restoring the settings may not work while the issue is present.

    Fix it in this order:

    1. Install the latest Windows update
      • Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update.
      • Install the latest available update.
      • Microsoft states this issue was resolved by updates released September 8, 2026 (KB5124008) and later.
    2. If the problem started after the August 27, 2026 update and the latest Windows update is not yet installed, use the workaround
      • Open Microsoft Store.
      • Select Downloads > Check for updates.
      • Install the latest update for the Auto Super Resolution Package version 1.0.19.0 or later.
    3. After updates are installed, set the slideshow again
      • Open Settings > Personalization.
      • Select Background.
      • Under Personalize your background, select Slideshow.
      • Choose the folder that contains the photos.
      • Optionally set the change interval and shuffle.
    4. Confirm the setting is in the correct place
      • The slideshow option is under Personalization > Background, not under Display.
      • Display settings are for items such as resolution, scale, and orientation.

    If the option is missing only from Display, that is expected. To restore a photo slideshow, use Settings > Personalization > Background.

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