How to Install Custom Backgrounds in Microsoft 2003 Servers

Custom background images are commonly used on Windows 2003 servers for administration purposes. A custom background image is called "wallpaper" on a Windows computer. Setting up a custom wallpaper image in a Windows 2003 server is similar to setting up wallpaper on a regular client machine. The settings are configured in the Group Policy Editor. The Group Policy locks down the wallpaper changes, so the settings persist for each user who uses the server.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Run." Type "Gpedit.msc" and press "Enter." This opens the Group Policy Editor.

2. Click the plus sign next to "User Configuration." In the list of options, click "Administrative Templates," then click "Desktop" and click "Active Desktop." This shows a list of options in the center detail pane.

3. Double-click "Active Desktop Wallpaper." This opens a configuration window. Select "Enabled" to enable the policy. Type the location of the custom background image on your Windows 2003 server.

4. Click "OK" to save the settings. This sets the custom wallpaper for all users, and it restricts access to change the settings to administrators only.

References

• Microsoft: You can Change the Desktop Wallpaper Setting after Administrator Selects "Prevent Changing Wallpaper" Option in Group Policy