Err Msg: An Error Occurred While Creating the Wallpaper Preview (190740)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Plus! 98

This article was previously published under Q190740

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to change your desktop theme after you install Plus! 98, you may receive the following error message:
An error occurred while creating the wallpaper preview. The wallpaper will not be displayed in the preview.
When you click OK, the selected desktop theme is applied.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Thumbvw.dll file is not registered in the Windows registry.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK:

    regsvr32 thumbvw.dll

  3. When you receive the following message, click OK:

    DllRegisterServer in Thumbvw.dll succeeded.

  4. Restart the computer.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB190740