Things You'll Need:
- Administrative access to your computer
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Step 1
Click once on the "Show desktop" button to the right of the Windows "Start" button. This will minimize all open windows, so that you can view your Desktop.
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Step 2
Right click once in an empty space (icon free) on your Desktop. This will bring up a menu.
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Step 3
Click once on the "Personalize" option.
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Step 4
Click once on the "Desktop Background" link on the "Personalization" window.
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Step 5
Click once on the icon for the wallpaper you want to remove.
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Step 6
Press the "Delete" key once.
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Step 7
Click once on the "Yes" key, if you are positive you want to delete the wallpaper. This step will send the wallpaper to the recycle bin. If you find you deleted a wallpaper in error, you can restore it.
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Step 8
Click once on the "OK" button. The icon for the wallpaper might still be present. However if you repeat steps 1 through 4, you'll see that it is no longer there.
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Step 1
Click once on the "Show desktop" button to the right of the Windows "Start" button. This will minimize all open windows, so that you can view your Desktop.
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Step 2
Right click once in an empty space (icon free) on your Desktop. This will bring up a menu.
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Step 3
Click once on the "Personalize" option.
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Step 4
Click once on the "Desktop Background" link on the "Personalization" window.
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Step 5
Select "Windows Wallpapers" from the "Picture Location" drop down menu on the "Desktop Background" window.
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Step 6
Click once on the icon for the wallpaper you want to remove.
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Step 7
Press the "Delete" key once.
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Step 8
Click once on the "Continue" button on the "Destination Folder Access Denied" pop up window.
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Step 9
Click once on the "Continue" button on the next pop up window advising you that Windows needs your permission to continue. If you do not have administrative rights on your machine, you might need someone with such rights to enter a password. Once again, this step will send the wallpaper to the recycle bin. It can be restored.
