Microsoft KB Archive/934556

= A custom desktop background image does not appear when you start a network presentation on a mobile PC that is running Windows Vista =

Article ID: 934556

Article Last Modified on 4/13/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition

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SYMPTOMS
On a mobile PC that is running Windows Vista, you use the Presentation Settings tile of Windows Mobility Center to turn on presentation settings. Then, you configure a custom desktop background image. However, when you start a network presentation, the custom desktop background image does not appear. Instead, the desktop background is reset to the None setting.



CAUSE
This problem occurs if you turn on presentation settings before you connect to the network projector.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, connect to the network projector. Then, set the presentation settings that you want.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about how to work with network projectors, see the &quot;Network projectors: frequently asked questions&quot; topic in &quot;Windows Help and Support&quot;. To view this information online, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/fd1c1afe-10b5-4018-bb35-862075c2d9441033.mspx

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